Today tomorrow and every day thereafter

[RoyceNewton]

Today tomorrow and everyday thereafter. Make that day one worth living. One that excites you and gets “YOU” out of bed with a smile on your face and a tingling feeling of anticipation.

I went for a drive this morning, no, I did not drive, Mum did. I do not drive and have not for twenty or thirty years, except to the mailbox sometimes which is about four houses away. Very unexpected but it was fun. We did not go anywhere new and I had not won the lottery but it was an interesting experience. I walked up my hill, actually a very old volcanic cap. That is why the soil is so red around here. I guess sugar cane likes volcanic soil. West Indies Hawaii parts of the Australian east coast. Anyway it was nice to note that a few months back I staggered up that hill. Today, yes I staggered but I staggered quickly and walked around the parking lot. I could have done more but I would rather not risk it with Mums back as bad as it is. The last thing she needs is for me to stumble and fall. Why cause her worry? One of my sisters (all of YOU) mentioned losing friends once she was diagnosed (DX’D). Made me think about friends that I have now. Two maybe three. Yes, I have “YOU” my ms siblings, I have one brother and his family I speak to, one brother and his family that I have anything to do with, (fine by me)I know and are friendly with most of my street. I bring everybody’s garbage and recycled bin in because I can. I know to say hi to some people at the gym. I really only have conversations with two or three others. I am not impolite or shy, I just do not care. I know it is easy to become isolated and alone, both in my opinion very bad things. But, I just do not care to have to many friends. I do not feel this is bad or something that I should fear. I know this is happening, it is not new. I just survive with it and carry on. Those that I am close to I am very close to and I l like it that way. I do not need huge amounts of fair weather acquaintances just a few that I can say g’day to and a few that I can talk with. I has taken along time to come to terms with this. I cope with it, I like it. I am comfortable with me I do not have to be anything for anybody, unless I really want to. I just have to be me, and I am comfortable with that. Do “YOU” think that perhaps “YOU” may like to move towards being that comfortable with yourself?

My days are full because I get to explore and experience one of the most per[lexing oddities in the known universe, ME, and learning me is an adventure in itself. It is worth living just to find out what new oddities that I may encounter in myseld/

Royce

As strange as I might be, I still make me wonder

[Kenu]

I have lots of friends back in Pocatello Idaho where I moved from over three years ago. I talk regularly with several of them, weekly. A couple of them have family in the Boise Idaho area and stop by and see me😊. I have three or four friends that I have made here and have my in laws and sister and brother in law which is nice. My goal right now is to meet and make some new friends 👍. I have always been outgoing and helped people whenever I could. I need a couple of new buddies to have coffee with and do things with now that Jody has passed 😢. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend 👍🙏😉 Ken 🐾🐾

[RoyceNewton in reply to Kenu]

sounds like a good plan

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Royce, you have just described me. I do have friends, but not too many, and that is all right by me. My family is there, but the not so close ones are at a distance comfortable for me. I do like my alone time, but I don't feel lonely. I like my solitude, but I am by not means an introvert. The friends that I do have, I cherish very much. Thank you for this post.

[RoyceNewton in reply to carolek572]

no problem sis