one thing I like
One thing I like about wife being gone is I can play my guitar anytime I want to play it and play what I want to play. There are certain songs she doesn't like to hear me sing for example, because they bring back painful memories of such and such time so what I can play when she is around is limiting.
If I am feeling sad then I like to play sad songs because it helps me to identify with life the way life is. I need to feel the pain and embrace the pain so that I can learn from it and grow rather then avoid it and numb it with drugs or alcohol like I use to.
I was singing some sad songs earlier while sitting on the edge of my bed and my dog was sitting on her belly next to me with her legs stretched out resting her head on her front paws and she was looking at me with those big eyes of hers and she looked just as depressed as I did, so I think I'll give her a treat now, that will cheer her up!
Hot today! Its 5:25 pm and I still haven't got my run in yet. What's wrong with me? GTG.
Hugs!
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I ran 6 miles a short time ago. I am slowing down in my old age. I use to normally do a 9 minute mile but now it's a 12 minute mile and that's on a good day!
Then I walked my dog another 2 miles so got 8 miles in today so that was good. Gives me a good feeling despite everything going on.
If I am feeling sad then I like to play sad songs because it helps me to identify with life the way life is. I need to feel the pain and embrace the pain so that I can learn from it and grow rather then avoid it and numb it with drugs or alcohol like I use to.
I was singing some sad songs earlier while sitting on the edge of my bed and my dog was sitting on her belly next to me with her legs stretched out resting her head on her front paws and she was looking at me with those big eyes of hers and she looked just as depressed as I did, so I think I'll give her a treat now, that will cheer her up!
Hot today! Its 5:25 pm and I still haven't got my run in yet. What's wrong with me? GTG.
Hugs!
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I ran 6 miles a short time ago. I am slowing down in my old age. I use to normally do a 9 minute mile but now it's a 12 minute mile and that's on a good day!
Then I walked my dog another 2 miles so got 8 miles in today so that was good. Gives me a good feeling despite everything going on.
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Music is good for the soul.....................
Wonderful story.Music and your dog.I wish i had some music ability to get me through some moments.Take care my friend!!
Nora I wish I had your talent. Annie, I would love to play for you sometime. Artists love an audience.
Aren\'t dogs great for getting us out, whether we want to go or not. Wonderful personal trainers.
I would love to hear you play and sing-are you on UTube yet?
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Great Journal! Great run even if it was a tad slower - still GREAT!
Your doing good Bob,I like that you want to identify with your pain to work through it opposed to other bad choices we have made in life,Your in my prayers.....P.S. Beatles yet?:D
Oh how I wish I could play. God Bless!
TY Dinah and yes I have a few and if u want to listen I will send them to you but they are of very poor quality because I took with the video part of my camera. I cringe when I listen to them because the sound and video are so bad. I just wanted to have something on here so people have something to remember me by just in case, u never know.
TY joyce for the compliment.
TY Rachel, yes I do alot of Beatle songs. I grew up with them. They were my musical heros back then and still are.
Nancy, maybe someday I can teach you.
Sounds good Bob! Those are all healing things to do. Keep on strumming, singing, running, walking, and enjoying some time with your self and your cute pooch!
ty Arem. Pooch and I have alot of fun together :)
Music helps me with how I feel through out my life. I know you are feeling sad and are going through a hard time. Remember you are in my prayers. I miss chatting with you on meebo! I would like to see your songs on youtube. Just remember that you have all of your friends here that really care about you! I am honored to be one of your friends!
Hi Bob,
Better post those songs for your fans! I would love to see them!
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Dogs are great! 12 minute mile and 8 miles is GREAT! I can\'t run more than a couple of minutes at a time!