I am Lida, doing Lida things

What might those be?

Going somewhere new

And losing my way when returning home (pre-GPS times)

Bringing home jalapeño lemonade instead of regular lemonade

As if that is something that exists and I should check 

Not listening to the doctors’ instructions 

And considering them suggestions

Doing something wrong over and over again

And not learning my lesson 

Doing my writing or collage very fast

Is that being inspired or just not having enough patience?

Cooking meals that take no more than an hour

Long drawn-out cooking is not my thing

Doing gardening in white clothing

Not bothering to change

Doing a lot of silly things despite my age

What is age but a number?

Enjoying travelling, the farther, the better

Seeking adventure and enjoying interacting with other cultures

Making decisions really fast

And then pondering if I’ve made a good choice

Laughing out loud in a museum 

Wondering why we look at such old paintings 

Wearing dresses all summer long

Pants are not my favourite apparel   

Many of the things I do are from being impatient

Being directionally challenged

Being stubborn 

And thinking I know better

Bring silly 

And enjoying laugher and having fun  

I’m simply being Lida, doing Lida things 

June 6th, 2023