Top ten things I will not feel guilty for in a level 3 world
Originally posted 2 May 2020
Top ten things I will not feel guilty for in a level 3 world
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1) Not homeschooling my kids. If my kids want to be homeschooled, they need to study PUNS, not physics. Take some personal responsibility, guys.
2) Not creating fancy meals. Because the kids are already eating Indomie Goreng instant noodles, whereas in my day it was only beef or chicken. If the seven wonders of the world are already in our kitchen cupboard, I'm not sure how much more I can add.
3) Not looking my best. I'm trying to rebrand that regrowth as 'silver lining'. Who's with me, ladies? Don't all speak at once!
4) Not really knowing what sourdough is, as distinct from any other kind of fancy bread, meaning I can neither make it nor make fun of people who are making it. It's a terrible limbo.
5) Not being the person I might have thought I'd be when the poo really hits the fan. The one with the presence of mind to rise above it all - to write that novel, have some powerful insight about the human condition, or at least keep up with her inbox.
6) Not spring cleaning. I'm pretty sure this isn't the season for it. The clue is in the 'spring'.
7) Not knowing what the hell it is I want: cherishing the same isolation that has made me go bloody crazy.
8) Not caring any longer about guilt. Guilt is the most counterproductive of emotions. It obstructs you, pulls you down, diverts you from the things that matter - makes you close in on yourself, when it's your neighbours, your community, your planet that need your energy and your labour.
9) Not being able to account for the diminishing box of Lindt chocolates, but knowing that whoever's responsible is contributing to the economy and clearly deserves our support for their courageous and selfless actions.
10) Not having a tenth thing. Maths was never my strong suit. If you're interested in a Zoom homeschooling opportunity, message me.
