July Blessings

 Happy Sabbath

It has been a good week. A short week but a good one.  My finances have been blessed greatly.  A large amount was taken out in taxes but what remained, I set about using it for some nice things I wanted and need around here.  My supervisor gave me an Amazon gift card which I used to purchase an electric leaf blower and a JBL waterproof speaker that I can use for when I am in the suv.  The suv is from 2008 and is not equipped with bluetooth technology so I want to listen to my music via phone but have awesome sound.  I will be able to use the speaker in the car, for church events, at home in the shower and anywhere I just want to jam. I have been in the presence of two people who used the same speakers and can attest that they are of excellent quality and a great purchase to make.  

Next after my bonus came in, I thought about a wide range of things from paying off my Amex card in full, to just storing the funds away for a rainy day.  I know that when I come into money, I take a painfully long amount of time to make a decision so I decided to change this and went forward quickly (within 24 hours) to make purchases of things I needed and wanted.  First I looked for a bike for myself and knowing my son's bike is getting too small, I put a bike in the cart for him as well.  Long story short, I purchased two mountain bikes for us, a warranty for his bike alone because of his carelessness, and Jabra over ear headphones from the top 10 2021 headphones list.  I also purchased Six Flags theme park tickets for tomorrow for my son, sister and myself.  Yesterday I bought some items he will need for his trip to the Carolinas.  I feel like I'm leaving some other things out but yeah, I spent a lot of money in a very short amount of time and that is definitely not like me.  

I purchased the bikes because for one, it is not appropriate for me to be scooting along and struggling on his scooter to keep up with him on his bike.  HIs bike is getting too small for him and doesn't have the features he needs to really stop and be safe, hence the mountain bike.  I need to get out and get more fitness beyond mowing the lawn weekly.  I purchased some heavier ankle weights yesterday and am really trying to turn into a savage this month so I have to get the equipment and put aside the time to do so.  The head phones will be most enjoyable when I am doing outdoor activities and going to the store.  The head phones were ordered and arrived the same day I placed the order from 2 states away.  I am very satisfied with the sound quality and level of comfortability when wearing them. No more buds falling out of my ears.  50 hrs of battery power and easy pairing ability.  

So I am thankful for the funds to get these things. Things that will make my experience at home, doing yard work, and other work much better and things I can enjoy with my son.  He doesn't know about Six Flags so he will be surprised when we roll up there tomorrow.  

I am still struggling with the other situation of course.  I need to repot my monstera.  I'm looking at it and I just don't have enough room for it.  Another plant I had for longer, my alocacia poly decided to pop out a flower. I didn't know those jokers could flower.  I remember when I first purchased it, it was gorgeous and full and then quickly, instantly, it started dying.  It was down to a stub and I was in shock and upset. I had spent good coin on it and though everything and everyone could say the thing was dead, throw it away, I held on to it and continued to care for the stub. The stub showed signs it was coming back and not before long, it had huge shoots once more.  It was dealing with the shock of a new environment, but I didn't know that.  Now the joker has a flower and more leaves than when it first started out 2 years ago. I am still looking at the monstera deliciosa.  Am I unintentionally stunting its growth like my own spiritual growth?  I'm still curious and want to see where this will go.  Never thought I would ever be in this position.