Being drawn in intensely and enjoying the relaxing comfort of the day.

I am also thinking that I may have to hurry up and finish this coffee milkshake so I can shower. It has been one heck of a busy work day.

Thinkin' i gotta share this one...
Well, there is nothing quite like the surprise that comes from picking up a drenched, furry, deceased rodent...with bare hands having open cuts! All the while thinking it is wet leaves and debris...I didn't scream out...however...I did say, " ohhhhh... Ohhhhh. That is just not acceptable." Proceeded in the direction to wash,scrub, Lysol my hands.

Which brings to mind this clip. From Tom the cat.

http://www.tomandjerryonline.com/sou...BQ%20Mouse.mp3

Thoughts about today, wondering if I will have the pleasure and comfort of company and feelings about floating along my path.

What is on my mind?
 

People's perceptions and what makes them so angry. Hurt and fear cause so much anger. When you get a group together it feeds like wildfire. It's scary.

it is.

<- wonders what evolutionary or intelligent purpose is served by letting our brains pick ideology or group identity over contrary facts.

It's called contagion.
And carrot cake.

shutting the world out w/ hym ~

A long day to end a long (and challenging) week.

Today is Grandparents & Special Friends Day at school. Actually my favorite of all the events I plan because I LOVE the mutual glee and adoration of the children and their grandparents.

I felt the same way.

I remember bringing my Grampa in for 'Parent Career Day' when I was in 1st grade. He was the City Animal Control officer at the time. Which was SUPER COOL when I was in 1st grade. He had a van and an official uniform with a fancy hat. We got to be outside and he had a couple of dogs with him, to meet my classmates. I was the coolest girl in the first grade that day, for sure. And I was soooooooo proud.

Our house was also a temporary B&B for all strays who were in search of a new home; my Grandfather couldn't bare to bring them to the "pound" because there were no no-kill shelters in the late 70s/early 80s and most unclaimed animals were put down within a week of arrival.

My Grandmother had the patience of a Saint.

Sometimes I'm overwhelmed by how much I still miss them; 24 years gone my Grampa - 7 years my Grama.

And sometimes I can tap in to all the wonderful things they gave me, the most valuable piece being pure unadulterated love.
It's a powerful thing.

Mind
 

Im convinced and will be a married guy soon!

my mind is on
 

Mowing
Fires east of Chico
Farmers market

The difference a person can make in our lives.

I am thinking that I have been foolish to let things I cannot control get the better of me through my energy. I hope that my meditation exercises can help.

What else is on my mind?

I would really like to be able to go out on a date tonight, comfort, daydreams, my path and a few other things that I really don't know how to express.

I alway half wondered if I was meant to always go on my path alone but I have been hoping that it isn't true, even if I am still working towards my own dreams. I don't think it is and it can be a little scary sometimes, given the course of my life.

I am also thinking about my own patience and my patience for myself being difficult at the moment. If I am getting frustrated with myself and all of these overwhelming feelings sometimes then surely I cannot be the only one feeling it.

Wine. Wine might be nice or swimming in a hot spring. Or hand holding? Or maybe I just need to take some advice from Ellen and DANCE!

My dad :(
 

My dad....he fell today....broke his hip....surgery tomorrow. Trying to help mom through it. Getting myself through it. He has beaten back his blood disease for now...and now this. UGH. He is 76 and in fair shape...I really hope he can recover from this. Him and mom enjoy each other so much and love being together...married 52 years....sigh....he doesn't deserve this. I will do all I can to help them. Dammit, it just sucks. I love my Dad.

Long couple of days-I want to sleep, but I have too much reading to do for school
so it goes. maybe in an hour or so. :)

How waking in the wee hours of the morning on a day off really blows.
The massive air pocket that caused me to wake up.
The errands I need to run this morning after I go back to sleep and wake up again. lol
Hoping there are new and fresh apartment searches today that I plan to check on periodically throughout the day starting now since I can't seem to drift back to sleep just yet.
Chocolate and the lack thereof in this cave dwelling of mine.
:eatinghersheybar:

http://img.wolverineworldwide.com/is...&fmt=png-alpha
http://www.wolverine.com/US/en-US/Pr...t?dimensions=0

Those are just awesome.

And I need coffee.
Beautiful sunrise and the birds are chirping, foraging and singing.
I dig the smell of the blooms on the trees and the flowers wafting across my nares.

The way globalization has ruined so many cultures and lives, traditions, societies and status, leaving whole communities to die... DARN you SCHOOL! telling me the TRUTH...