This past year so far has mostly been a quiet one for me with most of the family growing, working and having other responsibilities. As I don't drive anymore I spend most of my time in my apartment writing poetry, drawing computer pixel graphics, watching TV or on my laptop. Along with my little graphics I enjoy writing and displaying my poems. Every so often my online friends will visit and sometimes comment on the poems. I do enjoy reading what they think of them. I guess that's a little of my vanity wanting to know what others think of my poetry.
When not having many things to write about on my blog I opt for posting photos, paintings, trivia or things that I think others will enjoy. There will be times when I'll feel I have nothing to post and so I limit myself to not posting every day and rarely on weekends. I feel if I can't keep my body active I'll at least keep my mind active. I'm an active reader and have been all my life. My favorite as most who know me is Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. I do like old fashioned mysteries that need not add harsh language or explicit sex, the kind like Mary Higgins Clark. I enjoy my quiet life very much and have always been sort of a loner most of it, just ask my family! Even though I've never had a bosom buddy, I am happy when I'm with others and happy when I'm in my own company.
I also enjoy shopping online for anything I need and very, very rarely go to brick and mortar stores. I'm not much for crowds or walking down endless aisles looking at many things I can't afford or need. I've grown to hate food shopping and usually do my food shopping online through Shoprite Supermarkets and have it delivered. My legs are not what they used to be where I would walk miles every day. Just thinking about walking a shopping cart through the supermarket tires me out.
I have all the technology I need i.e.; cellphone, TV, laptop, tablet and even my Shark ION Robot® vacuum (which I absolutely love) And blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. keeps me in touch with the wonderful friends I've made online. Living close to my sisters, son & daughter-in-law plus nieces and nephews help keep me moving once or twice a week. My daughter calls me very often and my grandson and granddaughter call at least once a week. So even though I'm not active in getting out and about most of the time, I do have a full and happy life. I think at 80 😲 years of age I'm doing great.
Nope, didn't bore me, smiles. Our landlady is 81, can't believe it. She is so active and still works! I enjoyed your post, Toni, smiles. Hope you have a beautiful day friend.
ReplyDeleteHi dear friend! I enjoyed getting a peek into your life! Now that I am older, I enjoy my home, and my hubby feels the same. We enjoy gardening, and all, and just relaxing. I think we all have put in our time, and deserve this quiet time in our lives! Hugs to you dear Toni!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about you Toni and I think you are a precious friend. I am so glad we met in the graphics community so many years ago...probably 20. Josh will be 20 years old this year and I think he was a baby when we met.
ReplyDeleteHow are your Yankees doing? I need to keep up with them more. I just love Judge. The Cardinals are doing good, but are in 3rd place. I have been to one Cardinals game, but here in Springfield...that is our AA team. Yadier Molina was here all weekend. I did not go though. :(
Have a great week sweetie! Just love your post! You are such a good writer!
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I will never be bored of you Toni. I consider you one of the dearest people I have found online and think the world of you. I love your poems, love your pixel graphics and that you my kindred spirit with Poirot and Marple! You know how much I love them too.
ReplyDeleteI think having a full life is wonderful!