I am looking forward to having food in my fridge and a filled pantry. It’s been nine days since I last shopped; I’m down to one Lean Cuisine, one frozen pork chop, four microwaveable soups, and two yogurts long past their expiration dates.
I am not looking forward to visiting the supermarket this morning. It is one of the activities that is most painful to the arm and back injuries from an auto accident, in particular carrying my purchases in from the car, and putting things away.
I am looking forward to the car actually starting – and I’m not accepting any other possibility as, well… possible.
I am looking forward to the return of Bug Guy later today, sometime, who was here for hours yesterday (with lots of good mojo, but not everything he needed).
I am looking forward to Work of Art on television tonight, and wildly excited that Mad Men Season 4 is just around the corner! And tomorrow evening I can enjoy Bethenny Getting Married as well, a show that always makes me laugh.
I am looking forward to eventually finishing this nasty organizing task – there are more than forty files spread across my house, labeled. Where I store them when I’m done? Haven’t figured that out yet. Two more mystery boxes to empty, and one last corner in the den. I think I can, I think I can, I know I can. And I will get it done!
I am looking forward to somehow finding a degree of greater healing for my body. And yes, for my mind. For tough times I’ve had to relive in going through these stacks of papers. Facing the reality that life isn’t fair, then moving on as best I can.
I am looking forward to my sons returning from their respective summer adventures – a very different experience for each – and while I’ve enjoyed this time alone, largely to tackle these difficult tasks, as aggravating as it is to parent teens, I miss my boys.
I am looking forward to the hidden and unexpected laughter that is part and parcel of every life. It’s healing. It’s energizing. It’s there. Always.
I am looking forward to better days, because I insist on believing in better days. Stubbornly. And that belief has gotten me through a good deal, and I count on it to continue doing so.
What are you looking forward to?
What am I looking forward to? That’s a good question . . . I’m looking forward to the possibility of several days without internet, because I was in the hospital over the holiday weekend, and lost a week’s pay as a result (and hubby lost 3 days as well.) I’m also looking forward to working 5 days in a row at a job I hate, that makes my body throb and ache, and exhausts me to the point that I can’t think.
However, I’m also looking forward to connecting with all my friends online, writing more blog posts, being published in the ChronicBabe Blog Carnival, and hopefully making a few sales through my affiliate links.
Those who have never fought the battles you live with daily, Wendy, have no idea how much courage it takes just to get up and keep going. I have extraordinary admiration for you. And speaking openly about the invisibility of those with chronic conditions in this country? One more daily act of courage.
I hope, despite the lack of pay and associated worries, that your five days will bring you some rest, some sales, the satisfaction of that publication, and more connections.
I’m looking forward to the Yahoo Mother Board summit. And I’m looking forward to you have food in the fridge!
Skim milk, spinach, a bit of meat, fresh fruit, yogurt – I’m a new woman, April, thanks! Amazing what a difference shopping is with no growing teen boys in the house. (They return soon. All the more reason to finish my round-the-clock organizing, and also, not having to cook much – or eat much, for that matter!)
What is the Yahoo Mother Board Summit? (Great name for a summit.)
Aside from milk, sometimes I prefer to think of expiration dates as “born on” dates. As for what I’m looking forward to…I’m looking forward to the day our business is self-sustaining and I can freelance, write and design in the comfort of my jammies, not leaving the house! In other words, I am looking forward to leaving the rat race and retiring early. That status opens up a lot of things to look forward to doing. 🙂
I love looking forward to happy things and happier days. This post is so full of heart and resilience and stubborn refusal to get stuck in a less than good place, all things I love taking away from your posts. Thanks for making me smile today.
I look forward to a big unplug starting tomorrow. Hoping to get another post up before I disconnect for a week and a half but perhaps I should look forward to being lazy with zero guilt…
I also dislike supermarket visits for different reasons though having my son ride the cart makes it worthwhile.
It sounds like you have some pretty good things coming your way, the return of the boys being top. Or so I would guess.
And I have to commend you about maintaining a good attitude, it is so important. 2009 was by far the worst I have experienced so I have been pretty happy that 2010 has shown so much improvement over the prior year.
This post is so wonderfully uplifting, Wolf. Thank you!
I’m looking forward to grilled salmon for dinner. To berries and ice cream for dessert. To playing fetch with my dog, hanging out in the yard tonight. To bed time. To sleeping in.
To festivals and fairs during the rest of summer. The art fair. Music at the Irish Fair. Cheese Curds at the State Fair!!
I like this post. I am looking forward to going home and visiting my sister and my mom in Dallas. I am looking forward to watching my daughter play with them. I am looking forward to eating some pastries at La Madeleine and to eating Tex-Mex food in Texas.
This is a great reminder and we all need them from time to time.
You are making me verrrrrry hungry, Rudri. Pastries! (Your planned trip home sounds lovely. Definitely something to look forward to.)
Okay, I know it’s really stupid, but all of Phoenix is really looking forward to the Man vs. Food episode on tonight where Adam Richman visits Chompie’s, our own Jewish deli in town! And then, because I truly am an idiot, I’m looking forward to the marathon of “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC on Friday night. Anything to get away from what I should be doing – writing.
Looking forward to date day with Husband tomorrow. Ah, more trips to Home Depot. How will I stand the thrill?
Do you hold hands on date day at Home Depot, Linda? (When hands aren’t busy picking out nuts, bolts, PVC piping…) If yes, it’s a great date! Even if no, and you get some together time, that ain’t bad! Love what you’re looking forward to!
Good for you for looking forward! I’m looking forward to a couple of upcoming sojourn’s to fun places. I’m also looking forward to my youngest son learning some words, because frankly I’m tired of all the pointing, screaming and crying.
I really like you did this, it’s a great exercise, one we would all do well to think about sometimes.
xo
I’m looking forward to a day without a migraine (yesterday’s was terrible). To a bowl of Coco Puffs as a reward. I’m looking forward to the weekend. To getting out of the house. To my daughter’s 2nd birthday next weekend.