I think I’m really an introvert

I do. I’ve decided I am really an introvert. I always thought the opposite but either I always was or am slowly becoming introverted. I just want to be ALONE.
heeeeeeh. Deep breaths. I sneak away to bed when I can. I am enjoying my gym or yoga time to myself…. reading has taken me away from it all lately. I don’t want to talk to anyone anymore. This is what too much company for too long does to me. I am getting grumpy and i hate it. Except , of course for my sisters….this would never happen…..
Of course I know that is what it is…. it’s tough to be used to your own space all of the time and then have others in your house for days on end, even if they are helpful and thoughtful and good company, and family. It’s normal right? Plus I’m tired and that doesn’t help. When they go to leave, I will be sad and wish they were staying….. ha, isn’t that a catch 22? That is not to say I wish they were leaving… no, no. I guess I feel a pressure to entertain and make sure they have something to do daily and am not keeping up with my usual routine so I feel anxiety about that to a degree. Listen to me complain. Shameful, I know. Should be grateful that people come to see us at all….. I know it. But who can I whine to if not you guys?? I wish I could be a better hostess. whine whine whinius!!!!

We Have French Blood

Somewhere in my reading travels today was mentioned the county of Somerset in England, which reminded me that we had great-great-great grandparents from there, in or near the town of Frome.

At Ancestry.com you can trace the grandmother, Joan Hoddinott, and her ancestry back to the 1400s.

Today I got looking on the internet and learned that Hoddinott was probably originally de Hodnet; that family came from Alsace Lorraine in France once upon a time.

I still think Joan Hoddinott was whispering in Mom’s ear when she named you, Joan.

The Bronte Sisters, by Patrick Branwell Bronte, oil on canvas, circa 1834

Off and Running. No, Leisurely Strolling.

Not much to report from here either. Just life … the usual on my days off. Watering and weeding flowers (Scott finally finished making garden space for veggies, or some space, so I got the peppers transplanted yesterday. Hope they have time to do something). Dishes to wash. Still have to wipe out some cupboards and put away kitchen stuff, though still can’t put it all away because the top shelves apparently need to be empty for BuilderBoy to close in the space between the cupboard and the ceiling. And the handles aren’t here, which makes opening some of the lower drawers a pain in the butt; things are more conveniently found where they are, in the bedroom. Otherwise it’s a quiet day around here. Boychik’s gone to the field and I’m in and out of the house.

Karen, your jam is delicious! When Dad was here yesterday afternoon I cut up mozzarella and put it on a plate with crackers to eat with our wine. At suppertime I was only hungry enough to eat one jalapeno/cheese sausage, but before bed I was peckish and had two slices of toast with peanut butter and your jam. Gave it a college try, eh!

I can’t help it: days like today feel like holidays. It’s sunny and warmish; I don’t have to go anywhere; the only thing lacking is company and conversation.

-Kathy

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I’m not sure what to write! Never too much interesting happening here in my opinion… Life is pretty quiet,but busy all at the same time! This morning I went to Kelvington to pick Cara’s strawberries and check on her cat. Usually MJ is fairly elusive but she was all over me today! I almost brought her
home but I know she and the dogs would’ve likely wrecked the furniture! Made jam without sugar (honey, instead) when I got home. When I try it ill let you know how it is…sent a jar home with Kathy and dad packed one into the car so I hope it’s tasty! Richard is finally finished his work day and walking in the door…only 9p.m. Lazy bones….
Will sign off…TTYL!

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Joan, at the moment I’ve got your three paintings perched on the stacks of journals in my bedroom and they look so good there I actually considered hanging them in there instead of the livingroom! But no; they will brighten up our livingroom and my life. Thanks again, honey.