So who shall I start with? Tell me how to begin*
So, in the spirit of not becoming irretrievably paralysed by guilt and depression over the state of the world (and also because I hate it when people try and make every problem some one else's) here is what I am doing about it.
1. Riding my bike to work.
I will freely admit that I let this go a bit. No more. If only because I told my friend L that she must ring me on Friday night to check that I did. There's nothing like a bit of outside pressure.
2. Giving blood
Not everyone's eligible. Some people are excluded, and some throw up (I share an office with two people who fit one of these criteria each). But I can do it, so I shall. I did it yesterday in fact, and the little 'un scored a whole bunch of dry biscuits, besides**.
3. Putting a bucket in my shower and watering the garden with it
Particularly useful when one showers more than once a day, as one almost must in weather such as this, at least if one wants any discerning company.
4. Turning off all the appliances at the wall when I'm not using them
Requires more discipline than you'd think.
5. Putting my money where my mouth is (figuratively)
I have spent a lot of time lately revving up a local community group. Tonight I took on a committee level position. It's about freakin' time.
6. Taking my local government vote seriously
Yeah, you just KNEW I'd work that one in somehow, didn't you?
7. Remembering how much I love stuff
Not just my family, who are obviously at the top of this list. All kinds of stuff.
Like granny smith apples when they're just a little bit too tart for most people.
Fresh linen.
Sherbert bombs - how awesome are they?
Trash-talking Led Zeppelin: it's not like you can say they don't deserve it.
Friends who are deliriously happy about their new babies.
The look on Grizzlewick's face in photos of him operating a fire hose under the supervision of the local fire station staff.
The singlet top I'm currently wearing. Trust me, it's excellent.
Coming home to find the freezer fully stocked with calippos.
Living right near the beach, when you just know it's going to be a long hot summer.
Friends finding awesome jobs that suit their lives perfectly.
Having the kind of good ideas that make you rub your tummy with glee.
Lusting after houses you may never own, but it's really nice to dream.
* This is a line from a Bonnie Raitt song, 'Cry like a rainstorm'. It's an awesome song and I demand you listen to it immediately. Also 'Return of the Grievous Angel' by Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. I'm on a bit of a country jag, what can I say?
** It's possible people are horrified by this. Grizzlewick wasn't.
1. Riding my bike to work.
I will freely admit that I let this go a bit. No more. If only because I told my friend L that she must ring me on Friday night to check that I did. There's nothing like a bit of outside pressure.
2. Giving blood
Not everyone's eligible. Some people are excluded, and some throw up (I share an office with two people who fit one of these criteria each). But I can do it, so I shall. I did it yesterday in fact, and the little 'un scored a whole bunch of dry biscuits, besides**.
3. Putting a bucket in my shower and watering the garden with it
Particularly useful when one showers more than once a day, as one almost must in weather such as this, at least if one wants any discerning company.
4. Turning off all the appliances at the wall when I'm not using them
Requires more discipline than you'd think.
5. Putting my money where my mouth is (figuratively)
I have spent a lot of time lately revving up a local community group. Tonight I took on a committee level position. It's about freakin' time.
6. Taking my local government vote seriously
Yeah, you just KNEW I'd work that one in somehow, didn't you?
7. Remembering how much I love stuff
Not just my family, who are obviously at the top of this list. All kinds of stuff.
Like granny smith apples when they're just a little bit too tart for most people.
Fresh linen.
Sherbert bombs - how awesome are they?
Trash-talking Led Zeppelin: it's not like you can say they don't deserve it.
Friends who are deliriously happy about their new babies.
The look on Grizzlewick's face in photos of him operating a fire hose under the supervision of the local fire station staff.
The singlet top I'm currently wearing. Trust me, it's excellent.
Coming home to find the freezer fully stocked with calippos.
Living right near the beach, when you just know it's going to be a long hot summer.
Friends finding awesome jobs that suit their lives perfectly.
Having the kind of good ideas that make you rub your tummy with glee.
Lusting after houses you may never own, but it's really nice to dream.
* This is a line from a Bonnie Raitt song, 'Cry like a rainstorm'. It's an awesome song and I demand you listen to it immediately. Also 'Return of the Grievous Angel' by Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. I'm on a bit of a country jag, what can I say?
** It's possible people are horrified by this. Grizzlewick wasn't.
posted by gigglewick at
11:19 pm
4 Comments:
awesome list.
You've inspired me to bring my bucket back to the shower.
I'm too lazy for the bucket-in-the-shower bit, but we *do* have rainwater tanks, I recycle every bit of household rubbish I can (and the green stuff goes to the chooks) and I used to ride my bike when work was 5km instead of 5 metres away.
And good feelings - how about finding Haigh's violet, rose and lemon myrtle dark chocolate creams on sale due to being a bit wonky looking? Or the smell of a clean dog dried in the sun? Laughing far too loudly and uproariously at old blokes falling over on 'Funniest Home videos'?
I just discovered that one of the dudes running for my local council previously ran for federal parliament as a member of One Nation. Also, in another ward, the current councillor is retiring but his father is running for the position and they have exactly the same name.
Who knew local politics could be so much fun?
I.S.,
Hoorah. Who says idle blogging makes no difference.
KL,
I love the smell of a freshly washed dog too - although we don't have one so I must live vicariously through others.
INC,
Ha. But also, in answer to your question, Me. Obvs.
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