My Life on a Plate

A Routine Break

Is there something wrong with me? Am I a sad person who lives in a fantasy world? I say this because sometimes I can honestly say I just want to escape from my real friends and spend more time online. I've been very short of time over the past three days and keeping up with blogs has required a mammoth effort. But I do it because I enjoy it and find it a rewarding experience.

Reading or chatting on the computer often appeals to me more than spending time with people who have little of any consequence to say and spend a long time saying it! Here, 'conversations' take place at our own chosen rate. No one speaks unbearably slowly or rattles at a great speed of knots. There are no pauses, interruptions or sidetracking. If I need to make a drink, I can do so without trying to find a pause to back into the kitchen to put the kettle on.

I have a habit of nicknaming people. I mean no disrespect, but I can't help myself naming people by my observations. In my writing class there is 'Mrs Opinionated,' 'Mrs Imemine', and 'Mrs Haveyouread.' The male members include 'Mr Tobaccohead, 'Mr Fantasy' (no, not THAT sort) and Mr 'Excusebook.' I like all these people but just can't help these names popping into my head.

And so it is with my friends. Yesterday I spent with 'Mrs Prattle,' who chatters incessantly and never stops for breath. Today I've been swimming with 'Mrs Babble,' of a similar type, but not quite as intense. Tomorrow I'm going out with 'Mrs Twitter,' who voices her many concerns and worries like a record stuck in a groove. Again, I WUB these friends to pieces for their kindness, warmth and support, but I can't stop myself observing their characteristics. God knows, I'm not perfect by a long way and could probably think of a most insulting nickname for myself!

So I've made my mind up next week I'm taking a break from them all. After shopping on Monday, I shall cancel all my activities with Misses Prattle, Babble and Twitter and please myself, for a change. It won't hurt just for one week. I intend to go for a long walk each morning, tackle basic housework then settle down to read, review and possibly even write, though I'm not holding my breath on that one.

There are so many bloggers on here I read, but never find time to review their other work. This I intend to do and just for a few days, the real world can go to blazes.

Now just watch me fall ill or some major event occur that will totally destroy my evil, little plan.