As you know I am not a sports person but sports orientated or not, it was impossible not to be pro Blue Jays. The buzz in Toronto was impossible to ignore. We even got a break from hearing repetitous terrible news as the focus was Blue Jays. The Blue Jays became our break from what ails us as we focused on winning. Even, I would monitor the scores and watch segments which I have never done before and it was a learning experience. I recalled playing a bit in grade school during lunch breaks until a teacher took me out of class and wanted me to play for the school. I said no, not quite understanding why she thought I was good enough for the school team and not sure if I could keep impressing her. I have always played just for fun and if it is for the school, it is no longer fun. She tried everything even telling me I can take time off classes to play. It is at a different level. That continued as I grew older and played at various sports - I quit, when it became serious. For me, sports was for fun only. As I watched the segments of the game with the Blue Jays and Dodgers, I thought it was more of a chess game, which was a different perspective. Each move was calculated and methodical and at times I felt it painful to watch. If I meet a Blue Jay again, I shall just thank him. I will be more prepared. The game could have gone either way and I respected both teams. Fans who were so invested mourned, but none could mourn more than the Jays. I think they were amazing. I have a new found respect for all players.
Hallowe'en was something different too. I had more at my door at over 200 than ever before. I had little police people with motorolla radios and all in full gear. It was so cute. There were also swat teams and superheroes and superheroines. What amazed me was how polite the children were. I only had one person, I found disturbing. He was a middle aged mustached man who grabbed a handful of chocolate and when I told him to just take one, he gave me a most hateful glare. I was glad there were a lot of people around. In the spirit of the Jays playing their final game, one sole teen was dressed as a Jay with his own baseball bat (probably not a good idea having a bat). I couldn't believe the amount of kids who came in groves. I was exhausted when it was over.
The conference was also tiring mainly because of all the technical problems which went non-stop during the first day and didn't quite quit. I missed one session as a result and had to watch the repeat of another video because I kept getting booted out. I was surprised at how inefficient I found the technology to be which tarinished the experience. At the end a spokeswoman downplayed the incompetence by saying there were a few problems. Nothing worse than downplaying the problems. However, do you remember or know of the day when children who were non-white had to have the National Guards so they could go to school with white children and the angry mobs? Yes, I got to see them and hear them speak now as adults. That in itself made the entire conference worth while. I was in so much awe. I took lots of notes and will be sharing that with you.
Retirement - I keep changing my mind each day. But I was thinking of what I love to do. It wasn't until a family member told me I love what I do that surprised me. Why do people tell you instead of asking you? That is a problem for so many and it is because of that that I notice it more and perhaps make more of it. But, what do I love? My work as a therapist does not make me happy. It is fulfilling and rewarding but not what I would call fun. What I love is writing (books) but it does not bring in the bread and butter, but I do find it fun and love meeting people. I love travel. I love learning new things. That is all for now, while I weigh in the pros and cons. Some days I am leaning more of continuing and some days more on leaving. My skills are transferable. I am educated. I think analytically and systematically. What is there not to love? I am giving myself til the end of December to decide. I have all my education hours, so I just need a bit more time.
That is all for this week. There is lots to share and I shall probably have more time next week. Though we are in day light saving time, I am still on the old clock. My body doesn't want to transcend and it doesn't have to. I manage my own time.
I want you all to have a nice week. Keep safe. If you want to order a book from me do so at https//www.silvaredigonda.myshopify.com. If for any reason, you have trouble ordering a book, please let me know.
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