“I am grateful for Tylenol to alleviate the pain from the internal knitting and severe bruising.”(Heather Houston 2-2-26)
“I am thankful for being able to catch up on creating and editing minutes from last week’s meetings.”(Heather Houston 2-2-26)
“I am grateful to be able to complete an easy row workout so I can help my lymph system regulate for my body to heal.” (Heather Houston 2-2-26)
“I am blessed to have a job during these uncertain times.” (Heather Houston 2-2-26)
“I am grateful to be married to my best friend in the whole world!” 🌎(Heather Houston 2-2-26)
“I appreciate my partner initiating a used car search for us by finding a local seller.” (Heather Houston 2-2-22)
“I am thankful the seller of the used car let us take the car without a deposit to get it mechanically checked.” (Heather Houston 2-2-22)
“I am grateful that the mechanics who checked the used car I was interested in were extremely frank with the uncertain status of the used car so I wouldn’t buy a lemon🍋. They even wrote up the indicators for the seller so she new what to do before selling the car in the future.” (Heather Houston 2-2-22)
“I am thankful my partner is gently pushing me through my first car buying experience with patience and care.” (Heather Houston 2-2-22)
“I am blesses to come home after a long day to a warm home with a happy dog and loving partner.”💓 (Heather Houston 2-2-22)
Driving home from work eastbound, I spotted a beautiful bald eagle in flight flying westbound over the eastbound lanes. I got to witness the eagles full wingspan.🦅
Lyrics: Can you surry, can you picnic, whoa? Can you surry, can you picnic? Come on, come on and surry down to a stoned soul picnic Surry down to a stoned soul picnic There’ll be lots of time and wine Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine Stoned soul, stoned soul, whoa Come on, come on and surry down to a stoned soul picnic Surry down to a stoned soul picnic Rain and sun come in again And from the sky come the Lord and the lightning And from the sky come the Lord and the lightning Stoned soul, stoned soul Surry on, soul Surry, surry, surry, surry There’ll be trains of blossoms (There’ll be trains of blossoms) There’ll be trains of music (There’ll be music) There’ll be trains of trust, trains of golden dust Come along and surry on, sweet trains of thought, surry on down Can you surry, can you surry, can you surry? Surry down to a stoned soul picnic Surry down to a stoned soul picnic There’ll be lots of time and wine Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine (Red yellow honey) Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine, moonshine Stoned soul, yeah Surry on, soul Surry, surry, surry, surry Surry, surry, surry, surry Surry, surry, surry, surry
“Perhaps loving something is the only starting place there is for making your life your own.”
Alice Koller (American Writer and Academic; September 13, 1925 ~ )
“It should be straightforward, this knowing what we love. But it seldom is. After decades of letting other people influence us—…The only opinion that counts from now on is your own.”
“Be open to authentic aspirations.”
“Remember this is the year for asking questions. The most essential one we can ask is: what is it I truly love?”
“Trust that your authentic life will unfold naturally and with grace.”
Sea Turtles off the coast of Cristobal, Galapagos (2026)
“I got my resume done and applied for both positions. I reached out to my connection for a referral/recommendation. I feel accomplished.” (Heather Houston (2-2-26)
“Knowing what you love or what your style is comes with exposure and time. I didn’t grow up on a household with matching furniture, that was for those with privilege. I didn’t have sisters to chat and share my interests with. I have found that practicality wins most of the time. However, I have lately been feeling the urge to expand myself into my self expression with what I wear. I think visiting a clothing store might be in my cards in the next few weeks. I intend to begin assembling a few pieces that speak to who I am and the style I enjoy.” (Heather Houston 2-2-26)
–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 36-37 of 501.
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