I've been thinking lately about laziness.
Because I feel like I am a very lazy person, especially during breaks.
After reading a friends post I wonder if I really am lazy or if I compare myself too much to the outrageous busy lives of my generation. I still accomplish the things I need to.
But I love time to myself, I could read all day in isolation and be fine.
I like doing things by myself. Don't get me wrong, I love to do things with friends and family but I am not the type to go out every night, hang out every day all day, go on crazy adventures all the time. I am a "let's talk and just enjoy each other by the fire with a cup of tea" person. But I am surrounded by those adventurist that always need to be doing something crazy - active - somewhere other than home. Thank goodness for those people because if it wasn't for them I'm pretty sure I wouldn't ever leave the couch. However, it takes some persuasion to get me to go. I don't know how I feel about that. I don't know if I like that about me or if I should try and dig deep and find the up-late adventurer.
Since all I seem to watch these days are reality shows (and they are about the only shows not affected by the writers strike) I have realized some things about myself:
a) I don't ever want to be a model. Nor would I do well on America's Next Top Model. This is because after watching the challenges and competition I always sympathize with the girls having a major crisis, crying because they are lost and late, or feeling stepped on by the other girls. I would be that character so not going to sign up for public humiliation on TV.
b) I would not last on Survivor or Amazing Race. I buckle under pressure. At the first immunity challenge or elimination round I would end up with a guilt-trip and ulcer. I need to do things at my pace, and when there's cut-throat competition I freeze. And I am a sissy. Let's just face the facts, I would not be able to handle the monster bugs out in the jungle.
So what have I learned about myself lately?
-I am reserved and show my adventurous side with few people and intermittently.
-I am not competitive but prefer to sit on the sidelines and cheer
-I would not make a good reality TV candidate.
-I seem to be way too deep in my comfort zone...
Who says watching TV is bad for you?
And I'm really trying hard not to let my stolen coat get to me. It's semi-working.
God's continually reminded me these past two days that I value my friends, family, and faith more than this coat. (Even though I really really liked the coat) the world will not stop turning because it is no longer mine.
I need to pray for an attitude of forgiveness and just let it go. God has better things for me. I just need to remember that.
I just hate the feeling of being stolen from. It's personal. It's invasive.
So please, don't steal things. If you need something that bad...just ask! You'd be surprised how many are willing to help provide.
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