Expect to be Delighted

I had a good day yesterday and a much better night's sleep. Here's a little recap.

Coaching was okay -- usual issue. Judging myself for my feelings. That sneaks in far too much. Maybe one day I'll be able to recognize it on my own. Moral of the story -- let myself feel the feelings (in this case resentment), be compassionate (of course I feel this way), stay in feelings and out of thinking (keeps me from ruminating) and I'll move on much more easily and quickly.

I wore my vintage find out and about. The weather is much warmer again.

First stop to buy the painting for the primary bedroom. It's old and very delicate (no backing on the oil canvas). There was another lady buying another of this venders pieces and she said she almost got the one I was buying. We had a nice conversation about art. Phew -- that was close. I really like it.

Brought it back to the house (I'm scared I'll poke something through the canvas) and took a little drive to see my niece's new house 15 minutes away. Did I mention my sister and her family are moving to Asheville area? It's an adorable house across from the prettiest white steepled church. They'll move in late April.

Teahouse, reading. My favorite little Asheville habit. 

Some googling brought me to the "best" Goodwill store outside of town. What a haul -- all for $19.

3 hardback books, planter,
2 picture frames.

Solid wood base. $1

Here are the other grabs from yesterday. Very different price point from "vintage" store and "thrift" store. I need to do more thrifting.

For farmer's market runs
in the summer.

I decided to leave this in Asheville.

I'll pot something hardy
in the spring.

Final stop was the framing store for my new print. I love, love, love this art. Forgot to take a picture -- stay tuned. I decided this was my retirement gift to myself and the retirement adventure was a trip for spring wildflowers at Pigeon Mountain in GA. I like this celebration idea. Framing was $$$, but worth it. It might be my favorite piece of artwork. I had this art screenshot from about a year ago -- just to have the screenshot on my phone. Now it'll hang in my office. I'll tell you all about it when I get it back from the framers.

The woman helping me was the new owner who bought the shop in her retirement as a surgical PA. She had an interesting story. I mentioned how much I liked a little painting on the table -- turns out it was hers. Got a tour of her art and her methods and she had a fun suggestion for my rock painting. I'll try it this week -- stay tuned. Another cliff hanger lol.

Came home to the food I brought with me -- no eating out this trip. Had a 2 hour catchup call with a friend we're traveling with next month while I cleaned some more. Bed early (with a little Benadryl help -- taking no chances) after some more reading. 

It was a nice balance of a day. I had some "mood" flare up (anxiety) and I walked my way through it and had the day I planned. Well, sort of -- didn't go into Historical Hendersonville. Saving it for nicer weather and more time. I liked the Goodwill idea more.

Back to GA today. Feeling refreshed. Now it feels like the start of 2024. I'm expecting a good year of being me ("expect to be delighted").

Later gators.