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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).

Friday, February 27, 2009

life safari - 02-27-09

Well, February is almost over. We are having the March winds now, if they get stronger in March, it may blow our houses down.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

that I am hanging on to less expectations

I am feeling more loved and related to by a romantic interest and it is helping me be content with just what we have. I am not desiring more and getting disappointed

I realize, with time and interacting that we are cut from different cloth

I desire a companionship with a person and she does not feel that desire. There are many other areas that we do not feel the same on. This, however does not cause me great anguish today as it did a few weeks ago.

Becoming better friends has been the difference in my feelings, mood and calmed my desire for something that she can not give.

It is a good thing !

Make not mistake, however. I am in love and love this person very much. Enough to be satisfied with what she has to offer and be self-contained and independent enough to seek what else I need elsewhere.

for Precious

for God's Grace

thank YOU

Thursday, February 26, 2009

life safari - Thursday 02-26-09

Another month drawing to an end.

Today, I am Grateful and thankful ...

for God's Grace, love and care - even though I'm sure I test His patience too
the love of my friends and family
for Precious in my home
for AA and recovery - for me and many people that I love
for friends/loved ones that are back in my life after I "took a powder"
for a new-found appreciation for love in a certain relationship that used to baffle me
for being much easier to be in a loving, nurturing relationship
I haven't cried myself to sleep over the above in several weeks
to be more light-hearted and less grasping/demanding for what I want out of the relationship
that, if I just be me and not try and cling, things change in a way that is so pleasing and fulfilling
I learn my lessons the hard way
thank YOU
and you all, too
God Bless

Monday, February 23, 2009

life safari - Monday

I am feeling strange this morning. Got too hot in my sleep and got up very stuffed up. Also, I had an episode of eating more than I have been used to Saturday. My whole system is disrupted this morning.

Now, it is my goal to get back to a routine of normalcy today. I have been totally absorbed with programming my new phone. It is finished, for the most part and now it can be the aid that it is supposed to be rather than the object of my total attention.

I am so sorry that we have lost Jimmy L this past week. But, I know he is in a place better than he has been in for a long time. Rest in Peace Dear Jimmy. And, I hope your family will find peace soon and their grief will subside with time.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

to be alive and well this morning
that Precious is alive and well and by my side
that Jill is in my life
that Wanda Bear is in my life
that I have so many loving people in my life through AA
for God's Grace
for another day to live this life and I dedicate myself to living it as close to goodness and happiness as I can
although I have worries, I am going to live in a positive state of mind today
thank YOU