Let the Good Times Roll

I had a moment over the weekend. I was cooking, listening to music, and having a great time of it. I was thoroughly enjoying myself! I turned around and my kitty was on the couch watching me. I asked her is she was happy and wanted some nip.

 Then a thought hit me… Should I be lonely? Should I need someone here? I tried to picture someone sitting on the couch waiting while I made dinner. Or sitting at the bar, with idle chatter. And try as I might I couldn’t bring myself to feel like I was missing out.  I felt happy in my moment.  Not missing some relationship. I do miss my friends and it would be nice to have company. But I don’t need it. That is the most important. I see so many couples need that 24/7 attention and the claustrophobia kicks in. There is a old saying I heard and can’t remember where; you must first learn to be happy by yourself before you can be happy with someone else. I have learned that I can be happy on my own. It makes me fulfilled to know that I am able to survive no matter what!

Sunday Meditations

Alright Folks, I have found it. This is our goal for ourselves! We must help each other achieve this goal. If we can do that the world would be healed.

 

 

The Begin in Beginnings

It has been about two weeks since my move to Maine. The road trip went well enough. The move-in was alright. The house has some really narrow stairs. I have a huge mess in the trailer I really should organize it. In the back of my mind, it’s annoying me. I am starting to get my barrings at work. There are some interesting polices that will take a bit to get used to.

I was very hopeful in finding a place that I could purchase. Then I would have my own place to leave my stuff. Yes, we all want a place to store our stuff while we go and get more stuff. The few places I looked at were just not going to work. I had a moment of frustration and a knee-jerk reaction to bail on everything. To wallow in self pity and go down a dark path. Well, that lasted a day and then I pulled up my big girl pants.

So, I am going to go house hunting and see if there is anything worth making into my home. I am going to get settled into work. Hopefully, I can get word about when I will be heading overseas for a temporary posting. Certainly, makes it easier to plan if I know where things are going to fall. I am going to go to my brother’s graduation. And be a proud big sister.

Next year is gonna kick ass!

Ode to Tom Hanks

I was watching a movie the other day that referenced Sleepless in Seattle. There are so many time when you hear that some civilian met a celebrity and they were mean or rude. I recently had a friend who met Tom Hanks. Rumor states he is a very nice guy. The rumors are true. He was super kind and while there was no autographs or pictures taken, the interaction was enough. It is amazing how we get caught up in our little worlds and begin to view people as an inconvenience. I, for one, will be trying to leave my frustrations and annoyances aside and be kind to people I come across. I challenge you to try the same.

Sunday Meditation

Keep an open mind.  It is hard to do no matter how strong you are.  You plan and plan for things to work out and when things are slow to bloom it is easy to get frustrated or discouraged. So keep an open mind and stay strong! 

Auspicious Starts part 2

Well even with the rough start we were moving ahead.  The next day took us farther East. The roads through New York and Mass were fairly nice. Though, with $180 in tolls they could be better.  The countryside was quite lovely and some of the trees had held on to their leaves. Many reds and oranges. Traffic flowed well and I could set my cruise control for hours. That evening we worked our way across the Appalachian mountains. They aren’t overly high but it was a bit of a chore to get through.  

We were going to stop in Albany for the night but pushed out another 100 miles to Springfield. The sun went down early and there was a light freezing rain as we crossed another mountain pass. I was very stressed and tired from the driving but we made it fine to our hotel. Dinner was at a Mexican place next door.  The food was really poor and I lost my debt card there. Sigh.  I keep telling myself one more day!! The morning was bright and sunny, if a bit chilly. We worked our way toward, but around, Boston and North to “All Maine Points.” There was no breakfast at our hotel so we were going to stop for food when I gassed up. However that wayside had no open shops besides McDonald’s and they were cash only.  Annoyed we pushed on. The miles were quickly falling away and we arrived in Houlton at about 3pm. 

Now this weekend was my Landlords birthday so his daughters had left to go see him. So the keys were passed to one of the husbands. This particular gentleman ones a beer and wine shop. Just what I needed after 4 days in the car. Keys and beer in hand we unloaded a few things and crashed.  The next day I was able to find a cheap couch and we managed to make this a liveable place.  I am excited for this new start.  Hopefully I can get settled in well. 

Sunday Meditations

With all that has happen in the last few weeks and months I can’t help but be grateful.  I think reflecting on the good and the bad helps us understand the flow of our lives. A few months ago when that one thing was too big for you and you look now and see how insignificant it really was. Now next time we can conqure that battle without batting an eyelash.  

Auspicious Starts

Well its been a rough take off but things are moving. Two days before I was to move I hit a deer. Came out of a shadow and there was no stopping for the poor creature.  Damage to my truck will be expensive but it’s driveable. Then the day before I was to leave we got about 5 inches of snow.  This storm caused my mom’s flight to be canceled.  The airlines refused to give her a hotel voucher stating it was God and not them that stopped the flight. Sigh. Well my dad’s best friend lives there so he grabbed her and they had a sleepover! We will be a bit behind schedule but oh well. 

I won’t speak of the evil threes in case I jeopardize my trip. Day one made it to Madison, WI as planned. The roads in WI were rough but we were out of the snowy roads so I was happy for that.  The countryside is rather beauriful with rolling hills, farms, and pretty trees. That night we stopped and mother found the rum that was packed for her.  Needless to say there was much giggling and shenanigans. The cats were happy to be out of the car and explored and finally found time to cuddle with me.

The next day took us three more states East. Chicago area roads were worse and congested. We move into Indiana and reminisced about places we lived in so many years ago in Indiana. I started Divergent audio book to give us something to listen to. If u didn’t know Indiana is just south of Michigan then you would be surprised to drive east and have state border above you. I-90 follows the border as you cross into Ohio.  I was happy with the expensive toll roads as I could set my cruise control and just roll on by.

This evening proved to be difficult as mother was in a mood once we checked in. She couldn’t figure out the TV and became very agrresive and condsending after that.  I, in hopes to get some food, said I’d go where ever she wanted.  Well we all know she can’t make a decision and my yielding didn’t help matters.  However, the front desk told her of a place in a nearby mall. It was very good and after she wanted to try to buy some jeans.  She couldn’t find anything she liked after I already bought some stuff. This caused her to become even more put out with me. While the night descended south I tried my best to try and relax and enjoy not being in the truck.  We still have two more days to get to Maine. Hopefully it continues smoothly. 

(I know I kind of ended this post abruptly but I don’t want to focus on thw issue we all know my mother can be. 😊)

Sunday Meditations

 

I fully believe in the power of positive thinking. Perhaps, somewhere deep inside all of us is a tiny connection to everyone else. So in thinking of that, I will ask for positive thoughts and prayers today. I am driving cross country to move to my new job. Most of the way is clear weather but leaving looks rough. So if you all can send me good vibes for a safe trip I would be very appreciative. Lets prove the power of positive intent!

Book Reviews: October

The Piano Man’s Daughter by Timothy Findley I got this book because of the cover art. It is a painting called Flaming June. I love that painting so much I have one hanging in my room. I figured that if the author was drawn to it too we might have something in common.

War of the Worlds by H.G Wells I had really forgotten how much I enjoy classic books. There was a different way of writing then.  I am such a hopeless romantic but I can’t help it! This story is not exception.  It is a fantastic story of Martians taking over jolly ol’ London. Slightly anticlimactic ending though.

Among Others by Jo Walton  This was an interesting book. It really was a story who reads as much as I do and her live beyond the books. It was a good read though a bit sparse. However, I did come up with quite a few new books to read.