Thank goodness for the weekends. I don't feel encumbered on Saturday. That is one of the most satisfying feelings I have to look forward to all week.
I am Grateful...
that although I have much in my life to "clean up," I am happy, joyous, and free
I stumbled on some trip-wires in my days this week but over-all, I stayed calm, polite and friendly
for this over-cast day. It will be a Blessing given the yard work ahead of me this day
that although I wish I could adopt all animals in shelters, I don't
to be alive today
to be sober, clean, smoke-free another day
I have eyes to see, ears to hear. I must never take these things for granted
for Lady Bird and her contribution to the world, to Texas, to the people
God rest her soul
for the support of our building's clients - one of our own is the unfortunate couple who lost that precious 2 year old in the parking lot incident. I learned that Thursday evening.
I am grateful for the response of our "family" at work
God Bless you too McG family
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 14, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
life safari #26
What a nice thing - sleep and feeling rested. When I was young I pulled all-nighters often. Now, it takes two days and nights to recover.
I am Grateful for/that...
it is Friday - an end to a long and hot week
Friday's are a cake walk at work
a group of folks I didn't care for at first has now become a group of folks I enjoy and look forward to cutting up with
the level of energy I have always had -it is a Blessing
I can get some other tasks done in the yards this weekend (between rains)
a relaxing morning. I do not feel internally torn to be anywhere else
getting to be involved with so many dynamic people (many of them in AA)
I bit my tongue at work yesterday and didn't get myself in trouble
thoughts are quiet - if anyone heard them, oh my goodness gracious !
no matter who in my world is upset with me, my Precious cat loves me unconditionally
I am seeing some of the areas where I am "challenged"
I accept the facts of above and, today, do not need to judge myself or beat myself up. It just "is"
that I am alive, sober, clean and smoke-free another day
and what a beautiful life I have today
the Grace of God
and my friends and family
I am Grateful for/that...
it is Friday - an end to a long and hot week
Friday's are a cake walk at work
a group of folks I didn't care for at first has now become a group of folks I enjoy and look forward to cutting up with
the level of energy I have always had -it is a Blessing
I can get some other tasks done in the yards this weekend (between rains)
a relaxing morning. I do not feel internally torn to be anywhere else
getting to be involved with so many dynamic people (many of them in AA)
I bit my tongue at work yesterday and didn't get myself in trouble
thoughts are quiet - if anyone heard them, oh my goodness gracious !
no matter who in my world is upset with me, my Precious cat loves me unconditionally
I am seeing some of the areas where I am "challenged"
I accept the facts of above and, today, do not need to judge myself or beat myself up. It just "is"
that I am alive, sober, clean and smoke-free another day
and what a beautiful life I have today
the Grace of God
and my friends and family
Thursday, July 12, 2007
life safari #25 3/4
Scott, you are so patient and good with instructing me. I think you can see how things are for me-somewhat, well, challenging.
You're the BEST !
You're the BEST !
life safari #25
Oh Brother ! I have worked, checked, found when reopened the work I just did is not there.
Worked, checked, same thing. Reworked. It is amazing how time flies when I am totally focused on a goal.
It occurs to me that I may expect work to appear in a nano second. Perhaps it actually takes a few moments for the system to configure. Go figure. It has been a theme in my life up until this very moment.
Instant gratification. I want it now. I want to see it at the instant I push the "save" button.
I just know at this point that I am Grateful...
that I don't have to be anywhere until I report for work at 2:00 tomorrow
I can have some coffee now and then sleep for a few hours
I might learn some skills in these new endeavors in spite of myself
for friends that offer mucho assistance
to go lie down and rest my back. It is going to feel very good after all this whoop-la tonight
for a gut wrenching story at noon. I have nothing but respect for that woman !
for sobriety
for AA
for my fellows
for really wanting to make people happy today
to know a little about service to others these days
that Precious is so patient with me
I am going to be patient with myself today
For Grace
that I have not had that cigarette that I want while I sit at this computer
that I really am going to stop and go to bed now (right after I make some coffee)
Good Night
Worked, checked, same thing. Reworked. It is amazing how time flies when I am totally focused on a goal.
It occurs to me that I may expect work to appear in a nano second. Perhaps it actually takes a few moments for the system to configure. Go figure. It has been a theme in my life up until this very moment.
Instant gratification. I want it now. I want to see it at the instant I push the "save" button.
I just know at this point that I am Grateful...
that I don't have to be anywhere until I report for work at 2:00 tomorrow
I can have some coffee now and then sleep for a few hours
I might learn some skills in these new endeavors in spite of myself
for friends that offer mucho assistance
to go lie down and rest my back. It is going to feel very good after all this whoop-la tonight
for a gut wrenching story at noon. I have nothing but respect for that woman !
for sobriety
for AA
for my fellows
for really wanting to make people happy today
to know a little about service to others these days
that Precious is so patient with me
I am going to be patient with myself today
For Grace
that I have not had that cigarette that I want while I sit at this computer
that I really am going to stop and go to bed now (right after I make some coffee)
Good Night
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
life safari #24
I am grateful that my traveling friend is back safely and that my other friend is up and at'em with very little sleep. You rock SW. There'll be plenty of time to sleep one day - hang in there !
I am Grateful for/that...
I am alive one more day. I am clean and sober one more day
dAAve is home. Alive and well
SW has the strength to keep on truck'n and being beautifully productive
the Grace of wonderful people in my life. It is truly a gift of God
it is "hump day"
no rain again today (as yet)
that first cup of coffee of the day - the best
my furry roommate
the inspiration given unselfishly by all of YOU
Thank YOU
I am Grateful for/that...
I am alive one more day. I am clean and sober one more day
dAAve is home. Alive and well
SW has the strength to keep on truck'n and being beautifully productive
the Grace of wonderful people in my life. It is truly a gift of God
it is "hump day"
no rain again today (as yet)
that first cup of coffee of the day - the best
my furry roommate
the inspiration given unselfishly by all of YOU
Thank YOU
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
life safari 23 1/2
Well, I'm still trying to upload a photo to put on my blogger profile. I try again periodically. I came closer today than ever. At least the computer said it was uploading the photo. It never made it to the profile however. I will not stop trying until I get it on there. I want to leave my picture next to my comments like the rest. A fun moniker.
Scott, have you heard from Sober Chick latey? I don't recall seeing her comments lately. I may search around on your blog and see if I find her. I'll give her a jingle.
Until later, Happy Trails To You.
Scott, have you heard from Sober Chick latey? I don't recall seeing her comments lately. I may search around on your blog and see if I find her. I'll give her a jingle.
Until later, Happy Trails To You.
life safari #23
Good Morning.
I am Grateful that/for...
I truly strive to have a pleasant and positive outlook today
the fact that I have SW to forge the path ahead of me in this endeavor
a job close to home
God's Grace
Precious and her antics
my Family
an AA meeting tomorrow
for my desire to not complain, fuss, be negative, or self-defeating today
the catch word for the day for me...keep your mouth shut unless you (I) can say something positive, nice, complimentary
Thank YOU
I am Grateful that/for...
I truly strive to have a pleasant and positive outlook today
the fact that I have SW to forge the path ahead of me in this endeavor
a job close to home
God's Grace
Precious and her antics
my Family
an AA meeting tomorrow
for my desire to not complain, fuss, be negative, or self-defeating today
the catch word for the day for me...keep your mouth shut unless you (I) can say something positive, nice, complimentary
Thank YOU
Monday, July 9, 2007
life safari #22
Good morning.
I am Grateful that/for...
this is the next to last day I must cover someone else's shift (part of her shift)
my home looks much more pleasing because the grass is mowed and flowers contained
that the fledgling was nowhere to be seen yesterday evening (and no tell-tale feathers of doom)
although I reverted back to eating those soothing foods yesterday, this is a new week. I make a new start and new resolve
after many years of depending on other's to take care of my business, I have taken the driver's seat. I am very grateful to my sister who has had the biggest impact on helping me learn to take things upon myself. Thank you , Janice !
I am able to walk today after the physical work over the weekend
God's Grace
Precious and her little expressions and mannerisms
I have a job to go to
Thank YOU
I am Grateful that/for...
this is the next to last day I must cover someone else's shift (part of her shift)
my home looks much more pleasing because the grass is mowed and flowers contained
that the fledgling was nowhere to be seen yesterday evening (and no tell-tale feathers of doom)
although I reverted back to eating those soothing foods yesterday, this is a new week. I make a new start and new resolve
after many years of depending on other's to take care of my business, I have taken the driver's seat. I am very grateful to my sister who has had the biggest impact on helping me learn to take things upon myself. Thank you , Janice !
I am able to walk today after the physical work over the weekend
God's Grace
Precious and her little expressions and mannerisms
I have a job to go to
Thank YOU
Sunday, July 8, 2007
life safari #21
Scott, I'm sorry I didn't make it last night. I turned around and went back home due to the weather. Sorry.
I am Grateful that...
another morning with no rain
I will get the atrium spruced up today
I did not go buy those sweets I wanted last night
I can start the new week feeling much better about my home (the outside, at least)
I have hope that the fledgling dove on the ground will survive and grow - I did my part to help it
today I know that I can do only so much - then it is up to God and the bird, alcoholic, whatever
I was not flooded out on my journey last evening or stranded away from home
all is safe, happy, joyous and free in my world as far as I know today
Thank YOU
I am Grateful that...
another morning with no rain
I will get the atrium spruced up today
I did not go buy those sweets I wanted last night
I can start the new week feeling much better about my home (the outside, at least)
I have hope that the fledgling dove on the ground will survive and grow - I did my part to help it
today I know that I can do only so much - then it is up to God and the bird, alcoholic, whatever
I was not flooded out on my journey last evening or stranded away from home
all is safe, happy, joyous and free in my world as far as I know today
Thank YOU
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
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