Sunday, August 18, 2013

Determined or Obsessed?


Isn't this a beautiful bird?

 



I was inspired by Lisa Ricard Claro’s blog who wrote about a blue bird. I wanted to share my own bluish bird. I first searched on my blog because I thought I’d written about it. Not. I searched my computer. Nothing. I searched my external drive. Notta. I looked through many photos one by one when the search for “bird” or something with bird didn’t pop up. Husband overheard my moaning and groaning… “where is that bird?”

I finally went to bed.  Husband said, “You’re obsessed.”
“No, I’m determined.”
“Obsessed.”
“Determined! Do you think I’m obsessed when I’m doing my school work figuring out a program?”
“Yes.”
I personally didn’t think so. But am I? What’s the difference? The ability to let go? I figure once I’ve exhausted all avenues of 1) trying to locate something or 2) solving a problem, then I’ll give up and let go. Until then, I must try all resources. Who else is going to look for something I’m missing? To husband’s credit, he’s searched for things for me and found them! Who’s going to solve my problem? If they did, what would I learn?

My best learning—what sticks—is by solving the problem myself. Whether or not I’m obsessed, is a matter of opinion, but I like to think I’m determined.

If I wasn’t obsessed or determined, you wouldn’t see this beautiful bird that knocked itself silly trying to fly into our window. I rescued him by putting him in a box, but when I went outside to check on him, he was gone. I was happy.


Are you determined or obsessed?

12 comments:

  1. Lynn--I am determined about stupid things, like being determined to get-ALL-the-sacks-of-groceries- into-my-hands-so-I-only-have-to- make-one-trip-but-instead-only-end-up-dropping-some-of-the-bags...

    There are things I can't let go. Does that make me obsessed? I'm not sure...

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  2. You know, I think I am borderline here. There are times I verge on being OCD! I just think some things like the toilet paper rolling to the front are a given...don't feel right any other way!

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  3. You know, I think I am on the border here between these two. Sometimes I feel almost OCD because I have to have things just so...like toilet paper rolling off the front! Some things don't feel right the "other" way!

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  4. I am determined and obsessed with getting the last word. Like in an argument with a significant other. Not the silly, "Oh, yeah?" and "Yeah!" kind of last word. The fundamental part of the argument last word. To make the last point, so it can't be refuted.

    Other than that, I keep busy tending my unicorn farm and fluffy-kitten nursery.

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  5. You saved a bluebird of happiness! Surely that is a good sign! It is a worthy obsession, I think...

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  6. Thanks for link love. :) You know I LOVE bluebirds, and you saved a beauty. The color is beautiful.

    Well, I'm obsessed and determined. LOL I think it's a matter of perspective. My husband will say "obsessed." I say "determined." We both agree to "stubborn." LOL

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  7. I'm like you, whatever you choose to call it. Sometimes when I let it go (or finally go to sleep), I wake up with the answer though.

    Hugs,

    Kathy M.

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  8. That is an incredibly beautiful bird. I am determined like you. Let the hubbys call us what they wish. I have to exhaust all avenues too. Great post!

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  9. That is an incredibly beautiful bird. I am determined like you. Let the hubbys call us what they wish. I have to exhaust all avenues too. Great post!

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  10. That is an incredibly beautiful bird. I am determined like you. Let the hubbys call us what they wish. I have to exhaust all avenues too. Great post!

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  11. That is an incredibly beautiful bird. I am determined like you. Let the hubbys call us what they wish. I have to exhaust all avenues too. Great post!

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  12. That is an incredibly beautiful bird. I am determined like you. Let the hubbys call us what they wish. I have to exhaust all avenues too. Great post!

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