Yesterday went well! The legs did require extra assistance from the weed wacker but other than that....all went as planned. Even Steve blow drying my hair (yes, picture that!) was not bad! He may have a new future as hair stylist extraordinaire.
But it really is hard to get used to little tasks being so exhausting! The big goal for today.....walking around the block.
So I mentioned yesterday that I would talk about "normal" today. I have always hesitated when using or hearing that word. And now that I am trying to "get my life back to normal", I have decided there really is no such thing! Every person, every day, every situation, every life event, basically every moment makes things different so that nothing really ever stays the same. So there is no normal! Instead of striving to be "back to normal", I have decided to take all the yesterdays and have them make me a better and different person and life. Kind of like the old act of asking yourself "what did you learn today?" or "what are you thankful for today?", etc. So just as a reminder, ask yourself.....do you want to be "normal" or "different (kind of new and improved everyday)"? And, if you feel like sharing....it would be interesting to hear/see what you are thankful for or have learned today!
According to M-W the true definition is: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normal and a few of the highlights are:
2a : according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, or principle b : conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern 3: occurring naturally <normal immunity> 4a : of, relating to, or characterized by average intelligence or development b : free from mental disorder : sane
No, I am not on any drugs....just a little time on my hands to reflect! :-) I promise not to give homework everyday, just thought it would be fun!
Enjoy the day!
Hi Susan - it's good to "see" you up, about and having "deep thoughts". Regarding normal - well - having grown up as a crazy, neurotic jewish new yorker watching the characters on seinfeld was very normal to me and while others reflected/speculated on how self-centered they were etc - like i said to me they were perfectly normal. And after living in San Francisco for over 30 years i guess i could say there is nothing i consider "abnormal" unless of course it involved being emotionally and/or physically abusive to fellow humankid or animals or yourself. we all have our own "mishegoss"(yiddish for craziness)-
ReplyDeletei'm glad to hear you are getting stronger day by day and boy am i impressed you let steve blow dry your hair :)
sending you continued good thoughts from the city by the bay
Anne
So nice to "hear" you again.
ReplyDeleteAs far as "normal" goes, I like to think I'm B-Free, from mental disorder. (others may disagree) But I'd rather be different than normal any day.
Hello Suze and all your followers.
ReplyDeleteWanted to let you know about this.
For the last two years, I have made an art brick for the Breast Cancer Brick Auction. When I make my brick, I think foremost of my grandsons' other grandmother, Barbara.
Am planning my brick for this year's auction which is coming up in Oct.
Here is the website to see info regarding the bricks and auction. http://www.breastcancerbricks.org/
Hey Susan,
ReplyDeleteit's a relief to hear from you again, although Shauna's updates were absolutely uplifting and detailed I must confess I missed your writing, other than Accenture related e-mails, of course. I do hope you feel better everyday and I'm praying your life goes on an ever better routine pretty soon. Ronaldo/Acc asked to sned you his best wishes, btw. Hello to Steve and Shauna. Take care, Alex/Brazil