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SIMPLICITY
When you remove the unnecessary layers
you have the clarity to see what's truly important.
Mr. Computer is all better and I'm happy to be back in the land of thoughts. While some of you might have been unaware of my absence, I want to thank those who left "hurry back ... you will be missed" comments on my blog. Your kind words made me feel loved, appreciated and cared about.
I returned to thoughts, over the weekend, and was able to catch up with many of your posts, before the unveiling of the "new thoughts". Sadly time constraints didn't allow me to comment ... for some reason composing comments seems to be a painstakingly slow process for me. I knew if I started writing comments I wouldn't be able to read all the posts I wanted to. Please know, when reading of your good news, I smiled and felt happy ... when your news was bad, my heart felt your sadness as I whispered a tiny prayer asking that your troubles and pain not linger.
I will save most of my thoughts and feelings, on the "new thoughts", for a later time. I'm not fond of drawing conclusions or making a final diagnosis while in a state of confusion.
From my experience (so far) it seems I won't be making my rounds as often. I always loved the simplicity of thoughts, which allowed for quick loading pages and seamless movement from blog to blog. Now each page takes forever to load ... doesn't load at all ... or I end up with an error message. While trying to read blogs, last evening, I became so frustrated that I gave up and went to bed. I cannot afford the latest operating system or the fastest Internet connection speed. Hearing of the many problems and quirks with Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) I chose to stay with IE6. When signing into the "new thoughts" the first thing I noticed was a yellow banner, preceded by an exclamation mark, telling me I needed to upgrade IE. I have a feeling as more "bells and whistles" are added, to thoughts, I will be pushed out. With the bad economy, in the USA, forcing many to cut back, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is unable to afford the best of the electronic best. I'm thankful everyday for sites, like Yahoo mail, who kindly allow me to run their older classic email version. Since I bundle my Internet and phone I'm blessed to have an affordable nationwide unlimited long distance calling plan. Perhaps as thoughts grows and matures members, whose computers can't handle the changes, will exchange phone numbers ... keeping in touch and offering support that way. Even though I find myself in a state of constant worry, in regard to finances and my future, I try my best to keep a positive attitude, as I seek out the silver lining in every situation life throws my way.
Thankfully my computer problem turned out not to be of a serious nature. My cooling fan had been taken over and was being held hostage by a group of dust bunnies. The annoying loud noise (heard each time I visited a page with any kind of animation) was the fan warning me of imminent computer overheating and meltdown. I found myself a little embarrassed when the tech called with his diagnosis. He explained once the tower was opened the problem was quite obvious ... my fan -- completely gridlocked by dust. He went on to say he usually doesn't see this much build-up and that the dust was of the nature and consistency found on a clothes dryer lint screen. He then asked me if I kept my computer in the laundry room. As every female will tell you ... no woman wants others thinking her home is a place where dust bunnies roam free ... behaving like undisciplined naughty children who touch and get into all the things they're told not to. After the tech's call I was shamed into giving the computer area a complete cleaning, which ended up taking most of the afternoon. Much to my relief the repair bill came to $39.99 and with my rental deal, from last week, paying the bill wasn't a problem.
Speaking of dust bunnies and spotless homes, at one time, yours truly, was the Bree Van DeKamp-Hodge of her neighborhood.
[For those who don't watch "Desperate Housewives" Bree is the perfect housewife on Wisteria Lane. Her character is known for her cooking, cleaning, ironing, gardening and lawn work. She reupholsters her own furniture, makes gourmet meals and has goodies, fresh from her oven, available at all times. Bree delivers her muffins, to neighbors and friends, all decked out in beautiful baskets.]
As I watch Bree I can totally relate to her. For many years I couldn't handle a house that wasn't immaculate and perfect. I had no time for hobbies or leisure pursuits, as my evenings were filled with polishing and cleaning. I didn't even know what activities would bring me a sense of peace, pleasure or enjoyment.
The death of my closest girlfriend (11 years ago -- from breast cancer) rocked my world and changed me a profound way. When it came to her home, "Lucy" was a perfectionist. Everything had to be just so. Many times we would set up a time to have breakfast or lunch and she (or I) would end up cancelling because there were dishes in our sinks or laundry waiting in our baskets. We talked little during her last days, as "Lucy" was quite ill. One week before her death she rallied, and felt well enough to call me. Both of us painfully aware this would be our last conversation. Between our tears and words of "I love You", "Lucy" shared her feelings of profound regret that she had allowed the things on her "to do" list to take precedence over spending quality time with the people she loved and enjoyed. As her life drew to a close having the perfect home meant nothing to her. Her parting words, to me, will forever live on in my heart. (How amazing that the dying can teach us how to live.) Today as I spend time writing, chatting with friends or enjoying the things, of this world, that bring peace and joy to my spirit, my home is far from perfect. When I hear the laughter and giggles of the dust bunnies at play, I smile and know that eventually the household chores will be accomplished. And when you think about it, shouldn't dust bunnies be allowed to have a little fun too?
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wonderful post!
the new thoughts is a bit hard to swallow all at once, I hope they get it worked out.
CD everytime I read you I am a just a little more blessed. You are a beautiful wonderful person. I love how what could have been(and I'm sure was)a trggic time in your life brought you a better perspective on what it means to live.
Thank you for posting this today, it has touched me deeply.
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Posted by tonyrayhutchison
on 2008-08-05 16:09:27
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CD - firstly can I say my PC had the exact problem about a year ago, only I didn't get it fixed until my PC DID overheat and the powersupply had to be replaced!! The repair guys also gave me a hard time about the dust build up, and I felt guilty, but when mentioning it to the guys at my work, they said it is COMPLETELY normal!.
Secondly I would be really sad if you left thoughts, I've been watching out for you online lately, and I'm embarrassed to say I didn't send you any follow up email.
I've let myself get carried way with moving around my widgets and deciding on a theme.
In saying all that if you did decide it wasn't where you wanted to spend your time online I'd be more than willing to correspond with you via email... the phone may be a little expensive. But we need some way for me to let you know when I'm finally coming to the USA for that coffee we have to share.
I'm so sorry about your friend too, I'm glad that she shared her words of wisdom.
You are a fantastic person.
xx
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-08-05 16:36:43
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CD- you truly are a beautiful soul, and we are blessed by your presence. :)
I used to have a small door hanger in my kitchen saying "Boring women have clean houses". I try to keep our home resonably tidy, but there is so much more to life than a spotless home. Those like my MIL need to learn this lesson.
Please don't leave thoughts if you can help it.....but if so, I would also love to keep in touch via email. Whenever I visit your blogs you make me think, and you always make me smile. You really are a treasure. xo
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Posted by Kaybee
on 2008-08-05 20:54:14
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CD, this is one of the most heartwarming and touching posts I've read here, on thoughts. I agree with the others, you really are a beautiful soul. I very much noticed your absense, even though I myself wasnt quite present here!! And yes, the new thoughts looks very sophisticated but takes a while to get used to :) But change is good, right?
You touched my heart with this post, CD.
Hugs to you and lots of love. You are a gem of a person.
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Posted by angelwings
on 2008-08-06 06:46:11
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This post truley touched me! You seem like a really heartfelt person, and someone whom I really enjoy reading your writings and posts. They always put a smile on my face. I too, hope you do not leave Thoughts. As for the loss of your friend, I'm truly sorry. Traumatic changes like that in life, makes you put everything in perspective and makes you really see what is a priority in life. Great post again. Have a wonderful day!! :)
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Posted by brlracincwgrl
on 2008-08-06 09:11:37
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I thought this was going to be funny by the title
but it wasnt
it was so touching like briracincwgrl and angel said...and you are a heartfelt person
and it
really comes across in everything you write...
we are lucky to have you
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Posted by roe
on 2008-08-07 03:01:20
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Yes CD death can teach us a lessoon on life; that includes a major operation. It took a open heart surgery to bring me closer to my son and to the Big Boss Upstairs
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Posted by mizrabl1
on 2008-08-08 00:25:09
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If you rated your worth in friends, I would say you are a wealthy woman.
And we are the richer for reading you.
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Posted by circe
on 2008-08-08 17:58:14
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