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I’m trying really hard not to get sick. I opted out of the gym this morning. I have a bit of a sore throat, some hoarseness to my voice, a slight runny nose, a slight cough. Nothing exciting like fever, chills, not being able to eat or sleep, etc., though. If I show more symptoms, or the ones I have get worse, Brian will make me a concoction of Vitamin C powder, although he doesn’t think it helped him this time.
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I’ve been spending my time doing base painting of my sketches and working on my magificent cheetah puzzle this morning. Since I’m not feeling bad, I’m hoping we’ll spend time at the cafe, where I can do the details on finishing my painted sketches while drinking a mocha. Maybe I can luck out and get “MY” spot today!
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More of my most recent painted sketches.
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One thing that impresses me so much about Thailand is men not being afraid to show their softer side. I keep seeing wonderful sights like a big, burly man on a motorcycle. His motorcyle is pink and his tee with the cut off arms is picking, letting his sleeve tattoos show. Couple that with a pink helmet with bear ears attached to the top and his backpack with several cute little stuff animals attached to it. The thing that is super wonderful is that this is NOT an uncommon sight here. Grab drivers have stuffed kitties asleep on their dashboards. Grab motorcycle riders are blowing bubbles on their way down the road. Men show their emotions when something sweet touches them. What a beautiful thing!
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I hope you’re feeling better today, Wednesday, Or whatever day it is for you (Donna)
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Thanks, Donna. It’s 5am on Thursday here. I’m ready for the gym now. My throat is still sore and I have a slight cough, but I’m not feeling that bad. As illnesses go, this is one that is pretty easy to deal with. :0)
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I hope you’re feeling better by now, Linda! I always love your painted sketches and life observations. Men with a softer side. I get that. My son has a soft side, huge heart, and gets nostalgic too. The downside is he keeps getting hurt in his relationships. I hope oneday he will find a match who appreciates him.
I hope Brian is happy, either alone or in a relationship.
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I hear you, Sheila. We always hurt for our kids, especially when they are sensitive, though all we can do is be there for them. Brian was in love once, but the woman chose to do what her parents wanted her to do, rather than what she wanted, so that was the end of that. As my Harvey describes it, he and Brian are, “one woman dogs.” Brian is alone and is not looking. He will probably go ahead and become a monk when Harvey and I are gone. Brian is very self-contained and content. I’m learning a lot from him.
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I think being a monk is such a noble pursuit. I would do the same in that situation I think. I would be content to serve others, study, meditate, pray, etc.
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Before we came to live close to him, he basically only saw and spoke to the guy he works with on projects. He was by himself all day long, every day, for YEARS. Imagine the change HE has had to go through to bring us here, care for his dad, care for and deal with and talk to his MOM every day… He is very self-contained. Complete. Grateful. Trying to live by the pillars of Buddhism – but not necessarily the religious aspects at this point. He has lived out in the country in a house by himself for several years, as well, and liked it a lot. I’m not sure exactly why he came back to ‘civilization’ and bought a condo. I’ll have to ask him.
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Wow! What an amazing and big change for him too, Linda. You’re right! For him to accept the challenge, though I have a feeling he loves having you and Harvey there, would be incredibly different! Again, all the more reason to love and respect him.
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I’ve always lost arguments because I could see the other person’s point of view so well. I’m appreciating Brian’s point of view (though he doesn’t talk about it and takes little credit for it) every day. I guess he must compare this stage of his life to one of his missions. It’s amazing how he can let what he considers non-essentials in his life fade so that he can focus on a mission. He puts everything he has into meeting his parents’ needs now. I can only try to let him know that I see him, appreciate him, and love him.
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