Highlight(s): Last day this week walking with Lauren. Unless, of course, I do it because I want to. I just might. My weight's been somewhat stable, but I'm still hyperfocused as I try to find that sweet spot of balance. It'll take some trial and error. I used Shortcuts to author some enhanced ways to capture and stay focused. It's a fun geek challenge to develop the correct sequence of steps and logic to manage conditional responses, variables, user feedback, statistics, and logging. I got the formal notice that the loan closed completely. I'm a bit in shock, to be honest, as it's a huge relief, and this lifts significant financial demands and concerns off of my shoulders. But at what price? At least the option to ensure it remains their home and an opportunity for our future needs are there. I took an extended lunch and ran cookies to Tabitha, Marya, and Wendy. It was great to see Tabitha in person after so long. And I gave Wendy all the remaining cookies for her various needs and use. I got further reassurance from SRC that we can coordinate getting Linda into transport and taking her to see Christmas lights. I shared this with the core care team. I also wrote the broader support thread and updated her current state and our holiday plans. Tommy had a hockey scrimmage and Extra Hours work tonight. After some steak for dinner, Jen and Lauren, and I got some hot drinks and drove around looking at Christmas lights in various neighborhoods from Almaden to Los Gatos. It was a great way to enjoy the evening and get out of the house on Lauren's evening off from work.
Accomplishment(s): Feeling a few drops of water fall from a tree branch above me and down the back of my neck while picking up in the backyard triggered an immediate response of gratitude and presence, not annoyance or irritation.
Gratitude: That we have a pleasant home to live in, something that I thought about tonight when I passed some tiny and deprecated duplexes.
Goal(s): Putting more time tomorrow into work needs than I managed to get today.
Anticipation: Visiting Linda with Kelly and hopefully securing plans for the following Monday to talk Linda to Willow Glen.
Health: Weight: 164 (1d: +1, 1w: +1.6) | Steps: 14624 | Avg Heart Rate: 72
Habits: Mediation Presence Gratitude Calm Action Friendship Family