It's been a day filled with introspection, inspiration, and self-reflection. Starting with the plumber arriving slightly later than expected. He was pleasant and I match him in a lengthy effort to triage and resolve the water pressure issue. Untimately, it came down to the antique valve's crumbling decayed washer clogging the works. It is likely behind the whole mess yesterday, too. Bad timing, fate, circumstances, whatever. It's managed, it's done, it's life. Now, I won't pretend I rolled this gracefully at first, when the domino's started to fall: I was frustrated, confused and in over my head. And angry. This speaks to my ongoing endeaver to incorporate an awareness of what I can and can not expect to control. Which is mearly my response. I came around reasonably well to accept that it was all just another day. I enjoyed the debugging effort this morning, and the charge was reasonable given that they knew what they were doing when I do not. I met Mark S. at 11α΅Κ° hour coffee in Santa Cruz today. It was a great connection made by Frank, who saw a like-minded idealism of a mindful and connected nature. I'm sure we will find opportunities to collaborate as I work on refining my consulting idea into something more aligned with my intentions than just pushing papers. This exchange, as Jen observed, is one more indication that I'm aligning with my potential. The drive over and back in the Tesla was fun and reminiscent of days I would "road trip" more often. Tommy had an interview for an internship today that I suspect will prove to be a good practice for Friday's, the position that seems well suited for him. I attended a "volunteer event" at Stanford with him at his invitation. It felt rewarding to be asked and to see him on his environment. I am pressing Lauren a bit more firmly to meet with a guidance counciler as to next semester. I want her to make sure her decisions are inverment and coordinated. I myself have to refine some of my own goals and routines, again. Staying balanced is an act of persistance and awareness. I have a few slight adjustments in mind that may be key in turning a few desires into accomplishments.
