2026 Happy Blog Challenge

July 6th Some happy things from today: The other day I decided to download a new app.  It is a self-care app called Finch .  Corvidae uses it.  It reminded me that when I started my blog this year I was trying to start my day with intentions.  The app reminded me by giving me an affirmation to repeat to myself, “I am free to create my own happiness.”  I thought I would share that as it could come close to an intention if worded differently.  This morning I worked an extra shift.  It was not a full shift, only 7 hours and 25 minutes.  It was good though, I'm glad I went in.  I'm also glad I napped this morning after I got home. In the yard by the pool I noticed that the lilies have bloomed.  They are Chicago sunrise daylilies according to Google Lens.   In an attempt at getting the most out of the air conditioner I cut the blackout curtain and used it to block the light and hopefully better insulate the area around the unit....

 June 21st Happy things from today: More of my room got organized.  There are definitely things I'm just pushing to the side for another day, but I'm pleased with the little progress I'm making.  I also organized the cabinet I use in the second kitchen and claimed an empty shelf there for my food as well.  I tend to buy things in bulk, so one cabinet wasn't enough. Part of cleaning and organizing my room including packing for the camping event coming in a few weeks.  Most of my garb, bedding, tent, and archery equipment is ready to go.   There is supposed to be rain coming tomorrow so Amy and I decided to walk at Livingston Park today instead.  She has been visiting her family in the south and we haven't seen each other in a while.  It was great to catch up.  She showed me pictures of her three grandchildren.  The youngest one just celebrated his first birthday.  Such a lovely family.  Walking today didn't keep us out of t...