by Kristen
Today's blog is inspired by "The One Minute Writer" blog. Which I always read and think about doing what is suggested: writing for one minute on the suggested topic, but as of yet, I haven't written. I've just answered the questions in my head. I'm a great writer in my head. I wish you could read my brain, you would be impressed.
Unfortunately, the transfer from brain to finger-tips isn't always so eloquent, so bear with me. About a week ago the One Minute Write Prompter asked me to fill in the blanks in a statement, and then expand on them. Here is the sentence, "In my life I'd like twice as much __________, and half as much ____________, as I currently have." Try as I might, I cannot fill in the blanks to my complete satisfaction. I tried "joy/sorrow", but then I thought that both of those have their place and purpose in my life and maybe I wouldn't grow if that were the case. I thought about "sex/stress", but unfortunately twice as much sex would still be zero. Then I tried "money/housework", but then I thought that perhaps I need the housework to provide the opportunity to teach my kids, and I felt guilty about wanting less of it. I tried sticking with the money part and filled the second blank in with "demands on my time", but quickly just flip-flopped that to "time/expenses". That one is sounding good - but kind of selfish. Then I tried "energy/weight", and I must say, I'm sticking with that for now. Yes, In my life I'd like twice as much energy, and half as much weight as I currently have. Because then I could accomplish all that I need to do, which would lead to a better income, greater satisfaction, and a happier family, and I would feel better doing it, and look hot too!
So, let's put you to the one minute writing test - fill in the blanks, and expand on them if you so desire. You can also go to The One Minute Writer and see what other people have written. There are some good responses there.
11 comments:
I like your final one. I would steal a combo of yours: twice as much energy, and half as much stress.
The stress part is silly, because I don't lead a stressful life, but somehow my body reacts as though I do.
On a funny note, I read a blog lately that entertained the idea: "If you could take a pill that would make you noticeably more attractive/hot, but also a little less intelligent, would you do it?"
The (single female) blogger said, "I'd take two."
Ha ha.
I'd rather be fat than dumb so I wouldn't take that pill.
I would choose the twice as much money half as much procrastination.
Twice as much vote, and half as much senators.
Twice as much freedom, and half as much government.
Twice as much land, and half as much taxes.
Twice as much beach, and half as much desert.
Twice as much chocolate, and half as much calories.
I could do this all day!!
Twice as much time with my family, half as much worry.
Twice as much house, half as much "stuff".
The twice the house would mean more windows and it would just look cleaner with more space, but half as much stuff would mean simpler life, less to clean, less to keep track of, etc.
Another one,
Twice as (many) kids, half as much pregnancy!? Can I have that one please?!
I love Kory's. Actually I love all of these! And I can tell that my sisters are indeed related to me because I want the same things they want.
I choose twice as much follow-through and half as much procrastination.
Who is going to deliver this to me, and when?
P.S. I have never seen that blog before, and I love it! Next week I am going to write for a minute every day. Thank you for sharing this!
This is really interesting to think about... I'm not sure what to say. I love Kory's. I lean towards 2x money and 1/2 of cleaning.... but like you said, so much of our life, even when a pain, is enriching.
Good food for thought!
Twice as much health half as many pills.
With regard to MY interaction with my kiddos...Twice as much positive half as much negative.
money/frustration
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