Saturday. Has been my favorite day all my life.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to have another day of life
another day sober and clean
for the Monks and Nuns around the world who do nothing but pray and meditate for the world and leaders to improve our global circumstances
my thoughts and prayers will be added to theirs today
to make a new AA friend today - Nancy's husband who celebrates 18 years at noon
that tomorrow I am going to rearrange some areas of the house, get rid of some things and move some things into the garage for a 'yard sale'
the idea of less clutter makes me salivate
for beautiful paintings that I wish to share with visitors in my home
that one day in the near future, I will have another "open house"
God's Grace for the love in my life. I am loved deeply and I love deeply. What a deal !
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 28, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
life safari #43 1/2
It won't be long until they are here. My feeders are in place as well as the natural plants they feed on. Now I just sit back and wait
life safari #43
Good morning. Happy Friday !
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
another week over - today is a cake walk
I am taking a few days off from work next month - I need a break
spending more time in the evening with Precious
very sound sleep the past few nights
my Sponsor and I are taking care of things that need fixing on our homes
my passport renewal was sent off in the mail yesterday - first leg of next years trip to Italy and France
high speed internet - Boy, this is better
the ability to talk on the phone at the same time I'm on the internet -mysterious !
I'm clean and sober one more day
God's Grace
thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
another week over - today is a cake walk
I am taking a few days off from work next month - I need a break
spending more time in the evening with Precious
very sound sleep the past few nights
my Sponsor and I are taking care of things that need fixing on our homes
my passport renewal was sent off in the mail yesterday - first leg of next years trip to Italy and France
high speed internet - Boy, this is better
the ability to talk on the phone at the same time I'm on the internet -mysterious !
I'm clean and sober one more day
God's Grace
thank YOU
Thursday, July 26, 2007
life safari #42
Today I am Grateful and Thankful...
that Precious is healthy and safe
that I'm not facing hard decisions about my pet or a family member
to have seen the first part of Montel this morning. I crushed the remaining cigarettes I hadn't smoked
to have enough symptoms and knowledge to realize -I don't have any business lighting up
the possibility of getting an answer and fix to my plumbing problem this morning
to be sober and clean another day
for DSL
my AA family
God's Grace
the "refresh" button - wow, that fixes so many things I used to scratch my head over. Good to know it isn't a faulty program. (It's a loose nut on the key board)
I am going to make myself a "refresh" button - "Refresh" - pause when agitated,confused---
" cancel,cancel "
that Precious is healthy and safe
that I'm not facing hard decisions about my pet or a family member
to have seen the first part of Montel this morning. I crushed the remaining cigarettes I hadn't smoked
to have enough symptoms and knowledge to realize -I don't have any business lighting up
the possibility of getting an answer and fix to my plumbing problem this morning
to be sober and clean another day
for DSL
my AA family
God's Grace
the "refresh" button - wow, that fixes so many things I used to scratch my head over. Good to know it isn't a faulty program. (It's a loose nut on the key board)
I am going to make myself a "refresh" button - "Refresh" - pause when agitated,confused---
" cancel,cancel "
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
life safari
1991. The shuttle was being transported back to Florida. It came right over Houston.
That little speck is a jet fighter escort. Very large and very exciting that day.
life safari #41 1/2
Well, I am now on DSL and enjoying it very much. It's magical !
I have added, and I'm still adding photos to my Photoset 1. It is now archived.
Please take a look and see My Life Safari in photos. Brings back sooooo many memories of fun times. Look at Sunday, July 15, 2007 post.
Time for calling it a night.
Bless you all and I may leave you with a photo. Good night.
I have added, and I'm still adding photos to my Photoset 1. It is now archived.
Please take a look and see My Life Safari in photos. Brings back sooooo many memories of fun times. Look at Sunday, July 15, 2007 post.
Time for calling it a night.
Bless you all and I may leave you with a photo. Good night.
life safari #41
Happy Wednesday. Hump day, another week almost over.
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
the pain in my left side is better (pretty much gone). I believe in the power of prayer
I had a couple of very tense exchanges with customers yesterday but I didn't say what was on my mind
when I hurt physically I'm not very much fun to be around. I don't handle physical pain well
my customers know me well enough to know something was up yesterday (pain makes me frown)
they showed loving concern for me
hopefully my sweet boss will forgive my bad mood yesterday
I have not been on this computer excessively as I was in the past
better sleep, keeping realistic hours, letting go of thinking I have to do everything in a day
plans for Saturday - it's all about AA meetings and fellowship
not being so hung up on "perfection" from some of these new programs on the computer
I'll have DSL soon
life is like a box of chocolates. I hope I pick the caramel one today
Thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
the pain in my left side is better (pretty much gone). I believe in the power of prayer
I had a couple of very tense exchanges with customers yesterday but I didn't say what was on my mind
when I hurt physically I'm not very much fun to be around. I don't handle physical pain well
my customers know me well enough to know something was up yesterday (pain makes me frown)
they showed loving concern for me
hopefully my sweet boss will forgive my bad mood yesterday
I have not been on this computer excessively as I was in the past
better sleep, keeping realistic hours, letting go of thinking I have to do everything in a day
plans for Saturday - it's all about AA meetings and fellowship
not being so hung up on "perfection" from some of these new programs on the computer
I'll have DSL soon
life is like a box of chocolates. I hope I pick the caramel one today
Thank YOU
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
life safari #40
Top of the Day !
I feel good this morning. I got the yards mowed, set up an appointment with a plumber and now I'm enjoying some down time before work.
It is a gorgeous day.
Great news for a family member - He's got his very on Show to show-case his art work.
It is a banner day here in H-Town.
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
the yard is mowed, it looks good and now my Saturday is freed up
that Saturday I go to another AA club to help a client's husband celebrate his 18 years in recovery
Saturday night is our club's AA Birthday night - lots of friends and years of sobriety this month
a plumber is coming Thursday this week
it's a lovely, clear day today
for the realization that, I will have 10 years in AA in November and, I am a NEWCOMER
and, that's o.k.
computers, E-mail and Blog sites
although I do not know her, MC celebrates 23 years in recovery today - HAPPY BIRTHDAY M.C.
ANOTHER DAY SOBER AND CLEAN
I really have an AA sponsor today. A real AA Sponsor
a bright future starting today
I've been lost in the wilderness for a time
to be back on trac
God's Grace
I feel good this morning. I got the yards mowed, set up an appointment with a plumber and now I'm enjoying some down time before work.
It is a gorgeous day.
Great news for a family member - He's got his very on Show to show-case his art work.
It is a banner day here in H-Town.
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
the yard is mowed, it looks good and now my Saturday is freed up
that Saturday I go to another AA club to help a client's husband celebrate his 18 years in recovery
Saturday night is our club's AA Birthday night - lots of friends and years of sobriety this month
a plumber is coming Thursday this week
it's a lovely, clear day today
for the realization that, I will have 10 years in AA in November and, I am a NEWCOMER
and, that's o.k.
computers, E-mail and Blog sites
although I do not know her, MC celebrates 23 years in recovery today - HAPPY BIRTHDAY M.C.
ANOTHER DAY SOBER AND CLEAN
I really have an AA sponsor today. A real AA Sponsor
a bright future starting today
I've been lost in the wilderness for a time
to be back on trac
God's Grace
Monday, July 23, 2007
life safari #39
Good morning all.
This morning I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I have a good life today because I am in AA
I have done many fun and interesting things in my life up to now
I have had and still do have fantastic people in my life
there is freedom in speaking out and asking for help - thank you for you're loving responses D.U and S.W.
Precious and I are alive and relatively well this morning
the "stinkbug" apparently had no ill effect on Precious - other than her obvious surprise
a new week-I will have a productive week. I will call a plumber and get my bathroom problem looked at one more time -hopefully, a fix this go around
the love of my friends and AA family
this week I will give myself positive affirmations rather than negative afirmations
God's Grace and Blessings
This morning I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I have a good life today because I am in AA
I have done many fun and interesting things in my life up to now
I have had and still do have fantastic people in my life
there is freedom in speaking out and asking for help - thank you for you're loving responses D.U and S.W.
Precious and I are alive and relatively well this morning
the "stinkbug" apparently had no ill effect on Precious - other than her obvious surprise
a new week-I will have a productive week. I will call a plumber and get my bathroom problem looked at one more time -hopefully, a fix this go around
the love of my friends and AA family
this week I will give myself positive affirmations rather than negative afirmations
God's Grace and Blessings
Sunday, July 22, 2007
life safari #38
Happy Sunday.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for a wonderful visit with out of town friends yesterday
I got a good rest and sound sleep last night and this morning
for the Defrag button on the computer
that I choose to not drink alcohol today - I wish my resolve to not smoke was as great
Yes, that Tammy Faye is out of pain now - God rest her Soul
Precious got sprayed by a huge "stickbug" but she seems to be physically alright (at present)
that I realize how much in denial I am regarding smoking
same denial about my living environment
To know that being over-whelmed has been a life-long problem for me. I try unsuccessfully to deny that as well. It is eating away at my energy
the knowledge that if I would stop shooting myself in the foot my recovery would be back on a positive track
I'm a mess right now and I know it
that if I confess it, perhaps I, with the help of my peers, I will change it
Please help me. Ask me what's going on. Please encourage me to get what needs fixing done so I can have you over to my home.
I am Grateful and Thankful that I have the courage to aire this request
Thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for a wonderful visit with out of town friends yesterday
I got a good rest and sound sleep last night and this morning
for the Defrag button on the computer
that I choose to not drink alcohol today - I wish my resolve to not smoke was as great
Yes, that Tammy Faye is out of pain now - God rest her Soul
Precious got sprayed by a huge "stickbug" but she seems to be physically alright (at present)
that I realize how much in denial I am regarding smoking
same denial about my living environment
To know that being over-whelmed has been a life-long problem for me. I try unsuccessfully to deny that as well. It is eating away at my energy
the knowledge that if I would stop shooting myself in the foot my recovery would be back on a positive track
I'm a mess right now and I know it
that if I confess it, perhaps I, with the help of my peers, I will change it
Please help me. Ask me what's going on. Please encourage me to get what needs fixing done so I can have you over to my home.
I am Grateful and Thankful that I have the courage to aire this request
Thank YOU
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