2024 Happy Blog Challenge Continues

Here are some happy things from Friday: Looking at my Facebook feed I was reminded that the aurora borealis was supposed to be visible. Many people saw it and shared some wonderful pictures.  I'm happy that it was visible to so many.  I left for work early and drove north of the city, but it was overcast and maybe too late.  No northern lights for me.  City lights reflected in the cloud cover. At work, I was trained to do the position of QA.  This isn't what I would expect the Quality Assurance position to look like, but I didn't name it.  Maybe it stands for something else?  Basically the person oversees the people stowing in a section of the building.  But oversee is maybe too strong a word?  Guides and coaches, moves people to the work, and problem solves what can be done before sending things to problem solve.  But not oversee as in discipline.  Whatever the correct word, I was trained in this last night.  It is also redire...

Here are some happy things from today: In the beginning of October I found out that I am the Safety Employee of the Month again.  That means I get the parking spot (non handicapped) closest to the door.  The parking lot isn't huge so it doesn't seem like it should make a big difference,  but I let myself sleep in a bit last night.  I left later than normal and still got to work on time.  I also didn't sit in the car once I got to work, but more sleep was good. Even though I had a rather frustrating time in Problem Solve last night, I'm happy I was assigned there.  Somehow it feels more rewarding than some of the other positions I tend to work in. I love the autumn sky.   The Inktober prompt that I chose today was number five, binoculars.   I'm thinking about taking lessons... ☮ Currently listening to: The Silmarillion , by J. R. R. Tolkien.  Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Here are some happy things from Friday at the Pennsic War: This morning I took a few minutes to start reorganizing the common tent.  We had more people arriving today so it was a good time to put things away.  Reorganizing helped me feel good before heading out for the day.  It was also a nice step toward planning for Game Night this coming Monday. The rest of the day I spent at East Kingdom Royal sewing for His Highness.  I was able to finish a few of the seams.  When I got back to camp, I worked on sewing the apron that Keziah started making for me.  I need to finish the apron to wear with my Italian garb. The inside, with seams that need finishing.  I was walking somewhere and stopped to take this picture of the clouds and sky.  I love the sky. After dinner some friends and I got into the van and drove to Dairy Queen for ice cream Blizzards.  It was good to be in the air conditioner for a little bit and spend time with friends.  The e...

Happy things from today: Last night at work I'm fairly certain I fell asleep on my feet a few times.  It was just brief parts of a second that my eyes didn't want to stay open.  I'm also fairly certain this went unnoticed, I'm happy about that.  When I got home, I sat down in my room and did what I could to keep warm while practicing my DuoLingo.  It turns out, I couldn't keep my eyes open for long.  I went to the living room with a blanket, ate, then again, drifted off.  When I would think about writing this blog, all I could think of was sleep.  So I went outside.  Now, when I should be winding down to sleep, I'm awake. 😂 What I found outside was that it felt warmer than inside (it wasn't).  The sky and trees are beautiful.  The lilac bush is showing leaf buds.  The crocuses I took a picture of yesterday are open.  💜 ☮ Currently listening to: Divergent Mind , by Jenara Nerenberg. Thank you for being part of my happy things....

 Here are some happy things from today: Leaving for work there were stars in the sky.  It has been a cloudy week, no stars at night, or sun visible in the day.  Orion was lovely and the moon was out too!   My work week is over and I made it through.  This week seemed long, probably because of having the event last weekend.  It is so good to be home. Both the cats were on my bed again today.  It seems to be becoming their new favorite place.  The automatic cat food dispenser went off when I entered my room.  Winston ran off when he heard it.  Nanni waited a little longer before she got up.   ☮️ I had to return the library loan of  My Name is Barbra , by Barbra Streisand.  It is a long book,  I'm only 35% in. Thank you for being part of my happy things.  Stay safe.