3000 Flags

Today I'm hiking Kennesaw Mountain (actually taking a walk around) to see the September 11th display of 3000 American flags.  It should be very beautiful.

Today is doubling as a birthday celebration for my sweet boy (turns 10 next Wednesday).  He's coming with me (hence the "just walking") and my aunt and her sweet girl.  We'll stop at an amazing chicken and biscuit place and get my pup (and his cousin) their own chicken.  He LOVES it (no surprise lol).

None for me.  Not a problem.  I've had it before, don't need it again.  Also, my stomach is still all wonky.  Had me up last night and again this morning.  I stopped the fish oil (but then had salmon 2 days in a row - don't know if that mattered).  I think it might be the fresh cauliflower I ate the last two days.  I usually can't eat much cauliflower, but the frozen doesn't bother me.  Maybe the fresh still does.

Tabata was great.  September is strength month.  Fits beautifully with my goals.  Today is a rest day.  My muscles needs it.  I'm excited to have a new schedule that includes TWO rest days.  It's such a nice mental (and physical) break.

Universe lesson yesterday - ask and you receive - intention and focus (and the written word) yield results.  MHP list includes getting together with out-of-town friends and traveling "just because" with hubby.  Both got on the calendar yesterday.  High school reunion with 4 other friends at my house in January.  February trip to Florida with hubby and a visit from an old friend when he's working (she just moved to Orlando).  Fantastic!!!

Speaking of MHP - I booked a photo session for family pictures over Thanksgiving.  Check.  War and Peace came in the mail.  Partial check (the reading is like 5 checks!!).  I'm reading another book right now (WW2 novel - one of my favorite genre) ... W&P next.  Kona coffee (decaf) came too.  Waiting for my stomach to settle before I try it.  I also really like the change in password thing (although I often type my old one first lol).

Things that haven't made the list (but stuff I'm working on) ... tried a new restaurant for lunch yesterday (VARIETY) ... going to an artist market on Sunday (said YES) ... reminding myself to keep  an open mind and be generous in spirit.

Open mind and generous spirit.  I need that reminder A LOT!  I am realizing (slowly) how much I default to bitchy mode.  Excited about hosting my friends (super excited), but all of a sudden started bitching in my mind about drives to the airport, prepping kids rooms (they are home on break but away on vacation that weekend), etc.  Not necessary, not helpful and a huge buzzkill to my HAPPY.  I stopped it in it's track.  OPEN MIND and GENEROUS SPIRIT.  Honestly, if that's all the "good" in me - that's enough.  It's that important (it is bold after all lol).

Today I will think about all the lives lost and remember.  And in honor of life, I will have the best day I can and be grateful.