Be willing to amaze yourself
I wear socks to work that have holes in the heels. I don’t know this until my feet feel sweaty in my shoes.
The cursor blinks blindly at me.
I need to buy new socks, but I also know that there are many pairs of socks, separated by tumultuous throws, in laundry baskets around the house. The kids look for soccer socks or favorite t-shirts and the laundry gets churned up in the laundry basket like muffin dough: mix it too much and it gets tough. I folded a load of laundry where I had 8 different socks as half of 8 pairs. The other halves are apparently still needing to be washed.
I have written a few posts that feel not quite complete. They are complete, but they are more of a diary of my emotions than an idea to share. I’d like to post them just to have them held somewhere I can see them. Posting them privately almost feels as though I’m hiding from myself.
The cursor blinks blindly at me, and I blink back.
20 Responses to “Be willing to amaze yourself”
Have at it! This box is for you.
Then I met you
coolness and amazingness are with your blog…
I think it’s all you. It’s how you read it that makes it sound like there’s music playing somewhere as well.
Nothing wrong with posting haphazardly, like an online mismatched sock pile.
Thanks Michelle,
I think I just took your advice.
I am the queen of short drafts that go nowhere. Perhaps it’s perfectionism, maybe it’s pure procrastination (alliteration not intended). Haphazard posts can be thought provoking all on their own.
Perfectly put prose.
I read a few posts from a blogger recently that were no more then 2-3 paragraphs. Sweet, concise and effective. It’s sure the way to go when it feels like you’re just dragging a dead horse to water.
I like what you say here, Tania, about hiding from yourself if you don’t put your thoughts out there. Good for you! There is something reassuring about publishing it.
Amy, I like how you say that. I do feel more reassured when it’s been published. Like I am done with that process.
I’ve found that your thoughts are always worth reading.
I’ve found that your comments are always comforting. This one is no exception.
Brilliant post. x
Thank you kindly!
Yes to everything.
Perhaps between the two of us and combined laundry piles we could almost “sock” dress one person.
a la red hot chili peppers?
It wouldn’t work on either of US, but appendages could be found, I’m sure.
Are you cracking on to your cursor??
You speak from experience?
You wink at at juuuust a little too much.
It’s those blue eyes that do it.