Tomorrow the rain is supposed to come back after having dry weather for about a week, so I high tailed it out to Joaquin Miller Park this afternoon to take advantage of the trails before they become muddy again.
Sunset Trail
Sinawik Trail
As the days get longer I am looking forward to exploring new trails. What has held me back in the past, is the lack of a bathroom factor. I hope more public restrooms open up soon!
Tonight I got some notes on a story I am working on. I have come to realize that I have a hard time with criticism -even if it’s constructive. I usually have to marinate on the input overnight, but come morning, I usually feel better and more hopeful. “Words of Affirmation” is one of my primary love languages, so words have a powerful effect on me. My other primary love language is “Quality Time” which means – “look at me while I’m talking to you“, and “do not interrupt me“! Man, do I HATE being interrupted (which is why I hate Zoom). I don’t even like the doorbell or my phone to ring. I don’t like being startled by sudden noise so I leave my phone on silent, and I would disable my doorbell if I could. Fortunately, I don’t get many visitors. Also, if I sense someone is a bad listener, I won’t even start a conversation. I’ll just say, “check please!” and move on.
Okay so maybe “Quality Time” is a little more important to me than “Words of Affirmation” – but I will take a compliment every time, soak it up, and embrace it with every fiber of my being, thank you!
Wednesday, February 10, 2021:
Theresa Donahoe 