Mmmm… this is a lovely cup of coffee. So warm and fragrant on a cold winter morning. I sit here with my puppy at my elbow, licking his front paw and the kid on his laptop, grinding his teeth as he’s done since he began to grow teeth… it’s one of those habits that you do when you’re concentrating on something else. Like sticking your tongue out. Apparently when I concentrate the corners of my mouth turn down and I look miserable. I’m not doing it now because I’m thinking about it.
It’s weird, the things we do without thinking about them. I’m guilty of sticking my tongue out when I’m concentrating on a physical activity. My “misery” look is reserved for when I’m doing something on my lap, like writing, reading, or knitting. I think once in a while about picking up knitting again. I used to do it when I watched TV – it was something to do with my hands that I didn’t have to look at. I’ve always been a multi-tasker I suppose, even before it was a well-used phrase. I have to wonder if that is the reason, in part, why I have to get up and walk away once in a while from my intense concentration on my writing. Or maybe that’s just an excuse to snack…
I admit it. I graze. I know I shouldn’t, and there have been times when I’ve been able to stop for months on end. But I always seem to fall back into the pattern of eating when I’m bored, or when I’m procrastinating.
I have a busy day ahead of me. One kid wants to go to a movie and the other wants to go for a ride on the city bus. The latter wanted to go to the mall for something. Earlier in the week I thought it was a good idea, but now I can’t remember what it was we needed to get. I really should write lists more often. Having a cell phone with me all the time is like carrying around a notepad and a pen – I really have no excuse.
I wondered what I should title this post. Now I know.
This post is brought to you by Stream of Consciousness Saturday. Click the link to find the guidelines and join in today. https://lindaghill.com/2016/03/04/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-516/ It’s all that!
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March 6, 2016 at 8:19 am
I was going to comment on the topic of excuses earlier, but I couldn’t because of…
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March 12, 2016 at 10:50 am
Funny guy. 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 6:10 pm
We use an expression to explain why sometimes things go wrong for us: “were you holding your mouth right?”
We all have expressions that go with whatever we are attempting to do. Your “misery” look is probably necessary for you to accomplish whatever it is that requires that look. One of my boys has his tongue out the side of his mouth when he is concentrating on something and I notice his son does it too. Me? You ask? Just a good old gormless look!!!
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March 12, 2016 at 10:50 am
Ha! I haven’t heard the word ‘gormless’ in SO many years. It’s not one you ever hear from a North American. I use the expression “holding your mouth right” too. Funny, the things we have in common, you all the way over there in Australia and me with my English parents.
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March 5, 2016 at 3:55 pm
I find that I feel useless when I just sit and watch TV; so I’ve started crocheting again. I like having projects to work on while I watch my shows. 🙂
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March 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm
I find myself wishing I could watch TV again, just so I can knit! (Or crochet. I’m not picky. 😀 )
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March 5, 2016 at 3:26 pm
I forget things if I don’t write them down; mind you, remembering to write them down can be a challenge too! 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Haha! Looks like we’re in the same boat, my dear. 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 11:38 am
I’ve got excuses too;
They’ll be the ones that explain why my SoCS won’t be in until tomorrow…
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March 5, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Haven’t we heard them all yet? 😉
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March 5, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Same ones. I was working all morning, grocery shopping this afternoon, cooking dinner and looking after Audrey this evening while Rhonda’s at work.
Sorry teacher.
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March 5, 2016 at 2:22 pm
If you’d listened to the lessons thus far, you’d know you need to get more creative with your excuses, (ahem) Student. Let’s hear a little more about how Donald Drumpf came knocking at your door and then a dinosaur stepped on him and you had to clean up the mess, shall we?
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March 5, 2016 at 2:27 pm
It was actually a bunch of time travelling thugs, determined to rob me of my only connection to a mysterious scientist who is the one chance to save the world from financial ruin and chaos.
But I didn’t think you’d believe that.
Hang on, that’s a good idea for a story…
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March 5, 2016 at 2:49 pm
Ha! See, I knew you were a quick learner.
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March 5, 2016 at 11:06 am
You are a skinny little bit of a sprite Linda – if you snack, don’t sweat it, a little meat on your bones would give you more insulation in the winter. Sounds like you have a busy day – enjoy!
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March 5, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Awww, aren’t you sweet. 🙂 Thanks, Paul. You enjoy your day too!
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March 5, 2016 at 10:39 am
Yarn. Knitting… crochet… Yarn is just the best stress relieving task available!
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March 5, 2016 at 2:03 pm
It really is relaxing. 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 9:48 am
And you’re right, the SoCS posting IS all that!
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March 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm
😀
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March 5, 2016 at 9:47 am
You just inspired me to write a list for my busy day. It helped me prioritize. Thanks! 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm
You’re welcome, JoAnna! 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 9:27 am
Being able to do some things that do not require looking at your hands is a good skill.
🙂
That’s how I am learning to play the violin right now. No choice in the matter though.
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March 5, 2016 at 9:29 am
Look what Jeff Healey accomplished! I’d love to learn an instrument. I wish you all the best with it, Kerry. 😀
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March 5, 2016 at 9:34 am
Thank you.
🙂
I’m off to write my SoCS post now, all about the inspiration from a recital last night.
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March 5, 2016 at 9:19 am
That sounds like a busy day Linda but at least you got some bonus points 🙂
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March 5, 2016 at 9:27 am
I did! I can take those to the bank … and show them off…? 😛
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