Double Rainbow

New thing today, saw a double rainbow, not in the way you think. Saw a rainbow on the way into work, and also one on the way home. Just lovely. 

Our Shadows Have Claws - The Nightingale and the Lark

New thing today, willingly reading a book of short stories. I like long stories, books that span a series. Lately though its been tough to read. I get bored or haven’t found anything worth getting invested in. So I am trying this compilation called Our Shadows Have Claws - 15 Latin American Monster Stories. Just finished the first story The Nightingale and the Lark. Overall fine. Snippet. Gets me warmed up for reading. Alright. Ya. Reading before bed. Nightmares? We shall see. 

Fe del Mundo

New thing today, learned about Fe del Mundo a Filipina hero featured in Rad Women Worldwide, a book about women who did incredible things. I had no idea about this one heroine from the Philippines and so read a little more about her in Wikipedia as well. Really nice hearing stories of extraordinary women. 

Mellow host

New thing today, mellowed in prepping for a visitor. We had an aunt coming to visit for the afternoon evening. Usually I go into psycho clean and prettify mode. This week i’ve been fixing up a little and then today cleaned but didn’t stress. Did good enough just fine instead of perfect. It worked out nicely. I focused on trying to have a nice time instead of how nice things are. Also cleaned enough to be nice but not perfect. Put some candles on and ya. Anyway. Nice. Good is good. Learning to mellow. 

Jesus Loves You and You Too

New things today, unexpected kindness. Stressful annoying day at work and took a breather to just - ugh. As I was going back to work some stranger said “Jesus Loves You”. Was a bit surprising but also appreciated as I was having a rough time. I saw him say it to other people walking by. And another coworker said they got that greeting too. Just odd but nice I guess. 

Then later that day there was a kid, bit rough and sassy, who always seems suspicious of me. I try to be nice but she seems reluctant. Tonight I said “have a good night” while walking by, not expecting any response. Delayed 5 seconds later she yells, “you too”. It wasn’t sarcastic or sassy, just regular. Very surprising and a nice thaw to her “too cool for you” facade. 

Anyway some new things and highlights to the day. Just kinda nice. 

Tetchy

New thing today, played a crossword and guessed a spelling tetchy. Turns out it’s a real word. Learning new words. Tetchy means bad-tempered and irritable. Sort of like how we all feel with daylight savings. Hoping you are not tetchy today. 

The Last of Us - TV show

New thing today, finished The Last of Us season 1 on HBO Max. Holy smokes is this thing good from beginning to end. I didn't want to care, but I did. And it went to some interesting places. Love and darkness all wrapped together. My favorite episodes were probably 3 Long Long Time, 5 Endure and Survive, and 9 Look for the Light. Unexpected consequences of love may be the running themes in those episodes. I haven't enjoyed a show in awhile, and honestly was expecting to be disappointed, but this... all the feels. I also needed a week between episodes to recover sometimes. I may rewatch the season, but overall, pretty incredible. Moments were just heartbreaking in some really good ways. Just some incredible moments - great job everyone who worked on that show!