I usually do reading and writing in the morning, and idle in the afternoon as I got tired after 2-3 hours of reading and writing. It had been difficult for me to kill the time when I was tired and bored. I used to call my sisters for a chat but they were often too busy to talk to me. Also I felt guilty when I was making a call to them as I was going to waste their time.
Recently I found a new way to relax and to kill the time: Listening to music radio stations. I found the sound and word of the DJs on music radios were very soothing. They were usually soft, warm, poetic and understanding. So I enjoyed the time with those DJs.
I don’t play video games. Also I spend much less time on internet than before. Now radio is my good companion.
I listen to the radio too. Not to music but to talkback radio as it puts me to sleep. It is generally for the older population but it keeps me up-to-date on local current affairs and some of the repeat callers that phone in are so funny. I have trouble listening to music now, since my delusional days when I thought I was a great singer .
Apart from video games and this forum I enjoy listening to Pandora radio. When I drove I liked listening to the radio. I don’t have one at the moment sadly. I do have a minor delusion about artificial intelligence that relates to Pandora radio. It is tougher some days. It’s all algorithms and stuff but I swear sometimes I think the google search bar reads my mind during a search with it’s predictions.
Thanks for asking about my pet fish. They were all gone and I cleaned the tank with an conclusion that I don’t suit for keeping fish…As for to do some volunteer work I actually did a little. I visit a couple of old people on a regular base to give them company and a check up.
Oh, that’s unfortunate that all your fish are gone. You wrote about how your fish kept you company. I, too assist with 送餐 to many 老人家 here in my city but also to checkup on them. Is your mother doing well? I remember she was in a different city than 南京. Of course, your wonderful son who is working in Australia I believe.
My mom had been in 3 different hospitals last year and died a week ago. We gave her a lot company and care when she was in the hospitals. I just came back from her funeral last weekend.
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about that. My condolences to you and your family. It will take some time for you to recover from her passing. I hope the funeral wasn’t stressful and trigger your mental health. My grandmother (奶奶) is also in a situation in which she may pass away anytime this year.
Yes, the funeral was very traditional so that was huge stressful to us children. It lasted for 5 days and nights as well…I’m sorry to hear that your grandmother is very ill. Hope she suffers less than my mom.
Yes, any child suffers through stressful times when losing their parent(s). My grandmother isn’t ill but has a heart condition in which she has a few months to live. All my uncles & aunts plus my father are preparing for the week or day she is going to die. I, too have to prepare for that event.
I assume your son returned to Nanjing for your mom’s funeral then…
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