Happy New Year to one and all. May this year bring peace, calm, joy and love to all.
The sun is shining on the prairie this afternoon and it warmed up to 40. It is a beautiful start to the New Year. Sure wished it would stay like this the rest of the winter.
I went to a friend’s house for some black eyed peas and cornbread this afternoon. It was delicious and the conversation was wonderful. My favorite thing to do is gather with like-minded friends.
The girls gave me 14 eggs today – go girls! The rooster thought about coming after me as I was leaving the pen. He got close to walking out the door but turned around at the last minute. Maybe he learned his lesson the other day.
I dug out my daily/weekly/monthly checklist from a year ago and am going to give it another try. I really need to establish a better routine for myself this year. I am hoping this will give me a good foundation to build on. I waste too much time and there are too many times when I can’t remember what needs to be done. I do feel better when I am a bit productive each day. Doing a little each day keeps things from piling up on me and then I get overwhelmed.
Tomorrow the shade lady is coming to do the install of all the new shades. It will be good to get those up. I am sitting in my chair in the corner of the living room and have to keep moving my chair to get out of the direct sunlight so I can see my screen. I am hoping the new shades will help reduce the amount of propane I use to heat the house.
Wednesday I will need to go to Emporia and get a few groceries and go to the Chiropractor. Thursday I am going to KC for the KU Research program testing. No plans for the weekend.
I have lots of empty space time on my calendar right now. I have a little project or two to work on when the mood strikes. However, I am a bit overwhelmed by the amount of empty space. Sure hope the exercise program can get started soon rather than later and give me something to do each day.
The lady that coordinates the income tax program that I volunteered for several years ago called and requested I help out this year. I am still sitting with that to decide if I want to do so or not. Last year I dropped out after not being able to pass the test. I was in a very different state of mind last year than I am this year and it feels possible for me this year. I will continue to sit with it and make a decision when I know which way I want to go. It would put something on my calendar.
I’ve been able to maintain a level or two above neutral on the consciousness scale. When I’m not around people too much it is easier for me to do so. My challenge to myself is to be around people more during 2024 and still be able to maintain my level.
Grateful for friends to gather with, grateful for an abundance of eggs, and grateful for empty space to fill with whatever my heart desires.