Therefore, I tend to not ask others if they are OK. I don't see it as a sign of concern or love. To me, it feels like a random vague thing, like the generic "how are you."
And what even do I do if they say they are not OK? And were does the conversation go if they say they are OK? I'd rather have a real conversation where people talk about their lives and themselves in their own words and ways. If they want to tell me about something that might be defined as "OK" or "not OK" that is great! If they want to keep some things private, that is OK too, their prerogative and all that.
Anyways, vague terms like "OK" make my brain nearly explode as it tries to figure out, to process, exactly what is meant. It takes so long. By the time I come back from all that processing, there is no way that I can continue following the conversation and learning about the other person and participating in a meaningful way. This is one of the reasons I so often check out during conversations.
In life news, yesterday we did laundry, and for our adventure, we went out to dinner at Mr. Mike's Seafood. I had a daily special, small fish sandwich and small soup for $8.95. I will say, the portions were anything but small! Just the soup would have been enough for my dinner. It was Tuscan Sausage Mushroom and more like a stew than a soup, perfectly seasoned, delicious! Diana had a small fried scallops, small pink salad, and fried cheese curds. Again, more than enough for dinner. The pink salad likely would have fed a whole family as a side dish. We thought everything was very, very good, and we will likely be back.
Today, it is once again cold. I can hardly wait for spring warmth. I am looking forward to spending this evening home. Diana and I will do an exercise video, and I am going to make chili and cornbread for dinner.
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