Note: Hey all....The past few days have been very difficult and I have spent most of my time taking care of Sam. He is much better today!!
"When I grow up I want to be a Seagull..."
I came across a quote the other day that stopped me mid-sip of my glass of sweet tea and it made me laugh out loud.
OLD PHOTO that popped up on my phone!!
Vicki, ME, Joyce and Susan
I thought about this little quote for a few minutes and said (to myself) "Hold on! This might just be the most honest life goal I've ever heard."
Because if I'm being real honest for just a minute, adulthood is not exactly anything like full time beach days and snack breaks being handed out like crazy.
Adult life is more like Laundry, paying bills, having to make decisions, and being frustrated about high grocery bills.
But...a SEAGULL?
They have it all figured out..
First of all...Free snacks any time of the day...🍟 🍕 🍔
No planning meals...No grocery list and No "What's for dinner debates."
They just swoop in like tiny feathery bandits and claim what they want..
Pure confidence.
Then there's the beach..🏖
Can you imagine waking up every day with the ocean as your front yard?
No emails. No schedules.
Just waves rolling in and out like a sweet lullaby, that touches the soul.
AND....it is ALL FREE!
Meanwhile... (WE) get maybe one week to go enjoy the beach and if we are lucky....maybe we can have two weeks vacation on the beach.
AND...it cost a pile of money..
Permission to scream anytime you want!! This part spoke to me.
There are moments ... when you just want to let out a good, loud, unfiltered scream. Not because things are terribly wrong, but because life can be a lot.
What do I do instead?
I smile and I say..."All is fine."
I keep stirring the pot, folding the towels and just keep on keeping on.
What do SeaGulls do?
They "CAW! CAW! THIS IS MY MOMENT!"
Nobody even questions them, no one thinks they are crazy. Nobody says, "Are you Okay?"
LOL....they just scream and keep on flying.
Sounds like it might be a lot of fun to be a SeaGull.
What ya think?
Shug....🌼
I think you are totally right!! I'm so glad Sam is doing better!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad Sam is feeling better and that you made it through the rough spots. And that seagull? Yes, I can see why that would be a great ambition in life to be able to live like a seagull! And yes, there have been many times that I have just wanted to SCREAM!!! Actually, I have just gone ahead and done so a few times, and even though the world around me stopped in shock for a few seconds, I felt great just letting it out! Screams are not meant to be kept locked up inside of us...they need an outlet. Happy the one who can find creative ways to let her screams escape without everyone rushing to carry her off to the funny farm...but truly, if we don't let them out, we may end up there, so I say a good scream now and then is really good for the body,mind, and soul!!"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!" Now that's a great way to get it all out! LOL. Loved your post, truly.
ReplyDeleteSending love and hugs. I am glad Sam is much better.
ReplyDeletehahaha! That quote did make me chuckle. Seagulls do have a great life!
Wowzers, you hit the nail on the head with this one today, Shug.
ReplyDeleteMy Take Away is the quote: "Life can be a lot" ... yes it can ... I'm glad that Sam is doing better and that you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Oh, that Seagull is something else... A good scream does a body good !!
Love you dear friend and prayers are continuing.
Sue