Routine or the Unexpected...
So, I was sitting here on Sunday morning in my favourite blue comfy chair, checking my email, seeing who's online to chat with, and deciding what to blog about. And I realized that I really have a routine life. I don't do many things that are unpredictable and spontaneous anymore. I mean, I guess there are somethings I do that are not planned or that just come up, but they are never things that are very un-ordinary- like the spontaneous badminton game on a Wednesday evening with cops, or unplanned supper over at Nancy and Mark's Friday evening. Those things sometimes happen, so they can't really be considered spontaneous.
I know some people crave normalcy and routine instead of the turmoil they live in, but for me, I am not sure whether I do not prefer a little more uncertainty. I don't consider myself to be a big risk taker, but I also think I do take risks rather easily, because it sometimes creates exciting memories... But what have I done lately out of the ordinary? Work, cook, clean, eat, sleep, chat online and repeat... I feel like I need some Cajun seasoning, something spicy, exciting and unpredictable to get the adrenaline rushing and the brain ticking more.
And I also was thinking about what people remember about these years of their life when they are back in diapers and need to be feed. What details and memories stick? Is it just the exciting ones or is it the routine things that happened day in and day out. I want to live a life full of memorable things, but does that mean I should strive for routines that are consistent and unforgettable or should I drive myself to do at least one out of the ordinary thing each day?
Can't wait for your feedback! Sorry to all the committed blog readers, but it has been soooooooo busy at school that I haven't been very consistent as of late. I am trying to write at least twice a week... But enjoy reading your posts still so keep it coming!
P.S. The snow came again this week and it SEEMS to be like snow that will stay... I am crossing my fingers and knocking on wood, but I think this might be it!!!! skidooing in two weeks maybe?!
I know some people crave normalcy and routine instead of the turmoil they live in, but for me, I am not sure whether I do not prefer a little more uncertainty. I don't consider myself to be a big risk taker, but I also think I do take risks rather easily, because it sometimes creates exciting memories... But what have I done lately out of the ordinary? Work, cook, clean, eat, sleep, chat online and repeat... I feel like I need some Cajun seasoning, something spicy, exciting and unpredictable to get the adrenaline rushing and the brain ticking more.
And I also was thinking about what people remember about these years of their life when they are back in diapers and need to be feed. What details and memories stick? Is it just the exciting ones or is it the routine things that happened day in and day out. I want to live a life full of memorable things, but does that mean I should strive for routines that are consistent and unforgettable or should I drive myself to do at least one out of the ordinary thing each day?
Can't wait for your feedback! Sorry to all the committed blog readers, but it has been soooooooo busy at school that I haven't been very consistent as of late. I am trying to write at least twice a week... But enjoy reading your posts still so keep it coming!
P.S. The snow came again this week and it SEEMS to be like snow that will stay... I am crossing my fingers and knocking on wood, but I think this might be it!!!! skidooing in two weeks maybe?!
posted by Gillian at
8:32:00 AM
4 Comments:
I guess all the spontaneity,is the thing of my past...
Its the same old boring thing everyday, house work,cooking ect.With nothing new too look forward too.Oh geeeeee, now I'm depressed (just kidding).I guess, after awhile it just becomes, away of life.Isn't that a shame!!!
Take care of yourself,and have a wonderful week.
P.S Is your wheel of cheese gone yet?(hehehehhe)
I think what you are doing is "out of the box" and not ordinary by any stretch of the imagination-- it may seem routine to you now, but in the future, all these days will be memorable----
Hey thanks people... I guess it is true. Living up here is kind of out of the box a bit... I guess since this is my 4th year, I am taking for granted tat this is kind of normal now...
The cheese was creatively used up in about two weeks... I made many weird and wonderful dishes with it, but haven't ordered anymore and might not for a while!!!
I am planning on going out to play in the snow this afternoon. The snow was falling all morning, and is making a very nice carpeting all over. I only wish my digital camera wasn't acting up. I have had it since 2000, and think the drops and falls it has had has finally worn it out.
I know what I will be investing in at Christmas time!!
The most wonderful thing about your memories when you reach a certain age, is that, you tend to remember the happy times. The Bad Times are there, but they're just not as important as you thought they were when you were young.
You seem to remember your joy more than your pain.
Love, Marsh
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