Looking for Fun
Looking for Fun by Debra H. Goldstein
Sometimes, I don’t feel
like writing a blog. Other times, I have
ideas galore, but not enough time to address them. The reality, according to John Lennon is “life
is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” This has been that
kind of week. In fact, it has been that kind of month.
good would it do? And, why would I want to?
Life isn’t perfect (ask my air conditioner), but it certainly beats the
alternative. Besides, sometimes a “bad” thing turns out to be the best thing that
could have happened. Plans falling through may mean extra time to do something
on my to-do list or to simply have fun.
Fun is something I like. I
tend to be super serious, but when there is laughter and fun, no matter what
goes wrong, the world is right. Occasionally, I forget to have fun. I become
too overwhelmed with obligations. Responsibilities
become burdensome. Eventually, my to-do list is accomplished, but when things
aren’t fun, every task takes longer. Little roadblocks, which usually never
bother me, are irksome. When I reach that point, I need to step away, take
stock, and find my sense of fun. It may
be a deep reach, but it always is there. Thank goodness.
What about you? How do you
find your way back to an even keel?
One of my favorite summer activities is sitting on the screened porch. With cooler temps this week, I carried my laptop, coffee, pen and paper out to the table…and realized the people across the street are getting a new roof, with loud radio accompaniment.
So, did you write to the beat of the music or retreat into the house?
After raising three teenagers, I tuned it out and kept on pounding the keyboard.
Debra, when I get blue I watch a sad movie that makes me cry and I just get it over with and boo hoo and then I watch a comedy and laugh until my side hurts. Then I get my ass back in the saddle and giddy up. Juliana
Juliana,
That sounds like a winning combination … I tend to go to show music for a boost. Sort of a "pick myself up and start all over again" approach.
I do the musicals, too. I love Mama Mia for singing and dancing. It cheers me up to watch Colin Firth dance and sing.
Juli