Sometimes, I have to laugh when everything turns to …. . Since Dory is my doppelganger, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised! Don’t get me wrong, compared to 99% of the world, my life is awesome, and I have nothing to complain about. I have traveled in many countries, and I know that when one has food in their belly and a roof over their head, that is good fortune. Often, though, I do get frustrated with all of the shit that happens. I mean, everything is relative, right? A therapist once told me that I had a right to my feelings, that life was relative, and I should stop prefacing my feelings with “I should not feel this way because I have the most wonderful life”. Yes, I have a wonderful life, but there is still some rain in it. The fickle finger of fate (remember Laugh-In?) likes to have a little fun once in a while, pretty frequently actually, and my Guardian Angel gets very tired.
Now, everyone has frustrations. Everyone has issues. I am part of the rule, not the exception to it. I’m not even talking about big stuff…like my husband’s double lung transplant almost 3 years ago, or chronic pain, or depression. Just everyday stuff. Like being ADHD. Being clumsy. Being distracted, unable to concentrate, or being so focused and concentrated there is nothing else in the world. Dogs being crazy dogs. Falling into pet gates and getting 15 stitches around the eye. Putting popcorn in the refrigerator and milk in the pantry (I just did that one yesterday). Leaving the car running (yes, you heard me right, I have parked the car and left it running). My cell phone? Ha! I can never remember to take it with me, from room to room or when I leave my house. My phone insurance was actually cancelled because I lost the phone too many times. What is insurance for, anyway??? Now it won’t charge. It’s always something.
A friend of mine told me not long ago that I was the “Dory” of my scuba diving tribe. Well, I have to say that is pretty accurate. I mean, I have been known to get so excited that I try to descend with a snorkel in my mouth instead of a regulator, and forget to put on fins. You know, of course, that forgetful Dory is actually ADHD? She has all of the symptoms, and so do I, and that is why my friend sent me an article titled 9 Signs You’re the Dory of Your Friend Group. The only exceptions I have to the nine signs? I eat fish even though they are friends, and I rarely pronounce or spell anything wrong (I’m the original absent minded Professor). Everything else seems pretty correct. And I do speak Whale.
This isn’t new, but as I get older it does seem to get worse. In the last year I have been forgetting to notice my gas gauge, and I ran out of gas once on the expressway. Thankfully I have a hybrid and I was able to coast into the gas station! Talk about luck! I’m on the expressway and it starts to sputter!
As I ready myself for my epic Down Under and Indonesia trip, I find that I cannot even complete a thought before I start talking about something else. My brain is darting around so much that I cannot even speak. Or think. I exhaust myself. And I have to pack at some point. I am going on this trip solo, which is probably good, because I doubt I’d be able to handle another person at this point. Oh, shit, I need to remember to print all of my documents out. Should I do that first? Or pack? I don’t know.
I think I’ll go take a nap.
Honey, first take a moment to just breathe! Then print your documents – then pack! We all have sunny and rainy days….that helps us appreciate the good things in life. Have a fab trip! I have never been to Indonesia. I shall be excited to read your post trip blogs!
LOL. I can’t even speak, let alone breathe! I’m looking forward to the 15 hour flight from LAX to SYD just so I can sleep and relax!
At least you still have a sense of humor!
Always. Life would be pretty grim without being able to laugh about it!
I always love reading your blogs, and it helps me feel like I am more normal than what I tend to think. Did you get the stitches in your eye recently? Sounds horrible.
As busy as you are, I’m surprised you can keep anything straight, but you do. We all gets things confused, and the older I get, the more often it happens. Enjoy the upcoming trips, and I’m so delighted that you are a female traveler out on her own…..love seeing that. It gives the rest of us the courage to hopefully to it one day. Keep it up “Dory”. …..everyone loves Dory. Biggest heart ever !!
No the eye was when Randy was sick. Feeling nervous to leave him, but I always am. I take a deep breath…and go!
Ha ha! This is such a cute post, and I hope you make as much money as Dory 🙂 Looking forward to following along on your epic trip.
Ha! That’s one very wealthy Tang!
We all have our ‘days’ but speaking as an Aussie you are going to love visiting our beautiful country. You may even see Dory or Nemo if you dive in the Great Barrier Reef. Have a fabulous time and I can’t wait to read your blog posts from Down Under! Sue @ Sizzling Towards Sixty
Are you near Sydney or cairns?
Pint papperwork, then pack. What an exciting trip to be taking. Can’t wait to hear about the wonderful excursions you will be taking. Safe travels, Tam.
Thanks! Almost ready!
Girl, you are such an amazing inspiration to so many. Screw Dory (well, not literally)– you are TAM! TAM of any tribe! Lucky you, a terrific trip. I can’t remember, did you blog about Antigua? We’re going in feb. I have to search your blog. I can’t wait to read about this trip, though. Amazing.
No on Antigua . You are always so sweet and encouraging to me…I appreciate you!!!
I can so relate to how you feel. I have a wonderful life also but sometimes it gets out of control. Have a wonderful trip. It sounds incredible.
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It is going to be EPIC! That is a good way to put it….out of control! We all operate on so many cylinders now that sometimes I can’t keep up!
I love the title of this blog post. Have a fantastic, and relaxing trip.
Thanks!
Tam, so much fun to read this and know that someone as accomplished at many things as you can lose your phone! Gives me hope…
Have a great trip. Say hi to Andrea and Janneman and Mia!
elnora
The unbelievable thing is that I sometimes remember my phone! I’m an absent minded professor. I am chaos…but somehow I can almost always find things. Except my phone…and my car keys. Talk about accomplished, I believe that is YOU Elnora!
When you spend a lot of time in the water, that confusion is bound to happen, haha! 😛
Happens to me above and below the surface!