How is this possible in a world where I have to follow step by step instructions in order to made a card and envelope?

This Was Made from Multiple Layers of Precision Cut Packing Tape.

(I'm going to go crochet something now.)
(I'm proud of that card.)
(My creative glass ceiling is extremely low.)

Wow, I cannot remember a time when I haven't been on the phone or talking to someone. Everyone has been incredibly encouraging.

Also, I can play my records now!! Squee!!

I've spent the better part of four hours on the phone between yesterday and today. I'm very glad to have peeps to banter/argue/decompress with. You all are my rock stars.

If my phone gets turned off... you'll know why. ¦;)

My church paid me $20 to watch kids over the holidays. I'm pretending that they said, "Thank you for watching our children. May the Lord be with you. Here's a bottle of wine."

Cause that's definitely what I did with the money. And bought a bag of chips. I'm classy that way. ;-)

Here in my home we are lazy and quite beautiful. 

There is a reason that we write, and blog, and take pictures, and tell stories. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are good. That we are loved. And that we have lived.

A gourmet burger.
An honest conversation.
A drink.
A tear.
An argument.
A kiss.
A phone call.
A smile.
A baby.
A concert.
A kitty.
A rainy day.
A sunshine walk.
A bookshelf.
A video.
A laugh.
A joke.
Quiet.

This morning I was a little saddened to be me. Not me, exactly. But me in context.  Now I'm proud. And this is how it should be. Thank you my wonderful memories.

Also when someone tells you that you are wonderful to be around it does wonders for your psyche. Go do this now.

(Edit. I technically not supposed to be on the internet or watching The Answer Man until February 1st, so if we can just pretend that I posted tomorrow that'd be great. Okay? Wonderful.)