What do I really own about myself? My name? My first and middle name were chosen for me. My last name is my father's, essentially (links to previous entry doesn't it?). My personality? Nature & nuture, right? A little bit of genetics & a little bit of environment (being the oldest, growing up in ND, etc etc.). My looks? Genetics mostly, and my diet, and Mystic Tan. My intellect? Probably a little bit of everything. And why was I a bookworm at an early age? Mom read to me? Genetics (my dad loves to read, as does Robin, my youngest sister)? I may possibly only own my fashion sense, and even that was affected by Sex and the City.
I sure do think of strange topics, don't I?
So, I just wrote an email to welcome my English 120 students to the online summer course. I have a hair appointment in less than 30min, and then I have tidbits of this and that to accomplish for the rest of the day. This week seemed quiet at first (as does next week), but it's slowly filling up with projects.
I did receive the last of my books I ordered, and now I await two shipments of shoe possibilities. Many places, due to the gas prices perhaps, are offering free shipping for orders over a certain amount. It seems like a better deal to me to pay $6.95 to try something on and ship it back rather than drive to Fargo or Minneapolis.
It's supposed to rain most of the week. At first thought, this excites me. I love rainy days... thunderstorms. But then I realized that I'd like to bike around, and, honestly, sweating on a bike in 50 degree temps as the sky drips on you doesn't seem like a fun exercise. Plus, getting sick before my brother's wedding is not the best idea either. I guess I'll have to watch the skies for a break as well as use my huge exercise ball to get in some fat-burning sessions.
Yesterday, on the way back from my boyfriend's brother's reception/visit to the parental unit, we talked about forgiveness, sort of. I often look at a person's drama and think, "Oh, this is silly; just forgive each other," etc. But it's not that simple, is it? That whole "easier said than done" quote constantly comes into play the older I get. Wisdom is not so much giving advice that basically tells the other person what to do, but rather, wisdom is putting it all in perspective. Right? Or throwing out a thought/idea for the other person to consider and leave it at that.
I think I should focus on the forgiveness missing in my own life before I go and point out its use in others' lives. That sounds pretty wise, doesn't it? Slowly, but surely.
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