ADHD Life
I had to meet with psychiatrist they said. My appointment was at two pm. Okay, so I should go grocery before but my appointment is at two though. I don’t want to be late. So I should go after…? Right? Or will the store be closed by then? Or I could go tomorrow and order in today. Yeah, I will order in food that’s safe, I don’t need to leave my house. It’ll get done then. So then all I did was wait. It’s like being in a waiting room in your own house. I checked to make sure zoom was working so I can have this appointment. The appointment started and the psychiatrist looked at me and said “it sounds like you might have ADHD” and she noted something down. Wait. What? Then something started to make sense. Is that why I spent most of my days in the classroom daydreaming? Yes. Is that why I had to click my pen at work? Yes. Is that why I am consistently interrupting others? Probably. Do I overshare at work? 100% is that why I can never enter a grocery store and just get what I need? Yes. Literally, today I walked into Walmart “All I need is a stapler” I told myself before I walked in. All I need is a stapler okay? Oh what’s that the make-up aisle. I wonder if they have E.l.f. Oooo yes and it’s on sale score! Right. Stapler, new Nicholas Spark book? I’ll take that! That reminds me I need a library card. Wait. Stapler. I found the stapler and then I looked over the clothing aisle. I did lose that shirt, just a white tank top. Yes, okay I need to leave. And like that I spent 38$ ouch. The stapler cost me 5$.
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Great haiku-- Especially for us old folks. Jay's right our worldly knowledge goes on forever. Nicely Done!! Happy New Year!!!!
Daahlink - Beauty fades as we age - But, your worldly knowledge goes on forever. Happy New Year longtime bud..! jk.in.l.a.
How gorgeous! Love that you want to be you.
I love that you want to be yourself, despite the pains and aches. That’s a beautiful image.
I agree!! Just me is who I want to be!!💗💕💗
The brevity works beautifully here each line feels like a small, clear truth spoken without apology.
I'm constantly reconciling myself to how I'm viewed and how I see myself. If I didn't have those aches, I'd believe I was still a young woman but with more wisdom.
Wanting to be "just me" without the aches of growing older is something we can all relate to. Such a sweet and honest little piece, Lana! 💖
Love your succinct and beautiful haiku. Very relatable and your awesome image. Well done
I agree - no aches and pains. Loved it!
I wanna be that version of me too. Loved your Haiku!