That's an exaggeration but that is what it feels like most days.
Most days I do not lament the presence of a significant other.
Some days I do.
Most days I feel ready to dip my toes in those waters.
Some days I do not.
Most days I am too busy with family, friends, the pooch, work, and related stuff to feel any emptiness.
Some days I am not.
In between time, I do things I need to get through the day: talk, laugh, cry, think, throw, catch, sleep, and dream.
Different things, different days.
Take gentle care.
Happy Autumn.
Four hundred and seventy five years... ok, that made me chuckle and nod my head. Yep, it's been a while for me too. Mostly, I'm not interested anymore. The effort vs return doesn't pencil out. It's likely that I'm becoming a bit of a curmudgeon in my old age. I'm good with that!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the sweet dog!
(Also, sometimes this ancient computer and dodgy internet of mine doesn't let me log in to comment so I might be anonymous. But, it's still me. E)
Thank you for the sweet dog comment. I'm practicing with dogs and cats. :-)
DeleteHey e, good to see you. Effort vs return...yeah, that part.
ReplyDeleteI may be developing a stubborn (set i.e. in my ways) streak. I'm guessing that might not be conducive to meeting and growing t-o-g-e-t-h-e-r. :-)
I enjoyed my single years and think I would do okay on my own again, if needed. But I would miss saying "goodnight" to someone, sharing the events of the day and sharing the household chores is nice. On the other hand, I really enjoy when Martha travels and I have the house to myself. So I understand the "somedays I do, somedays I do not." Still, I think I'd be perfectly happy just living with that puppy you drew.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what it takes to connect with possible partners in this weird social climate and working from home has got to make that even more difficult. But I'll be rooting for you if you take steps down that road. I'd be happy to give you a reference : )
Weird social climate pretty much sums it up. Still, if and when, I'll be in touch. Thanks! :-)
DeleteLove the sweet dog drawing! Ooof, 475 years is a long time! 🙃 My friends who are dating are less than thrilled with the way it goes now, with the swiping and the profiles that may or may not be real. I hope you find companionship if you seek it!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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