Receiving, Writing, Luxury, Washington

Receiving Guests

One thing that always bothers me about sitcoms and other TV shows is that people are always so put together, sitting in their house. Like, people just answer their doors to unexpected guests, and they have pants on and makeup and their hair is good, and they are ready to receive guests. I've been thinking about this an abnormal amount lately.
Listen, if you bust into my house without giving me A LOT of notice, I am not going to be ready to receive.

I've been thinking, there is never going to be a time in my life where I am just sitting around my house on a lazy afternoon wearing full makeup and clothes as though I could easily be attire-ready for a nice dinner out on the town.

Well I am happy to report that I just successfully passed this test. I was sitting here writing the dreaded Maryland Archery Guide, and then someone knocked at my door. As a rule, I don't answer my door - If I'm not expecting anyone, and the knocker is being overly persistent, I just call my neighbor across the street to see if he needs to come chase them away. 

So I peaked out the window and saw that it was my new neighbor, and I actually was show-ready to greet him.  

My house was even in decent order to receive guests.
 

I think God knew that this was the only time this was going to happen, and I was ready to appreciate it.

Writing

When you have a talent for something that you actually like to do, and then you HAVE to do that thing, and it becomes work, things tend to come to an abrupt halt. Refer to the story behind Sara Bareilles' "Love Song." That is why there have not been blogs. The archery guide just drains me. And, life has been a little challenging lately, so, that also drains ya.  

This balance between enjoying something, and it then becoming work, is something we all go through. I know it happens to me a lot, with archery especially. I know lots of people can even relate to that. We like archery, but when we have to do work to support the Maryland Archery cause, it becomes work and not play very quickly. I have to make an effort to balance it out, otherwise I'll lose interest in the sport. I know you know what I am talking about.

Life of Luxury

Do you ever just take count of the things you have, and just enjoy?  

I do. I have the cutest house, filled with every perfect thing. I just love it. Not long ago, I was on the phone with my sister, and I probably said something about feeling guilty for doing nothing that day, and she said something I really needed to hear:

"You know what? You go to work, and spend most of your week just trying to make enough money to afford the things in your house, and afford heat and water and everything, so.... enjoy it. There is no guilt in just enjoying what you have built."

I love that, and I think about it all the time. Don't get me wrong: I have absolutely nothing of worth - I don't own any fancy jewelry, or any fancy electronics, or anything like that.  My house is filled with mostly yard sale finds and stuff people have given to me over these  years.  

My house was broken into a couple of years ago, (you may remember) and not only did he get the only couple of valuable things that I owned, but he also taught me not to own anything valuable.  It's okay, it is well with my soul. So now I can just look at, for example, the loveseat that was given to me by my dear friend in almost-new condition, and just appreciate that I have it.

So, someone I know is getting a new house, and needs new house stuff.  There is nothing that will make you take inventory more efficiently than this situation.  Of course, I am able to contribute a lot, but the thought process is so funny.  For example, I sorted out some mugs and glasses for them, but at the end, this is my cup cabinet, and I NEED EVERY SINGLE ONE.

If you pair this with my previous mention of needing all of the things and all of the stuff, I think we may have just fully disclosed that I am a borderline hoarder.  I think that on some level, we all are. I cannot be the only person who would see this in the store:

And stand there trying to justify the purchase of every single one of these.  Maybe it' a Libra thing. 

Washington

So, spring has sprung!! How are you feeling about this spring and summer? Do you have plans?  

I am super excited to announce my upcoming trip to Washington State. I am going to be spending a week here (click to be directed.) You are so jealous. I am going to play with the cows and mini donkey all day every day whilst skipping through mountainous glory.

Okay then. Enjoy your life and your things and 

be grateful and kind.