I just booked my place for next year. Betty met a new friend, Jerry, while doing her volunteer work with Buenos Vecinos. He showed her pictures of his house, which includes a little apartment. She asked if he rented it out, and he said that he did, on Airbnb. Betty took me there this morning. It is perfect! Unfortunately, I could not paste a clickable link here.
It’s called the Rainbow House Apartment. The photos do not do it justice. What the photos do no show is that at the foot of the bed is the entrance to the apartment – two glass sliding doors, which provide a fantastic view. It has a great feel. Clean, bright, perfect-sized kitchen, washer and dryer. Jerry is an electronics guy, so he just installed he strongest Wi-Fi. The house is two miles up the hill. No sidewalks, but Jerry said he walks it all the time with no problem.
He also said that there is one requirement – that I eat the bananas and the oranges, which are plentiful on the property.
I couldn’t be happier. And, get this, the rent is only $450/month!! Plus $39 for Internet. It even has a television, so I can watch Netflix on a larger screen. Thanks Betty!! You will be handsomely rewarded with a place in heaven – which translated means many meals cooked for you with love.
My latest Zentangle. It’s called Paradox because it is drawn completely with straight lines, yet it produces the illusion of curved images.
I think I may do a series of these with “Thank you” in gold calligraphy.
I haven’t been spending much time on the cards because I have decided to spend my “creative time” on the book. I have my first appointment with Kathie on 4/14, so this gives me time to get the first 20 pages ready. I’m happy Dan is now on board with this and is offering some helpful input.
I’ve started the wind-down. I purchased two more plastic bins. I already had one that I bought from the knitting group last year. Three may be more space than I need, but that’s fine; they can be lighter. Nancy has agreed to let me store my things again under her carport. She was so kind last year and covered the cardboard boxes with a plastic tarp. This way that won’t be necessary, and I won’t have to worry about moisture or dust.
My latest favorite podcast. I was introduced to Dr. Steve Attia. I found the podcast impressive in a number of ways. Attia apparently has the same heart-attack gene profile that I have, so his information on that was valuable for me. He also gives an overall philosophy of what he calls “healthspan,” which is basically being healthy for as long as you can during your lifespan, basically quality versus quantity. He has inspired me to have a complete physical assessment done by a trainer to maximize my strength and stability.
Another facet of the interview I found quite powerful was the revelation of his emotional challenges and his journey in confronting his anger issues and healing them. He was encouraged by his editors to leave this out of his book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity; however, he felt it important enough to include. I couldn’t agree more. I am grateful for minds and personalities like Attia’s who are willing to be vulnerable and share not only their technical accomplishments with humanity but their spiritual growth. Again, the value of “presence” is highlighted
Time for a nap!