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Well, I spoke too soon yesterday. 

Power went out about an hour after I posted -- 8 hours. 

We could hear transformers blowing over and over.

It was a LONG day hah.

Looks like it's all good for today. Roads are dry. 

I was planning to go to Asheville tomorrow, but I moved it to next week. Asheville is sheet of ice and temps are staying low. 

So what's on the agenda today?

First up (already) -- and every day ... calling my representatives. It matters and I urge you to do the same. In a sea of "what can I do" ... this is easy and fast and important. You can call at anytime -- remember to leave your address or it doesn't count. 

When I called yesterday, I burst into tears. It was hard to get the words out. I'm so sad for MN and so proud of them too. 

I invited the hiking group to make signs for local protests, but it got canceled because of something the weather. I want to have signs ready to go because that's what's stopping me from joining the local protests -- don't have a sign, don't even have supplies. Many small protests are last minute.

Bought all the stuff (and extra for everyone else), changed the date to today at the request of a couple of the ladies. Someone suggested last Thursday that we postpone it and they fell like a deck of cards. I understand -- no one should come out in ice (but the roads are clear this morning) and Thursday was a bit premature to make that call. 

I said nope -- I'm still making signs. Glad to join the group if they decide another date (but I'm not hosting or bringing all the supplies). That was my offer -- and the offer expired. This group cancels on a dime and I'm not trying again. They have no skin in the game so it was no big deal for everyone to cancel. If I thought another date change would hold, I would've changed it. I KNOW it'll be the same next time too -- just some other excuse.

As it turns out, the roads are dry and we could've done this as a group. Of course, it could've been too icy, but why not wait to make the call until after the storm. If it was too icy, it's not like anyone would've made other plans. I said it nicely, but not people-pleasing this group anymore. I bet everyone drives somewhere today.

And, I'll enjoy making signs by myself. Some music, some tea -- creative project with a purpose. 

I painted a rock yesterday while there was enough window light. I messed up the umbrella and had to "fix" it -- not the look I was planning, but it's okay. Maybe I'll try this one again at some point.

A workout.

More court report writing.

That's my day. 

It's Monday and I feel relief in the proverbial reset of a new week. 

Last week was a lot, the weekend (and MN) was so much. I'm "off" again. Looking to set myself back on track today. The week looks different, a little quieter since I was planning to be out of town. I'll take it. 

I need to remember to use the quiet for good though. This isn't a "pull-the-covers-over-my-head, cheese, and sugar" week hah. Sounds good, but feels crappy. 

I have the luxury of finding space to fill up my tanks again. Last week took it out of me. Showing up for myself and my community in other ways this week.

Have a good Monday. Later gators.