It seems I’ve been having an introverted phase lately. No blogging, little socializing, lots of inward gazing.
No reason for this, it’s just how I’ve been feeling. Neglecting the blog is a minor thing, but I’ve also neglected some relationships. I haven’t been instigating “let’s get together” moments. I’ve forgotten milestones in people’s lives. It’s not good. The only excuse I can offer is that life has been flying by me way too quickly and honestly, it scares me a little bit. I look up and another month is gone, just like that.
I remember my dad talking to me very earnestly when I was a senior in high school and so anxious for the end of the year to come so I could get on with my life. He begged me not to wish time away, ruefully noting that any time passed is time I never get back. He was about 60 at the time. I understood what he was telling me, but I couldn’t process it because at 18, the hours seemed to crawl by. Now, at 47, I totally feel what he was trying to warn me about. While a random hour might still seem to crawl, the weeks and months blast by.
I’ve tried to hold on to time by focusing on what’s in front of me – my work day, my girls, my list of weekend “to dos,” my knitting and reading. That means I tend to miss the big picture, though.
I’ll tell you one thing, having two high schoolers in the house isn’t going to slow life down at all. I’d better get used to it, and stop the denial.
Now that I’ve broken my silence, I’ll see if I can’t get some photos of the knitting posted, and regale you with the stuff I know you’re just dying to hear.
Toodles!
I know exactly what you mean about the passage of time. We wait and wait for things to happen and then we miss them because we are thinking about the next thing. It’s hard to “live in the moment” and sort of cliche, too, but I think it’s really important to at least try. I’m glad you are back, I miss you when you don’t blog.
Well, heck, girl. It’s good to hear from you. I figured you were busy. The one thing you didn’t mention was running. Are you still doing that?
Welcome back!
I feel ya, sister. Every day, I look up and wonder where the day has gone. Today, I’m wondering how it’s already Thursday. Never mind how it’s June. The time flies and we have to make time to enjoy the time we have or what’s the point.
Wait. People still knit? ;^)
xo
Hi! Nice to meet you!
I’m with Cookie. It’s June already! Yikes.
As I go to work each day, I’m trying not to feel the “can’t wait till it’s Friday” thing. Like your dad, at 53, I am learning the hard way not to wish days away. Even work days can be good ones.
I’m glad you’re well and hanging in there. Yes, high school aged kids do seem to make you busy enough to help that time to fly. But just try slowing them down!
I do try not to wish them away, but sometimes they suck so.
Missed you.
Hai! I relate to your post. I’m just getting to know myself again, let alone reconnect with friends.
Totally understand.