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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, October 13, 2007

life safari #109

Well, Saturday and what a beautiful day it is !!

I have not been feeling well in the mornings lately, this morning is no exception. No, I am not pregnant.
I have altered my diet to exclude the incredible amount of ice cream, cheetos, coke a cola, etc.
I may be going through withdrawal from these items. At any rate, I feel sick lately. Today is no exception.

There is someone telling their AA story tonight - dAAve U. I want to go hear him speak. I am hoping I will get to feeling better so that I can be there.

I am seeing a Therapist that I have worked with off and on for years. He is a very good man. I am happy that I swallowed my "pride" and went in for help with my over-eating. We have a plan set up of monitoring what I eat so that I am cognizant of what I am doing.

I will be happy when I am past this point of new routine.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
I will acknowledge my feelings of "sickness" and not push myself to get out and weedeat the atrium
I will rest, eat sensibly, try and settle my stomach through out the day so I can go hear dAAve's
story tonight
I will follow the same practice in the morning so that I can attend Mass at 11:00 AM
I am happy that I am determined to change my eating and lose the weight I have put on
I want new clothes, I want a new size, I want to feel and look better. I want to be slim again, healthy again. I will do it !
Precious
God's Grace
a beautiful, cooler day

Thursday, October 11, 2007

life safari #108

Wow, this week has flown by. I haven't been on the computer all week.

I enjoy going in and reading my friend's blogs.

Dave U. has been smoke free one year - hurray, dAAve !!!

Scott W has posted several new works of art - awesome talent !!!

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I am healthy
I'm sober, clean and smoke free one more day
I will get out and mow the grass this morning
the week has been a good one - I have been centered and purpose-driven
I will learn some new things tonight and look forward to the evening
Precious and her company
God's Grace
thank YOU

Monday, October 8, 2007

life safari #107

Monday, a brand new week.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

to be alive
to be clean, sober and smoke free today
to have some business things to do for myself - uh oh, the banks may be closed for Columbus Day today - bummer
a pall just fell over me. there go the plans I had for this morning
Oh well, there's always tomorrow
all is well here. I hope all is well for you.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

life safari #106

Happy Sunday.

I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the rain of yesterday and today-my plants & grass were dry
for a very short week last week, a few daysI did not feel well physically
that Mike's Nephew was born last week
I got the bed moved and was able to vacuum under it
that I went to Mass today
for the blinds opened and Precious is enjoying a "cat nap" in front of the window
that I am "in the Zone" - AWESOME !!!
God's Grace
Happiness (David's topic today), I am Truly happy today, and have been since Friday
for Bernie L and his beautiful personality and knowledge of who I am and where my heart is leading me
To Frank J and his friendship and sponsorships
Thank YOU ALL
I love you all !!

Also, I am Grateful that I can listen to some of my favorite "Christmas" songs anytime of the year and not be embarrassed