1. Realist, idealist, optimist, pessimist...which one are you? Elaborate.
Sadly I am a pessimist and since the pandemic it is wearing thin. I'm always seeing the worst in things and I don't know why. I will admit that I think I am going to get a referral to see someone because it's just too much now.
I have mentioned this in a post before but here is where I elaborate for you. Here we are in Girl Scouts planning a camping trip and I raise my hand and ask "What if it rains?" I don't want to be a pessimist anymore!
2. What's something currently on your wish list?
I can't say that I have a wish list but what I want is for my family to be living in the same state. Thankfully Mark and I get to see James often but Amber and Dylan can't. It breaks my heart. James would love them so much. (sorry, I'm a bit of a downer today)
3. Three things on this week's shopping list?
Carrots because I've been feeding the bunnies. Home Run Inn pizza for Friday night pizza. Eggs because we don't haven't had any in the house since we came home from Montana a week ago!
4. According to Trip Advisor here's a list of the top ten things to do in the US this summer-
Of the ten attractions listed which do you find most appealing? Have you already experienced anything on this list?
I grew up with Chicago architecture and it is amazing. We did New York a few years back and it was everything I imaged it would be. I loved it! I live in California about 1 1/2 hours from Los Angeles.
I would choose D.C. at Dusk guided tour but I also want to see it during the day. It is on my bucket list but right now I have no feelings to go there.
5. Besides home and work where do you spend the most time?
I had to laugh when I read this. I guess the answer would be at Adam and Gabby's visiting with James since the pandemic started. Yes we recently visited with Amber and Dylan but otherwise we are always home unless we have a doctor's appointment. All groceries are delivered. I haven't been in a Target store for 14 months!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I know this is sad but we were able to bring Skye home with us from Montana. She had passed away on our last trip there in September. I have since put her favorite green ball in with her ashes. The place who did the cremation did a wonderful job.
They did her paw print. They gave us a sweet pin and they had given us some cuttings of her hair. A wooden ornament with her name along with a package of seeds, Forget Me Not, with the Rainbow Bridge poem on the back.
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I'm not much of a pessimist (I don't think) but I can't decide which of the other three would best describe me.
Such a sweet photo of Skye. Very nice mementos
I'm glad you were able to bring your pup home. I do think finding the silver lining in this challenging season is hard for everyone. I am naturally optimistic which helps but the world is upside down crazy and I have to work at it some days. I read some of Psalms almost every day and that is comforting. Take care.
Oh, those people who handled Skye's arrangements have such beautiful hearts!
I'm sorry to learn you're still struggling. I think when one's in pain -- physically and emotionally -- it's hard to find joy. Have you, perhaps, read or seen (YouTube) any of Ann Voskamp's excerpts from 1,000 Gifts?
that photo of Skye is so precious! she was adorable and my heart aches for yours because I know yours still aches.
I am a realist but most would say i am a pessimist. I would ask the same question, what if it rains. that is realistic, you should know what to do if it rains. My life motto is If it CAN happen it probably WILL.. to me optimist just have no clue what is going on in this world. LOL
I am a homebody so nothing has changed. home and walmart and home depot and sometimes the YMCA.. that is about it. i don't like to travel and would not go to any of those places. IF I were to travel somewhere it would be TN to see my son, or Ormond beach to walk on the beach...
Your fur baby is back where she needs to be and what a beautiful girl she was. I know your heart holds such precious memories.
I am an optimistic realist. I understand the other shoe can drop at any time, but I refuse to waste any portion of my emotions waiting for it to happen, though I can imagine every possible scenario. If/when it does, my hope is that I can deal with whatever happens with a little grace.
I am ready to do something__anything, yet at the same time, I am not ready to fly. I have not seen my granddaughter in person since November of 2019 and I am aching to see her.
Sweet photo of Skye. I'm glad you were able to bring her home.
Such sweet memories of Skye and I love that picture. Praying for you my friend.
I am glad Skye is back home with you and Mark. Lovely job the service did for you guys to preserve her memory. Its always worth the money to have our beloved pets taken care of in this way upon their passing.
I said on Myra's blog I'm a realist optimist. I would love to be up and have hope about some things, but in reality I don't see that happening (speaking politics here and the rest of the things going on in the world, not family).
It would be nice if Amber/Dylan could come back to California but we all know how expensive it is to live there though Montana is getting a bit pricey on some things (especially Billings where we lived for 8 years).
Its been such a hard time for you with the pandemic, your dad's passing and so much more. I think it is wise to get some help for it to get you over this hurdle and help you feel better mentally, emotionally and of course physically.
betty
Awe Skye was so sweet and cute. Andy got that footprint with Nikki too. Very nice touch.
I do not think you are a pessimist at all. You and I are more realists I think.
I wish Covid was over!
Love, sandie
I do hope things will look up for you soon and you get some relief. We have a few family members that are grieving over their beloved pets this past week. That's nice that you could bring those items home with you from Montana. Cute photo of Skye.
I'm that you were able to bring Skye home. Peace and blessings.
Debby, I wouldn't be able to stomach the helicopter tour but would love the Chicago tour🌹
The photo of your puppy is so sweet. Sorry to hear of her passing.
Awwwww ((((((Debby)))))), I'm glad Skye is home. Such a beautiful lady!! I love the container she came home in. All of ours are either a bland metal color or white. The color of Skye's container is so beautiful! ~Andrea xoxo
Hi Debby,
I am so happy Skye is home. My friend Bobby Jean who lives in Great Falls has a wonderful Veterinarian, who has give similar condolences when she had to have her dogs put to sleep.
I am sending HUGS!
I am glad you are going to see someone about how you feel. I am also glad you got to bring home your furbaby. Losing a pet is so hard and I have lost 2. Someday things will get better. When you are ready, maybe we can meet up somewhere.♥
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