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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Who Am I ?

Sometimes I just wonder who I am. I want to be so many people. I love going back in time and living life the old-fashioned way. I read others' blogs about how they are living like our grandparents did and sometimes I think that is me... that is what I want to do. Where I know where all my food comes from.. butchering your own meat, growing your own vegetables, making your own soap and clothes, being so self-efficient. Now I know some of you reading this are thinking, "you've got to be kidding." But what I am saying is.. just knowing that your own hands did most of this work. That you were involved from the beginning of making whatever. That should this whole world go into utter chaos, you would be able not only to survive but thrive. And then... I love our modern conveniences.. I love air conditioning and central heating... a washing machine and a dryer, a dishwasher, television, internet, a comfortable automobile. I love beautiful textiles and how they are made into gorgeous furniture,draperies, and bedding. I love the primitive look and the antique look, but I love the coastal living and the "pottery barn" decor. I have friends that have traveled the world and I have friends that seldom leave the county and all of them are intelligent and know things the others don't know. I love to save money and see ways that I can cut back more and more.. it is like a game. But I also like to go and spend money too. I love to exercise and sweat and know that I am doing my body good, but I like to be lazy on a rainy day and cuddle up under a homemade quilt and read a book. I love to read blogs about what other people are cooking, sewing, and making and view all their photographs as they go about it. I love to be around people and talk and listen, and I also love to be alone in my own thoughts. So gosh.. who am I?

4 comments:

Jen said...

I am in the same boat as you are Dee.
I feel EXACTLY that way.
You can read my current FB status and tell that...:o)
Not sure who I am, not sure where I'm going, not sure what I want. Just feeling really confused right now....
The only thing I'm absolutely certain about is that I want whatever God has for me, not what I want for myself-whatever that is.
Ha!

Dee said...

I think it is because I am all those things and don't have enough time to be all those people. I also want to be all that God wants me to be. One of my friends is sending me a book about living a life of sacrifice. I will let you know more about it later. Right now Jen, you be what you have been being- making God, then your husband, and your children most important.

Mrs. Mac said...

Happy belated birthday. I've been a homemaker forever . .. and trying to teach my kids to live BELOW their means ... Thanks for stopping by my blog last week on the kitchen post.

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Your first sentence grabbed me....Thats how I feel so often....
Great post.

Doing a little Sunday morning blog hopping...Its snowing here.
I have 2 GREAT GIVEAWAYS that I will draw for tonight ...
stop by and leave a comment...That's all that's needed.
Teresa
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/