Break Chronicles: Watching Korean Television Shows and Relaxing
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Yesterday was a good day of leisurely celebration with Mom and Sister. We ate good food, opened our presents, and did all of our traditions. I received lots of capybara items - my favorite animal of them all. I also opened up the cutest little R2-D2 Bluetooth speaker and a huge R2-D2 popcorn tin. I now have more of my favorite Ivy Corelle dishes, and my sister's secret Holiday Casserole recipe (all sorts of M&Ms in a huge dish - SCORE!!). The gifts I gave were duly appreciated. Mom got all sorts of glue from me while my Sister got lots of Little Twin Stars items that I found on Etsy. I love Etsy because my Sister enjoys using unique themes for her classroom decor, and I can always find something there that works!!
Today will be a quiet day. My Sister is not feeling well. It is her winter break as well, and she usually gets sick as soon as she stops to rest. It would be good if she could get to the doctor to get some medications for her sinus infection, but we will see if she will follow her own advice and take the medications to make things better or not. We are a stubborn lot - it's my mother's DNA since she does the same exact thing. She can't blame Dad's side of the family entirely, though they tend to also do the same thing. So, my siblings and I are blessed with an inevitable dose of medical stubbornness which is not good because we also have a double dose of being medical mysteries!
Alas! What a chore it is to be human!!
I have been watching lots of Korean television lately, and it has been an adventure in cultural revelation and amusement. Now, I am not someone who enjoys hearing the native language and trying to learn it. I may get to that point, but I am not there now, so I am watching these shows in English-dubbed and subtitled versions.
The subtitles RARELY match what the English speakers say.
I am enjoying them anyway. The titles are somewhat fluffy - Forecasting Love and Weather - and then there is some sort of heinous twist that happens after about five hours of watching time. They are just plain old entertaining, and I am loving this exposure into something else.
Currently, I am watching Business Proposal which is a "I have to trick my elders into thinking that I am getting married to get them off my back and here is an employee who is also playing a game so I can use this to my advantage" type of story. I haven't reached the heinous twist yet, but the male main character has some sort of trauma associated with rainy nights that has not been revealed by episode six. There is always trauma in these shows, even the fluffy comedies. Always trauma. I may develop an exercise plan to go along with these themes. I may not. Who knows?
This is the one week per year where I am guaranteed a bit of rest.
I cannot get to my work stuff at home, so I am stuck here, just reading books, shopping with Mom and Sister, and sleeping in the most restful room I have ever visited. There is nothing pressing for me to do except to rest, and that is part of why I visit. Now, two years ago, my mother surprised us with needing to go to the hospital, but nothing exciting happened last year. I am hoping that no one needs that sort of attention this year. I have extra time, if I need it, so I can accommodate this type of situation.
The cat just came in. He is talking to me. He is getting scrawny but is still as loving as ever. He is a champion purrer. Walter is getting old and sick, but he is now my Mom's boy, through and through. I am enjoying the attention I get from him when my Sister is not around. Walter is a hugger - he likes to climb up onto chests and gaze into eyes.
It has been five years and a day since my Bella died. I want to welcome another kitty into my life, but I am hesitant to do so because of the grief from losing my first fur baby. I miss her, but I don't miss the litter box or the frantic trips to the vet. I do miss the sounds and routines established by having a cat in the house. I am torn between wanting to find another pet and not wanting the responsibility. It is not easy since my Mom and my Sister are asking me about when I will get another cat. It just seems like it is a huge amount of work and that makes me think that I am not ready. Ugh.
While I am here, I soak up as much cat interaction as I can. I think we may lose Walter this year, so I may have another cat to get to know if I arrive here next year. For the moment, though, I will accept whatever attention he bestows upon me.
Mom is starting to rustle around in here routine. I have messed up her sleep schedule by wandering around at my times rather than her times. We are all tired and in need of some deep rest, but we also want to spend time together so it becomes a cycle of needing sleep but wanting to be in each other's presence. Lots of time together is something that we do not get as often as we would like, but it also tends to lead us towards crankiness with each other. My family and I have a pact - I will go to two stores without turning cranky. As soon as we get to store three, all bets are off! They are usually pretty understanding and allow me to sit in the car with the windows cracked. That time alone suits me and gives me a chance to be by myself! I am hoping that we are not going shopping today, but who knows with my family members? Shopping is one of their ways of life. I'm more of an online order type of gal.
Anyway, all of that to say that I hope that you find time to rest this winter break season.
See you for more break chronicles soon!!
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