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Life & Events > Boring > I'm Not Happy ...
 

I'm Not Happy ...

...but who cares?

I am not happy. I used to keep searching for it but no longer. I've grown accustomed to it now. Love and/or relationships are not the answer. Too many distraction, disagreements and bills for bling. Cash would help, but that's gone. Too late, too old. Maybe I will change my identity and just escape. How can I pack five cats in one bag?

I don't really hate anyone, but that is changing. I no longer watch TV in order to avoid the political commercials. I DO watch baseball, some select football and soccer. I watched MAD MEN and RUBICON on Sunday nights, but they did their season finales last Sunday. I am so glad that I am a nihilist. Think of all the cool good those billions in political commercials would buy. Sad.

I don't have enough time. Painting takes time. People scream for my attention and my time. I want to tell them, "Sorry, but I don't have the time," but I never do that. I just want an extra 6 or 7 hours a day so I can paint.

My mother was moved temporarily to the Alzheimer's unit for her own security. She keeps trying to run away. She says she wants to "Go home." She asks how are her Mom and Dad doing and that they never come to see her any more. She is back in her regular care center room and under heavy sedation. They keep tweaking her meds. I see her every day, sometimes twice.

The cats are fine. Rinpoche is a homeboy now. I haven't allowed him to go out for a week. He wants to. I refuse and give him a treat or some milk and he forgets about the door.

Later. BTW: Welcome Kate, one of our old Blogster friends who resides in Cornwall, UK. "Cornishlass" is also on Facebook. Kate is a good soul.

Glad to see Annie from Oregon post something.

Be good.

(Signed) "Unhappy in River City"

posted on Oct 20, 2010 9:59 AM ()

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My mummy saz Buddy her daddee iz like yur mommy. Hiz picturez on my fadebuk page.....Sumtimez her head iz in her handz.....we r hoping U get 2 see sum stardust soon....xoxooxo
comment by ogdenpekachu on Nov 11, 2010 10:24 PM ()
I think about you almost every single day and want you to be well & happy. Though, we've never met... you're my friend.
comment by shesaidwhat on Nov 7, 2010 4:02 AM ()
I care. Happiness generally comes from moving toward what you want, not necessarily from getting it.
comment by marta on Oct 24, 2010 10:08 AM ()
comment by febreze on Oct 23, 2010 5:16 PM ()
Eek. I could see your ID change to the CrazyCatMan when I first read this.

Your dedication to your mother is admired. I work in a nursing home, sadly some of our residents get no visitors [besides the churchie folk] in months. Some years. Just as sad, I also get to witness some family members dealing with their parents aging process. Mentally and physically.

Cheers to finding your future happiness.
comment by kjstone on Oct 23, 2010 3:21 PM ()
You only have one life, Jon. No one else is going to make you happy, so live for yourself at least once in a while! I can't scold you for not painting. I have not painted much either this year. Too much else, but that has been by choice.
comment by dragonflyby on Oct 22, 2010 9:27 AM ()
Hallo Jon and thankyou so much for guiding me here, I am sort of finding my way around the site and hope to make some good friends on here coz I do miss the old crew on Zero's.
The best thing that you can do is learn to say no, advice I wihs that I could follow, but am not very good at it.
Big hugs winging their way across the channel, try and keep your pecker up hon,
xxxx
comment by cornishlass on Oct 22, 2010 4:17 AM ()
There isn't anything I can say that hasn't already been said here in the comments...and likely said better. But if it makes you feel any better, I am unhappy, too.
comment by juliansmom on Oct 21, 2010 10:05 AM ()
Crappy times, all around.
reply by jondude on Oct 21, 2010 7:20 PM ()
Today I am only semi-happy. Better than nothing?
comment by jondude on Oct 21, 2010 8:20 AM ()
You have been a wonderful son. There comes a time when reason deserts a
loved one that you have to start letting go. She is safe and cared for.
Check your caller ID. Learn to say no. Paint more. Many, many hugs!!
comment by elderjane on Oct 21, 2010 5:46 AM ()
I understand Jon. I don't have any advice... just (((hugs))) to send your way. Love ya much dear friend.
comment by anniel on Oct 21, 2010 3:02 AM ()
Only you have the power to be happy or not--only youdecidee if you have tme for yourself--only you have responsibilty for yourself--take it--I 'm alone but not loney--I am happy--who cares? Who cares if anyone else cares?
comment by greatmartin on Oct 20, 2010 7:58 PM ()
I agree with Kristi, you need more time for you. I am so sorry about your Mom but she is where she will be safe. Medicine has done wonders for making our bodies last longer but unfortunately the mind is another matter. Take care of yourself....your babies are depending on you.
comment by gapeach on Oct 20, 2010 6:37 PM ()
Jon, I don't have a lot of answers, but I found out the hard way that the most important person is yourself. If you let them pull you in too many directions, something will have to give, and it is going to be you. You will have to decide what is important, painting, Hobbes and the gang, cooking, etc.
I am not the one to give advice about family, mine would be too screwed up for Jerry Springer!! It's ok and normal to worry abought your mom, but you have to put your trust in the Doc's.
Take care of yourself Jon.
comment by saito56 on Oct 20, 2010 4:44 PM ()
Comments already made echo my sentiments. I add that a defeatist mien harms you and it would behoove you (don't you love the way I talk) to replace Your negative thoughts with positive ones. Your mom is comfortable. She is not aware of her situation. Your presence sustains her. You are lucky to be there and to know you are doing everything possible, unlike some who live a life of guilt because they didn't do enough. You won't have that burden. Whenever I bemoaned the conditions of Jay's illness, I would think of fleeing refugees,leaving their ailing parents/grandparents behind to die in the road because it was not possible to carry them. In other words, count your blessings. It is what it is and I've been there.
comment by tealstar on Oct 20, 2010 1:56 PM ()
Your mother understandably, is weighing heavily on your mind at this time. It has to break your heart when you recall how she was before. Remember though, that she would not want to be the cause of any unhappiness you are feeling - no mother would. Bon chance Jon
comment by febreze on Oct 20, 2010 11:23 AM ()
We all care, you know that, and many of us have felt that way at one time or another; some of us appear to feel that way all the time, but I'm not mentioning names. I'm glad you have painting as your escape from the worries of the world, and hope you get some free time soon to just indulge. You are my inspiration when I think of your devotion to all those cats and your painting and commitment to your mother.
comment by troutbend on Oct 20, 2010 10:37 AM ()
I am sorry you aren't happy... I have a feeling if you get more time for painting and just "you" time, that might change.
comment by kristilyn3 on Oct 20, 2010 10:29 AM ()

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