Thursday

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"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller
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I like this quote. I also feel life is what you make it. Having been in the program for so long, I've come to understand how I feel about something or perceive something, is going to determine if I have a good time or a bad time. If I can keep an open mind usually things work out just fine.

This brings me to my title Changes. For the past month, I have slowly stopped doing things. I have been sleeping more. I have not cared as much about my little garden or the birds that come to feed.

It didn't hit me until yesterday, when I realized the convention (for those who have just popped in, the convention is the AA Convention with Al-Anon participation) was this weekend. My stomach was tied up in knots; I believe my cleaning frenzy was a symptom of my anxiety.

I talked to Michael about how I was feeling. The consensus between us was I had done what I could for Al-Anon and I needed to alert the co-chair that I would not be helping at the convention.

I had to sit and think/feel about this for awhile but then I put in the call and had to leave a message for her to call me ASAP.

Let me tell you this is an adventure of the different feelings I was having. Luckily, I had talked with the co-chair about my disabilities so she knew about my situation.

When I didn't get a return call last night, Michael suggested I try again, since tomorrow is Friday. Instead of leaving voice mail, I sent a text to let the co-chair know of my situation and how to get together to hand over all the literature.

It wasn't too long after that, I had a text from her, saying thank you for the heads up and we will get together tomorrow to make the exchange of the literature.

No problems, except me feeling like a flake for not being able to follow through. Although, to stand up for myself, I was upfront with the co-chair about my disabilities, I did organize all the literature, made the list of what we should order, and integrated the new literature. I also made listx of the inventory by book number to show what we have sold and what will need to order for next year.

Well done I'd say.
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West Nile Virus

Our little county was good until today when they found a bird with it. One thing about being inside most of the day I don't come into contact with mosquitoes. Of course, with the bird baths, I clean them out most every day and refresh the water.

However, it makes me think for tomorrow I need to go through my stack of pots and gardening stuff to make sure nothing is holding water where I can't see it. The virus sounds like nasty stuff.
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Birds

Sitting here at my table with dusk coming on, I am becoming distracted by the hummingbirds. They are out in force. They are diving bombing each other for their rights to the feeder. Every now and then one will stand his/her ground and feed. I've been outside at times when they have flown over my head and for small little birds they sure make a loud noise. However, it is enjoyable to watch them do their thing. One of these days I will get a picture of one and upload it here.
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Walking

Michael and I were up at 7:30 a.m. and went walking. We took the 1.2 mile loop which has two inclines. Michael's stride is longer than mine so I really have to work at it to keep up with him. I don't mind because I feel I'm working my cardio-vascular system. The only downside is I don't have time to scope out photos to take and share with you.

Nevertheless, I did find the sunflowers just waiting to be photographed.



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Minute by Minute

What a great way to begin a day by taking a walk with my sweetheart.
I finished cleaning up the kitchen.
I made contact with the co-chair regarding the convention and things are arranged.
I took a nap.
I read my book.

I don't know how adventuresome this day was but I did experience changes.

mz. em

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Currently reading:

-- "Lord Demon" - Roger Zelazny and Jane Lindskold

-- "The Fairy Ring or Elsie and Frances Fool the World" - Mary Losure
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"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." - William Penn, English entrepreneur and philosopher
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