It has been one week since I came back from Brazil and I am already itching to get back on a plane/road somewhere or at least to make plans to. I was in the Finger Lakes region in January, Colorado in February, Brazil in April, I am ready to plan my next trip, even if it is for a one day getaway on a neighboring town.
I find that one of the best parts of going away is coming back. I always come back tired, but renewed and reenergized, full of ideas and goals. This time back from Brazil it is no different. I am full of energy, even if my hip is not willing to go along with the physical aspect of it. It is exciting to think that there is so much I can do and accomplish it is all a matter of taking the first step and then continuing taking steps.
Mom is in town so I have been spoiled with home cooked meals, I have been over indulging in shopping and casino trips. When my patience wears thin I remind myself that she is 78 yrs old. Our major point of contention is the fact that she doesn’t stop. She is either cooking, cleaning, or painting and doing crafts. Right at this moment she is painting me a painting of Brazilian favelas (I will make sure to post the final product) after having done laundry, gone shopping and then she will make dinner and dessert. I guess there are worst things in the world than a mother that doesn’t stop, but the point of her visit here is for her to rest and she is not doing any of that!A bit
My hip has gone from bad to worst. I am looking forward to seeing a Sports Medicine Orthopedic surgeon on Thursday. I am hoping he will have answers for me or at least start on the way to answers.
I decided not to date while Mom is here and dedicate my non-working time to her. It is amazing to me how some men that I didn’t even meet yet already have a problem with my lack of time in this period. I guess that is a good weeding measure for me. The right man will understand my limited time with my mom and wait. With that being said I am having a lunch date today, since I am meeting during the day and not dipping into Mom’s time. It so happens that a guy I met on e-harmony has an office 3 blocks from my office – what are the odds, right?
I am supposed to pick the place for lunch and now we have hit on one of my flaws (I hardly have any- lol). I am incapable of making a decision when faced with too many choices on trivial matters. The more trivial the subject the worst it is. When facing important decisions I am quick and determined, but with stupid stuff such as a place to eat lunch I freeze. Gosh, it is only lunch! Am I worried what my choice will say about me? Am I afraid of picking an awful place? I don’t know what it is, but with certain choices such as this I rather somebody else does it.
With important matters and facing problems I leap to action while little, unimportant things have me baffled and worrying. I wonder what does it say about me.
Enjoy the time with your Mom, she sounds wonderful. Good for her, she is an energetic and very young 78 yr old.
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Thank you so much! She has amazing energy for her age! Blessings! 🙂
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Cherish your Mom – she isn’t immortal!
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I plan on it!! Thank you for the reminder! Blessings! 🙂
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You are right, keep the time for your mum and enjoy her to the full. She will also cherish the time with you!
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Thank you! I do think I am doing the right thing! Have a blessed day! 🙂
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Your Mum sounds like mine, except that my Mum is only 58. When she was recieving cancer treatment her company had to force her onto sick leave, and when she had a knee replacement earlier this year I asked my stepdad to tie her to the recliner if he had to! But no… she was back at work a week later and back at the gym a week after that!
It sounds as though you had a lovely time 🙂
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hahaha that is exactly how my mom is, doesn’t want to stop even when ill!
I think we are blessed to have high energy Moms and we are probably going to be the same way, so we may as well just accept it!!
Many blessings! 🙂
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My paternal grnadmother was exactly the same way. I remember her being properly ill exactly ONCE in my lifetime and she walked into town and back until she was well into her eighties. We were very close and I can honestly say that she didn’t die until she was good and ready – and even then she held on to see me one last time. A wonderful, strong-willed little lady with a fiesty Welsh temper and a heart bigger than she was – that’s how she’s remembered 🙂
In spite of my disabilities, I try my hardest not to be defeated by them – I certainly inherited that inner strength, even if my body rebels sometimes 🙂
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It is definitely in our bloods even if our bodies don’t seem to agree sometimes. My Mom’s oldest sister is 102 yr old and travels by metro in Sao Paulo by herself and last year she yelled at my sister for wanting to help her down a flight of stairs – that is what I am made of!!
Good for you for not letting your disabilities dictate your life!
Many blessings! 🙂
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Aw, enjoy your mom. I think that’s great that you’re dedicating as much time to her while she’s here. 😉
As for being indecisive, same here! Always with the little things, I just CAN’T make up my mind. So you’re not alone on that one!
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Thank you! I am glad I don’t stand alone in the decision issue. I ended up giving him the name of 6 restaurants and he made a choice – lol
Blessings! 🙂
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Haha there you go, I probably would have done the same! 🙂
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🙂 I knew you would approve!! lol
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I just came back to Colorado! I bet it was nice in February with the amazing snow.
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It was my first time there and it was amazing! I suffered with altitude sickness in the beginning but after that had a great time! I want to go in the summer because I think it will be pretty amazing too! Blessings! 🙂
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I am glad you like my state. I am guessing you are from somewhere by sea level. The altitude has never bothered me, but when I went to Europe my head was spinning from to much oxygen. It was if I got high.
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I live in NY and grew up in Brazil And if that is what feeling high is then it is nothing pleasant! lol
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I felt the same when I came back from my vacation, I was longing to go back. I came back tired yet refreshed.
&& Yes the right man will understand about your limited time due to the dedication ties you have with your mother.
Best of luck.
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Thank you for the good wishes!
Mom being in town has actually been helpful in sorting the men out!
Many blessings! 🙂
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Thats good 🙂
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My mom is gone, but it was always nice to have her visit and the meals she could cook…wow. Loved your post. 🙂
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Thank you! I am trying to enjoy her every second as we never know how much time we really have! I am glad you enjoyed good times with yours! Many blessings! 🙂
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