Day 1836 - my daughter is visiting here today. We had a long, and difficult talk about the elephant in the room that usually we tip toed around it. I see her pain and i don't know how to solve the situation, but to pay no attention to it. Easier said than done, I know. But i don't see any other solution.  I still hope for a break that will change things for the better.
Regardless, it was so good to have her here tonight and spend precioy time with her.

Day 1835 - a beautiful weather after days indoors due to the cold.

Day 1834 - friday at last.

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Day 1832 - another long night with frustrating outcome. For some reason it all works well and then the program crashes and all the pictures i added apear as an error. Not sure yet how to solve the issue. So I trudge forward, trimming away nd hopefully I'll find a solution. There are only two more weeks left. Much work to do.
I am thankful for the opportunity o work on this project, it might sound strange, but it onnects me to my mom in a whole new way, in a more compassionate way, and imr very thankful for that.

Day 1831 - I'm working on the video for my mom's 80'th birthday. Not a vrry professional but as good as i can get it. I sure learn a lot in the process and enjoy this very much. It's the best gift I could give my mom and all of the family for this very special day.

Day 1830 - it's freezing cold here for the first time this winter. so cold that its difficult to warm the house. I can't even imagine being outdoors right now, being with no source of heat.

Day 1829 - for half a day i recorded my mom as she told memories of her youth as part of her 80th birthday video. I also scanned old photos for the same purpose. It was so very interesting. After all these years there are still so many stories thst haven't bren told.

Day 1828 - visiting my mom. It's a long drive that I'm gladly doing. Who knows how much time together we still have. Life is precious and we have to take advantage of it as much as we can. Otherwise we'll regret it one day.
I'm thankful for every moment I have, for every brearh of air I take. I'm thankful for food and water, for a comfortable bed and a warm house. I am thankful for all the love in my life. I feel so blessed.

Insomnia

Day 1827 - i couldn't fall asleep last night so after an hour and a half i decided to just grab a book and read until I'll doze off. Well, i just finished the book at 5:30 am and than tried again... but i enjoyed the book very much, a sales book and success in life as well, and made my resolve to keep developing myself in this direction. I'll take coaching, seminars, CDs books, what ever i can find. I want and will set a clear goal and aim as a razor in this direction. Fod long enough i tolerated mediocracy and non doing but no more. I have the right, like everyone else, to aim for the sky and get there.
So even insomnia has its benefits. Tonight i am thankful for a sleepless night and all the understandings that came in its wake.

Day 1826 - i got all the forms today as well as the business cards and i excited that now i can start working. Few hours later a friend pointed out an almost fatal error, few words that i thought was smart to add but in second thought, not so much. So i guess it will have to be printed again. Too bad, but it has to be done. The truth is that mow that i have the business cards i can start working so its not a delay, just some extra cost.

Day 1825 - as thecstorm continued to pound and my daughter was coming here, i decided to stay home today. I cooked, which is always nice and I read some more in my sales book. And then, of course, I spent precious time with her. It was great seeing her. Living in the far south, and being a student, take up all her time so we don't meet as often as we'd like but, this is life. We are all so busy. So, I am thankful for every moment we can carve out for family time.

Day 1824 -huge storm outside.  The wing is howling and it sounds almost like a  hurricane in this wind swept area of the city.  And I'm at home, cozy and safe in such a merciless night.
I am thankful above all for shelter. I can't even imagine how it feels to be outside on a night like that.

For the love of hiking

Day 1823 - with all our hiking trips, and with a plan for an overnight one soon, we realized we are missing few items to complete our gear so after work today we went shopping. It's always fun to buy camping and hiking gear and today was no exception. I'm happy to reaport that our "coffe kit" is complet again and I also got new thermals. Ready to go for some serious and tasty hike.
I know i said i will not be thankful for purchasing stuff, and I adhere to that. I am thankful not for the purchase but for the joy of hiking and for making it even better by these new additions to my gear. I hope illr be able to enjoy them for many years to come.

Day 1822 - another segment of the Israel National Trail. A glorious day, a beautiful landscape and a challenging terrain. A perfect combination. I came home so tired that I took a shower and went to bed, even forgetting to blog. So here I am at 3am fixing that..