A New Wednesday

It feels like just yesterday I was pouring out my thoughts here but it's been a whole week.

Last week was interesting.  We had lots of weather.  The treadmill was my friend.   The Husband spent an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out how to manage this new calling (mission? - still can't quite bring myself to say it that way) - so much of it is done on the computer and the system used is anything but easy.  Once he gets one thing figured out (and even one small thing feels way beyond my capabilities (and at this point even my desires) there's another thing waiting to jump out and attack.  He's uncomplaining and persistent.  And has my deep admiration for his commitment to always always always do his best.  His best is truly amazing.

I'll enjoy the busy-ness.

We spent a bit of time in the basement - managed to go through another couple boxes and have more ready to donate.  Success is coming, though a tad slower than I'd like.  Everytime we take stuff away from the house and I look at the empty shelves / empty boxes, my shoulders feel just a little bit lighter.  I love that feeling.

That said, the new thread for the tablecloth finally arrived.  I looked at the contents of the box and those shoulders just slumped.  What have I gotten myself into?  It was a bit daunting.  But I will persevere.

We received a thank you for a wedding gift.  I'm always so impressed when people exhibit kindness and good manners.  How lovely.

Nice to receive.

I've been back to yoga a couple times, finding myself a bit surprised that I am enjoying it.  Actually there are more parts of the class I enjoy than I don't enjoy.  And I truly missed that week when I couldn't go.

We've our first official meeting (the Webinar) for the new calling (mission?) this afternoon.  I hope to not fall asleep.

My experience of keeping a gratitude journal failed.  I guess that's why we call things like that an experiment. I learned for the umpteenth time that keeping a written journal just doesn't work for me. Was told that an alternative is to document three good things from the day.  So, let's see - yesterday...

1.  Yoga was good.  And I got to chat books with our teacher for a minute.  Was next to an older couple coming to this class for the first time.  Was hard not to notice that her attempts seemed half-hearted at best.  I suspect a long history of health difficulties she's trying to overcome.  Good for her.

2.  Managed to get on top of a couple new calling (mission?) things - thanks to the extraordinary efforts of The Husband.  Anytime our load is lightened for whatever reason (because he's organized or accomplished at handling things) that's a really good thing. (It does not escape my notice that I talked about "our" load being lightened because of "his" work.  He's doing all the heavy lifting.)

3.  I got to crochet on the tablecloth for a couple hours after dinner and there was something decent on to watch.  We've tried a couple of new comedies.  I don't know what it is about us, we can't seem to ever appreciate tv comedies.  They so often end up in a morass of crudity and embarrassment.  At least to me.

Was with a friend.  I think I need a break from that for a while.  Being micromanaged isn't my favorite and I came away feeling a bit flayed and raw. Also helped take dinner to a ward member.  I so love that family.  Didn't really love the passive-aggressive remarks about how I transported my part of the meal.  Really, I'm perfectly capable of handling things myself.  Doesn't matter if it fits someone else's version of what's right.  I only answer to one Higher Power.  And yes, I'm feeling grumpy today. 

But:  The Husband went for my morning walk with me.  Loved it.  We walked a long time.  It was much warmer out than it's been that time of the day.  Just really nice.