The day began with what I take a fantastic sign, perhaps a sign from above, maybe my guardian angel is looking out for me. I was doing my reports for Thoroughbred racing. The ones where I take a look and report which horses were vanned off, broke down or had some other issue that is cause for concern. I will admit, I have fallen a bit behind in this endeavor, so was doing some past days. Anyway, I opened up the form results for 1/4/14 at the Fair Grounds, the track in New Orleans. Lo and behold, in the first race, the horse that placed?! The name was Winsky Alexandra! How could that not be a sign about you for me? I believe very much in the spirit world and spirit guides from those who have gone before us. It was a wonderful way to start the day and made me renew the hope that sustains me.
I started a new game today, too. I call it Counting Kia's. Kia, as in the car make, the same make of car that you drive. On my way to lunch and back, my count was fourteen. When I went out to run errands in the afternoon and evening, my count was eighteen. That made 32 total Kia's for the day, quite a lot. Of course, I didn't see the one Kia Optima that I truly wanted to see.
I had lunch with an old friend who I had lost touch with for so many years. It was great to talk with her about times past and find out what she was up to. I hope in the not too distant future that you and I can sit down over coffee and do the same, catch up and at least rekindle a friendship. You would like this friend of mine. She is kind and caring with a healthy dose of the logical. She and you are probably a lot alike. I look forward to doing more things like this with friends old and new. As you can see, I am continuing with my evolution. I am not going to be doing the same old same old from here on out.
I also worked a bit with my guitar. I've had that guitar since I was about ten. My dad was supposed to teach me. Instead, he took that guitar and kept it for years. I've been meaning to learn for so long now, but this is the year. I may never be very good; it may be beyond my ability, but I'll be damned if I don't try. Maybe I can learn music well enough to put music to the lyrics I've been writing for songs. It's funny, I can hear just how they are supposed to sound in my head, but I've had no way to ever unlock those songs so other can hear them except for Blue. Blue did hear many of my songs. I often wonder if he rolled my eyes at each little ditty.
The day was not without its moments of sadness. There were times when I was on the verge of tears, but I look to the good times and the good signs and have my hope stronger for them. I am building a better me, not for you, but for myself, but I am working on building a better me because of you. Thank you for
giving me that chance.
With much love,
MNP
PS: Still hoping for the day when you say yes to the question that I ask at the end of each day - Will you marry me?