Joan on the Road...of Life

With a very low energy level I've had to find things to do that aren't demanding...at all. I mean making the bed is just about too much. A month of doing nothing may sound wonderful to those who are overworked, underpaid and involved in the world of work and school. But it gets boring!

So what did I do all this time? I guess I should add that my brain was low energy too. Honestly, I have had a hard time focusing on anything of any importance. Just get through it, I guess I was saying to myself.

Reading, watching TV too much, playing FarmTown on the internet, watching the Angels games, eating....that's about it. Jim has been waiting on me hand and foot. Lucky me. Actually, lucky us. He had so few side effects that he has been able to keep up with all the necessities...including laundry!!

I came upon a new (to me) author and am into about the seventh book about Doc Ford in Florida. Randy Wayne White is the author. The books are a little mystery, marine biology, spy story, political commentary and hippie wisdom. Pretty well written and articulate. I wish I could have found the books in order because there are characters that reappear in each story. I like to read this kind of author.

Playing FarmTown has been crazily addictive. Sometimes I just can't keep from looking to see what is happening on my farm or my neighbors'. Several family members are playing along with a few friends. There's a little competition going to see who maintains the biggest farm, the most money and experience points. It is quite an online community...read somewhere that over 8 million are playing around the world. I think you need to be a member of Facebook to get into FarmTown. Couldn't get a link to work here !!

I think that FarmTown really fulfilled a need for me during this stressful time. Part of the playing is very repetitive...brain gets mesmerized and relaxed while plowing :) Another part is creative....designing the farm layout, improving it, planning for expansion. Part is analytical...what crop, how much to spend, how long to grow it, what will be my return. And competitive....how can I beat Brad !!! (JK Brad) Lots of it is connecting with all the neighbors through chatting and working their farms...that's fun and lots of laughs. I think it's the perfect game for people who are involved in long recuperations.

Tonight we'll enjoy leftovers from yesterday (I cooked1!) while watching another Angels game. Yesterday we caught a double header...they won both over KC!! Today....sweep the series! Maybe tomorrow I'll have a little more energy :)