The Simple Woman's Daybook -July 4, 2011

Outside My Window... People are coming and going from the condo, dropping in to visit friends and family on the holiday

I am thinking... I’d like to do something fun today, perhaps go to a movie and a jaunt to a good restaurant

I am thankful for... Having today off from work

From the learning rooms... This week I learned that a new, specifically detailed, furniture arrangement plan on paper is usually quite different than what you end up with

From the kitchen... I used my electric stove for the first time Friday when I made a bowl of clam chowder!

I am wearing... Jeans, and a blue shirt that my aunt gave me

I am creating... a spiritual journal blog

I am going... bonkers from it being so quiet at my place!

I am reading... Journaling As A Spiritual Practice, by Helen Cepero

I am hoping… That I can get my energies up and pumping, I’ve felt too “out of it” for too long

I am hearing… Birds chirping

On my mind... Fourth Of July, and how great it would be to have one as fun as when I was young -pool parties at my aunt’s house, parades, watching fireworks with my family, great food, great times

Around the house... I changed my furniture around Saturday, it’s now much more open and good chi can move back and forth more easily

One of my favorite things... Holidays

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: See a movie (either Super 8 or Larry Crowne), work, laundry, survive

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Happy Independence Day!

The Simple Woman's Daybook -June 27, 2011

Outside My Window... I listen to the sweet breeze blowing through lush green leaves and am instantly relaxed

I am thinking... About Smokie, and how much I miss him. He was my 9-year-old beloved feline friend who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge last Friday

I am thankful for... Having Smokie, even if it was for such a shorter time I hoped for. I became his mama when he was 5 years old. We met at the Humane Society and I was lucky to have him for the last 4 years of his life.

From the learning rooms... This week I’ve learned that the presence and energy of one tiny plant can enliven a room

From the kitchen... Stands a new electric stove I bought in November, when I moved into my new condo, that I haven’t even touched yet! Living solo I pick at fruits, cereal, yogurt, quick and easy things I don’t have to cook!

I am wearing... The clothes I wore to work today. Maroon slacks, black shirt. I think I’ll change now and step into something more comfortable –my pj’s sound good!

I am creating... a memorial shelf in my curio cabinet to remember Smokie

I am going... to use my stove this week for the very first time, because I am soooo in the mood for Sloppy Joes! (And, unfortunately, that’s one thing I can never find in restaurants!)

I am reading... Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs, written by Jeni Stepanek

I am hoping… To find another wonderful cat in four months or so. I’m sure I will. Smokie was a perfect cat for me and I know God will set me up with another cutie patootie!

I am hearing… Birds singing good night to each other in the trees across from my balcony window

On my mind... The firework show going on in downtown Detroit tonight. I’d love to go see them but no one else wants to go, and I’m definitely not going alone! Sure, I can, and probably will, watch them on TV, but it’s just not the same!

Around the house... Being depressed as I have been these past few days I’ve let housework slip by and it’s time to get it fresh and lovely in here again.

One of my favorite things... Will always be Smokie

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: I’d like to find a July 4th parade to attend, see some fireworks, enjoy a longer work week-end.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

My Smokie