The process of getting oneself noticed in the world is not an easy one,
and there are days when I am nothing less than obsessed with making that
happen. Unfortunately, while obsessions sometimes lead to successes,
they very often just remain obsessions, which is why it's very important
to have diversions, to stop obsession in its tracks (of course, only
during the times when success is not coming!)
To that end, I have adopted a pet (children are certainly diversions,
but they go to school, and sometimes I need the diversion during school
hours. I would like to say that housework is a diversion, but it hasn't
consistently worked so far.)
So--the pet. While my kids and husband have been lobbying for a cat for
years, that would be more of a responsibility than a diversion. We
have fish (and a lovely crayfish!), but I have never spent a lot of time
doting on them (is it even possible to dote on a fish?). I had a bad
gerbil experience as a child, and dogs aren't allowed in our building
without special permission.
My pet is a Webkinz--this furry little stuffed animal who came with a
tag entitling me to set up and furnish a virtual house and play games to
earn virtual money to buy the little guy presents. I believe it took me
longer to choose a name for my pet than it took to name any of my children.
But now named, he is a mascot of sorts, and when I am frustrated or at a
loss as to how to proceed, a little petting of his fur or playing one
of the games is an excellent diversion. Which leaves me able to return
to the task at hand, somewhat less obsessed. Which is very good.
As long as I don't become
obsessed with any of those games...
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