Haven't been blogging much lately because I just don't seem to be able to find the passion to do it, or the creativity, or the time. Well, that last one is just me lying to myself. Because, of course, we have all the time there is, now don't we? No, really lately I just seem to find myself "caught up" with the mundane things of life, like making a living, managing sometimes messy and unmanageable personal relationships, and taking out the trash. With all that going on, who has time to be creative? It is easier just to succumb to all the busy-ness of the business of life and just be, well, responsible. After all, writers are in general the most irresponsible blokes among us, aren't they? Of course, nowadays, you don't have to be a writer....you can just be a blogger and still be responsible. Well maybe you can, but I seem to have a great deal of trouble managing these two conflicting courses of action. It would be nice to find some degree of symmetry amongst the two. However, one thing seems to be evident in being in the throes of "caught-up-ness." That is, that a life without passion and creativity can be awfully, to use a forbidden word, boring! Right now I do feel a bit bored, god forbid! So here I am at the keyboard trying to bang out something that might be enlightening to myself or to some poor chap that might actually waste the time it takes to read my rantings. Being creative, being passionate and at the same time, being responsible. Anyone out there have a clue how to accomplish that feat? If so please let me know what you know, because I don't. But here's a promise, to me and to you....I pledge to keep on looking for the answer. I pledge to keep on trying to avoid the horrid state of being "caught up."
Scott,
ReplyDeleteWhile perusing expat blogs for puerto viejo, I found yours. I am moving from escazu to puerto viejo in 2 wks and am eager to check out other expats in the area. I found your interest in Egypt heartwarming. Expats I know here could not care less about it. Because my own life the last few years has been less than wonderful, I find myself more concerned with struggles that other citizens of the world are facing. I think Obama is taking the right path in his public statements, responding daily to new events. My main concern is what will happen after Mubarek is gone. Who will fill the void? Like you, I am proud of the Egyptian people who are standing up to their government.
I also understand your thoughts on today's young people. I am the mom of an 18 yr old kid. When we left the US late last year he was lost without constant cell phone and texting of his pals. When our computer died for 5 wks he didn't think he would live...no facebook! His worldview is limited to who wants to talk with him right now!
Here's for a better tomorrow.
Janet