Fun computer programs...

I haven't posted here for a long time I guess.  I had a really good time tonight just playing with a couple new programs and investigating others.  One is called simply Stickies and puts Stickies either on webpages which I haven't tried out yet or just on your desktop.  So much fun!  The other is a free chat program called Chatzy, also fun.  A few of my friends have played on it with me.  I finally figured it out and created a chat program for my Divination group.  Other than that, life is going pretty good all the way round.  Except I've been awake for a long time today, since 4:45am Saturday am.  I have to go to bed by 4.  I don't want to stay awake for 24 hours, I'll just get myself in trouble.  I got up early to go to a church conference in the southern part of the state.  It was a pretty OK time for our group.  I'm glad I went.  Also my poetry group might be just that much closer to publication.  That's all I'm gonna say for now.  Have a good Sunday!

Anne

Emotions, thick and heavy as salt water

I've been pretty upset lately.  I screwed things up with my best buddy, Star.  She helped on her end, but it was mostly my fault.  :(  I'm praying for her whole family at this time, as her brothers are in the hospital today.

This weekend the motorcycles come to town.  I wonder if any of the bike riders will be at church on Sunday.  I'm telling my Faith Story that day.  It should be interesting as my story is quite different from any I've heard so far.  It doesn't help that I'm the youngest person in church.

I've posted some questions for Ancient Rites, but that's about it.  My mind has been on other things this summer than school. What an understatement!  I've been listening to this body-image conference for the past 5 days or so.  You can check it out at:   http://thebodyimagerevolution.com/

Just checking in!

Gratitude

I feel like a few things are finally moving forward in my life, although that may be an illusion. This might sound dumb, but I like a guy and I think he likes me.  I'm getting trained for a new job tomorrow, although I probably won't start working until August.  I have some of my bookmarks for sale.  I'm being optimistic, although I could be wildly wrong.  I even went to church today and had a good time.  I might start bible study on Wednesday.  I've been going to this church on and off for years and finally starting to feel comfortable there.  I'm not the most social person.  I would say my social skills are a bit rusty, if I had any in the first place!  Not much is happening on the school front.  I've been appreciating my unemployed lifestyle and having fun, doing my own thing, etc.  If there's anything I've learned about this year, it's gratitude.  I'm so grateful for my home, my kitties, my friends (on or offline), my family, my computer, just being alive.  I had a two and a half hour nap tonight after walking on the beach.  I feel pretty good!

The Road More Traveled

Still crafting like mad. I am embroidering a geometric flower pattern onto a $2 tote bag. Embroidery is an inexpensive hobby compared to crochet. Well, actually I used the transfer twice and one of the smaller versions of the flower on it too. It's turning out to be more work than I thought it would be. I had a crafternoon today, just doing the outline for most of the afternoon.

I'm under some stress. I realized I want to be a counselor. I'll have to start as a peer counselor, if I can get into that program. I will talk to my job counselor this week. I printed out salary lists by city from the department of labor for the Employment Support Group, here, Olympia, Seattle area, Tri-Cities. I thought at first I'd work 20 hours a week and ease into working full-time. Now I'm wondering if I could have an actual career. I've only worked sporadically since college because of my mental illness, which I've had loads of trouble with. The past 10 years have been OK, and recently I've been doing a lot better mood-wise. A lot better!

So that's what I've been mulling over. I know working will affect my schoolwork, but we'll cross that bridge later. I mean, I haven't been doing much classwork lately anyway. My radio is telling me the news, on the hour. Not that I'm interested. It's mostly bad news. I'm not into the news, it just angers me. Lies, more lies, and the liars who tell them. Geez! Tomorrow I'm going to church and then we have our adult youth group that evening. I'm bringing sandwich fixings. I have to call everyone and tell them there's a meeting. Well, all for now! bye

The Fool

I had a great day today! I got up early and saw the sunrise over the tops of the houses and trees. I went to church with my mom and a friend. Took a long nap with one of my cats. And had dinner with my family. Plus, we all planned a birthday party for Jean Jeanie. I got to talk to my best friend on the phone, happily she is only 20 miles away, not 300. Sometimes it's nice to think about the sunny side of life, those little moments that arrive unexpectedly.

I've been thinking about Tarot recently. How we're all The Fool, on the brink of a new adventure, not knowing the path that lies before us. I don't really have much to talk about tonight. I'm almost caught up with things, but not quite. That's better than being way behind, with no end in sight. LOL. It rhymes! St.Patrick's Day is coming up on Wednesday. I'm not even remotely Irish. Must wear green! I hope everyone has a great week! bye

Mantra

My computer is running sweetly. Went to church today, still don't feel entirely comfortable there. Not many people my age, although I do agree with the church's basic social philosophy. That's actually more important to me than agreeing with the whole Christian thing. Not sure if I buy all 9 yards of that, more like 2 and a half. :) I'm beginning to realize that someone can be a good person, but still be a bitch. That's a hard dichotomy for me to wrap my head around. You see that a lot at church, bitchy women who would do almost anything for a stranger, much less a friend. Weird! I still don't like them. The only other problem I have with church is it's too early in the morning, and all the singing, not real fond of singing hymns. Although I do like to sing. I bring water, my mouth gets dry.

Star finally called me. She doesn't sound too happy. Guitar Hero, notwithstanding. Hospitals are not my thing. Spent way too much time there, including a whole day of waiting for my dad to die. Unpleasant associations. Our mutual horoscopes said she might be having money issues with me. If that's true, I'll find out soon enough.

My brother watched District 9 with me. We both loved it. It was entirely believable once you bought into the premise. A great sci-fi movie, highly recommended! Listening to Phil Collins.

I took pictures of my house today and of my works in progress, the craft projects I'm actually working on. I love my Canon camera now that I got the battery issue worked out. I use long life lithium batteries now. One reason I took the pictures of the house is to remember my house the way it is now, the way I have it set up. I hope I like my next place as much or more. "Home, home, home, home, home..."

bye