Thursday, September 22, 2022

New Start Day 52

     It is now 0656, and I have been awake for at least 2 hours. I have been listening to "Journey to the Avalon Priestess Temple" for the second time. I listened to it for the first time yesterday. Caleb woke up shortly after I began listening to the audio file and was just so talkative. I couldn't hear the audio I was trying to pay attention to. I actually woke up at 0130 or so, but was not ready to get out of bed. I decided it was just too early to get up. 

    Caleb is outside weed-wacking the yard. I didn't tell him to do it. That's just what he wanted to do.

    Yesterday was a very productive day for me. I started around 0930 or so. I began with reviewing my reading for this week so I could complete this week's quiz. I completed the quiz then responded to the discussion posts. That was my homework for this week. I went to week 9 to review the requirements of the paper that will be due. I downloaded the template. I wanted to start working on it but I only completed the title page. 

    I wanted to somehow download my blog, but did not know how to do it so I googled it. I came to the conclusion that I would have to copy and paste my blog into a Word file if that's what I wanted. That's what I did. I have written 1,507 pages so far! I have written over 86,000 words! I contacted Sheila Farr to ask if she would be able to help me in the project I want to do. I want to publish my own books based on my blog. I think there should be two versions: an abridged version and an unabridged version. I think I should write multiple books in a series that is chronological to make the books shorter and easier to read. These are just my thoughts so far. I successfully created a Word file of everything I have ever journaled/blogged. That's the starting point I needed. I have to have a working file that has everything all at once so I can edit, refine, and condense the material. I am so excited!

    While I was searching for directions to download my blog I came across how to monetize my blog. I am now waiting for the prep work to be done so that I can show ads. Two wins in one day!

    I forgot that Caleb had his therapy appointment yesterday, but I set a reminder on my calendar that reminded me. I forgot to eat breakfast, but I ate a late lunch before leaving for Caleb's appointment. Caleb's appointment went well. I brought up that Caleb kicked a hole in the hallway wall.

    We came home and took a short break without going to the bed. I hand washed a bunch of dishes and pre-washed the dishes for the dishwasher. I was able to run the dishwasher finally. I cleaned off the countertop and stovetop. By then I had no energy to make dinner.  Besides, I did not want to create dirty dishes. I decided to just eat my default meal of ham and cheese for dinner in order to be able to take my night time medications. 

    The day before yesterday I had my one-on-one appointment with Coach Brandi. Towards the end of the conversation we talked about her retreat that she held last weekend. I suggested that she think about doing a "Mommy and Me" style retreat for veterans like me who are single parents with no support system to rely on to leave the children behind. She liked the idea once I explained to her what I meant and we began brainstorming how that might happen in the future. I was proud of myself.

    Later that day I replied to Ali's message about her workshop. I did not realize that I never replied to it. I suggested to her that "You cannot have a castle with animals without a Hagrid. That would just be wrong!" We laughed together, but we also talked about getting the kids involved in a Hagrid workshop in the Spring. I'm super proud of myself for that too. 

    So yesterday I set out to do my homework and do some housework. I did both plus a forgotten appointment which takes time away from what I was trying to get done. I still managed to get things done! I am super proud of myself for pushing on and not taking a nap, but instead starting to clean the kitchen. 

    Caleb went outside and began picking up the trash that Bubba created in the backyard. He decided he wanted to do some weedwacking since our neighbor, Chris, taught him how to use the one I bought for him. 

    This morning Caleb used the lawnmower on the front yard. I'm proud of my growing boy! I went to see his work, and the front yard looks a lot better. 

    I really felt different after listening to Jana Carrey's meditation yesterday. That is the change I needed to get things done, to make that shift happen. It was a meditation for the heart and the third-eye. It was beautifully done. 

    I got a response from my professor that the message I sent made her tear up. I reached her heart with my message. 

    I began looking for nursing homes for my dad to see where he could go. I think it might be up to VA, although I'm not completely sure. I want him to have a better life. The situation now is just not good and both Dona Sharon and my dad know it. 

    My dad was watching CNN yesterday about what's going on with the Trump family. He wants to call Mathew and ask him how he feels now about Trump.

    Well, it is now 0755 and I have to get going on my morning routines and start the day. Caleb never went back to sleep like he said he was going to, so he is awake. We have work to do today. I little bit of homework and a lot of housework. He is going to get my incline trainer cleared off today. Coach Brandi asked him to do it for both of us. We will see!

    Be blessed my readers!


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