Doing it My Way
by Elouise
Well, here I am a week later, learning to focus on thing I know I can enjoy right now. No matter what comes next.
Several days ago I decided to list many items as I could think of. Not a bucket list of things to do before I die, but a list of things I want to enjoy as much as possible right now.
I won’t bore you with the full list, which is still growing. I do want you to see, however, that I’m in full Do It My Way mode! Sometimes I laugh out loud when I’m reviewing the growing list. And sometimes I tear up.
So here goes–a selection, beginning with the first item that popped into my head.
- Cooking for myself, My Way! Possibly the most important item on my list. The thought of handing over my diet to rank amateurs or know-it-alls is unthinkable.
- Cleaning out my dresser drawers, closets and a few other hiding places. Why? Because I don’t want ANYBODY to see what’s there, unless it counts as Something I Cannot Do Without.
- Dressing myself each day all by myself, in clothes that are comfortable and attractive to me (not necessarily to you).
- Taking care of ALL personal hygiene needs. You might try imagining what it’s like to be happy doing these things….
- Getting out of bed at night to look at the moon, the planets and the stars
- Reading poetry written by others and by me
- Writing poetry
- Having a sense of where I am and what time it is, and enjoying the rhythms of each day
- Feeling connected to items in our home–where they came from and why they’re important to me
- Recognizing myself in the mirror
- Knowing how to call 911 in an emergency
- Remembering and recognizing the faces of my family members and friends
Small things that make up my life. Things I can enjoy, appreciate and take note of every day. Not because disaster might come in a certain shape, but because life itself is precious, and all I can count on is what I have today.
Thanks for reading!
Elouise♥
©Elouise Renich Fraser, 31 July 2018
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Loads of love and hugs to you, and your lengthening list. To that I might add, reading funny books that make me chortle, playing the piano – I know you do – and listening to music I love. xxxxx ♥
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Thanks, Fran! I love the funny books part. Last night we watched O Brother, Where Art Thou for about the 3rd or 4th time. I laughed my head off. And the music CD, which I’ve played until it’s wearing out, is top-notch, too! 🙂
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I’m cleaning all my cupboards out
Of things that I can do without.
I’m wearing clothes that suit my taste
I’m cooking what I want to make
Not silly stuff that others think
I ought to eat to keep me slink.
I take a shower when I wish
Until my skin looks like a fish.
Last night I rose to see the moon
And then slept in ‘til way past noon.
I wander down the street to talk
To anybody who can walk
Beside me when I wish to dream
Of feeding my pet cats with cream.
But most of all when they grow dim
I hope my eyes will still see Him.
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Oh…what a lovely poem, John! Full of humor, good sound sense, doing it Your Way, and those last two lovely last lines that got to me. Thank you.
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Obviously you have not had the pleasure of food I’ve prepared,
I’ll go along with No.3, & 4, the best part of the day for me, having my shower ‘n shave ( don’t need a shave everyday now though ) but the shower a must do first up, getting dressed and cooking my second breakfast.
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If I didn’t have so many dietary commandments to keep, I’d want you as my chef any day, even though all I’ve seen and read about are dishes you’ve featured in your My Way Blog. I think you could turn anything into a yummy dish. Thanks, Brian!
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Good to know you’re still here. No. 10 is mine.
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🙂
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