Day filled up... :)

Had some twists and turns in my day.  Started with POMP/Collum and word work, cleaned apt, walked with family friend and her grandson, then home for my EOLD discussion about death and pets - either pets dying or "the person" of pet dying.  I am not an animal person but the presentation brought up a lively conversion.  Then off to massage.  Then when I got out of massage I got a text from family friend who had a haircut appt and her husband got called away so could I watch her grandson/our walking companion for an hour.  I said sure.  :/  But first I ran by Shoprite since I was in the car for my massage, and took care of my Ramen Noodle "situation" - I bought a box of 12, that only had 11 packets.  :)  For the price I was going to let it go, but since I was in the car already for a second time this week, I decided to address my "loss".  :)  As to child care - VERY long time since it was me in any caretaking position for a little one.  BUT since he lives out in the country, we spent most of the time in my bedroom with all the windows and he was mesmerized by the people and cars and lights on the light poles below my window.  I also found a children's book about bluebonnets that a family gave us in 1995 when we left Texas.  A read of that and the hustle and bustle of Main St - bingo - time filled.  Of course it helps that friend has the calmest grandkids I have ever met.  :)  

Son called, sister #6 called, TX friend called.  They all got a kick out of my babysitting.  My son was born on a Monday, we were back at work on Thursday.  I never had the period of me and kid and what to do...Then Esperanza down the block from work at 9 months, then Southampton Montessori which was open all year round except the week between Christmas and New Year at 18 months through 6th grade.  Son and I did not have a usual time management situation.  :)  

Sister #6 called to say she had a Kennedy sighting on her walk.  RFK Jr's brother, his wife and Ethel.  She knew I would be jealous.  Son called to check in.  I was happy to hear he had people living upstairs and downstairs at his home in Detroit.  He will stay in Florida until I get there, then off to New Orleans for a few weeks in Feb, then back to Detroit and get ready for trip to Spain/Greece.  

TX friend called after I shared that I was babysitting and for her to rest up!  Both her kids are having a kid in January on the same day!  No collusion, but happened.  She will have a full few months ahead.  

Did not go to the MA DC last night - realized it was the "4th in a series" so was more a workshop than DC.  Today will go to CT DC at 2 p.m.  

So today - work work, listening to WBD, walk, DC.  

You are always looking to do more and do better but there is one area that may have been neglected of late and that is your family life. Make it your mission over the next few days to spend more quality time with the people you love.

Mars enters Capricorn and the sector of your chart that governs domestic bliss, dear Libra, bringing much activity to your home in the coming weeks. Reflect on past versions of yourself when the moon and south node align in your sign, shedding memories, behaviors, and qualities you're ready to move on without. People will be eager to chat when Luna blows a kiss to Mercury this afternoon, and you'll find that it's easier than usual to share your own opinions. Check in with your body when Neptune activates tonight, finding ways to dissolve the physical symptoms of stress.

Today you might feel a little gloomy without knowing why, Libra, and you could spend a lot of time trying to find a reason. There probably isn't any concrete reason. It's likely that you're simply responding to low biorhythms. This is, therefore, a great day to go for a workout. This way you can get the endorphins going and feel a lot better by late afternoon. Then you should actually feel like going out and having some fun.

I always get an endorphin hit when I walk daily.  :)  That is a pretty positive thing in my life.  I am pretty separated geographically from the friends and family.  Family friend, husband and her grandkids are pretty much my circle locally.  But that has been a pattern for me.  A bit late to change that pattern now.  :/  I do have to laugh when I think about Aug 2024 marking 15 years  in my current apt/18 years "back home" as of Feb 2024...  I am lucky my landlord has been content with a rent controlled tenant for all those years.  :)  Funny how this matches up to the time I began the journey in my hometown.  18 years before I spun off to college and did not return until 2006.  Every time I think my life is random...I see behind another curtain.  

I will see where today takes me.  As I do each day.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  I did ask my massage person to make sure we don't do Wednesday next month.  Thursday after the second Wednesday is what I am shooting for.  That way it follows the EOLD session for the nervous system calming.  :)  Random?  No such thing in my life.  :)