Day 1309

Baking, wrapping, Christmas card writing, Hallmark watching…did I mention baking?

I am RARELY alone. My Golden Boys are always at my feet. If I change activities, they are there. Upstairs, downstairs, basement, kitchen, living room… you name it, they are there like Velcro! It feeds my soul.

There are those who need “alone time” during the day to regenerate their energy. Moving to a quiet place. where interruptions don’t exist, they spend time away from the madding crowds. They obviously do not have a golden retriever (or three). For me, it is challenging to visualize that kind of quiet.

“Alone Time” is not scheduled into my days. Although it sounds rather tempting from time-to-time, it simply isn’t part of who I am. Being on the opposite end of the continuum from those who need their private time, I crave the warmth and camaraderie of others. I feed off their love, stories and nearness.

Perhaps, I am a “pack animal” at heart. Maybe, my need to be with others is a sign of weakness, but I don’t believe that for a moment. I simply love people. Along with that fact comes my delight whenever I look down. There, I see my Golden Boys making sure there is NO “Alone Time” at all! Lucky me!