2022 Happy To Be Here

Thursday is usually my day to nap in the afternoon so I can adjust my sleep schedule.   Today it was a time to pack and prepare to leave for western Pennsylvania.   When last I wrote the van was  being repaired.  The awesome mechanics finished the work so we could hit the road!  Other happy things for today: --This may sound weird, but the questions I asked my daughter... the did you do X or Y questions as we prepared... they were done.  It is almost like my 31 year old kid is an adult or something.   --At work we earn swag bucks when we do certain things.  There is a cabinet full of stuff to purchase using the swag bucks.  I got Gideon an off-brand step tracker that he really seems to like.  I also got four flashlights for the late night trips to the porta potty we will be having. --A storm rolled in as we left this evening.  It turned the cloudy sky some interesting shades of pink or lavender. ☮️ For thi...

 Let me start with, I am thankful that I decided to make a day that can be focused on being grateful rather than happy.  I haven't been sleeping well and my brain is tired.  Some other things I am thankful for: Auto mechanics.  Those people that can take apart a car and put it back together again so it works.  They are magicians! Keziah.  My daughter puts up with me, and that is huge.  My mind is so tired I am having a hard time making simple packing decisions.  Maybe that is an exaggeration, medium packing decisions.  She has been very tolerant of my insignificant questions. Friends.  So many moving parts right now with the vehicle in the shop and plans to be places that I have had to get help from friends.  They are a blessing! Milkweed seed pods. ☮ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year , Joan Borysenko. Currently listening to: The Will to Battl...

The van broke down last night. I am supposed to be in Western Pennsylvania around 9 AM Friday morning, that might not happen. However, the good news is that it might get fixed by Thursday. Possibly Friday. Happy things: I'm happy that this happened before we left and not on the way while towing a trailer. I'm happy that no one was hurt when the car decided it wasn't going to go anywhere anymore. Keziah and I went to the studio today and progress was made on the chemise I've been trying to make. Bel made it back safely. Llama, just because. ☮ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year , Joan Borysenko. Currently listening to: The Will to Battle , by Ada Palmer. Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Today I survived what I hope is the hottest temperature this summer. I know in other parts of the country 95 degrees isn't an extreme, in New Hampshire, it might be. There is still enough summer left that I know it could be worse. I'm happy that this heat wave should be over. In other happy things for today, let me brag on my kids and not my kids: My daughter, Keziah, is talented. Today she taught me a little about painting silk. We sat in the shade and painted some silk to become banners for some friends in the SCA.  My son, Bel, is talented. Today they replaced the CV joints (don't ask me what they are/do) in Keziah's car. They clambered around in the shade under a car in today's heat. My kids are about four years apart and they are good friends. I remember when they weren't. I'm so happy that it changed. My son-in-law, Zed, is talented. He works hard at his job to provide for the family, he is a super dad and husband, and he is always willing...

Wednesday is my day to be thankful. Earlier this week there was a very minor problem with the car I drive the most. It was a sound that could have been anything but it turned out that just a new screw could fix it. Today I am thankful for a working vehicle that does what it needs to do. It is something that gets taken for granted until something happens and suddenly you're stuck. A few times a week my friend from Texas, TF, and I talk on the phone and go over our plans for the week with each other. These are our accountability meetings. When there are things we struggle with we try to talk through it and try to come at things from a different angle or perspective. I am thankful for the friendship and for trying to keep each other accountable. It turns out that I like zoning out with the television on when I eat after work. I haven't always, but lately it has been nice to turn on some media outlets and find things to watch. Currently that is the series Merlin on Netfl...

The car was making a funny noise so instead of sleeping, I had to get it looked at.  The result is that I am up much later than I hoped, but I found that the people who work at the local Aamco are friendly and seem to do good work.  If only i could figure out how to leave them a good review.  Here are some other happy things from today: --Somehow I managed to get motivated enough this morning to run errands in the morning rather than in the afternoon.   Yay for being motivated!  Of course this should have meant an earlier bedtime, but that was not in the stars. --While waiting for the car repair I got to look at the clouds. -- It rained off and on today so my friend and I walked the mall instead of outside.  My step count was achieved and we had a nice visit. ☮️ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year , Joan Borysenko. Currently listening to: Th...