2022 Happy To Be Here

Weird work and sleep times meant that this morning I was awake around three. This left me ready to nap around ten so I rested for a short time. It also meant I was ready to crash around five in the afternoon and I did, napping for about an hour. It was just the rest I needed to be able to finish watching the movie Willow with the family; they had started watching it during the week. We also watched the first episode of the new Willow series . So good! Other happy things from today: Being awake so early allowed for a trip to the store before the sun rose and getting a few things. It was nice to avoid the crowds. When I left the sky was lovely and the sun was shining.  Later, I went out shopping again, this time with Keziah, and got to spend time in line. It was good to spend time with Keziah, we got to talk a little about presents.  With the holiday season upon us there is a pull to clean things up. Keziah and I went through two of my boxes (mostly books) today and mo...

As part of my low key Pennsic I stuck around camp most of the day.  I visited with people, read, and had a nap.  These are all good things.  Other happy things from today include: --I remembered to buy ice and milk today.  Sometimes the little things can mean a lot.  --Some of the awards in the SCA revolve around the Arts and Sciences community.  Today I got to learn some of the inner workings and requirements that should be met before receiving some of these awards.  It was interesting. --The household (Runnymede) that the Baronial heads belong to met tonight.  There was business that we attended to.  It was nice to see everyone and when we all seemed to agree on the business at hand. --There was a bunch of heat lightening that was beautiful and I tried to catch some in pictures.  ☮️ Thank you for being part of my happy things.  Stay safe. 

This was to be my war to relax when I can.  Today, I took my time getting ready for the day.  I got ice and water for the encampment and then relaxed with a book.  I was gifted a few books last winter from my niece and chose one to bring.  So far,  I'm enjoying it.  Other happy things from today: --I walk through the Arts and Sciences Display.  It was a quick walk through and then I needed water.  I ran into Zed and we went back to the A&S Display and I got a different experience.   Being introverted, I don't always ask questions,  Zed did.  Some things I learned about were acid etching metal, using horse tail hair to make fishing line, and carving antlers to create tools for stamping into pottery. --Some of the cloud formations here are amazing.   --Every Pennsic I try to attend the performances by i Sebastiani.   A few years ago I performed with them.  As usual, their show ...

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...

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...