As is per usual for this week’s Spin Cycle, I procrastinated and waited until the morning it was due to write it and turn it in. This week’s topic is on things you can’t live without. I guess I wouldn’t even get this done if it weren’t for Father Time.
The smart ass in me wants to say that I can’t live without life- and obviously this week’s events clearly have put that in the forefront of my mind.
However, I don’t think Jen quite had that in mind when she thought up this week’s subject so I’ll see how short I can make this list.
While I would manage/or am managing to survive without the following life just wouldn’t be the same if you’re me:
Zach- really this one should be self explanatory. He treats me better than anyone ever has. Loves me more than I believed it was humanly possible to love, and puts up with me when I have psychotic woman moments (which are few and far between).
Horses- God’s original therapist. I don’t need to say more.
My trusty, cast iron skillet- My mother doesn’t have one, and do you know how many meals I’ve cooked since I’ve been here? Two. Dos. That’s it. She was so excited to have me around; then I go and disappoint because cooking in her pots and pans is simply not the same. Plus she keeps different things in her kitchen than do I, so every time I want to cook something I have to go to the grocery store first. Not something that the woman who hates to hook and un-hook her horse trailer really enjoys doing. I am, however, still alive and probably weigh less for it!
The internet- it’s my lifeblood. Ok, well not really. But I do love it. I can shop on it, talk to and keep up with friends with it, and now I can see Zach on it via Skype and the nifty invention known as the web-cam!
A Cell Phone- Maureen covered this one nicely.
A big truck and trailer- obviously I need this so my therapists and I can go places and hang out.
I’m also inclined to add the sun to this list, because I’ve seen it so infrequently lately that I now know, I could never live in Seattle.
What is it that you couldn’t live without? I’d love to know!
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Here’s a couple on My list:
My horses: they are my calm. they bring things back to perspective. they bring us together. they are allowing me to pass my knowledge onto my daughter.
My daughter: I am sure no explanation is needed.
My spurs: They do something to my soul when I put them on. I can still remember my father giving them to me and telling me not to bother coming home if I ever lost them. That was almost 20 years ago.
My dog: brings instant smile to my face
My parents: right, wrong or otherwise they are there for me and are always honest with me, weather I like it or not, or even if I don’t want to hear it.
Hm, John is a definite. The changes he’s inspired in me just by being him are amazing. Yesterday, I was pulling my hair out I was so busy, and he came and kidnapped me to Starbucks to just sit and talk for a few minutes. Completely turned around my day just with his smile and his compassion. And I get to keep him!
Okay, now I have to go call him. Thanks for reminding me of that, Jen.
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Every kitchen needs at least one cast iron skillet!
I love that your horses are your therapists! I feel that way about my dog, Molly. She’s a Great Dane – does that count as a small pony?
I’m right there with you on the sun and a good man. My husband is so important to me and my sanity!
I’m not great at cooking with cast-iron skillets, but I totally know how frustrating it is to try and cook in other people’s kitchens. SO ANNOYING! I hate hate HATE it.
Thanks for the spin.
I’m a little ashamed so many of mine are techy. I love my laptop. And my digital camera, how did I ever do without that???
Great Spin! And thanks for the shout-out.
My horse, my family, my friends, my crafts/creative side, my Nikon, the Internet, a few TV shows I can’t miss, writing and reading…..
I love cast iron skillets. Cook my cornbread in mine!
My dogs, cats & horses, my sister & I should have put first – My husband.
My apple mac, my comfy pair of jeans, favourite t-shirt & pink converse sneakers, OK not a absolute need, but they make me feel good when I wear them.
I think I have forgotten how to cook with a cast iron skillet, it has been soo long!
My hubby, my truck and coffee.