Can You Over Dose On Happy?

It may sound a silly question, yet I have had some amazing days since last update, which was Thursday last week. There have been so few grey clouds, that I just kept living in this happy space. The happiness in the last post just keeps on going and going.

Part of me wants to say a crash is coming, and I don't think so. I expect some small dips or something, yet right now life is giving me a big part of what I need. It is in the areas of a social life, and maybe some romance, and an appreciation that others see me in very positive ways. All up there have been so many positives these last four days and so few negatives.

If I have a negative right now that is effecting me is that I am spread across three time zones from Florida to Iraq and NZ. I need another me, or maybe an AI cloned on me I can data share with.

Friday started ,and I was finishing the last blog and online to Florida. Both time consuming. There was a house viewing at 12:30, where I would also meet my prospective flat mate partner, SR. I got there early, and there were others looking. When we went in we understood why. Firstly the location is awesome, middle of town. It is newish, has a large basement garage, 2.5 bedrooms, big pantry, kitchen and open plan to good dining area and lounge. The top floor has 2 good size bedrooms, master has ensuite. Both have big modern cupboards. The half bedroom will be my office, and there is a great bathroom for me. There is plenty of storage areas. There is a small courtyard out back with small garden.

We have applied, and put in a bid to up weekly rent by $50 to get it. It will be worth it.

Then after some odd jobs in town SR and I had a lunch together over a great meal and drinks. We chatted long and in depth. I think we will get on fine. 

That night I stayed in, relaxed, and was up late chatting around the world.

Saturday was a headache start, tiredness. Three time zones is at times a killer. Still I would not change a thing, well except moving people into the same time zone.

Saturday was overall quiet. I went to town to look around. I was waiting for people to contact me so I could arrange things. Patience is the key. Cell phones are fast, people are not always. So it was later in the day when SR got back to me. I picked her up. and I cooked a great meal for us to share. This was a further getting to know each other before flatting. We are both really praying for this place we viewed yesterday.

Sunday morning became a mission to tidy and clean. Cleaning is not a chore, I like being in a clean environment, tidy, I like a pinch of chaos because I am working on stuff. I like space to have several things on the go so I can move between them. It is important for me to have variety, and also if I lack energy for one project. Artists are like this.

The afternoon was spent with my friend JV, who had plans for a rabbit run cage which her husband had not helped for months. JV loves that I can understand her ideas, and we quickly made progress getting the bulk of the construction done. It is fun building free style with a concept. There are few rules, it is about making something functional, and there is not lots of over thinking. We were recycling timber as well, so you have to work with what you have not want. Creative solutions become the norm. And I get to use power tools creatively. Whats not to like.

Sunday night was a rainbow night, and this month at the Nirvara Lounge we had a karaoke night. I caught up with my recent friend and a sort of bestie, Julie. There was lots of food, which I over indulged in the cheesecake in particular. Julie got up first, then I did "Anchor Me" by The Mutton Birds, before joining a quartet where I paired with Julie and we dominated the stage complimenting each other. We did "Bohemian Rhapsody" and our audience joined while some danced dramatically to it. It was brilliant. The night for me finished after doing "The house of the Rising Sun" by the Animals.

I have only done karaoke once before. I was shy then, almost 30 years ago. These days I am quite prepared to get up and make a go of trying, just having fun. Having the support of a great friend helps. It really allows me to indulge a part of me that I seldom feel fulfilled in. Singing was my Mum's talent, I never got the gene for it. I can hold notes, and I have a sense of timing. I was not ashamed or embarrassed of my performance. Two G&T's always helps, real Dutch Courage.

It was another late night.

Today, Monday, was work day. More chat. Work was great, though the work space is full of other people doing a team building, and this will last all week with various groups coming in. We are already short staffed, and this to me is crazy. Decisions made by people who don't understand a café because they think it is an easy job. It is not that simple. I have the lowest job and there is no way somebody could jump in and do it without draining the key resource of other staff away from doing their job. I just do my job and help keep things running in my orbit.

After lunch I went back to JV and finish the rabbit run cage. Had fun, and the rabbits and JV love it. Mission accomplished. Satisfied.

I was chatting away last night again, and another latenight. 

The last four days have been great and out of this world. Some things will not work, yet I know other doors will open. Enjoying the moment is what I am doing while working on a future. Iam risking because life requires a little risk to find those moments you will not forget.

Aroha all,

Geogina