I was thinking today about all of the little things that most people take for granted. I went without power for three days after the state got hit with a huge storm. Sure it was a little annoying. I really missed being able to take a shower, warm up easily by just turning up the heat and for the fact I couldn't binge watch Ozark for the third time. Amazingly enough while everyone around me was losing their shit (from afar) and offering me a place to stay (even though we are all social distancing), I expressed my gratitude and politely declined. I actually enjoyed the quiet a little bit. Even if you have everything turned off on a normal occasion, you can hear when there is power and when there is not. The fridge doesn't buzz, you can't hear the baseboard heating warming up... it's just quiet. (Except for the neighbor of course and his flavor of the week). Luckily our sleep schedules are opposite and listening to ASMR videos puts me right out. I did a lot of reflecting today and decided to start taking note of the little things that I am most grateful for. My Little Treehouse (my apartment) My garage underneath my treehouse. Showers and toilets. The fact that I have these things are so comforting to me. My Car. My intuition. My family and the few friends that I have. My bed. Blankets. The means to take care of myself. Books. Having someone to cuddle with and talk to. Comedians. My medication that has lifted me out of a bad place. The fact that the power came on. Living a minimalistic lifestyle and not being to terribly attatched to material posessions. Being ok with living a comfortable life finanacially (bills are paid, I have food to eat, a roof over my head and means to save a little..... not having the insane desire to be rich)
When I tell people I don't really care about money and being rich, they look at me like I have three heads. I live within my means. I don't go out and blow my money just to blow it. If I get a good camping trip or get a chance to travel somewhere once or twice a year, cool!
I don't want kids. I prefer dogs.
I don't associate with a lot of family members and people because of all of the negativity and drama they tend to bring. I used to be everyones go to person. That was a problem. I was always there when they needed me but it wasn't really the same in return. I feel a lot better mentally keeping my circle small. I have no problem now cutting people out of my life if they bring me harm. I had very toxic family members on my mothers side of the family. After she passed, I decided it ended with me and I was not going to tolerate crap from anyone anymore, family or not.
I don't just sit around and watch TV all day. I do make time for that but I also read a ton. There is nothing like a good mystery book! Also, yoga, hiking and disc golf are some of my favorite things to do. ♡ I also love to spend a nice sunny day going for a mini solo road trip. I like to discover new places in my state and go to places I have never been. I love leaving just before sunrise. There is something so comforting and exciting about going on a solo trip, cranking the tunes and singing along to my favorite songs.
I really like to work hard, have a nice comfortable place to come home to, be able to feed myself and have some downtime. I enjoy having a lot of alone time. I am very introverted but do enjoy spending time with people also on occasion.
A lot of people think being a homebody is boring but... not me! I spend 40 hours a week or more at work so I can pay to live here so why wouldn't I enjoy it?
Does anyone else feel this way? The simpler the better?
What are some of the "things" you can't live with out and are totally grateful for that other people may take for granted?
Submitted April 12, 2020 at 11:39PM by boopedya https://ift.tt/2VmAmbn
