Just one quick bitch, part two

['andersom']

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

[Phoenix]

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

I can understand that. It is incredibly hard.

[Queen Victoria]

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

Solitude.  Such a rare commodity.  PA rarely leaves home (just for b'fast at 6, back at 7:30) and church on Sunday.  The PR doesn't drive.  Both have TVs on whether they're watching or not.  And PA comments on the programs.  The PR has her computer on as well and sings, comments, laughs boisterously, etc. My quiet time doesn't start (no TVs on) until after 11 pm.  I have to steal quiet time during the day by shopping or going to McDonald's or Dots Diner.  That's pathetic. 

[Phoenix]

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

Solitude.  Such a rare commodity.  PA rarely leaves home (just for b'fast at 6, back at 7:30) and church on Sunday.  The PR doesn't drive.  Both have TVs on whether they're watching or not.  And PA comments on the programs.  The PR has her computer on as well and sings, comments, laughs boisterously, etc. My quiet time doesn't start (no TVs on) until after 11 pm.  I have to steal quiet time during the day by shopping or going to McDonald's or Dots Diner.  That's pathetic.

Do you get overstimulated by all the noise from the tv's and whatnot? This has always been a huge struggle for me. I find it physically exhausting.

[Queen Victoria]

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

Solitude.  Such a rare commodity.  PA rarely leaves home (just for b'fast at 6, back at 7:30) and church on Sunday.  The PR doesn't drive.  Both have TVs on whether they're watching or not.  And PA comments on the programs.  The PR has her computer on as well and sings, comments, laughs boisterously, etc. My quiet time doesn't start (no TVs on) until after 11 pm.  I have to steal quiet time during the day by shopping or going to McDonald's or Dots Diner.  That's pathetic.

Do you get overstimulated by all the noise from the tv's and whatnot? This has always been a huge struggle for me. I find it physically exhausting.

I suppose I do, but I've never realized it.  PA likes to talk to the TV, shout at the sports shows, etc.  He's a big man with a big voice.  Then the PR will have her earphones on and not realize that what she's saying is too loud when something on the Internet catches her attention. 

I'd prefer a quiet house, soft classical music, a comfy sofa and lap rug with a good book.  What I have is a family.  Shouldn't really complain.

['andersom']

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

Solitude.  Such a rare commodity.  PA rarely leaves home (just for b'fast at 6, back at 7:30) and church on Sunday.  The PR doesn't drive.  Both have TVs on whether they're watching or not.  And PA comments on the programs.  The PR has her computer on as well and sings, comments, laughs boisterously, etc. My quiet time doesn't start (no TVs on) until after 11 pm.  I have to steal quiet time during the day by shopping or going to McDonald's or Dots Diner.  That's pathetic.

I do my shopping daily, because once that was the only way to get a bit of solitude and quiet. Since I have taken up waitingroom knitting, sitting in a waitingroom is my way of getting solitude. Helps me build a mental cocoon away from all that is not interesting or important. Helps me to get rid of the idea of waiting too.
Thought I had an hour like that last week, but instead I was called in, and it happened to change into a double appointment, with a phone over speakers contact with some administrative obligatory contacts too. Something completely different.

When oldest calf is sick, she withdraws, and the house is quiet. I cater her a bit, and she is glad someone remembers to water or feed her, and then wants to be on her own again. Youngest calf, when not feeling well, wants attention, even when she wants to be left alone. Only when she sleeps there is calm.

[Phoenix]

I need some alone time that is not in the middle of the night.
Last week every planned hour of solitude or silence was taken away.
Could be the same this week.
 

Solitude.  Such a rare commodity.  PA rarely leaves home (just for b'fast at 6, back at 7:30) and church on Sunday.  The PR doesn't drive.  Both have TVs on whether they're watching or not.  And PA comments on the programs.  The PR has her computer on as well and sings, comments, laughs boisterously, etc. My quiet time doesn't start (no TVs on) until after 11 pm.  I have to steal quiet time during the day by shopping or going to McDonald's or Dots Diner.  That's pathetic.

Do you get overstimulated by all the noise from the tv's and whatnot? This has always been a huge struggle for me. I find it physically exhausting.

I suppose I do, but I've never realized it.  PA likes to talk to the TV, shout at the sports shows, etc.  He's a big man with a big voice.  Then the PR will have her earphones on and not realize that what she's saying is too loud when something on the Internet catches her attention. 

I'd prefer a quiet house, soft classical music, a comfy sofa and lap rug with a good book.  What I have is a family.  Shouldn't really complain.

That is exactly how it happens here too and I find if I don't take regular breaks and go to another room, I get irritable and tired. I would suggest reading up on Highly Sensitive People, work by Dr. Elaine Aron. I learned a lot about myself by reading her work. Her books can be found at the library. They've been out forever.

[Queen Victoria]

Thanks, bird and ruminant.  The PR has cheerleading practice tonight.  Miss Perfection (me) has had to retreat to a corner to escape the need to take charge and focus on reading a book to escape the noise.  Thank heavens Henry had 6 wives, it's an interesting book.

[Phoenix]

Thanks, bird and ruminant.  The PR has cheerleading practice tonight.  Miss Perfection (me) has had to retreat to a corner to escape the need to take charge and focus on reading a book to escape the noise.  Thank heavens Henry had 6 wives, it's an interesting book.

I love anything having to do with Henry VIII. I recently watched a PBS special on Hampton Court and it was fascinating. I hope to go across the pond one day to see it.

[Queen Victoria]

Thanks, bird and ruminant.  The PR has cheerleading practice tonight.  Miss Perfection (me) has had to retreat to a corner to escape the need to take charge and focus on reading a book to escape the noise.  Thank heavens Henry had 6 wives, it's an interesting book.

I love anything having to do with Henry VIII. I recently watched a PBS special on Hampton Court and it was fascinating. I hope to go across the pond one day to see it.

I'm sort of a Medieval England freak.  My favorite "monarch" is Eleanor of Aquataine.

[odeon]

My dentist tells me that there's nothing wrong with my teeth. My toothache is actually coming from the jaw muscles.

[Phoenix]

Could that be from stress?

[odeon]

Could that be from stress?

Oh yes, I'm pretty sure it started that way. I clench my jaws a lot while sleeping. And when awake, too, for that matter.

['andersom']

My eyes itch. The right one itches really bad.

[Phoenix]

Ran out of hot water last night for my bath. It was barely luke warm when I got in.