I. I'm Bored...

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I'm Bored.

That was not a smart thing to say when I was a kid.  In Mom's case, I would be given choices... Most involving things I liked, mixed in with housework.  If I got snippy about it, it no longer became a choice...  I had something to go DO.

I learned fast to eliminate it from my vocabulary.  I now don't seem to have a big problem with boredom, as I have my Boredom Prevention Pack, otherwise known as my "Bag of Tricks".  I usually, barest minimum have knitting.  Let's just say that when I don't have that, a pacing tiger on speed looks laid back.  Usually there might be a book, my MP3 player, a clipboard with paper and pens, and sometimes a snack, if I intend to be very long.  I have been referred to as "The Bag Lady" more than once for this odd habit.

The funny thing, however, is that quite often I have to wait for something, like donating blood, or waiting in line for x service, and I have something to do.  I see quite a few more people now iphoning or listening to something on players, but still I see folks that stand zombie like, bored out of their respective gourds.  I strike of a conversation, and they seem relieved.  Most of the time, they are fascinated with my knitting.  I am fascinated they didn't have something to do.

Mom, I am NOT bored. Honest!

And, if you can, check out my inspiration for today's topic... I just think it's a funny song!

(I'm Bored)