Thursday, January 5, 2012

Back home and Seven things


I made it back home to the Lowcountry without any trouble.  I saw some major accidents on the road though. Traffic was backed up for miles and people were out strolling down the median, walking their dogs, and having a picnic on the grass.  It was bizarre!  Driving on the interstate is risky business.  Big trucks and tail gating really make me tense.

In my current tired state, I don't have anything earth shattering to write about.  However, I will post in response to the seven things about myself that Lou over at Subdural Flow II asked me to write.  It is for the Versatile Blogger award.  Thanks, Lou!  I think that I have done this before so hope that this isn't too repetitive.   So here goes.

1.  I have a highly intuitive sense.  It is often spooky.  I can tell that some things are going to happen before they do.

2. I would rather be around animals than with most people.  I think that I may have been a dog in another life as I seem to relate to them easily.

3.  I don't like doing mundane and repetitive things. I am always looking for new adventures and something new to explore. Maybe that's why the career that I chose was such a great one.  Going to the bottom of the ocean in a submersible was a real adventure.

4.  I have some piercings but no tattoos.

5.  I have a tendency to be direct and to the point when talking to others.  I wish that other people would get to the point too.  I don't bullshit, mindfuck, or play with people.  And I don't like people who bullshit, mindfuck or play with me.

6.  Some of my physical activities have included long-distance cycling, running, rowing, kick-boxing and riding.  Now I mostly row and sail.

7.  I am a romantic and believe that there are particular people who come into our life for a reason and are our soul mates.


So that's my list.  I won't ask anyone specifically to do this, although I would like to see what Ms. Moon at Bless Our Hearts,  Brian at Waystation One and Judy at Jump and Then Build Wings have to say.  I know that they have some interesting things to share.  If they don't write, go visit them. They have great blogs.  Ms. Moon is a no BS writer, Brian is a no BS poet, and Judy is a no BS person in recovery.  They fit the idea of a versatile blogger.


20 comments:

  1. Since I am new to your blog, this list was not repetitive, it was all new to me :)
    I particularly like #5 and #7.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. nice..i agree on those that come into our lives...i so what you are saying on the road...saw some weirdness driving back from cleveland last weekend...

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  3. Hi, I hope you don't mind me asking - Do you still have long hair? Just that I read a very interesting article recently about men with long hair being way more intuitive/spiritual. I wonder . . .
    I enjoy your blog, I always leave it till last as its calm and quiet.

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  4. Like the directness, that is how I know you as a blogger Syd.

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  5. #5 Right there with you. But I reserve the right to do as I please with my poetry.

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  6. Bugerlugs, I don't have the really long hair that I used to. I keep it trimmed now. I don't know that the hair has a lot to do with intuiting things. I think that it is a super heightened perception about those that I am closest to. Although it can happen with objects I own too. Twice over the last few days, I parked my car in a huge lot, kinda forgot where it was parked exactly, was looking about for it, stopped, turned my head and there is was, right next to me. Weird.

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  7. Same on the dog issue. I love being around dogs and really relate to them. I feel calm and happy around them. Also, I am a long distance cyclist and was marathon runner until the knee went out. I get intuitive feelings in my life but feel that is more about memory burns in my soul. I'll throw three four more out there: I can detach and move on, but am totally attached and dedicated to my marriage; I used to be antsy at work at switch situations but now am very settled in my situation; I have an ability to throw myself into things all out to reach a goal; I am learning to enjoy the journey and not worry about the destination; I am learning to slow down and be more observant in nature and took great pleasure spotting dolphins, bald eagles etc,

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  8. 95 is the WORST for accidents. I hate it. It scares the *rap outta me. Like your list. I, too, have an uncanny intuitive nature and no tattoos. Love your blog. Welcome home.

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  9. I agree with #7 in love and friendships. People are put into our lives to teach us and test us, or just to love, or all three.

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  10. Nice to get to know you that much more. No BS :) .

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  11. I'm glad you're back on your home turf...safe and sound. I've been lax in commenting lately but you are always the blog that I check in on first!

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  12. Wow, Syd! Thank you for mentioning me. It flatters me and I'm grateful. I will think about the 7 things and pass it on.

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  13. Yo, Syd! That's for the shout-out. What? I'm just supposed to write seven things about me?
    I'll try.
    You're so sweet.
    I keep trying to figure out where in Florida you were but can't. I'm glad you're home though. Back where you belong.

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  14. I don't remember you ever writing mindfuck in your blog before, so that is something *new* for me.

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  15. Lou, I do curse but mostly don't write it here. LOL. So you get another one thrown in as an extra!

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  16. Some freeways are like entering gladiator rings...Wasn't Kirk Douglas great in Spartagus?
    Anyway
    Glad you are safe and sound back home.

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  17. Love this post with the exception of the mind "f"

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  18. Syd, I'm back on the Blog-o-sphere after abandoning mine for too long.
    It's so good to begin "reconnecting" w/folks whose blogs inform and encourage me. (Like yours.) We, in the recovering world, have so many similarities that it's easy to pick right up after a long long absence.

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  19. Glad you made it home ok. What a great list, thank you for sharing.

    I am the same way. I much rather be around animals than others; the unconditional love, the companionship, and the peace they bring me, is a requirement for my sanity and serenity.

    Good luck on the Versatile Blogger award. :)

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  20. its always good to learn more about a friend...

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