Time to Sit
I’m tired of not blogging, but all I’ve really been thinking about lately are things that make me happy, to counteract dealing with a bit of a mess someone left me to deal with when someone hopped on a boat for the winter. And I’ve been thinking of writing. And organizing.
So I have nothing interesting for you, except that did you know how often I see shooting stars? At least two or three a week—more if there’s a meteor shower. I’m grateful I get to spend two hours outside every night walking. That’s lucky.
Also, a cat is trying to adopt me. I think it has an owner. It’s well-fed and a couple days ago it seemed as if it had been groomed. They leave it outside all the time, though, and it comes to my camper every night to talk to my cats through the screen. (Sometimes to fight with my cats.)
It seems lonely. Sometimes it follows me on my walk, so the other day, I sat with it. And I was thinking how lucky I am, that if a cat wants company, I can just sit with it for forty-five minutes.
Before I came to Arizona, I wrote and taught 12 – 15 hours every day. Working two jobs was a lot. I got more done, but man, I was constantly stressed.
So I’m also grateful to be living life at a slower pace. I’ve worked hard to make that happen, and it took a long time for me to adjust, but I love it now. It freaked me out at first, LOL!
So that’s my life. How is yours? What are you grateful for?
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Natasha Fondren is a writer traveling the U.S. in a camper with her four cats. She is currently enjoying the lizards and desert heat in Arizona.
I’m so glad you’ve finally settled into your new life. It took me a long time to get used to, but it is so nice having that time to just appreciate the things around you.
I’m curious, which one took a long time for you to get used to… the Mexican one or the one when you returned to the states?
You’re so sweet. I wish I lived near you. We could watch shooting stars together and pet the cat.
I’m grateful for all my friends and for my life right now. It’s pretty good. Even without shooting stars.
Oh yes! That would be lovely, Edie!
Natasha, I envy your freedom *and* your self-confidence to make such a big lifestyle change. I think I am still too into my stuff to make a break like that, but I look forward to retirement (in about 11 years), when we will hopefully have a freer lifestyle, albeit perhaps when we’re too old to really enjoy it.
Last March we adopted a terrier mutt named Harry who has turned out to be the perfect dog, my sweet boy. I am very grateful for Harry.
And I am grateful for some new friends I have met through a church life group. I think this is the most transparent group of Christians I have ever known. Real people with real problems, but sharing faith and hope. It’s been neat.
Natasha, thanks for a moment of reflection.
Ellen
Ellen, I’m pretty 99% of the RV Resort is retired people, and they’re enjoying it just fine. Many have for years.
I will say that getting rid of my things and becoming unmaterialistic has been a huge blessing in my life that I will always be grateful for.
Awww, I want a Harry!
I remember when I was young how often I saw shooting stars. I spent a lot of time looking at the sky.
I can understand that for sure, Charles! I spend hours. I just love the night sky.
Sometimes it is good not to have things to blog about. I loved seeing shooting stars when I was a kid. Well, I still do. Haven’t seen to many though but they are really awesome.
They are! And you’re right about not having things to blog about.
I envy your lifestyle, Natasha. I hope to be able to have a similar one in a couple of years.
Now… if you’re looking to adopt cats… I have two who would just LOVE you!
I envy my lifestyle, LOL! I’m so grateful.
Oh man, Kate! LOL! Four is all I can do!
I’m grateful for books and friends and fires. I’m not lighting my friends on fire, don’t worry. And I’m certainly not book burning. But I do love a roaring fire on a snowy day like today. Two snuggly dogs don’t hurt, either.
I LOVE fires! Fires are the best! I miss my fireplace so much. Lighting a fire instantly relaxes me and makes me happy.
We won’t talk about the little pyro incident in my freshman dorm, though…