Most of the time I found myself quite satisfied with the simple life we have been living. With the kid out of the nest, life is now even simpler. I don’t have to cook so often, or if I cook, it is just for two of us, with one VIP member off my mind.
A crisp morning in the backyard with a book, a hike among tranquil hills, a song of my singer would normally suffice. I am not a person who hankers over luxury or luxuriant life style, and for a long time I have been proud of myself of being a non-material woman.
A friend at my age shared in his moments a set of pictures and two videos from the Sunday’s “MayDay Concert” (a popular band in Taiwan, not my cup of tea). Looking through the pictures and the brief videos studded with starry lights, I can imagine how spectacular it would be to be on site for live.
Considered myself a pop song fan, I have never in my life been to a formal concert, always thinking that it would be a hassle or too much to go with the crazy people, singing along with their idols on the stage, loud and to tears. Always think that I would enjoy more the moments of listening to the songs in solitude, with earphones that shut me off from the reality, when music carries me back down the time tunnel, to the old days with the nostalgia flooding all over the memory.
But for once or twice, I guess life could be spent as extravagantly as going to a live concert. Squeezed amid the fans, you let yourself being carried away by the tide, echoing with exuberant crowd—your love and passion towards the music are fueled like raging fires…...
But will the fires eventually die down before they diminish to ashes?
暖冬cool夏2017-11-15 19:00:19回复悄悄话
回复 '7grizzly' 的评论 : Ok, good to know. I will watch it closely and do some research online. And if it persists, I will resort to you for more advice and experience. Thanks a lot again! Have a great evening!
7grizzly2017-11-15 18:53:56回复悄悄话
回复 '暖冬cool夏' 的评论 : One of the symptoms of PF is heel pain. Just keep that in mind even you think it's not.
> I am actually a strong believer in fate.
I also believe that one creates his own fate. But regardless ... embrace it.
暖冬cool夏2017-11-15 18:35:31回复悄悄话
回复 '7grizzly' 的评论 : Thank you my friend for caring. At beginning it is the whole right leg for no good reason, but now it is the hell(脚后跟) only, different from yours(I just googled it). I guess it has nothing to do with hiking (or walking too much). It was better yesterday, but today somehow the pain comes back. I will keep an eye on that closely by myself.
I am actually a strong believer in fate. It is the fate that brought me here, and I enjoy most of the time. And also thank you for reminding me of "spiritual over material". I need that! Thank you again, my friend!
7grizzly2017-11-15 18:21:36回复悄悄话
> for a long time I have been proud of myself of being a non-material woman.
and you should be proud. Remember what 杨绛said? "spiritual over material."
7grizzly2017-11-15 18:12:47回复悄悄话
Where does it hurt in your foot/feet? If it is plantar fasciitus, I have the cure. I fixed mine.
My philosophy is to love your fate, whatever it is. Amor Fati.
你的这篇文章写得很理性,很中肯,昨天我看到评论差点要跳出来替你讨公道,想想你这么宅心仁厚的人,也要遭人攻击,后来想想不理睬是最好的。今天看到你这样处理,觉得非常好,一句关评论,不用跟他们多费口舌,在气势已经压倒他们了,我以后也学这一招。我常跟人说的一句话,就是人家一拳打过来,你不接,那拳就是打在空气里,一点威力都没有了。
我结婚时拍了一些照片,拍得也不好,但没有婚纱照或那种艺术照。每次回国都太匆忙,下次看有没有机会补吧,不过现在的PS技术再好也无法拍出当年的模样。向前看。
谢谢迪儿来看我,问安,并感恩节快乐!
现在也不老,照相又方便,赶紧和LD多照几张。挑出好的放大,以后绝对不会后悔的。
你看我俩真是难姐难妹,我上周爬山时伤了膝盖,这个周末不敢爬山了。也不知圣诞滑雪时能不能恢复。我妈一直反对我爬山,说是对膝盖不好。我其实有感觉的,专门买了护膝。结果让我妈说着了,这么早就出问题。
感恩节快到了,女儿回来吧。我要接待几个朋友的孩子,还要开个Party。要开始发愁做饭了。
> I am actually a strong believer in fate.
I also believe that one creates his own fate. But regardless ... embrace it.
I am actually a strong believer in fate. It is the fate that brought me here, and I enjoy most of the time. And also thank you for reminding me of "spiritual over material". I need that! Thank you again, my friend!
and you should be proud. Remember what 杨绛said? "spiritual over material."
My philosophy is to love your fate, whatever it is. Amor Fati.
问好暖冬。
感觉中英文写的时候是不一样的思维,欣赏!
子乔快点出文,土豆也要送温暖去子乔家。:)
土豆结婚时没拍任何婚纱照,也没有宴请,什么也没有,
有了今天。
泡好茶读书,别忘了叫老公端盆热水来伺候姐姐泡脚,要不然便宜他了,
:) :)