Things that have always bothered me, don't bother me now.
It bothers me that they don't bother me.
Towels hanging with edges not completely straight.
Bob's clothing on the floor
Frames hanging crooked on walls.
Pillows on the bed not straight and in correct spot
Crumbs on counters
hearing aid batteries, old toothpicks, bloody paper towel, 3 worn out emery boards, plastic bags empty of Ritz crackers, on end table.
Aging has deactivated my OCD-ness!
A poem written by Microsoft, Co-pilot, with much input from me, says it all..
How I lost My OCD-Ness!
Aging has curtailed my OCD caring
But not my urge to rhyme
I used to count and sort and check
But now I don't have time
I'm busy with my aches and pains
And all the pills I take
I don't care if the door is locked
Or if the cake is fake
I've learned to live with some disorder
And let things be a mess
As long as I can still enjoy
My crossword and my chess
So aging has its benefits
It makes me more relaxed
I don't need to be perfect
Or follow all the facts
19 comments:
Did you write this? I really like it, because I am the same way. I think as we age, we realize what our priorities are more and more. And our health and other things get to be more important, and we realize some of these other things are just not worth fretting about.
I second Ginny’s comment. it’s all about priorities. as we age we are able to look at the “big picture” and realize what truly matters in life and what doesn’t. one of the benefits of ageing.
I am the same way too. enjoy your day!
Hari Om
Hear hear! YAMxx
What a cute poem. AI did good with that one.
The poem is great...
Hello,
I like the cute poem, I am the same way.
It is good to let things go, let the stress go.
For me, to be healthy and happy is the priority.
Take care, have a great day!
Well, I still don't like crumbs on the counter! That is one of my pet peeves, especially after I've cleaned all the crumbs off the counter for the night and someone decides to make a sandwich or get some cookies and leaves fresh crumbs on the counter! Here in Florida that's like hanging out a sign to the little "critters" that says come and dine! LOL. I still have a few "hang-ups" about order and disorder, but then I think about how much I'd miss someone if he was no longer here to make these little messes and forget to rehang the dish towel straight instead of bunching it up on the oven door handle or leaving it in a heap on the counter where it can't dry and gets sour. I've decided to choose my battles more wisely these days...but still...there are some days that I just throw my hands up and wish I could say "I quit". LOL. Good poem and fun thoughts. I may still need to loosen up a little more...
Hi Sandra:=)
I used to be like you, but now my well being is the main priority. I leave what I feel I can't do, and don't fret about it. The poem is well done.
Have a Happy Easter.
SANDRA this is a wonderful and fun post. I love it and every single picture and word.
Glad aging has not affected your wonderfully creative mind
Hugs Cecilia
Good grief, we're living parallel lives again! Every.Stinkin.One you've mentioned, I'm living. And add throw blankets wadded up and tossed, resembling the aftermath of a teen's slumber party. Wish there was a pill I could swallow.
I need to print and frame that poem!
It's nice to relax a little as time goes by...
Really, those things don't bother you anymore. I do know that I usually don't say anything to Mark and just pick something up myself. That's an interesting poem.
It definitely is good to choose one's battles.
If you saw my house this morning you would scream and run out the door.
eBay stuff is hither and yon and things are on the kitchen counter because I haven't climbed up on the counter to wash the bump out window over the sink. Its awful but I'm trying to figure out how to clean it without becoming a tight rope walker.
I think we all have our pet peeves. Some I just have to close my eyes to.
Love the poem.
Sue
I second and third that!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not near as picky as I used to be. I guess I am realizing that it is going to all be here long after I am. lol
Fantastic! Sounds like you found freedom.
The age thing seems to be helping with mine too and I'm trying to help it go away.
I love it! I've never been OCD about housework, but now I look around and think I really should do something about X. But I have more fun things to do so it can wait. 😊
I love this! The same thing is happening to me!
This is wonderful!
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