Nice Day, Horrible Night

I slept like poop. Insomnia -- easily worse 5 of my lifetime (that I can remember lol). Nothing out of the ordinary and usually I can work through anxiety flareup enough to go to sleep. When I did sleep, I had really disturbing nightmares. I didn't fall asleep until 1 o'clock and it was fitful. I woke up wide awake at 5:30.

Strange night, but I had a nice day.

Stocked up the LFL for its virgin debut. There were lots and lots of walkers past last night. I didn't notice anyone stop -- bummer. But I'm having fun with it. It's a tiny eyesore coming up the street as it blocks a view of the house a bit. I hope I don't get a nasty-gram from the historical committee. 

It feels tall as you go by
but it's a nice height to look.

Good books ONLY

At least, good that I stock.
I hope it gets used.

I did a quick Christmas undo and headed to the teahouse. Cold day + hot tea was very nice. Usually, I'm so warm drinking it -- I rarely get a hot drink out and about except there. The warm felt good yesterday though. 

I went to the vintage clothing store and got a really fun sweatshirt. Picture to come. It's the kind of vintage "cool" that I've wanted. Like those cool vintage t-shirt I can never find.

Took a swing by an antique store and got a few things. A wide bottom woven bag for the farmer's market so my produce doesn't get smooshed. A little rabbit planter to take to GA and a rabbit for the side porch table here. Guess rabbit was the theme -- unintentionally. 

She's cute and extremely heavy.
Table is dirty lol.

I found a reasonably priced picture for over the primary bed here in Asheville. I wasn't sure if it could take the height though so I needed to go home and measure again. Oil painting by a local artist. The frame goes with the gold mirrors and lamps in the room. Hopefully it's still available. I'll swing by today.

The one on the bottom.
People in a park.

I finished this quick book ahead of our trip to Puerto Rico. I wished there was a little more about the culture and the island, but it was a sweet little story. I'd recommend it. Spanish words intermixed so I had a little lesson too.

I debated starting the other book I brought. It's long with tight print. I have the library book waiting and wasn't sure if this would clog the works. I decided to start it and see what I think. It's slow reading, but I really like it so far (7 chapters in). Glad I decided to read it now.

It's sort of a classic.

Final picture was the baby shower flowers I saved from the dying arrangements. I had to bring vases back anyway, so I took a minute to bring the flowers too. Flowers and plants always warm a space -- even for a quick visit.

I had a long text list of "half" plans (i.e. "let's get together in January") so I reached out and solidified most of them. Future self kind of thing. Waiting to hear back from one other person. Time to get out of hibernation after Christmas and the baby shower.

I realized that it's okay that I drive the "plans" bus -- I won't chase and I won't beg, but I'm happy to set things up. That's one of my contributions to the friendships. That shift in thinking has served my social life well and taken away a lot of resentment about making plans.

Today is a full day -- with some cleaning mixed in. Workout and coaching call first. Then a bunch of little fun things in and around Asheville. Teahouse too -- of course. I don't think I'll eat out this trip. I brought some good prepped food and I have enough for today too. I plan to check out historical Hendersonville so if something's enticing (or I'm really hungry), I'll give it a go. None of the restaurants I looked at were of great interest though. More on today, tomorrow :)

I'm excited for a good week. It's full of a nice mix of things for me. If I can add some sleep tonight, all the better. Later gators.