In which we are greedy
Today I'm pondering the next deadly sin on our list--greed. As with most of the other sins, greed by itself is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, money is not the root of all evil--the LOVE of money is. So wanting to have a bit more to ensure security is nothing to be deplored. But there are plenty of things to be greedy for that don't carry the same baggage as money, and that might be quite good for us in limitless supply.
Right now I am greedy for:
*time with my husband (Those 16 hour days are getting OLD. But his schedule will be human again as of Saturday--yay!)
*hours to read (I still have a stack of research books that need to be devoured as well as some pleasure reading I'd love to get to.)
*laughter (I haven't had a good case of the giggles recently and I'm overdue.)
*classic movies (I am not quite sure what's happened to film-making in the last few decades, but for every good movie that's come out in the past twenty years, I can find five better ones from the 30s-50s.)
*tea (No matter how many times I clean off my tea shelf in the pantry, it always gets crowded again. I don't remember actually buying tea; I think the canisters are breeding quietly when no one is looking. I have loads of favorites, but there are dozens more I want to try, and for those of you who live in cities with actual tea shops--you know the ones, they have loose tea tucked away in apothecary drawers--I envy you deeply.)
*scent (I have been pilfering my stash of candles and perfumes, scenting my rooms, pillows, lamps, myself. I can't seem to get enough of good smells right now, and even though I have enough fragrance to last me a good five years, I would not trust myself in Sephora in my current mood.)
So what are you greedy for, my friends? What harmless pleasures can you not get enough of?
Right now I am greedy for:
*time with my husband (Those 16 hour days are getting OLD. But his schedule will be human again as of Saturday--yay!)
*hours to read (I still have a stack of research books that need to be devoured as well as some pleasure reading I'd love to get to.)
*laughter (I haven't had a good case of the giggles recently and I'm overdue.)
*classic movies (I am not quite sure what's happened to film-making in the last few decades, but for every good movie that's come out in the past twenty years, I can find five better ones from the 30s-50s.)
*tea (No matter how many times I clean off my tea shelf in the pantry, it always gets crowded again. I don't remember actually buying tea; I think the canisters are breeding quietly when no one is looking. I have loads of favorites, but there are dozens more I want to try, and for those of you who live in cities with actual tea shops--you know the ones, they have loose tea tucked away in apothecary drawers--I envy you deeply.)
*scent (I have been pilfering my stash of candles and perfumes, scenting my rooms, pillows, lamps, myself. I can't seem to get enough of good smells right now, and even though I have enough fragrance to last me a good five years, I would not trust myself in Sephora in my current mood.)
So what are you greedy for, my friends? What harmless pleasures can you not get enough of?
Comments
sigh.. Trying to give up
sigh.. Trying to give up Lemon drops when my teeth started breaking off.. God finally intervened and for some odd reason _ALL_ my sources for Lemon Drops (at least 3 bags a week) dried up..at the same time. talk about withdrawal..
I am greedy for more Lady
I am greedy for more Lady Julia Grey novels. I'm definitely going to read the other three books again to get my fix. I am also greedy for more television shows to be put on Hulu. Mainly because I get bored easily.
That was AWESOME. Thanks,
That was AWESOME. Thanks, Elizabeth!
Put me down for the greedy
Put me down for the greedy for husband and books support group. :)As for giggles, here's a promo for a programme the BBC did. It had my husband in helpless tears of glee every time it was on:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzypOnklG60~Elizabeth
I have to disagree with the
I have to disagree with the label of greedy. I prefer to think of it as an indulgence. A well-deserved indulgence. Mine would be books, books and more books. And quiet. Not absolute quiet because I love nature sounds. Trees shushing. Crickets chirping. Birds singing. But I hate the constant intrusion of manmade sounds I have no control over. Planes buzzing overhead. Lawnmowers. Sirens. Cars in need of muffler replacements and radios blaring so loud it shakes the house. Remember a few years back when the whole eastern section of the United States was hit by that power outage? As bad as it was, it did have its good side. Silence. No phones ringing. No television. No constant hum of the refrigerator. Just quiet. Neighbors actually stepped outside and *gasp* talked to each other. Really talked. And you could look up at the night sky and see the plethora of stars that are diminished by the city lights. It was peaceful. So I think I'd like that kind of quiet every once in a while. The absence of noise. I could be greedy for that.
I'm greedy for more Brisbane
I'm greedy for more Brisbane & Julia! ;)
I'm greedy for more time to
I'm greedy for more time to bake. I am in such a baking mood; I blame it on the change of season.Time with my husband and pups. I'm ready for a family camping trip (with lots of hiking) once the weather gets a little coolier.
I'm with you for time with my
I'm with you for time with my husband. He's also working a terrible schedule right now.And, as always, time. Time to write and read, time to do nothing, time to sleep, time to talk on the phone, time to clean the kitchen. Just time.
Even after years, I am always
Even after years, I am always so excited to get home and give my cat a snuggle. I really don't like when we have an outing planned and it drags on the whole day because I know my wee man is waiting. So I am greedy for time with him.