Five Simple Things (December 15)

Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. These plates.

We found these two plates at our local co-op this week. They are part of the Chad Barrett collection.

2. This lighting.

We finished the lighting of the Menorah this week and ended Hanukkah. We love being able to share this little light of mine with everyone that sees the Menorah in our window.

3. This daytrip.

We took a daytrip to Green Peter Dam. The dam was built in 1967 and generates hydroelectricity, as well as helps regulate water to prevent flooding. The Santiam River that it regulates has been rising due to all of the rain that's been falling lately, so seeing it firsthand it was no surprise how muddy the waters were.

4. This building.

I love walking through the Oregon State University campus and exploring all of the history and historic buildings. This one pictured is one of my favorites and it has such a rich history and OSU has taken great care of her. It was build in 1902 and designed by architect Charles Burggraf, who passed away in 1942. A lot of his building designs are registered on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This building is named after Joyce Collin Furman who was an education advocate.

5. This park.

Hardy is getting older, but still has his puppy spunk. We took him to one of the local dog parks to get out some of his pent-up energy. Skylar ran around with him and did some tricks. A lot of times I don't like to take my phone out and just enjoy the moment. Hardy had a great time and he ended up sleeping on the way home. Him's a good boy!☺

One last thing:

Oh, my!

Positive affirmations this week:

Several years ago I was called, "a shitty person" by someone that wasn't even related to me, but was currently dating a member of the family. At the time it was said to me I mulled it over for days wondering why she would have said that. But at the time, I didn't realize that what she said wasn't even about me at all. It came from her own insecurities and misguided images of herself. After years of therapy over other mental health issues, I can now say that I feel sorry for her. I've had other things said to me that have hurt and each time I think, how sad of them to feel that way about themselves enough to say things like that. Of course, as we grow up we all say things that we shouldn't, but as we become adults, sadly a lot of people never grow as people and come out of that mental place. A lot of people speak ill of others out of their own hurt. I feel things have gotten worse for these people mentally because they can't seem to find a happy balance with their own pain, hurt, or trauma. And unfortunately, they are miserable. The next time someone says something that hurts, remember, it's coming from a place of hurt within them and is projection. Although, I don't see this person that called me "a shitty person," as one herself, but I do see why it was easy for her to say such hurtful things to someone else. I do wish her the best, because living a life where you are always chasing your own happiness in others, has to be a hard life to live. Remember this the next time someone projects their own pain onto you through words. You can do this!🌈