Not An Original Thought In My Head!

Ever wake up and wish you were somebody else? No? Me neither. That’s why today is a little odd for me – cause I’m imagining being somebody else. Almost anybody else!

Wandering through the menu of ‘Anybody Else’…

First ‘else’ that comes to mind is my darling, much maligned Blossom. No – she’s not the brightest candle on the cake…but her life is fairly uncomplicated. Eat, sleep, scratch where it itches, express love, joy, playfulness and territorial warnings freely. Start back at eat and cycle through again. I can’t deny the appeal that the appearance of such an uncomplicated life holds!

How about my daughter? Go to school. Be a teenager – grow up all over again. Let somebody ELSE be responsible for providing the basics – food, shelter, clothing, transportation and internet access. Let somebody ELSE be responsible for providing the luxuries – unlimited food, an appropriately upscale house, designer clothing, a hot car and uninterrupted internet access. I like the part about letting somebody ELSE be responsible for every damn thing! But then I’d have to worry about zits and social standing and stupid teenage boys…. Not sure that trade is worth it.

OK then. My best friend. Plenty of money which translates to nice car, nice house, scads of nice clothes, slim, cute, personable, intelligent, nice vacations, incredibly successful career with accompanying respect and acknowledgement. Of course I’d have to severly narrow my view of what is acceptable and make sure that everything in my world was either black or white. No gray allowed. And would I really have to involve myself in a string of relationships with men which are doomed to fail due to a lack of good judgement in the selection process? And the tranquilizers gulped indiscriminantly because I am constantly so stressed that even a hangnail can send me over the edge? Maybe she’s not the best choice for my out-of-body experience.

My dad? Oh NO! Let’s not go THERE! (shudders)

All-righty then. How about my sister? Very into all things woo-woo. Spiritually connected. An incredible conduit for some amazing energetic healing. Children already grown and out of the house. Lots of free time and enough money to do whatever she wishes. Of course, I’d have to deal with the warped relationship she and her husband have built…and the constant fencing that goes on there. And I’d be spending all my time moving to the next greatest woo-woo thing discovered to find the answer. Shit – I’m not even sure of all the questions – not sure I’d EVER find the answers!

I know – how about Katie Couric? I’d get to see Matt Lauer every day – a big bonus in itself. And I’d be famous – instantly recognizeable everywhere – more money than you could shake a stick at. And become an insipid (albeit well paid) twit that hasn’t got a fully functional brain cell. What’s more I’d get to prove that fact daily to millions of people. Maybe not. Not sure I’m ready for twit-dom.

Bill Gates? Fame, fortune, brains, persistance …lots of pressure and fully half (as a conservative estimate) of the computer-using world cursing my name daily. And oh yeah – with the entire weight of the US Government breathing down my neck at every turn trying to make sure that I don’t benefit from any of my brains and persistence.

Queen Elizabeth? Too much fame and blame all wrapped into one package. I mean really – if Price Charles couldn’t have a discreet affair – what hope does the Queen have of pulling one off? And – by the way – what the hell does a Queen need to carry a purse for? Spending money???

Dubya? Can’t afford to lose that many IQ points.

Mother Teresa? Well, aside from the fact that she’s now deceased, I cannot even IMAGINE that level of love, devotion and caring and selflessness. My mind is impressed, but also not capable of wrapping itself fully around those ideals.

My head is now spinning. So THIS is why I don’t spend a lot of time imagining being somebody else! There’s different from me – that’s for damn sure. But I’m not so sure that there’s “better” than me.

So……chin up you guys – you’re stuck with ME. Plain old smart-assed, insecure, penniless, overweight (but with a good personality -hehe), sometimes compassionate, outspoken, Blossom-loving, mother-hen, semi woo-woo, chocolate addicted, and totally confused me. Come to think of it – guess I’m stuck with ME too! And with that interesting thought… I’m off to do something rash…

This is getting a little frightening. There’s different people out there – but guess there’s

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Mns
October 16, 2002

glad you’re you 🙂 the world would really be boring if everyone were the same. and, come to think of it, i wouldn’t want to be a teenager again either~

Interesting thought pattern today! I’d never want to go through the teen years again! Good for you to be able to see that what you have is better then anything else around. Besides you’d miss the you we know and love! ~hugs~

I find it far more interesting to be stuck with YOU. Woo-woo is beyond my ken, Daddy shot up a TV, your friend is my patient, the Queen–oh never mind. I usually wake up wishing I were in someone else’s body/brain. When that happens, I just go listen to loud music and play air bass. I mean, what else am I left to do?????

October 16, 2002

I pose a question to you and you dear note readers here, that a professor posed to my class on a final exam… then check out my diary for how I answered… If you could go back and change one moment, one phrase, one thing in your life. What would you change, Why would you change it, and would it make your life better today? Lael

October 16, 2002

Oh for pity’s sake…just grab your purple suit and lets hit the surf!*Giggles* Thank you for the laughter … I like you fine just the way you are. It’s always a trade off isn’t it?!! ***Gotta go get some film processed..***

You just stay who you are, that’s probably the safest. It’s not that I ever wish I were someone else, it’s more like I wish that I was somewhere else! LOL 🙂

October 16, 2002

i’m glad we’re “stuck” with you. Everyone has their problems, you’re never gonna find a perfect life. Even Blossom has those vet visits… *hugs* nope, we definatley like our sunshine wolf.

October 16, 2002

Tae’s Mummy’s advice sounds wise–Don’t change anything. It might not be safe

October 16, 2002

teenager… shudders. Would I have to spend every evening coming up with retorts to the girl who called me a dog every day again? would I have to get detentions from Mr Reid because I had a boyfriend? NOOOO As for W, I was nearly put off marathon running when I discovered he does it… hmm I have to say I like you the way you are. Glad you’re going to stick with it!

October 17, 2002

now being stuck with you is such an interesting concept to consider…chuckles when shall we do this thing and where shall we go side by side…I would have such a good time huggles you warmly

October 17, 2002

I am so happy that you are you. A beautiful woman and person 🙂

October 17, 2002

Dearest Wolf totem~er LOL 🙂 nice notes from the sunshine = you! 🙂 Have a good week and yeh, let of hop around with the books on floor…I do have the same “thing” with books and shelves!

October 17, 2002

let US…..hop

October 17, 2002

Hit the character limit or just run out of steam? Then, of course, there’s Torin’s Sunshine as an option. She’s just as outspoken at times, lusty, mischievous, intelligent (except for that Ranid thing, except for when she finally came to her senses). With a wicked grin…

heh, heh, I really liked that. 🙂

Jeez, do we REALLY have to make do with you? awww Ok then, I guess at least we know you well enough LOL Oh and by the way….Royalty do not carry ANY money! True Fact Hugz Harley (nsi)

Oh, you beat me to the punch dammit. Was going to ask how Son knows what that kind of a buzz feels like! LMAO!!! I don’t get a buzz, in the “high” sense of the word. It just feels relaxing. SW scratches head and says, How can having thousands of needle pricks feel relaxing??? LMAO!! It’s those endorphins! I think.

Or you could have some kind of multiple personality disorder and be everyone all at once.

YOu know, katie’s from Eufala, just up the road from here. Toad and I stopped there once in the plane coming back from hotlanta. No wonder she would rather hang around Matt. 🙂 Yep, i could handle that eye candy job. Cool down enough there yet. Perhaps the former owners killed all the frogs with atrazine bug spray or lawn spray. Put out some frog grass and water! 🙂

Thank you for the non toxic BANDAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The girls next door kept trying to paste it on me!!! Of course i had already taped it on but the kitty had knocked it off. She thought she was guarding me! 🙂

LOL! I would like to be my cat. She does only what she wants to do when she wants to do it. She lies in the sun and has food delivered by people who constantly tell her how beautiful she is. On the other hand, of course she can’t READ, and that cat food is seriously gaggy…

Whoops, that was me, not signed in. Thanks for the notes! Am now in the process of trying to catch up reading diaries… :-/ moonmaid

patient, what the F is that???? Gales of sarcastic laughter. Patient is when they slice you open and rip stuff out, FROGET THAT! never again. I don’t know about EVER choosing that again. I think i’d rather just croak than go through this hell again, a week of starving, toad i want a hamburger, he was too tired *whine* here have ice cream it has protein. BS! no way. Not unless i come to YOUR

town where i know SOMEBODY will bring me some beef! GOT protein, i had about as many luna bars as i could eat without turning into a square with your favorite food group on it. the nutz over chocolate ones are pretty good, and the key lime are okay too, but ya know, sometimes ya just have to have a chocolate ice cream sunday with a side of cheeseburger and steak. 🙂

I feel the same way… i would like to be you too {smile} seriously.. it never occurs to me to want to be someone else. loved your humorous take on this.

October 18, 2002

Stubborn? Me? With a sweet smile…

October 18, 2002

We’re lucky to have wonderful you, Sunshine! You know the old saying about the grass being greener, well it’s always hard to see the problems others could be facing when all we see is the outside mask people show us. You’re smart, caring, intelligent, and have a marvelous sense of humour. Concentrate on the positive & all your many blessings. Take care & be well! *hugs*

Thanks for note! I read recently..{I do sometimes1} all the contents of the Queen’s purse. Forgot all except for the meat hook! Yes and tell Blossom too. She carries the hook which she attaches to table and hangs purse so she can get at the contents! Believe it or not this is supposed to be true.And you are wrong re affair as since she saw Titanic she is having affair with Leo DeCaprio.Alex

You now have half the Fod wondering who they want to be when they awake tomorrow! Not obviously Leo De Caprio as I would not care for the pash and dash with Lilibet. Maybe Matt Damon who is my current hearthrob…sigh…sigh Alex

~:D ArtImp, nsi