Feeling sorry for myself this afternoon because a) some guy stole my bike right in front of me today and I couldn't stop him and then b) unrelatedly I got an angry voicemail from a coworker who assumes the worst in people and got mad about something I did (which was, imo, exactly what she claimed to want me to do, so. Can't do much about that).
So instead of wallowing I wanted to remind myself (semipermanently?) of all the cool and nice things I experienced this week too!
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I saw a really cool hawk at the park today, I think maybe a Cooper's hawk - just a flash of stripy wings and it landed in a tree. Usually I only see red-tailed hawks, and much farther away!
My partner and I planted wildflower seeds a couple months ago, and the Tidy Tips and Baby Blue Eyes (photo 1 below) are not only flourishing but attracting pollinators, and neighbors! A group of teenagers took pictures and a group of tiny kiddos even took some tiny bouquets with them yesterday. Our yard is the only yard with flowers other than the volunteer plants (dominated by brome grasses and filaree, which has cute flowers but isn't native and makes gnarly poky seeds) so it makes me really happy that others are appreciating what we've got growing.
My partner and I work from home most days, and go for walking breaks in our neighborhood. While I went on a walk this afternoon, one older neighbor stopped me to ask if I wanted some of her sage! (She'd noticed we always point to the cool plants in her yard, lol) So I got a free clipping of a native sage to plant.
I saw a ton of gorgeous wildflowers yesterday in a field and identified a new favorite native plant - Bird's Eye Gilia! (Photo 2 below)
I have a super cute cat. (Photo 3 below)
I made a flourless chocolate cake recipe for the first time ever, and it was an amazing success considering I didn't have a 9-in springform pan - instead used two 4.5-in springforms and a dozen muffin cups. I am so proud lol (photo 4 below)
A heads up for anyone who subs to the clips channel, Luna is the person who runs it and has no info on story stuff and just likes teasing the fans, so if you see any ego clips being posted there, chances are they have nothing to do with the current fire.
You might inadvertently make too big of a deal out of what you are doing today because you crave positive feedback, rather than criticism, from others. But doing your work isn't a guaranteed path to gaining more attention. Don't waste energy wondering if you are appreciated by your peers; just complete your assignments as efficiently as possible, without looking back. Ultimately, your performance brings more positive recognition than shining the spotlight on yourself.
If your romantic interest isn't giving you enough attention today, don't obsess about it. Your happiness lies within your own acceptance and love of yourself.
