Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 - 11:22 p.m.

started Wednesday, April 3
Before going to sleep on Friday night, I said, "Lord, I want to get invited to free stuff." Then, I giggled. Where'd that come from?? But moreso, I'd just picked up free tix for a gospel concert that morning. So huh??? LOL But then I added on: "Lord, FREE stuff with FREE food." Then I really chuckled while lying under the covers, in the dark. I sho'll be asking for stuff huh??! And stuff that don't shift nothing in the world. LOL Just as random and always looking for the free.

So imagine my shock when the following text came through at 3:46pm on Saturday afternoon:

I am writing to ask if you are free next Tuesday 4/2 at 7:30pm to join me as a guest as we host some community partners at the Miami Heat game? Please let me know if you would be available and able to attend since space is limited.

Of course I accepted. I'd literally asked God for the opportunity!

Had a freaking BLAST!!!!

The person that invited me does external outreach for thee utility locally (a monopoly so they have all the $$). I know them through 2 different avenues - one personal, one professional. But the invitation was still totally unexpected yet very welcomed!

We were truly VIP last night. I did not spend a penny. Not one! A suite with catered food and drinks (gratuity already paid), suite seating, the closest parking (and underground) I've ever experienced at an arena, roomy plush seats, just strolling back and forth from the seats to the suite... Like, for real?!?! Awesome!!!!!!! OMG. I keep experiencing things that I think wealth is the only path to experience but I get them for free because of the people I know! It's amazing!!

And to think, I literally asked for it and it came to. my. phone. in less than 24 hours. That's crazy.

continued Thursday, April 4

Continuing with the theme, I encouraged my team at work to think big regarding a speaker for an upcoming event we want to host. We want to bring people out, which can be hard.

finished Monday, April 8

I am a master manifester.

Whew!

My theme for this year is "Abundant Enjoyment". And bay-bay! The enjoyment has been abundant lately!!

Been going nonstop for almost two weeks. It's so crazy. Started with a beach day with my homegirls and some kiddies about a week and a half ago. Last week alone, I went to the Heat game, for free and V-I-mfn-P; a free He.zekia Walker and Tam.ela Mann gospel concert; a free RuPa.ul's Drag Race watch party that ended with a burlesque/drag/trans entertainment show (wasn't a strip show - was an amazing learning experience); our local fair two days ago.

Just realized it seems as soon as my leg issue cleared up, Life took the heck OFF! Whew! I am finally not in any pain, THANK GOD! And it's been right on time. I have walked and walked and walked since the start of last week. Could not have done that at all even one week before. God is so good. And so interesting in the way He works. Wow!

nope, still going Wednesday, April 10

Life feels like it's in hyperspeed lately. Between regular life - being outside, really - and work (workworkworkworkwork)... Whew.

April/May are always busy at work. Really, the whole year is always busy at work. Don't know why my work is like that. It never lets up. Seems like other folks in my department, that's not the case. I don't know. This week has been crazy with a report for the program I run, a systemwide application that has to be submitted that people think is my project when it's not, coordinating a bay cleanup and preparing for an event at the start of next month. Today is Wednesday. Feels like I've worked two weeks straight with no days off already.

Then I been outside. After work yesterday I went to two events that overlapped. Went to the first, which was a fundraiser, from 6-7. Really 6:30-7 because I signed off work late with everything going on. Then I left there at 7 to attend a 7pm not far away. That was a y.elp elite event. It was cool and I met two young ladies that kept making me feel old. LOL I sometimes forget I'm 43. Their conversation was reminding me we had quite the age difference. Could not relate to some of their recent experiences. Crazy how time seems to jump decades. I remember when I was their age and it just doesn't seem as long ago as it is. But it definitely is.

Monday evening, I went to do the theatre program. Had to realllly push through but I was determined to get that outta the way. And did. Bloop bloop bloop! Yes, still dealing with the theater but not overextending myself. Can't carry the world's programs. Not sorry at all. Even though tomorrow is opening night for this show. I don't want to go. If I can finesse myself outta going, I sure will. Or I'll go and possibly fall asleep in the audience. Time shall tell.

My leg is doing great! Realized today that I can lift my left ankle up onto my right knee with ease again now. So I can finally lotion my foot without maximum effort. It's the little things that make me truly grateful! Whew! So glad to be through that pain. I'm at about 96% and happy with that, truly!!!

Anywhoo. It's late, I'm sleepy and tired so toodaloo.

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