LOL, you probably don't want to read this - I'm just writing to wake up!
I'm sitting here, a little later than normal, drinking coffee and trying to wake up enough to write sentences that make sense. Kitten is watching me from her favorite perch (my printer - sigh), and Mama kitty has not yet added new holes to my legs in her effort to get up on my lap and snuggle.
I have a blanket wrapped around me, and have just finished my morning reading. Work was good yesterday, and I may have started a new friendship. My sweetie, my best friend, and my mom (I know it's confusing, don't worry about it - another post, another time) all e-mailed me last night and this morning, so it's nice to be on other people's radars. Especially the radar's of those I love.
Some mornings are tough, you hit the snooze alarm, and it seems like you could sleep for much longer. It can take all your effort to get out of bed and then once you are, if you're like me, you sit there blinking and drinking coffee until your brain wakes up!
It's amazing what gets us out of bed. Usually what does it for me, is a line from The Invitation (Oriah Mountain Dreamer), and because I'm half asleep I'm not going to say it right - "Do you have what it takes to do what needs to be done to feed the children." That's the line that usually gets me out of bed - not that I have children to feed, but I want to do my part in taking care of my boyfriend, and the little furry friends we have. There are many things I can do for others that I have a hard time doing just for myself. Keeping the roof over our head is a big one.
I've let our house become a mess, and it bothers me and comforts me at the same time. I hate seeing it disorganized, but I also feel peace looking at the stuff we have, especially blankets, pillows, food and books. I have always gotten a sense of happiness and gratitude looking at these things. I just hope no one shows up for a surprise visit, because I would not let them in until I've gotten the clutter back under control!
One cup of coffee down, one half to go. I marvel at my large cat, Dapper Diamond - he's over 2 feet long, and just in general a very big boy. When he was a kitten, I used to be able to hold him in the palm of one hand! I don't know that I've ever seen a bigger cat - he's just meaty - big-boned, super long, and a little chubby - LOL. I've been thinking of trying to make things in our home for him to exercise with, but I don't know what to make.
Christmas shopping for my sweetie's family is just about done, but there always seems to be more people we need to buy presents for. I love buying presents for people, but need to have the money to do it. My honey and I may not be able to trade presents to each other, but I think we'll take a lot of satisfaction in watching others open theirs.
I've been very blessed in my life, especially this past year. I have a new job that I really love. We have adopted two cats (Mama and kitten)so they wouldn't go to the pound. I have a wonderful boyfriend, amazing future in-laws, a best friend who is so amazing you wouldn't believe it, and a unique and loving, although small, family.
I love this house we're living in. It has everything I ever dreamed of in a starter home - high ceilings, two bathtubs, lots of space, in the middle of a very pretty little town. Don't get me wrong - it's really, really ugly and run-down on the outside, but once you step inside, it's like a completely different house.
I have met some new people on a forum that I talk to regularly online, and that's helped me feel less lonely in this new state I'm living in. I know that online can't beat in person, but for me, it's been really welcome.
Anyway, 6:45, time for me to get dressed and head out the door. I hope today will be a good day, filled with the things I value - harmony, serenity, new challenges to work through, and just generally peace in general.
I wonder how much more coffee I will need just to wake up this morning - lol. I hope you all have extremely wonderful days today - filled with happiness and really good things.
All best,
Rose
