That feeling of waking up early on a Saturday and climbing back into bed. Going to make vegan biscuits and gravy today, and then off to kayaking. Blue skies and a warm day predicted.

I did most of the items on my gratitude challenge this week. I had to drag myself to a few, but because of that I got to enjoy getting my grocery shopping done during the week (a LONG day but well worth it now), a bike ride at sunset, the feeling of painted nails, two peaceful walks and digging in the garden. A change of perspective and experience does a body and soul good.

Having people in your life who wait for you to have time. Worth their weight in gold.

My brave new rattie girl suddenly seems spooked. I thought she would make Grimly brave, but he seems to have pulled her in his direction. Grateful for the challenge of getting to know her better on her terms.

A job, a roof over my head, enough money to get by where needed and a family of furry and not so furry friends. “When you love what you have, you have everything you need.”