I had so many good intentions of keeping this up…finding an outlet…maybe making some connections. And then life took over. And because I am not a professional blogger I did not have any pre-written posts to plug in. So I disappeared and just struggled to get everything done in real time in my non-blogging world. But that didn’t mean that I wasn’t having thoughts. I was over run with thoughts. So I am going to still spit those out in some posts over the next couple of weeks. Look for posts about the charge on the Capitol, losing a loved one and all that comes with it, and the repercussions of gambling and financial instability. Yep, a heck of a lot has been going on.
How do you handle life when it spins out of control or throws more at you than expected? I’m a hunker down and handle it type of gal. So in some ways that is stripping down to the simplicity of what can you get done today. Making many lists. Asking for help. Preparing for the unseen that you really cannot prepare for and just sending up a prayer.
But there comes a point when you just give out. I don’t want to pack or unpack another box. I don’t want to want to deal with “the powers that be” such as the insurance, the bankers, the contractors, any one, any more. Some things can be put off such as all the boxes that now clutter so many areas of my house. For the rest…just soldier on. It will all get done at some point. What’s the worse that can happen? Seriously, how do you handle stressful circumstances?
You know, we’re all pulled in a zillion different directions it seems. I thought my life would change a LOT once I got 5/6 kids into college. As it is, I feel like I have even LESS time! How is that? I’m working from home now and I think it makes me feel like I need to put in that extra bit of time to prove myself – to show them I’m not taking the advantage, right? But who is taking advantage of who I wonder? I think that’s part of my time lapse. Other than that I’m not sure what’s happening to my time. Oh – look at that! Time for bed!!! Ha ha ha! Love ya Jackums!
Johnelly! I’m always so happy to hear from you and dreadful about responding. I hear you my friend. I feel like life is kicking my rear-end. BUt I am back on track–just a little bit. So look for catch up posts soon.
You are so awesome—Anyone with 5/6 kids in college, a happy hubby, a full-time job, a part-time business venture, and a bonafide published author is my hero. I’m going to call soon for a catch-up.
Jackums