Live - November 12, 2023

Today is one of those days that you just live through. Nothing really good happened, but nothing really bad happened either.

I got more information about my car. The check engine light came on halfway to work this morning after another chugga chug. Thankfully, she is still moving, but I need to address this issue soon. Through some wonderful people, I learned that the code indicated that a cylinder 4 misfired. It could be several things, most probably an ignition coils going bad and had nothing to do with the oil being low. Thankfully, I fixed that problem before it became more.

So my current plan is to go into work tomorrow because there are only two of us. Then I will take Tuesday off like planned and take my car in to get it looked at. Hopefully, it will be an easy fix. And it will be great because Trivia is Tuesday and that will be a gathering of people.

My car gave me a restlessness today. It preoccupied my mind and made me distracted. I didn’t have as engaged of visitor interactions. However, I also felt very in-control, which was incredibly powerful. At one point I had a visitor leaving asking a question on one side, a transaction going on the other side, and a person behind me needing help with car tow information. I can handle this.

I do not get too emotional anymore. I am able to handle it and manage the needs in front of me. I learn all the time how to prioritize and communicate. It is a big learning curve, but I feel confident in my ability to handle whatever comes up.

From the person that coward ten years ago, this is a HUGE growth for me. I am thankful for the teachings of experience.

The fall skies were magical today. It feels like the final breathe of the season. We are expecting wild weather on Tuesday into Wednesday. It’s coming. I think I’m ready. I’ll tell you one thing, I am thankful for the opportunity to marinate inside for a bit. I have a lot to process from this wild season.

Some days are worth simply living. I came home and played a game because I like the mechanics. And now I’m writing in my journal because I like processing my thoughts as they come up. Life is good. I am thankful to be here.

I am thankful for you.