In limbo: requires flexibility
October 7, 2015
We’ve been reading a lot of Dr. Seuss lately. More accurately, I’ve been reading, LB just cruises by and checks out the illustrations sometimes. Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve read Oh, the places you’ll go in its entirety. It’s actually pretty good!
I like that the optimism and enthusiasm is tempered with nods to reality: that sometimes you’ll be alone, sometimes you’ll hit a rough spot. And other times, you’ll steer into….
The Waiting Place…
…for people just waiting.
Waiting for a train to go
or a bus to come, or a plane to go
or the mail to come, or the rain to go
or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow
or the waiting around for a Yes or No
or waiting for their hair to grow.
Everyone is just waiting.Waiting for the fish to bite
or waiting for the wind to fly a kite
or waiting around for Friday night
or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake
or a pot to boil, or a Better Break
or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants
or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.
Everyone is just waiting.
Clearly, waiting isn’t high on Dr. Seuss’s list, not the way he puts it, but every so often, patience is a virtue.
I’m waiting on … little things
- UPS to deliver replacement electronics. All my devices are trying to die on me.
- UPS to deliver Seamus’s medication.
- United miles to post to our account.
Bigger things
- Perhaps a bit nervously, my interview for Jessica’s podcast goes up in October.
- For the next round of inspiration on my writing project. You can’t always force the writing. When I do, I end up with a thousand words of drivel. It’s not a pretty sight.
- 2016 travel plans are taking shape. Quite a few things are already lined up next year and we’ve got several itineraries started in TripIt.
- For my work across multiple projects to bear fruit. For free moments to squeeze in work on those projects.
- A lot of people I care about are having a hard time right now, in all aspects of life, and I’m doing my darnedest to support them, online or off. I am hoping that their efforts bear fruit.
What are y’all waiting for these days? Are you having trouble living in the moment as you wait or do you feel balanced?
You’re on Jessica’s podcast?! That’s awesome!! I’ll make sure to listen to that episode š
I love TripIt – it makes organizing travel so easy and sharing it too.
I will be! I’m a bit sheepish about it but I hope you enjoy š Do you use TripIt Pro? I’ve been tempted a time or two but it doesn’t feel like my travel is consistent enough to warrant it.
I’ve had it through my Barclaycard for the last couple of years. I don’t think it’s worth the $49/year fee though.
Glad you enjoyed it. š It’s my favorite Seuss. I am waiting for a relative to decide if we’re going to be homeowners this year. I’m waiting for 6 weeks of stretching to bear fruit (or not). I’m waiting for David to graduate so we can move on please! And lowest on the list, I’m waiting for sleep to come. š
So much waiting! But for such good things!
What AREN’T I waiting for is the more pertinent question!
Patience, augh.
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