A Lighter List

As promised, a lighter chat this morning. 

Let's do a list.

1. I'm on a good reading streak. Finished this -- man, she could write a beautiful story about people. It was just what I needed. I've read four of her books and everyone leaves you feeling satisfied and connected to her characters. She and Lisa Genova go back and forth as my favorite author. 

Started this gem from the library. Middle-grade, fantastic premise -- love it so far. 

2. Dare I say, my foot is feeling pretty good. Maybe a hike next week?!? Lordy, that would be nice to get out in the woods. 

3. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner OUT today. Wow. Mix in some lighter, happier volunteering and a pickup of goodies from my aunt ... that's my day. Breathe. It should be a good one. 

Yesterday was good in a different way. Progress for the hard things -- productive, important, but heavy. Today is good in a way that feels uplifting. I need this balance. 

4.  Saturday: Grandson's #2 birthday -- so fun. Just a small group of family so I'm not helping with anything. That feels good too. We've giving money, but got a couple of little things for him to open since it's such a small party. I'll have fun wrapping them -- have to figure out something a 2 year old would love. Trucks and Elmo and color.

5.  Sunday: Super Bowl and we decided just us this year. Yes!! Casual, regular prep for some food. No big deal. I'll watch a little bit. Bed by halftime. 

6. Grow Room: I plan to plant on Sunday. Grow little seeds!!!

7. Rock Painting: I haven't painted in a couple of weeks. I want to fit in a couple this weekend because it's relaxing. Paint, music on the record player, candle, matcha latte. Sounds like a plan.

8. My sleep has been record good since going to the chiropractor and acupuncturist. I always say I should go for maintenance, and never do. Thinking about scheduling this along side my 11's appointment. 3-4 months apart and that feels about right. It would be a good pairing.

9. Next week feels is a better balance too. I have some interesting fun things, creative time, and volunteering -- mostly uplifting volunteering. More on this next week. 

That's all this morning. Focusing on creative time and hopefully a little hiking next week -- both are the best ways I restore and feel grounded. I need some grounding. Meditation helps with this too, but sometimes feels heavy rather than restorative. 

Have a happy Friday. Let's keep at being helpers and being good neighbors. Community is how we create a better country. Later gators.