2022 Happy To Be Here

There has been a lot of frustration and confusion concerning the prerequisite course I am trying to take and learn Java. I’m having a difficult time learning this on my own and I don’t want to overburden my friends with questions that should be basic. I went out for a nice walk to clear my head, but when I delved back into the Java classwork I had brief success followed by becoming frustrated and confused again. Thank you for reading over my little bit of venting. Here are some happy highlights from today: Before deciding that I needed a walk I went outside and used Gideon’s round saucer hammock. The breeze rocked and twirled me gently as I looked up at the leaves, branches, and sky. With the wind whooshing as I walked along the trail up to the fire tower the leaves would dance and swirl on the ground before me. At the top I had a nice conversation with a young man that was also there to enjoy the view. Even with the cloud cover and incoming rain we could still see a few towns ove...

It has been a high anxiety day. Zed tested positive for covid this morning. Keziah and I both tested negative. This meant most of today was spent doing self-care.  Here are some happy things: Finally I have finished my note taking for the first chapter of the book I am reading: Live Your Bucket List , by Julia Goodfellow-Smith. The result is that I am giving myself until the end of the year (or when the snow/cold is too much for me) to finish seeing the rest of the NH Fire Towers. It is a specific and measurable goal that I believe I can achieve. It is fitting as it is a step towards other dreams and I have put a deadline to complete this goal to help me stay motivated. What I need to do is schedule the times to complete each tower. Making time is my biggest stumbling block. The crescent moon hung low and the stars shone as I took a walk this evening. It was peaceful. In the backyard fireflies danced like fairies. ☮ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Medit...