Happy Saturday.
Even when I write down activities I am to do, I get it written wrongly. My mind is out to get me !
Today I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
After hitting the "snooze button" until the alarm wouldn't go off any more, I woke up at 7:00 am. I had written that I had a function at Lambda this morning at 8:00 am.
I got the day of the function wrong but was able to have (very early) fellowship and an 8:30 AA meeting. It was an act of Providence. I enjoyed being there and had a wonderful morning.
I get to be at the Center tomorrow morning at 8:00 am and have lunch after the activity
I'm watering the yards and plants
My Sponsor and his unselfish giving of himself and his time to guide me where I want to be as a Spiritual Being - Much love to you, Frank
Mark J and my meeting of the minds this morning. He led a wonderful meeting this morning on "balance" - Good meeting Mark, thank you
To find out through his sharing that we have much more in common than I realized - I get it !
that I, and many other's are working toward becoming "peace lovers" rather than "life warriors"
To be Happy, Joyous and Free today
And,
God's Grace
Miracles
Precious
My AA Family. To truly understand and grasp the word "Family" today
AA
Lambda Center
Life
I am becoming the person I have wanted to be for a long time and was too afraid to let her out
Peace
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, August 11, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
life safari #57
Happy Friday everyone !
What a beautiful day to be alive.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be sober and clean this morning
to have the joy of friendship and love
to be absolutely speechless this morning. I am in awe of life today
thank YOU
What a beautiful day to be alive.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be sober and clean this morning
to have the joy of friendship and love
to be absolutely speechless this morning. I am in awe of life today
thank YOU
Thursday, August 9, 2007
life safari #56 3/4
Well, got a bit more done today. Some things in the house and yards. Rested for the most part though. It was nice. Precious and I had some quality time playing ball.
I worked with my new scanner and printer today, really like it. It prints things just the oposite of my other printer. That was what I wanted to assertain. The printing of photos is superb on this machine - just have to load paper up-side down.
Tomorrow is Friday. I will mess around in the house, go to the nooner and do a bit of fellowship/service work at Lambda at 7:30 pm.
It has been a wonderful break from the job and I will be much more rested and full of energy when I get back nest week.
Well, tomorrow is the 10th and I have not spotted any Hummingbirds as yet.
I am "on watch." I'll let you know.
Good Night All PS-Scott, I hope you and Bunny are doing ok. Also, of course, I am hoping that R is on the mend. Very frustrating and scarry for all of you. You're all in my prayers.
I worked with my new scanner and printer today, really like it. It prints things just the oposite of my other printer. That was what I wanted to assertain. The printing of photos is superb on this machine - just have to load paper up-side down.
Tomorrow is Friday. I will mess around in the house, go to the nooner and do a bit of fellowship/service work at Lambda at 7:30 pm.
It has been a wonderful break from the job and I will be much more rested and full of energy when I get back nest week.
Well, tomorrow is the 10th and I have not spotted any Hummingbirds as yet.
I am "on watch." I'll let you know.
Good Night All PS-Scott, I hope you and Bunny are doing ok. Also, of course, I am hoping that R is on the mend. Very frustrating and scarry for all of you. You're all in my prayers.
life safari 56 1/2
I don't know. What do you think, does genetics play a roll in how we turn out? Oh Boy, Oh Boy.
Sumo Wrestler.
(I don't claim the hair or dress) But, no denying those tree-trunk legs or triple chins !
life safari #56
I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
My Spirit feels ssoooo much lighter today
wonderful, energizing sleep and rest over night
today is the beginning of a wonderful journey
I love and cherish my travel companions -"La Familia"
Precious seems happier too
my new, full size refrigerator
I'm so involved in life right now that I have not been over-eating the past week - HMMMM
to have a full week and weekend doing service work and dedicating time to the religion of my choice
Frank - I look forward to our working and playing together
the changes I'm making right now. I resisted for such a long time. Now, I wonder why
It just goes to show me that I don't make changes until I'm ready to make the changes
What a fantastic new journey I am on right now - I feel like I'm growing after being dormant for a long spell
God's Grace
Thank YOU
My Spirit feels ssoooo much lighter today
wonderful, energizing sleep and rest over night
today is the beginning of a wonderful journey
I love and cherish my travel companions -"La Familia"
Precious seems happier too
my new, full size refrigerator
I'm so involved in life right now that I have not been over-eating the past week - HMMMM
to have a full week and weekend doing service work and dedicating time to the religion of my choice
Frank - I look forward to our working and playing together
the changes I'm making right now. I resisted for such a long time. Now, I wonder why
It just goes to show me that I don't make changes until I'm ready to make the changes
What a fantastic new journey I am on right now - I feel like I'm growing after being dormant for a long spell
God's Grace
Thank YOU
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
life safari #55 1/2
After hours of working in the house, I got much done. I got distracted from my house cleaning and set up my HP All in One scanner, fax, copier. That took a few hours because, as we now know, things come slower to me than the average bear.
I told my sponsor that I would stop all work about 2 1/2 hours ago. I meant to. I just kept doing one more thing. Now however, I am through for the night.
Much has gotten done - much to do still. But, as Frank said, I don't have any dead-line or anyone (other than myself) breathing down my neck to finish.
Tomorrow, I have a new refrigerator being delivered. This is a full size one. I've only had a little mini one with no freezer. Not any more !
It is a good step. I will now have plenty of room to keep lots of nurishing foods. This, I believe will help me get started on a good diet plan.
In all this house work I forgot to eat today. All I feel like doing is showering, laying on a heating pad (my back is killing me) and drift off to sleep. Boy will I sleep well tonight.
The house is more to my liking now and with just a bit more tweeking here and there, I'll be satisfied.
I bid you all a good night. Scott, I truly hope that your friend is doing better and is resting comfortably. And dAAve, I'm happy you are doing great.
I love you all. You know who you are. XOXOXOXOXXOXO
I told my sponsor that I would stop all work about 2 1/2 hours ago. I meant to. I just kept doing one more thing. Now however, I am through for the night.
Much has gotten done - much to do still. But, as Frank said, I don't have any dead-line or anyone (other than myself) breathing down my neck to finish.
Tomorrow, I have a new refrigerator being delivered. This is a full size one. I've only had a little mini one with no freezer. Not any more !
It is a good step. I will now have plenty of room to keep lots of nurishing foods. This, I believe will help me get started on a good diet plan.
In all this house work I forgot to eat today. All I feel like doing is showering, laying on a heating pad (my back is killing me) and drift off to sleep. Boy will I sleep well tonight.
The house is more to my liking now and with just a bit more tweeking here and there, I'll be satisfied.
I bid you all a good night. Scott, I truly hope that your friend is doing better and is resting comfortably. And dAAve, I'm happy you are doing great.
I love you all. You know who you are. XOXOXOXOXXOXO
life safari #55
I am Grateful and Thankful...
for time off from my job
more things to move and get into the garage to open up the rooms of my home
the realization today that...
things are just things
the knowledge that there is a "source" which has blessed me with material possessions but that they are NOT to be the object of importance in my life
the more I get rid of "things," the easier it gets
that over the years my home has become my place of serenity and peace. I do not have to go to the woods to have that feeling any more
Living beings are what I cherish today
that I am grateful to have what I have. I want what I have today and I'm happy with what I have. I only strive to better my relationship with my loved ones and have a greater faith in my Higher Power
to be clean and sober one more day
for time off from my job
more things to move and get into the garage to open up the rooms of my home
the realization today that...
things are just things
the knowledge that there is a "source" which has blessed me with material possessions but that they are NOT to be the object of importance in my life
the more I get rid of "things," the easier it gets
that over the years my home has become my place of serenity and peace. I do not have to go to the woods to have that feeling any more
Living beings are what I cherish today
that I am grateful to have what I have. I want what I have today and I'm happy with what I have. I only strive to better my relationship with my loved ones and have a greater faith in my Higher Power
to be clean and sober one more day
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
life safari #54
Today I am Grateful and Thankful...
yard mowed while (relatively) cool
more books out of the house
can put a few more bookcases in the garage
can move more things around in three rooms after work now
All of the above constitute much GRATITUDE that my home is less crowded now - much better
because.....less to dust and clean ! SWEET
that it's the last day to go to the job for 5 days
for the wonderful Edith Piaf dvd last night - BRAVO, Edith
Thank you Don !
God's Grace
yard mowed while (relatively) cool
more books out of the house
can put a few more bookcases in the garage
can move more things around in three rooms after work now
All of the above constitute much GRATITUDE that my home is less crowded now - much better
because.....less to dust and clean ! SWEET
that it's the last day to go to the job for 5 days
for the wonderful Edith Piaf dvd last night - BRAVO, Edith
Thank you Don !
God's Grace
Monday, August 6, 2007
life safari #53 1/2
Well, one more day at work tomorrow and I'm off to work around the house for 2 days then, I get to run and play for 2 days. What a deal.
Got the yard trimmed when I got home from work, showered and I get a wonderful treat tonight.
Don K loaned me a dvd that has live performances of Edith Piaf and some narration of her life.
I can't wait to get in bed and watch it.
Tomorrow morning I will mow the grass and then get to the noon meeting, then to work.
I was reading a book at work and came across an interesting statement I wanted to share.
Francis de Sales wrote in 1609 in his Introduction to the Devout Life, that "the more perfect our patience, the more completely do we possess our souls."
That gave me a new look at my lack of patience.
Good Night All.
Got the yard trimmed when I got home from work, showered and I get a wonderful treat tonight.
Don K loaned me a dvd that has live performances of Edith Piaf and some narration of her life.
I can't wait to get in bed and watch it.
Tomorrow morning I will mow the grass and then get to the noon meeting, then to work.
I was reading a book at work and came across an interesting statement I wanted to share.
Francis de Sales wrote in 1609 in his Introduction to the Devout Life, that "the more perfect our patience, the more completely do we possess our souls."
That gave me a new look at my lack of patience.
Good Night All.
life safari #53
Monday
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I got so much done in the house this weekend
I have more to do but am excited to get to it
by Wednesday I will have everything that I'm moving around (and, eliminating) done and I can get to the "cleaning"
to devote 2 days to clean up. Friday begins my day to "run and play"
service work at Lambda on Sunday - more "getting rid of and cleaning"
Precious also seems to like the changes in the house
the money I make from my "yard sale" will go toward Frank's and my trip to Italy and France next year
for the people in my life whom I love and who love me
once again, I face the fact that making women friends is tricky business - I'm much better with the men in my life - thank you guys
if I were "perfect" I would not have anything to work on. As it is, the awareness each day that I want to change and grow makes my life have purpose. Boy, do I have purpose !
that it is us "imperfect people" who make the "perfect people" look good. Where would they be without us
for the sunshine this morning
a short week at work - burn-out is looming
the opportunity to build an intimate relationship with my Sponsor
God's Grace
thank YOU
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that I got so much done in the house this weekend
I have more to do but am excited to get to it
by Wednesday I will have everything that I'm moving around (and, eliminating) done and I can get to the "cleaning"
to devote 2 days to clean up. Friday begins my day to "run and play"
service work at Lambda on Sunday - more "getting rid of and cleaning"
Precious also seems to like the changes in the house
the money I make from my "yard sale" will go toward Frank's and my trip to Italy and France next year
for the people in my life whom I love and who love me
once again, I face the fact that making women friends is tricky business - I'm much better with the men in my life - thank you guys
if I were "perfect" I would not have anything to work on. As it is, the awareness each day that I want to change and grow makes my life have purpose. Boy, do I have purpose !
that it is us "imperfect people" who make the "perfect people" look good. Where would they be without us
for the sunshine this morning
a short week at work - burn-out is looming
the opportunity to build an intimate relationship with my Sponsor
God's Grace
thank YOU
Sunday, August 5, 2007
life safari #52
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Sonny told me last night that it has been 1 year since his hospitalization for quadruple by-pass surgery. Oh my, it seems like a life-time ago and yet like just yesterday.
I am Grateful and Thankful that/for...
I got to participate in Sonny's care-giving last year
his health and well-being today
the bonds we made during that surgery and rehab
that I got alot of "things" out of the house and into the garage yesterday and again today
Scott's artwork looks good in the front part of my home. Now other's can appreciate it - not just myself (was all in my bedroom before)
Precious is fine and is her "Precious self" today after the ordeal at the Vet's yesterday
She just awoke from a cat-nap and came in here to see me - I love this girl !
to be clean and sober another day
I'm less over-whelmed about the house work today
small successes lead me to do more and get finished
House cleaning is the reason why I'm taking 3 days off from work next week
rather than use those days to runa dn play, I am going to clean, clean, clean and get it DONE
when I get up from here, I will take mucho National Geographic Magazines to a recycle bin near the house
then, I am finished for this day
the Blessing of prior statement
God's Grace
thank YOU
Sonny told me last night that it has been 1 year since his hospitalization for quadruple by-pass surgery. Oh my, it seems like a life-time ago and yet like just yesterday.
I am Grateful and Thankful that/for...
I got to participate in Sonny's care-giving last year
his health and well-being today
the bonds we made during that surgery and rehab
that I got alot of "things" out of the house and into the garage yesterday and again today
Scott's artwork looks good in the front part of my home. Now other's can appreciate it - not just myself (was all in my bedroom before)
Precious is fine and is her "Precious self" today after the ordeal at the Vet's yesterday
She just awoke from a cat-nap and came in here to see me - I love this girl !
to be clean and sober another day
I'm less over-whelmed about the house work today
small successes lead me to do more and get finished
House cleaning is the reason why I'm taking 3 days off from work next week
rather than use those days to runa dn play, I am going to clean, clean, clean and get it DONE
when I get up from here, I will take mucho National Geographic Magazines to a recycle bin near the house
then, I am finished for this day
the Blessing of prior statement
God's Grace
thank YOU
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