Blessings, affirmations, grace, and reflection

Another night of only 4 hours sleep and a full day of work...plus some. We had our regular staff meeting and then I had to head over to my new obligation, uh, commitment for a couple of hours. I had some time to kill between meetings, so I went into a Starbux across the street. I really dislike that Starbux. There are some really scary, sketchy characters in there who just sit there all day long. Any time of the day or night you go there they have a table front and center. They often don't even buy anything. This is one of the problems with gentrification. What these folks need a regular old school coffee shop or diner. But the neighborhood is trying to get too fancy for that so they pile up in Starbux. I left out reeking of coffee. My coat still smelled of coffee when I finished over at my obli - I mean commitment. I grabbed a (gross) sandwich because I hadn't eaten in about 7-8 hours at that point. My lunch period was totally interrupted. It is the only "peace" th...

Yesterday I worked on only 4 hours of sleep. I was planning to go to an event after work but of course that didn't happen. I came home since there was a gap of time between and to do a couple of things. It was fairly early so I "rested" just so I wouldn't be so tired. Fail. I never went of course. I was exhausted! Mind you, yesterday was MONDAY! Today, I had a meeting after work. My first board meeting. It was cool. I have a lot of work to do as an officer and I'm not really sure where the time is going to come from, but I think it is something I need in my life right now. Tomorrow night was yet another event - actually two events. I have to attend to business pertaining to the organization I am now serving, so I will try to pop into the second event for a glass of wine after. Or, depending on how tired I am I may just come home and fall into the bed. I said I needed to step up my game - well, be careful what you ask for. I definitely need to step up my game...

Some religions believe that Saturday is the true Sabbath. A day rest and relaxation. Our society (at least the one I live within) believe that every minute of the day should be filled with activity. I like to have at least one day of just rest and relaxation. Sleeping in, catching up on reading, watching movies, etc. Unfortunately, I really don't have that luxury since very little gets done during the week after work. I miss the days of having energy after work to take care of things. Still struggling with how to divest from work. While my laundry continues to pile up, the chores need tending, errands need running, and nails and eyebrows need to be maintained, I will be sitting and catching my breath. For what was deemed a "short" week, I feel worn out. So, today I will be putting the Sat back into Saturday and will have to try to get caught up with my responsibilities tomorrow...with the other procrastinators.

So, another weekend is here! Yea! Today was OK. Not horrible, but got a little rough towards the end of the day. Went to check out a restaurant I'd promised to write about for over a year. Was pretty disappointed with the fare so trying to figure out how to express that without trashing the place since it wasn't horrible. The guy at the restaurant complimented my new camera! Yes! I have to tell my friend in D.C.  Super busy week coming on, so I want to enjoy this weekend.

The peace I felt yesterday was short lived. Today it was back to the madness.  Despite it all, I wound up attending an event after work. The event was boring, but there were some interesting people there.  I realized that despite not liking to go out much anymore I need to mingle amongst the people every now and then so that this doesn't happen to me ....anymore than it has.  I have been trying to rediscover my love for the city. So far, nothing.  I have rediscovered my love for black music with this ! I really, really like 3 day weeks! Tomorrow is Friday! If the weather is nice I plan to go out shooting this weekend.  I'm getting better about planning ahead.  I want to do something really fun and carefree this summer! I need to get back on track with eating healthy. I have been very inconsistent as of late.  I am trying not to fall back into a pattern of stress eating. I have to stay on top of that.  I need to get busy with making s...

Amazingly calm day today. No fires to put out, no meltdowns to deal with. Just peace and productivity. God is good. Please, let it continue and not be a fluke. Please!

I am not surprised, dismayed, or otherwise about Rhianna and Chris Brown's reconciliation. I remember being in an abusive situation at that age and courting danger was part of the appeal. The violence is just part of the passion. Sadly, they live in a world where everyone surrounding them is a "yes man." Such a cute couple, but so toxic. They need therapy and intervention. Eventually one or both will realize that they are worth more and walk away. In the meantime, pray for them.  Pray they don't wind up as the next Bobby and Whitney.