Showing posts with label Life In General. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life In General. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Slow Sunday

It's been a lovely day here. The sun is shining and the windows are open, which the cats love. I think it even neared 50 degrees today. That's quite unusual for weather here in February. I can't say that I mind. The only thing I missed this winter was there was no good snowfall. I like a good snowstorm that drops a bunch of snow...like a winter wonderland. There's something very special about freshly fallen snow. The world sounds different. It's so quiet and serene. It speaks differently, and I love it. It's a whisper saved only for those who find the snow special and beautiful.

Today has been full of recovery work. I spoke with my sponsor this morning. I then went to my weekly OA meeting. I connected with an OA fellow after the meeting. Then I also had the chance to attend a BBA meeting this afternoon. Mixed in there was reading the Give God a Year book, catching up on reading the blogs I enjoy, and piddling around the house.

Dodger helped Dancer most of the morning with putting a new door on their garage, and he snapped a picture of the new cabinets in their kitchen while he was there. Uncle Stacey should be able to come over within the next week or two and help them get the cabinets secured to the wall or whatnot...I'm not really sure what he's coming over to do. I just let her do the upgrades as needed, and she takes money off their monthly rent for what she's spent on materials. Their rent doesn't add to our income...I only charge her what it costs to keep the place with services. There is no mortgage on it anymore. Thing is, I don't really track it. The cost of the services there has likely gone up since they've moved in, but it's whatever. It's just how I help them get on their feet financially and know they live in a halfway-decent neighborhood just a few blocks from us.



I will finish up this day looking over some workbooks for some worksheets to bring to recovery group tomorrow, and maybe finishing up an assessment and treatment plan and notes. I prefer to have some time away from work, and I'm not all that far behind; so, I might just wait until tomorrow to tackle the work stuff later in the day, when I have some open time to do so.

Right now, though, I am going to listen to another BBA recording and do some BBA transcribing in my big book, so that I have a jump on the next assignment and not wait until the last minute to get it done.

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Simplifying Life

 Initially, I started to post my Recovery Journal posts on another blog, and then thought better of it. There's no good reason why they need to be separated from the rest of my blog posts. So, I moved those posts here earlier today, and then started typing in some old paper journal entries that I found recently--most are from 2005 and 2007. It's very interesting to see the things I was struggling with back then. I'm in such a different place right now

I decided this semester to drop the class I had registered for, and I likely won't be going back. I decided last summer that I was no longer interested in the Social Service Administration concentration, and changed it to Alcohol and Drug, with the goal of getting my CADC. However, after speaking with one of my clinical supervisors at work, I already have what I need to get my CADC without having to spend the extra time and money finishing this second Master's degree.

Dodger is going back to school starting next week, so I'm looking forward to just helping him get through his semesters without a ton of stress. He's starting with just one class, since it's been decades since he's been in the classroom.

I still have a ton going on. This week, I'll be submitting my paperwork to apply to get my PCGC. Once that's accepted, I'll need to study and pass that exam before they'll award me that certification. 

Next is starting to study for my LCPC exam. I'll have all of the clinical supervision and hours I need in another three months. I'd like to test for licensure shortly after that. I also need to start getting that paperwork in order. I still have my application on file from my LPC, and it's all the same except a few updates. So, that's helpful.

I also have to pay money to the state soon to keep my LPC before that expires in March. I have a few more required CEs that I need to complete first.

Somewhere in here, I will also start looking into getting the application for the CADC completed and do whatever's necessary to get the ball rolling on taking that exam.

I'm also heavily into growing my spiritual life. I've started a Big Book BBA workshop, and have been meeting with my step partner weekly. I'm devoting 6 weeks to attending one weekly OA meeting consistently. I've picked one that is on Sunday mornings right after I get finished speaking with my sponsor. I've been doing well reading the daily readings in Voices of Recovery, and I'm in process of creating a habit of journaling. Next is to focus on establishing a pray and meditation time everyday.

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Monday, November 8, 2021

Mourning Dove

I purchased this beautiful Mourning Dove necklace a few days ago from a very talented MU student.



Sunday, November 7, 2021

Slasher Suite

One of my purchases yesterday.




Sunday, September 26, 2021

Megadeath St. Louis

Fun concert. I didn't go into the opening acts. I napped in the car instead.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Platinum Rock Legends @ The Devon 2021

Went down front soon into the concert. It was super fun.

Friday, September 24, 2021

West End Boogie at Port Royal Gastropub 2021

 First time hearing West End Boogie. I really enjoyed it.

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Hey Kiddo

I miss my uncle terribly.

And I didn't call that Friday. I didn't get to talk to him again before he died!



One is the Loneliest Number

Only one family member has reached out to me to ask me how I'm doing since finding out my marriage went to shit. ONE. Yet, many of my own family members have reached out to him to ask him how he's doing and to talk behind my back.

Let me just say, I don't need people like that in my life.



Friday, September 10, 2021

Pretty White Shoes

I got some super cute Filas at Ross today for only $18!



White Shells

$7 shell-toe Adidas. They just need a little TLC to whiten them back up.



SpongeBob Shoes

I'm pretty sure I need these.



Saturday, August 28, 2021

BritBeat: A Tribute to the Beatles @ The Devon 2021

 This was a fun night. I drank a little too much.

Monday, August 16, 2021

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Led Zeppelin 2 @ The Devon 2021

 We started on the lawn and ended up with a free upgrade to the third row!




 

Friday, July 30, 2021

Tommy!

Squeeeee. They're so cute and they were only $25!



Sunday, July 25, 2021