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Day to Day happenings in my life

by Sumojo

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #2186156

The simplicity of my day to day.

This is where I write my thoughts, feelings and my daily trials, tribulations and happy things

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Nov 12, 2024 at 12:22pm
In response to "Beauty in aging"

I'm with Sue on doing everything you can while you can Kåre เลียม Enga

Sue, I was a force to be reckoned with when it came to doing things until 3 years ago, and then I took that crazy fall off the ladder. That fall broke not just my feet and damaged two discs in my back and tore the cartilage in my knee but it stole my fearlessness in doing things. Now I find I'm afraid of doing anything that might be risky where I never used to worry about the possibilities.
I've never cared about physical appearances, the things that mattered most to me was doing the things I dreamed of doing like hiking in Bryce Canyon, traveling to all the National Parks, dancing all night with my hubby and then walking together as the sunrises. I've accomplished a few parks and danced with my hubby but not all night and thankfully we've seen a lot of sunrises together.

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Sumojo

Nov 12, 2024 at 2:27am
In response to "Beauty in aging"

Grasp life with both hands. While you can travel do it, Kare. It’s the thing which gives you most joy and happiness. The warmer weather will do those aging bones good too. You don’t have to hop skip and jump to enjoy an outdoor food market or just sit and chat to a stranger. We need to find our pleasures where we can before it’s too late. Looking forward to reading your observations from Penang.
Sue

Kåre เลียม Enga

Nov 12, 2024 at 2:13am
In response to "Beauty in aging"

I am definitely faded. I'm doing this 10 week trip to prove to myself that I can. I don't hop, skip and jump. 42 stairs up may yet do me in.

Joy

Nov 11, 2024 at 12:19pm
In response to "Risky business "

You did take huge risks, didn't you! But I applaud you for every single one of them. I think you are better off for taking all those risks that made you a strong person.

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Nov 7, 2024 at 2:30pm
In response to "When I’m no longer here."

I know what you mean about not wanting to go back and edit my work, and I do cringe when people review older work of mine.

I don't have answers either.

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Apondia

Nov 7, 2024 at 9:00am
In response to "When I’m no longer here."

It is interesting. My Grandmother left some post cards from friends which I read and added to my stamp collection. I have a pair of her earrings also that I saw her wear once. Even elderly she was beautiful. Now I wonder who else may have left written things in Grandmas family.

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Apondia

Nov 5, 2024 at 10:09am
In response to "Midnight. A story for little ones."

Very nice story. Once on a trail ride. We stopped to eat our roast beef sandwiches. The pony I was riding wanted some and yes ate its share roast beef and all.

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Nov 4, 2024 at 6:01pm
In response to "Midnight. A story for little ones."

It would definitely make a great children's story.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Nov 3, 2024 at 3:38pm
In response to "Revenge"

Revenge is sweetest when it's on the page and not reality.

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GentlemanQueen

Nov 1, 2024 at 7:44pm
In response to "Cliche "

Really loved the grittiness of the first poem, taking something that normally brings a sense of wonder, awe and joy into something grim and cynical (and I’m not even really the biggest fan of that style of storytelling). So great job there.

The clock one was eerie as heck, but I loved it. I kind of interpreted it as if the clock turned sentient. Amazing work all around. Faved to reference as inspiration later

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May 14, 2024 at 6:31am

#1071045

Release the stress

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#1972533 by Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Prompt:
"A brain dump allows you to clear your head and have free space in your mind...writing down ideas with a brain dump is a great way to get the creative juices flowing."
In what ways do you "dump" your brain?

My poor brain has needed more than a ‘Brain Dump’ lately after getting concussed. I now know what it feels like when people say things such as, “my head is full of cotton wool.”
I literally haven’t been able to think straight for the last four weeks. I tried to say something to my doctor about being discharged from hospital and could even think of the word ‘discharged.’ She told me about concussion and what it does to the brain.
Fortunately one day this week I felt a difference. It was as if fresh air had entered my head. Maybe it was the swelling suddenly decreasing.
Anyway back to ways of clearing the brain other than bashing it on a door frame!
Lists are my go to. If it’s written down where I can access it, then it’s out of my thoughts and I can concentrate on other things.
Going for a walk in nature is my next trick. I can walk and think and usually can arrive at a solution if one is required. Trees are a balm to my soul, I lift my head and stare at the tops of the trees, watch the swaying branches and the birds which live in them and am instantly de-stressed. I can get the same affect from waves, but trees are all around me and easily accessed, whereas I need to drive forty minutes to a beach.
Singing is another way I clear my mind. I belong to a choir and singing with others is simply the best way of clearing the mind from all worries, even if it’s for just an hour.
Even driving in traffic can make one forget as one attempts to stay alive. It’s not a stress free experience though and not one I would recommend.
The worst thing is to sit indoors on your own and to worry. That never did any good.

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