Boredom? No Problem!
Posted in The Life of the Historian and tagged with Boredom, Prayer on July 16, 2009
I’m sorry if you were tuning in today excited for the latest adventures in fiction. I just wasn’t feeling the creative juices, and I’d rather wait a day (or two–don’t throw things at me, after all, you’re only hurting your screen) than put out something that was sub-par.
Instead, let’s talk about my boring life, okay? When a friend asks what’s going on with me, I don’t really know what to tell them. I feel like my life right now is about everyone else’s drama, not my own. I don’t mean that in a bad way at all. I’m not complaining, just observing out loud. I’m glad that I can be there for my friends and they’re not overly demanding, but other than those things, my life is rather bland right now. I work–but that’s neither boring nor exciting. I read and watch TV, but there’s not much to share there. I sleep, but other than Saturday night, that’s rather restful and uneventful, as sleep should be.
So really, the only interesting thing in my life are my friends, but for the most part, those aren’t things that I can share with other friends, leaving my life seemingly boring to the outside. That’s okay, though, I thrive on “boring.” Habits and routines are great for me. Not having boy drama is great for me. Not having life crises or broken relationships is good for me.
So instead of mourning my boring life, I’m going to thank God for giving me another day and spend some time praying for those whose lives are perhaps more exciting than they’d like.
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July 16th, 2009 at 7:44 am
yep… enjoy the boredom… because it wont be long, something will be headed your way… never fails!
July 16th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Boredom is a blessing. I HATE dealing with drama in my own life (and when I say my own life, I guess I mean in my own household because these folks I live with are my life too).
I get what you are saying though. It hit me the other day – I just don’t have ANYTHING to talk about except for other people. God doesn’t let thoughts like that go – I realized I could talk about Him til I was blue in the face and STILL not get it all said.
July 16th, 2009 at 8:30 am
When my grandson, Benjamin, stayed with me,there were times he would say he was bored…I shared with him, that was his fault. He needed to find something interesting to do. I am sure GOD has something for you. HE knows. Have you ever thought of sewing your own pj bottoms? I know you could find a sewing maching somewhere…
July 16th, 2009 at 8:30 am
whoops. that should machine.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I am the same way, when someone asks what has been happening lately…I am like SOSDD — Same Old Stuff, Different Day. Nothing too exciting.
July 16th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Aw, I am glad to look past the word “boring” and be thankful for what you have. I love that kind of optimism. I’m looking forward to your story!
July 16th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Drama is *so* over rated…
July 16th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I never know how to answer the question “What’s new”. My life is pretty boring right now, but I like it that way. No major drama. I usually have some cute toddler stories, but the non-parents of the world don’t really care.
I’m a routine girl too.
Hope your life stays happy and boring.
July 16th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
haha yeah i feel my life is boring too. i never know how to answer people when they say “what’s going on? what have you been up to lately?” etc.
July 17th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Yep, it could be the calm before the excitement! :)
On a side note… do you tell others that you have or do pray for them? Many times I do not because I didn’t want them to feel obligated to return any or make myself appear braggy or whatever.
But then one day I decided I probably should just so they know others do care and think about their situations. A few times my words have been reassuring. But I still feel odd saying, Oh btw I’ve been praying about it for you.
July 17th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I would welcome some boredom as of late. When did life get so busy?? Stopping by from SITS. Have a great day:)
July 21st, 2009 at 10:20 am
I went through a month like that recently, too, where my sisters’ lives were turned upside-down, and it was the biggest thing in my life. I felt like my blog was so flat that month…but there was no way I would exploit their lives for the sake of a couple laughs or tears on my blog. It’s hard though, isn’t it?!
July 21st, 2009 at 9:45 pm
There will be a time in your life when you look back longinly on these simple days. I’m doing it a lot lately. It’s a season though and you’re doing well to rest in God and thank Him for everything.