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Ever Have... One Of Those Days?  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
1/29/2019 2:51 am

Last Read:
6/10/2020 6:33 pm

Ever Have... One Of Those Days?

If there was a pill you could swallow... to never feel sadness again - would you take it? She wished somebody, had offered her one... as soon, as she stepped into that, empty house.

Her heels, clicked across the dark grey, stone tiled floor and echoed, off the bare, white walls, as she reached the kitchen. Slowly, she pulled the keys, from the brass ring and threw them, on the black marble counter. He... had already been there, and had left his set... neatly stacked and labelled. As usual... he'd taken pride, in his pointless, self-absorbed, neatness.

She sighed, as she glanced at her watch, and realized she was early. The real estate agent, wouldn't be there for another hour. She would linger, for 60 minutes more, in the home, where she'd lived, for 32 y.ears .

Imagined voices and laughter, called to her. She followed them... down the hallway and up the stairs. She walked into rooms, once littered, with toys and dolls and where clothes... had been strewn in piles, on beds. She smiled to herself, recalling all those silly, motherly complaints.

The walls, with their tiny holes and scratches, and scrawls (in pencil and pen), offered clues... that someone had lived there. Time had been measured... in inches... as they'd grown. "My gosh. Were they really, that little?" she thought to herself, as she bent down, to touch her daughters' initials. They were squiggled, in red and blue crayon, and had nearly faded, into invisibility.

In another room, she closed her eyes, and almost smelled - the fresh paint. She'd always loved that shade of green and was proud, of her efforts, with a roller and a brush. He... never forgot to remind her... just how much, he hated that colour.

Eventually, she wandered back... into the kitchen. An open drawer, drew her closer. She peered in... and tucked, right at the back, found something... that had been left behind. It was a picture. A small one, framed, by the people who sold it to her. You've probably seen them. They're the ones snapped, as you roar down the steep angles, of those epic rides, at amusement parks?

"Wow," she whispered to herself. "This, is from so... long... ago."

The four of them; her family... Mouth's open, hands raised, laughter frozen - in that moment. She recalled... it had been raining, that day. The park, was almost empty and there were no lines, for any of the rides. They'd ridden the giant roller coaster, 4 times in a row. "That... was a great day. That, was a really... great day," she smiled.

She held the photo closely, while peering into the expressions, of her . "Oh my gosh. The girls, look so tiny. We all look... so young. Everyone's so happy ! Even him..." she thought, "... even him."

They live a thousand miles away - her , that is. They're adults now, with families of their own. They call... occasionally. That amusement park, has long since, closed up, been torn down... and replaced with condos. She brushed her hair, with her fingers... and glanced at her watch...

Ever have one of those days, when sadness and nostalgia, wrap around your throat - like a warm scarf, that you just don't want to take off... even if you know, it's choking you?

She stood there... clutching that photograph tightly... with both her hands, afraid to let it go. She was having... one of those days


................
So...
Would you take that pill, if someone offered it to you?
What do you do, to cheer yourself up?


Studies have shown that people who shed tears and express sadness are more apt to lead healthier, and happier lives... in the long run. Something to do with releasing emotions, as opposed to keeping them all bunched up. Hmmm.. Ok then. I won't feel bad, next time I cry at a movie. . .

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 2:52 am

I wouldn't take that pill. I'm an emotional person. But, I'm not one to dwell on the past. If I think about it... I like to think about happy times.
Every once in a while... I'll remeber something, even as I walk around my home - and find a note from my daughters, or a Birthday card or a small toy. I'll give that toy back to them... when I'll see them.
I'm getting older.. We all are. Memories of all sorts fill my head, from time to time. I like to focus on the happy ones.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 2:53 am

Music always cheers me up, no matter what... So that's what I'll do. Listen to music. Or go for a drive in the car, to one of the places, where I like to walk. You know me... Usually by the lake, somewhere.
The internet is a great diversion as well. And of course, a good book or movie - is always a happy thing to do.


bitchkitty2017 71F

1/29/2019 4:36 am

everyone gets sad or has that bout of melancholy , if no one has then they either lie to themselves to make them feel better or has no to little feelings...no pill for me I like that I can look back on everything good or bad in my life and reason why it might have went one way or the other , that's what sets us apart from any other animal on the planet..denying that you don't even get a twinge of any type of emotional high or low , sad or happy etc..puts you in a bracket of self denial for any type of memories..then well..it sucks to be you ..lol good post


charlesmartel0 59M
173 posts
1/29/2019 5:20 am

I don't want to imagine living the bleached out, featureless life that pill would give you. You would never feel the intensity of the good times without the sad times to contrast them, any more than you would learn from the sadness without the joy. Yin and Yang.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 6:34 am

    Quoting  :

Pain certainly does allow you to appreciate pleasure much more.. Although.. when I ripped a tendon in my hand a few years back, I didn't need quite as much of it to appreciate pleasure. 😶The pain killers they gave me were.. fine! 😊
Yes.. I've read about your love of kayaking. I'll have to try that one day. I would love to.
And music.. at a loud volume? 🎵🔉 Sure... That, is always a plan! 😊👍
Read about your Bnb adventure.. Sounded like fun.... 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 6:37 am

    Quoting  :

Drums and music! 🎵🎧 Of course! Same here...
It's true.. I never hear about you getting sad.... Now mad? Omg.. That's another story...! Lol 😁😅
What if they had a pill for that? Hmmm.. 🤔💊
Have a good one! ☕☕☕


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 6:43 am

    Quoting bitchkitty2017:
    everyone gets sad or has that bout of melancholy , if no one has then they either lie to themselves to make them feel better or has no to little feelings...no pill for me I like that I can look back on everything good or bad in my life and reason why it might have went one way or the other , that's what sets us apart from any other animal on the planet..denying that you don't even get a twinge of any type of emotional high or low , sad or happy etc..puts you in a bracket of self denial for any type of memories..then well..it sucks to be you ..lol good post
I always see you as enjoying the highs and the lows.. to the limits! Nothing less! 😊😨
Don't stop being you!
If I'd known you were going to drop by, I would have cleaned the place up a bit.... 😁
The coffee is fresh.. the donuts will be here in a minute or so... ☕🍩 Have a good one! 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 6:47 am

    Quoting  :

True how many of us, are emotional. I'll pass on the pill, 💊 unless it's some sort of magic pill, that also... uhhh.. Never mind.. Lol 😁
Yep.. Music seems to do it for many. You and me included.. 🎵 I'll listen to anything, at a loud volume.. Lol... 🔊🔊🔊
You have a preference? 🎹🎷🎺📻


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 6:57 am

    Quoting charlesmartel0:
    I don't want to imagine living the bleached out, featureless life that pill would give you. You would never feel the intensity of the good times without the sad times to contrast them, any more than you would learn from the sadness without the joy. Yin and Yang.
Nope... Bleached out would be boring... 😕
I think, in my case... the thing that I would appreciate is a little more balance. Not let the highs get to high... And not let the lows get too low.
But.. I'm an emotional guy, so I might get a tad carried away... on some days.
If you have balance.. then that's the key... Right? 🔑😊
Thanks for popping by. The donuts just got here... 🍩🍩🍩


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
1/29/2019 10:41 am

What a very sentimental story as to your question about the pill NO I wouldn't take it. I would find something to occupy my time so I wouldn't have to think about my life if it were so sad like hers. Music also has a way of cheering me up, I hope you have a great day..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 11:00 am

    Quoting  :

I believe that you do.. And from what you've told me about yourself.. You use ALL of them.. 😂😱
I use all of them as well... But the sad ones, I like to drown out with music! I presume Fresh Bread is your favorite diversion? 🍞🍞🍞🍞🎧🎵


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 11:03 am

    Quoting  :

Well.. It's good that you have those hopeful feelings.. I try to be positive as well. It takes a lot of convincing... sometimes.. 😊⌚
True.. Friends can help out a lot. You're lucky to have one who can! 🍀😘
I'll chat with people as well.... Lightens the mood, right? 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 11:07 am

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    What a very sentimental story as to your question about the pill NO I wouldn't take it. I would find something to occupy my time so I wouldn't have to think about my life if it were so sad like hers. Music also has a way of cheering me up, I hope you have a great day..
Life is filled with sentimentality, if you look for it. I can pretty much find it anywhere.. My curse... 🤔
It's funny that most all people will be uplifted by music.. right? Have a great day! It's true... You're always so positive! 👍😘


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
1/29/2019 11:39 am

I can think of a time - or two - when emotional pain was so great that I truly thought my heart was breaking. If someone had showed up, at that breaking point, and offered me a pill to take that sadness away, I might have said yes ..... IF it was a one time pill. But even at that moment, I would have asked about frequency and turned down anything that required dependency.

A walk in nature - regardless of the weather - always lifts my spirits.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 11:58 am

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    I can think of a time - or two - when emotional pain was so great that I truly thought my heart was breaking. If someone had showed up, at that breaking point, and offered me a pill to take that sadness away, I might have said yes ..... IF it was a one time pill. But even at that moment, I would have asked about frequency and turned down anything that required dependency.

    A walk in nature - regardless of the weather - always lifts my spirits.
True.. about dependency.. If it was just one time...
Sadness really hurts,..
Any weather? I thought you hated winter and the dreaded wind chill...?
I hear you though.. A walk somewhere can always clear up the soul.. for a while at least... 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 1:24 pm

    Quoting  :

Ooooooo.... Both great choices! 😘👍😊🍞🎵🎼


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/29/2019 1:29 pm

Part of what makes us human is the range of emotions that we have and feel.
I wouldn't take that pill as looking for a pharmaceutical 'cure-all' or 'quick fix' isn't something that I subscribe to.
If I need cheering up, music, movies, reading, going for a long walk, flipping through photo albums, talking to my best friend are things that help.


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
1/29/2019 7:09 pm

Any weather? I thought you hated winter and the dreaded wind chill...?

I don't hate winter but you caught me .... ALMOST any weather. I'll skip the walk on those days with the icy wind that pierces the soul.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 7:53 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    Any weather? I thought you hated winter and the dreaded wind chill...?

    I don't hate winter but you caught me .... ALMOST any weather. I'll skip the walk on those days with the icy wind that pierces the soul.
You're such a baby. Come to me.I'll clothe you, and dress you up and.. just to make sure.. I'll hold you so, you don't freeze. What should I hold first?
You're funny. .. Trust me... I'm a trained professional.. I would never let you freeze and I know some spots.. Oooooo.. You'd love them. The spots, I mean.. Lol ❤️😊😍😁😘


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 8:03 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Part of what makes us human is the range of emotions that we have and feel.
    I wouldn't take that pill as looking for a pharmaceutical 'cure-all' or 'quick fix' isn't something that I subscribe to.
    If I need cheering up, music, movies, reading, going for a long walk, flipping through photo albums, talking to my best friend are things that help.
The pill could also be symbolic.. mythical.. almost magical.. So the pill, doesn't have to be chemical.. If it was a one off, would you reconsider?
But I understand. I don't think I'd want to be numb either....
Hey.. Music.. Kool! Wanna go for a ride? I'll keep the volume under 21( that's my max lol 😂❤️)...


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 8:13 pm

    Quoting  :

I get it. I hear you.. That whole bottle might be too much..
Share? Lol...
Everyone has days where they want that pill.. I was looking for it today as well.. Yep.. Hug? 😘❤️
Sometimes a hug is as good as the pill!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 8:23 pm

    Quoting  :

True... Don't need pills for that. Real life includes the good with the bad.. and the good is so much 'gooder' when you can compare it to the bad...
How's the cough? Don't touch anything...! ❤️😉😂😘


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/29/2019 9:12 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    The pill could also be symbolic.. mythical.. almost magical.. So the pill, doesn't have to be chemical.. If it was a one off, would you reconsider?
    But I understand. I don't think I'd want to be numb either....
    Hey.. Music.. Kool! Wanna go for a ride? I'll keep the volume under 21( that's my max lol 😂❤️)...
No, not even a ‘one-off’.
Going for a ride 🚗 with the tunes 🎼 blasting would be a great way to chase away the winter ❄️ blues! Do I get to control the dial?


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 9:56 pm

    Quoting  :

I didn't want to overstate my misery lol. It was just normal misery. Every day stuff.. where I would have tried that pill, just to test it out... Lol 💊😂
But it's all good. I agree with you... That hug sounds like a better idea. 👍😘


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 10:00 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    No, not even a ‘one-off’.
    Going for a ride 🚗 with the tunes 🎼 blasting would be a great way to chase away the winter ❄️ blues! Do I get to control the dial?
Sure.. No worries.. The dial is yours to hold... 😁😱
The roads are clear... the streets are free of anyone. I know it's late, but... the best time... is now! ⌚🚗 Let's go.... 👔👍


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/29/2019 10:23 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Sure.. No worries.. The dial is yours to hold... 😁😱
    The roads are clear... the streets are free of anyone. I know it's late, but... the best time... is now! ⌚🚗 Let's go.... 👔👍
OK 👌🏻. On my way 🚦. Oh damnit, the teletransporter is still broken. If I catch a train 🚞, I can be there in under 5.5 hrs. Have breakfast 🍳 to go ready.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 11:32 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    OK 👌🏻. On my way 🚦. Oh damnit, the teletransporter is still broken. If I catch a train 🚞, I can be there in under 5.5 hrs. Have breakfast 🍳 to go ready.
... Aaahhhhhhh that transporter beam.. Darn aliens haven't shared that technology with us yet.. Train? 🚉🚂 OK I'll wait... Lol ✈️🚁🚈🚃🚆🚋🚉😁😘


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/30/2019 6:13 am

    Quoting  :

Funny thing is that I have a quick temper as well. I would take THAT pill. Have a great Wednesday! 👍😘


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
1/30/2019 5:50 pm

No, I wouldn't take the pill. Without the sad we cannot appreciate the happy.

I listen to uplifting or cheerful music, throw pottery, sew, or spend time at the beach. All of those will lift my spirits.

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/30/2019 7:01 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    No, I wouldn't take the pill. Without the sad we cannot appreciate the happy.

    I listen to uplifting or cheerful music, throw pottery, sew, or spend time at the beach. All of those will lift my spirits.
True.. But slightly less sad is good.. Once in a while.
I understand what you're talking about.
That beach and music are good... But that thing with throwing pottery.. That's something I would love to try! I don't even know where to look for it! 🤔😱👀
I'm sure they have it here... somewhere.. .. Do you like it? Doing it.. I mean? 😏 I guess you do, otherwise you wouldn't do it... right?


BeccaLuvs 61F
20895 posts
1/31/2019 12:44 pm

(Ps: Paul - had so much grief with this puter, (this puter needs a pill, maybe then it will behave), that now my eyes are closing - hectic day and my bed-time, but another excellent Blog you wrote - actually, I've just read your oher Blogs as well and def want to comment on em too - forgive me, but will have to come back when I awake awake again! When my puter behaves, (will be getting a new laptop, tis time), and when I get the time - hectic life - reason it's so "sad" when this puter screws up my precious unwind time! Okay, and I'm babbling, so better go lay me down. And yes, music can def be uplifting!

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/31/2019 2:24 pm

    Quoting BeccaLuvs:
    (Ps: Paul - had so much grief with this puter, (this puter needs a pill, maybe then it will behave), that now my eyes are closing - hectic day and my bed-time, but another excellent Blog you wrote - actually, I've just read your oher Blogs as well and def want to comment on em too - forgive me, but will have to come back when I awake awake again! When my puter behaves, (will be getting a new laptop, tis time), and when I get the time - hectic life - reason it's so "sad" when this puter screws up my precious unwind time! Okay, and I'm babbling, so better go lay me down. And yes, music can def be uplifting!
Hey... A new laptop? New is always fun. Good for you! 😁
Music does seem to do it for most. Nice to see you... in spite of the time difference.. 😊😘⌚


starstorm1959 65F

2/9/2019 7:51 am

Not a chance! Sadness is part of our humanity ... it's one of the many emotions that bring us into closer connection with others, with the Creative Force (God, or however you wish to describe that); it's one of the experiences that makes us know we are ALIVE.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/9/2019 8:45 am

    Quoting starstorm1959:
    Not a chance! Sadness is part of our humanity ... it's one of the many emotions that bring us into closer connection with others, with the Creative Force (God, or however you wish to describe that); it's one of the experiences that makes us know we are ALIVE.
True.... Sadness is part of our lives. Some people seem to attract more than their share of it.. or at least, it seems so. 🤔
I imagine, based on your smile... you're one of those people who copes well, no matter the sadness you might endure. At least.. That's what your smile says to me... 😁😊😘
Hey.. Thanks for popping by and sharing your pov. Happy Saturday... ☕🍩


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/21/2019 7:43 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    OK 👌🏻. On my way 🚦. Oh damnit, the teletransporter is still broken. If I catch a train 🚞, I can be there in under 5.5 hrs. Have breakfast 🍳 to go ready.
Ya know.. that picnic story I posted today? I would have loved to invite you.... R u into the ice picnic vibe that I referred to? 🤔😘


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
2/21/2019 7:45 pm

A voice that sounds like a baby carrot 🥕?
Yep a winter picnic 🧺 would be fun 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/21/2019 7:48 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    A voice that sounds like a baby carrot 🥕?
    Yep a winter picnic 🧺 would be fun 😊
Wow... True.. But what does a baby carrot sound like?
Ya know.. I got your response in a minute? This is almost better than IM..
WHAT about cheeses.. Do you have a favorite? Or least favorite? 🤔


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
2/21/2019 7:52 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Wow... True.. But what does a baby carrot sound like?
    Ya know.. I got your response in a minute? This is almost better than IM..
    WHAT about cheeses.. Do you have a favorite? Or least favorite? 🤔
Hmmm picking a favourite cheese 🧀 is like having to pick my favourite kid. You mentioned Gorgonzola but I understand it’s really stinky? How can you eat that?


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
2/21/2019 7:54 pm

You mentioned Gorgonzola but I understand it’s really stinky. How do you eat that?


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/21/2019 8:03 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    You mentioned Gorgonzola but I understand it’s really stinky. How do you eat that?
To be totally honest... I don't think I've ever eaten it... Although.. I'd like to say that.. with a cracker and a great dry wine. wouldn't it be good? I'm just thinking here. How about goat cheese or one of those pasty cheeses? 💭🧀🐐


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
2/21/2019 8:07 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    To be totally honest... I don't think I've ever eaten it... Although.. I'd like to say that.. with a cracker and a great dry wine. wouldn't it be good? I'm just thinking here. How about goat cheese or one of those pasty cheeses? 💭🧀🐐
Sure I would be game to try it. Do you put cottage cheese 🧀 in the same category as all these other cheeses?


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/21/2019 8:12 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Sure I would be game to try it. Do you put cottage cheese 🧀 in the same category as all these other cheeses?
Hey... Cottage cheese is always good.. Ooooo. or Feta cheese... Hey.. So many great cheeses.. Nice to hear that you're a fan... Fresh bread.. Yes.. Sounds like a plan. 🍞👌❤️


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/24/2019 7:36 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Sure I would be game to try it. Do you put cottage cheese 🧀 in the same category as all these other cheeses?
Did you change your profile pic? Or am I imagining things? 😘👌


AliOrbit 67F
624 posts
2/24/2019 5:47 pm

This story made me cry. No, life comes with wonderful, nice, bad, and truly awful things. The cliche is that life is what happens when you make other plans. However, it is certainly true.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
2/24/2019 6:29 pm

    Quoting AliOrbit:
    This story made me cry. No, life comes with wonderful, nice, bad, and truly awful things. The cliche is that life is what happens when you make other plans. However, it is certainly true.
Well.. I apologize for the affect it had. I should put a warning at the top of the story... 🤔
Your words are true... it all happens when you make other plans. Please flip around on my other stories, at your leisure. I post satire and other stuff as well. Even some things more erotic. 😊😁
You're always welcome here ... Thanks for dropping by... 😊


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22642 posts
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