Note To Self: DO NOT OVEREXTEND YOURSELF

[mlerules]

Overreaching oneself produces difficulties. It's just not worth it. I must decide what matters most. I must prioritize. I'm torn between hating this process and feeling so pleased to be in the position of having to pick and choose. First come first served just won't cut it anymore. Time for myself matters. Even if time for myself means nothing more than making additional plans? Okay, if THAT's the way of the world - which indeed appears to be the case - I must seek what I need from where I happen to be and with whom I happen to spend time around/with, hence the importance of such decisions. Home again doesn't equate necessarily w/recover/relax. Okay. Now I'm running around in circles, even as I sit right here. NO. Won't have it.

Good. Back to basics's working. I prefer a busy life. I prefer a full life.

Ramble Time:

Stables. Constellations. Maps. Groundings. Thinking locally. How locally is locally? Am I capable of staying/being local? This concept scares the living beejezus (sp) out of me. Sometimes it appeals, but not at this very instant. Gah. Why is this so freaking scary? Because nothing lasts forever...so I don't want to - to what exactly is a fine question. "Burn any bridges" first came to mind but I don't really do this. It's in fact an anti-habit. Folks wander away. I wander away. Connections forged well continue. Not really sure how this works. Just know that it does. I don't regret folks who've moved on. It feels very freeing to say this aloud.

Torn torn torn. I want to see everyone, do everything, be everywhere. Yet I cannot possibly do so. How much/little can/should I do/try to do?

On Accomplishments: pleased 'nuff now to live, but have higher hopes (unarticulated but feeling like I'm onto something...perhaps I'm building on dreams 'n' desires). Facilitating matters. Sometimes I lead. Sometimes I follow...at least for a while. Then I wander off here and there.

On Shininess:

*WAIT, A THOUGHT INTRUDES*

I generally do not like the feeling of being manipulated or controlled. When I start feeling that way (w/out prior negotiation), I balk (at the very least). Sometimes I'll rear up, turn around, and nip whoever I feel poking me.

*shifting topics yet again*

New category of r-ship: flirtations. Wow. It's that simple. Anything's possible. Nothing's necessary (apart from the standard(s) of honesty & respect). Nobody gets hurt. (Am I out of my mind?)

Newly coined terms:

Congradolences (courtesy of the ever-delightful elocinnuala.

Blisstasy (by moi-meme, courtesy of this past w'end).

*RETURNING TO ORIGINAL THOUGHT 3B*

I don't want folks to feel Left Behind. As I do not want to be Left Behind myself. Oooh. Vow: I shall follow no messiah (whether before ye or behind ye or is it thee?) other than myself. And I'm human. Warts/faults and all. It's possible and desirable now and again to decrease the luggage one carries. That's where I'm at right now. Spring Cleansing time. Culling. I don't want to dust...rolling stones gather no moss: together at long last.

Soundtrack shifting. Suspicions aroused. Amongst other things.

Shiny distractions abound. Would you rather BE or GET shiny? I want to BE shiny...and know how to touch up the glow...and attract rubbing(s)? Hmm. That metaphor's a tad direct and/or over-the-top. Were I not following my Do Not Delete policy I'd try to tighten it up some.

Okay. It's not full-on Springtime quite yet. It's Tubby-Time.

I do not wish to be all talk/full of nothing but hot air. Show Me The Energy! Don't Dream It, Be It.

Buzzoomeep. Okay. Time to spend s'more time w/me myself 'n' I.

Comments

[vismaya-viewer.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I want to 'be' shiny and attract rubbings, can you teach me that pretty please? *batting eys*

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Once I figure it out, I'll gladly share the wealth!

[sheistheweather]

*nuzzle*

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

I would BEGET shiny where I go

Good point.

Quick tips on being shiny....

[jeffwaddell.livejournal.com]

mlerules says --> "I want to BE shiny...and know how to touch up the glow...and attract rubbing(s)? "

1) Follow your bliss...it will make your eyes glow from inside...
2) Be clear in yourself about what the types and levels of rubbings that you wish to attract are. Do not be surprised when these desires shift and change both for different people in different situations and over time.
3) Wear touchables (like fur/feathers/leather/soft cotton/silk that people *will* desire to touch)
4) Wear attention attracting clothing...bright colors...interesting patterns...surprising quotes on the shirt [or other visible area of the clothing]....You might consider having a lolcatz themed shirt that says "Can has rubbings?" ;)
5) Wear things that make you FEEL all glowy inside...It'll spill out onto those around you...
6) Do "shiny" things...for me, that includes things like spin fire, dance, touch, have an epiphany, sing, jam, get in the groove, help someone make their life better, have an orgasm. What makes you feel shiny? What do you see in others as shiny? What do you believe others find shiny about what you are doing/being?
6) Be "in love"...it's one of the *most* shiniests.
7) Use YOUR WORDS ;) ( i.e. if you desire the rubbings from somebody just tell them and be as specific as possible... :) )
8) Paint yourself Silver... :) Ok maybe not....it *is* shiny...but do you really wish to blind us ;) ?
9) When all else fails...do as Kaylee would do :)

Rereading this...I saw 'Do "shiny" things...for me' and was wondering how I get people to "Do shiny things FOR me" ;) The future is so bright I gotta wear shades ;)

Hope you enjoy the tips...and if you employ any of them please let us know how well they worked for you...all in the name of Science, of course ;)

Re: Quick tips on being shiny....

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Thx for taking the time to pass along tips. I'm bookmarking this and'll try some out as the mood strikes. :-)

[dwights.livejournal.com]

Shiny is wonderful, but one bit that I often neglect is my relationship with myself. And if I neglect that too long I end up like an overstretched rubber band and come rapidly snapping back in to myself, possibly accidentally hurting others around me.

Sounds like wonderful abundance, but just keep taking that time for yourself.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Yup. Took a couple lovely hours last Thursday night before meeting friends for dinner. Sat looking out over Puget Sound and enjoyed the view, silence, solitude. Pics to come...

Looking fwd to seeing you o'morrow for March Fourth!