A pretty hint of pink. More D.C. flowers
About Me
- peanut
- Houston, Texas, United States
- I am a native Houstonian. I have never lived elsewhere. I have had the opportunity to travel over the years. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have one cat who is indoor only.I love coffee very hot, popcorn, sweets, the sound of hummingbirds in flight, the songs of Mockingbirds, chirp of the Cardinals,butterflies, puppy breath, horse breath, the feel and sound of a cat purring (especially mine).
Saturday, July 7, 2007
life safari #20
I am Grateful...
the lack of rain all day
that I got my front and back yard mowed
that I feel like I have a heavy weight off of my chest now -yards looked horrible !!!
that I didn't fall out from exhaustion
I stopped and had a sandwich so that I wouldn't fall out
that the front yard looks good now
I got the plants straightened up in the beds
I get to walk out and admire the work in a few minutes
that I reached out to Deanna and we have plans. I have frustrated her because I told her we should do things together and then was not able to follow through
for the fact that I am not overeating and so, I have more time on my hands to do other things
I am proud of myself for the changes I've made lately
that "I Am" growing and changing
that "I Am" going to lose this weight I put on
that "I Am" able to have a better attitude because I'm not sabotoging my happiness today
for the fact that I do not have to judge my past. It is what it is and was then -moving on...
that "I Am" a worthwhile person today. I try very hard to be what I define as "good"
oh man, my feet and legs are cramping up on me. Too long a period since I worked this physically hard. I think another banana is in order. And, a couple of Advil wouldn't hurt.
Thank YOU
Also,
Scott, thank you for sharing new discoveries with me. It is changing my life ! Love YOU
And, yes, I am Grateful for God's Grace.
the lack of rain all day
that I got my front and back yard mowed
that I feel like I have a heavy weight off of my chest now -yards looked horrible !!!
that I didn't fall out from exhaustion
I stopped and had a sandwich so that I wouldn't fall out
that the front yard looks good now
I got the plants straightened up in the beds
I get to walk out and admire the work in a few minutes
that I reached out to Deanna and we have plans. I have frustrated her because I told her we should do things together and then was not able to follow through
for the fact that I am not overeating and so, I have more time on my hands to do other things
I am proud of myself for the changes I've made lately
that "I Am" growing and changing
that "I Am" going to lose this weight I put on
that "I Am" able to have a better attitude because I'm not sabotoging my happiness today
for the fact that I do not have to judge my past. It is what it is and was then -moving on...
that "I Am" a worthwhile person today. I try very hard to be what I define as "good"
oh man, my feet and legs are cramping up on me. Too long a period since I worked this physically hard. I think another banana is in order. And, a couple of Advil wouldn't hurt.
Thank YOU
Also,
Scott, thank you for sharing new discoveries with me. It is changing my life ! Love YOU
And, yes, I am Grateful for God's Grace.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
life safari # 19
Happy Friday !! A nice short work week, I like it.
Today I am Grateful for...
My friends and family - what wonderful people surround me. I am truly Blessed !
for another day of life and a weekend ahead
that my overeating has abated at present
a new day to experience who and what I truly was born to be - loving, happy,nonjudgemental,patient and kind
AA
Prayer
becoming "teachable" at some point in the past 9 years
that my mind is becoming more open. I can see shades of gray in my thinking today.
Awesome (statment above). Who would have thought?
my job and the interesting people I get to converse with on a daily basis
Thank YOU, and YOU, and, of course YOU.
Today I am Grateful for...
My friends and family - what wonderful people surround me. I am truly Blessed !
for another day of life and a weekend ahead
that my overeating has abated at present
a new day to experience who and what I truly was born to be - loving, happy,nonjudgemental,patient and kind
AA
Prayer
becoming "teachable" at some point in the past 9 years
that my mind is becoming more open. I can see shades of gray in my thinking today.
Awesome (statment above). Who would have thought?
my job and the interesting people I get to converse with on a daily basis
Thank YOU, and YOU, and, of course YOU.
life safari #18
Good morning.
I am Grateful ...
that although it is raining, we are not flooded as so many are
we are also not parched as many are
that this morning I am sober, clean and still smoke free - many are not
Amazon has an autobiography of Edit Piaf available - it will be arriving next month
although I must go into work early, it doesn't have to be before 11:00 am
for all this fresh fruit to eat
to be of good cheer this morning
the paintings of Scott Woodard - they are adorning my bedroom
for the particular job I have and this particular crew I work with
that I will get on the treadmill for at least 5 minutes when I get up from this chair
Ok, my socks and shoes are on, I'm doing it!
Thank YOU
I am Grateful ...
that although it is raining, we are not flooded as so many are
we are also not parched as many are
that this morning I am sober, clean and still smoke free - many are not
Amazon has an autobiography of Edit Piaf available - it will be arriving next month
although I must go into work early, it doesn't have to be before 11:00 am
for all this fresh fruit to eat
to be of good cheer this morning
the paintings of Scott Woodard - they are adorning my bedroom
for the particular job I have and this particular crew I work with
that I will get on the treadmill for at least 5 minutes when I get up from this chair
Ok, my socks and shoes are on, I'm doing it!
Thank YOU
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
life safari #17
Oh boy, life is certainly a mixed bag of surprises. I am grateful for SW urging me to be positive, Grateful, upbeat. Thank you SW.
Everything I touch on flickr and Blogspot is apparently working as it is supposed to, not as I wish. Oh well.
I am Grateful...
for my new painting by SW - gorgeous ! Thank you, I appreciate your work.
for not throwing Conversations with God out in the yard yet
that I am making positive changes as a result of the book
for this free Blogg Spot and other free programs
for this day off from work
that I bought lots of fresh fruit and some fresh vegitables after the meeting
for the awareness that I have completely let my weight go and I am disgusted with myself
I am trying not to feel shame because of my weight gain - it just is what it is at this moment
it can change
it will change because I am going to see to it !
for support from my family
for Grace
that I'm sober, clean and smoke-free today
I want for nothing and have all that I need
Thank YOU
Everything I touch on flickr and Blogspot is apparently working as it is supposed to, not as I wish. Oh well.
I am Grateful...
for my new painting by SW - gorgeous ! Thank you, I appreciate your work.
for not throwing Conversations with God out in the yard yet
that I am making positive changes as a result of the book
for this free Blogg Spot and other free programs
for this day off from work
that I bought lots of fresh fruit and some fresh vegitables after the meeting
for the awareness that I have completely let my weight go and I am disgusted with myself
I am trying not to feel shame because of my weight gain - it just is what it is at this moment
it can change
it will change because I am going to see to it !
for support from my family
for Grace
that I'm sober, clean and smoke-free today
I want for nothing and have all that I need
Thank YOU
Monday, July 2, 2007
life safari #16
I am Grateful...
that I have not thrown the book I am reading out the window. I wanted to yesterday because it challenges some of my beliefs.
that I will finish the book, then decide whether I want to incorporate any or some of the information/ideas it contains.
that I have people who share their experiences and what helps them along the way. Please don't ever stop.
that I am aware of my tendency to be closed-minded. Ok,Ok, a closed "trap door." I'm working on it.
for another day of life
that I am sober and clean one more day
that I had a successful day yesterday - my behavior was more pleasing on a consistant basis.
I get the opportunity to have success 2 days in a row today
for God's Grace
the Blessing of AA family
for the job I have - it really is well suited for me. I simply will get over my silly self
that today I will not shoot myself in the foot for the good things in my life. I do deserve them ! I am worth it ! I am loved ! And today, I do love, deeply and sincerely !
Thank YOU, and YOU, and YOU !
that I have not thrown the book I am reading out the window. I wanted to yesterday because it challenges some of my beliefs.
that I will finish the book, then decide whether I want to incorporate any or some of the information/ideas it contains.
that I have people who share their experiences and what helps them along the way. Please don't ever stop.
that I am aware of my tendency to be closed-minded. Ok,Ok, a closed "trap door." I'm working on it.
for another day of life
that I am sober and clean one more day
that I had a successful day yesterday - my behavior was more pleasing on a consistant basis.
I get the opportunity to have success 2 days in a row today
for God's Grace
the Blessing of AA family
for the job I have - it really is well suited for me. I simply will get over my silly self
that today I will not shoot myself in the foot for the good things in my life. I do deserve them ! I am worth it ! I am loved ! And today, I do love, deeply and sincerely !
Thank YOU, and YOU, and YOU !
life safari #15
I am Grateful...
that Monday is over (at work, that is)
that we had a reprieve from the rain this afternoon/evening
I am finished with my dental work - yeah
Wednesday is a holiday
that Lady A called this evening just to "check in" and chat a few minutes
that Lady A seems to be holding firm and hanging in - you go girl !
that I enjoy reading, music, movies, tv (some) and Blogging
that my home and Precious are safe
dAAve is looking forward to his trip, he's on his way
that 10 days won't be so long
God's Grace
thank YOU
that Monday is over (at work, that is)
that we had a reprieve from the rain this afternoon/evening
I am finished with my dental work - yeah
Wednesday is a holiday
that Lady A called this evening just to "check in" and chat a few minutes
that Lady A seems to be holding firm and hanging in - you go girl !
that I enjoy reading, music, movies, tv (some) and Blogging
that my home and Precious are safe
dAAve is looking forward to his trip, he's on his way
that 10 days won't be so long
God's Grace
thank YOU
Sunday, July 1, 2007
life safari #14 1/2
I am Grateful...
the rain
a wonderful Saturday - the whole 24 hrs.
that I see some really confusing "stuff" about Lady A and do not have to say a word
that it's her journey, not mine
that I can be "in the moment" alot of the time these days - what a Blessing
that my family is well although they have had some disappointments - BIG ONES
for the joy of being alive and sober/clean/smoke-free
the new day ahead to align my outsides with my insides
tomorrow morning is the last of my crown work with the Dentist
Edith Piaf's music
the rain
a wonderful Saturday - the whole 24 hrs.
that I see some really confusing "stuff" about Lady A and do not have to say a word
that it's her journey, not mine
that I can be "in the moment" alot of the time these days - what a Blessing
that my family is well although they have had some disappointments - BIG ONES
for the joy of being alive and sober/clean/smoke-free
the new day ahead to align my outsides with my insides
tomorrow morning is the last of my crown work with the Dentist
Edith Piaf's music
life safari #14
Aaaawwww, those were the days....
life safari # 13 1/2
Well, what an action packed day. I didn't do anything I needed to (like mow yard) I did what I wanted to.
I saw La Vie En Rose. Oh My, I was so impressed and glued to my seat. It is the best I've ever seen. I mentally keep pinching myself, asking myself if I really saw what I saw.
I didn't cry, it was too sad for tears. Also too much meat to take time away to cry. I was mesmerized, I tell you. I fell in love with the woman, the child she was, her voice and stature.
What a woman, what a life and what a real fantastic job of art the entire movie was.
One part of the film was so spell-binding to me. The director absolutely made the film unforgettable and dynamic with that scene (for me).
Enough about that. Birthday Night was fantastic tonight also. And dinner before, superb.
Now here it is 2:32 am, Sunday morning and I'm still messing around. And, I'm not the only one awake. Someone answered an invitation to join me on a new site. Thank you SW.
Well, I go to bed with La Vie En Rose still very vivid in my mind. I hear Edith singing, see her singing. I love her voice. That "Little Sparrow" with the big voice, Edith Piaf's life will haunt me, delight me, anger me and please me for a time to come.
I think the movie is a "must see." I hope it wins some (all) Academy Awards. Bravo !!!!!
I saw La Vie En Rose. Oh My, I was so impressed and glued to my seat. It is the best I've ever seen. I mentally keep pinching myself, asking myself if I really saw what I saw.
I didn't cry, it was too sad for tears. Also too much meat to take time away to cry. I was mesmerized, I tell you. I fell in love with the woman, the child she was, her voice and stature.
What a woman, what a life and what a real fantastic job of art the entire movie was.
One part of the film was so spell-binding to me. The director absolutely made the film unforgettable and dynamic with that scene (for me).
Enough about that. Birthday Night was fantastic tonight also. And dinner before, superb.
Now here it is 2:32 am, Sunday morning and I'm still messing around. And, I'm not the only one awake. Someone answered an invitation to join me on a new site. Thank you SW.
Well, I go to bed with La Vie En Rose still very vivid in my mind. I hear Edith singing, see her singing. I love her voice. That "Little Sparrow" with the big voice, Edith Piaf's life will haunt me, delight me, anger me and please me for a time to come.
I think the movie is a "must see." I hope it wins some (all) Academy Awards. Bravo !!!!!
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