-Coffee in the morning. Actually, the thought of coffee in the morning makes me happy the night before. -My son. Kids have needs and these needs are always a priority. You cannot break down when you have to cook for your kid and help him with his homework. -Cleaning the house. Order, my order, the order I instill on things, is an empowering feeling. Also, throwing things away. It gives a sense of control. -My friends: Blondie, Joe, my sister, Anna, you, your emails, gifts (Connie! and Devil Mood! a few weeks back, Scholiast too ) and messages. -Planning for the near future. At this point, planning for Christmas. -Technology. There is logic behind its magic and that makes me happy. Every useful gadget that enters the house and makes my life easier keeps me sane too. -M sometimes drives me crazy but can also keep me sane. Especially when he does not pay attention to the craziness. -My mum. She calls and I have to act normal. And she calls often, so I have to be normal often. -Old jazz music. It is so comforting. -Meeting deadlines. Somebody give me more deadlines please.
November 28th, 2006 at 5:11 am
Four things that keep me sane and drive me insane in equal measure:
1. writing
2. photography
3. music
4. knowing no matter how bad I feel, there’s always someone worse off…are my troubles really that bad, after all?!
November 28th, 2006 at 5:46 am
Time on your own, time for yourself, time to think, time to write and read… also very important: spending time with friends and family. Working out a lot.
I like the picture very much. Is the hand a sign for keeping evil away? It’s beautiful.
November 28th, 2006 at 6:38 am
I need to do one of these. I’m afraid I’ve been paying more attention to the “things that drive me crazy” list lately.
November 28th, 2006 at 7:31 am
My list would be very similar: many of the things you list keep me sane as well. Except the deadlines and old jazz music; the former makes me crazy and the latter would make be introspective.
November 28th, 2006 at 7:38 am
This is a wonderful list. I never think of cleaning or throwing things out as helping with sanity, but it really does. Sort of a ‘when the outside is in order, then the inside is in order’ thing going on somehow.
As for deadlines, I find they’re great until there’s that one deadline to many, and then it all goes kersplut!
November 28th, 2006 at 8:06 am
good list!! yes, mothering does make it hard to be neurotic. the little people are so needy!! lol.
xox
November 28th, 2006 at 9:16 am
i love coffee in the morning…
sleep is one thing that keeps me sane…been in a little short supply since sweet k came into this world
cleaning house… would not have thought of that for keeping me sane usually makes me insane… but you are right… it gives a feeling of order and control…
love throwing out clutter!
November 28th, 2006 at 9:20 am
You are one of the few people I know who are comforted by deadlines. But I can understand.
Cleaning can be very therapeutic, when you are in the mood for it. The idea of sweeping, wiping and sucking out the bad stuff in your house is appealing.
God, I’ve become way too domestic for my own good…
Take care. xox
November 28th, 2006 at 10:02 am
Deadlines are good.
Stay sane.
November 28th, 2006 at 10:05 am
there is nothing more hopeful
than the smell of coffee in the
moring…and chocolate
croissants in the oven.
November 28th, 2006 at 10:58 am
The only thing that sounds better than coffee brewing in an automatic coffee maker is the smell of coffee itself.
As for a deadline, here’s some:
1. Sing the chorus of your favorite song before Lunch. More than one chorus before lunch will earn you triple points.
2. Tell your son the following joke before he goes to bed. “I’m going to tell you a very dirty story. There was this white horse and he fell in the mud.”
3. Before you go to sleep tonight, write a wish on a small piece of paper. Fold the paper in thirds, give it a kiss, then throw it into a burning fire place, or light it with a match or a candle.
November 28th, 2006 at 11:41 am
i love the tea in the morning. the big POT of tea!
thanks for being so open about how you’re feeling chloe. hope you feel held up by all of us.
November 28th, 2006 at 11:47 am
You. You keep me sane.
November 28th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
I wish I had a deadline
It’s so stupid but I do lol
It’s from Morrocco 
Hmmm I know, coffee is just the best!!! And me - I’m the best too hahha
I love that hand, I have one like that in my room to welcome the good energies and not let the bad ones in
It is a thin line between sane and insane…we all walk near that line.
November 28th, 2006 at 12:44 pm
:D:D:D:D
November 28th, 2006 at 5:29 pm
I thought kids sent a person mad.
Hmmm, I need to reconsider my perspective on the little blighters.
Apparently the noon day sun can send you insance too. Strange, because nature keeps me sane, it’s people that bare all the madness in my eyes.
November 28th, 2006 at 6:36 pm
Chloe, I’m so glad your feeling better
I agree with the coffee, I don’t have kids :(, Cleaning my apt I can do without..lol
November 29th, 2006 at 1:15 am
A coffee addiction is a wonderful thing! Yay for cleaning and order!
Deadlines are great for getting things done…
It’s good to see you’re feeling better again
November 29th, 2006 at 3:24 am
Why on earth do you people love deadlines? i really hate deadlines. i think they exist in order for you to miss them. Actually i ‘m greek. Does it show?
Things that keep me sane: my fiancee, my books, my mother, my music (especially when i ‘m in a crowded bus), the muffins i often bake.
November 29th, 2006 at 8:00 am
Top on my list is..
Interaction with people. It drives me crazy to be a lone so much.
November 29th, 2006 at 11:10 am
A very good day for me would be to visit the bookstore for hot chocolate and then just looking at all the new books. This is just so therapeutic for me…Sometimes I have to make several trips.lol
Hope you are hanging in there my friend. Hugs to you.
Connie
November 29th, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Sometimes I really wish I liked coffee so I could experience the excitement that people have over it, especially when they get into work :).
Great list btw and I love the picture.
November 29th, 2006 at 6:04 pm
I couldn’t comment on your recent post, so let me say it oublicly here; you are wonderful and loved; thank YOU for being here for us.
xoxo
Cathy
November 29th, 2006 at 6:15 pm
Damn you for not letting us comment on your last post. Chloe, you are my sister, so there’s no need to say anything else! (you did bring a tear to my eyes though..naughty girl
November 29th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
(sob)
group hug.
November 29th, 2006 at 10:29 pm
YES GROUP HUG INDEED.. i love my bloggirls…. i need you closer!!!
December 9th, 2006 at 1:06 pm
hmm as far as i am cnoncerned i do pretty good without my sane self…..am content being insane for most part of the day…..the only thing that perhps kips me a lil sane is the insane, crazy acts my bro does(when he is back home from his hostel for vacations), so by comparative study i prove to be a lot sane
lol…..