THANK YOU, GOD, FOR MY FRIENDS

Tonight, was a wonderful time spent with friends: I am truly thankful for every single one of them 😊

Though decked out in blue … my mood was anything but {blue} 😉

Prep tools ...

Sparkly Pearl for eyebrow highlight & 'Plum' for eyeshadow; sparkly Green for eye 'liner' & Lt. Blue for accent color.

'Soft Brown' Eyebrow Gel. 'Glam Brown' Mascara, & Rose-tinted Creme Blush.

Crème Nail color ... and a glittery topcoat.

'Primrose' Lipstick & sparkly 'Pink Quartz' Lipgloss; ready to Jam!

A quick text to Chrystal, jetted off while I did a quick turn with the curling iron ...

And another quick text before leaving the house ...

The night’s mood was festive.

My mood was thankful, reflective (sharing what “they want to know”), happy, and playful.

‘They Want To Know’ Post: https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2022/11/they-want-to-know.html

Holland’s bean soup was warmly welcome by one and all … and I teased him about the fat going straight to my thighs 😉 But I didn’t pass up the big container full, he sent home with me: it’s delish 😊

Holland's Bean Soup ... very rich & fatty. I'm blaming my chunky thighs on Holland's cooking!

Holland's Bean Soup - GOOD; I microwaved another bowl full, after getting home. LOL

Elohim has richly blessed me with great friends who warm my spirit (and my stomach, too 😉).

VICTORY & A HIGH-5 FOR YESHUA!

This day has been an interesting … and productive one 😊

I spent the morning hours psyching myself up for the evening (I’d heard rumors of stirring trouble in Paradise); by the time I waltzed out the front door, I felt ready to deal with anything (now I know how my Pomeranian used to feel when wading in among big dogs 😉).

On my way out of town, I stopped at the gas pumps to fill the tank for tomorrow’s trip to Graysriver, to spend the day with friends, there.

Things have been a little tense closer to home – tomorrow’s West End visit is really being looked forward to.

My life has ALWAYS been a complicated one. It is almost like Elohim gets a bang out of watching me struggle with the puzzle pieces that make up the picture of my life.

Nothing ever came easy for me. Except Bob; when Elohim blessed me with Bob, THAT puzzle piece slid right into place so easily Bob & I both wore smiles for 44 years.

But most of the time, when I decide on something, Elohim gives me a few puzzle pieces that will go in hard, and says, "Here, try this" – and then stands back and watches me. HE KNOWS ... and I know ... that eventually the pieces WILL fall into place, but it is frustrating until that happens. And sometimes, the {happening} needs a little push.

Tonight, was one of those harder puzzle pieces: it’s been building to a crescendo for a few months, and tonight it got settled, once and for all.

I spent the evening hours with friends up Spruce Creek. Listening, talking, consoling, encouraging – someone was dealing with forgiveness issues, so I shared what I know about forgiveness. It can be hard, but it is necessary (https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2021/10/forgiveness.html) … and we also enjoyed a lively Jam Session.

Half way into it, things got real lively when four jerks decided to be bullies, and tried to oust a person because of their youth.

Citing “anger issues” – while displaying their own anger issues!

So, I waded into the troubled water, and jerked the jerks around a bit; force-feeding them their own poisoned pills. The attempted coup was stopped in its tracks before the rebellion took root 😉

People got a good look at the no-nonsense-side of me tonight – I don't tolerate bullshit very well  ... and when the shit starts flying, I shut the shit thrower DOWN. Fast and hard when necessary.

I may look like a pushover, but I can throw a sucker punch that will set people on their ass before they even see it coming.

I think the Jam Sessions will be better tuned for the foreseeable future 😊

LEMONS

What a day!

It started out okay …

But before noon had arrived it had become a lemon ☹

I was planning on spending all day with my friends at Oak Point; so, after dressing my body and face, I grabbed a flavored coffee and headed into town to fill the gas tank (I plan on being in Graysriver tomorrow, and the tank was low) and that’s when the easy-peasy day turned into a lemon 😉

I pulled into the gas terminal … and could not get the locking gas cap off.

Seriously.

I tried for a good 15 minutes before I finally gave up, pulled back onto the main road – and backtracked to O’Reilly’s Auto Supplies: there was no help there at all >:-(

So, I turned back towards town – and crossed the border into Kelso, pulling in at Dick Hanna’s Toyota to pick some male brains, there. Eureka! I struck gold 😊

When I arrived and walked into the building, a fella who worked there opened the door for me and asked if I was there for an appointment, I said, “Yes”. He asked if I had a scheduled appointment, I said, “No” – and followed that reply up with, “actually, I have a question that I hope will have a simple answer. My locking gas cap won’t come off, and I need it to come off so I can fill my tank. When it turns, it sounds like it’s stripped.” He heard me out, then said, “Let’s have a look; if it absolutely won’t come out, we may have to break it into pieces; which means you’ll need to buy another cap. I said, “Buying another cap is fine with me: I just need to be able to put gas in the tank”. He followed me out the Highlander; I flipped the tank flap cover open and handed him my key. He got the cap off in less than a second (!), and said, “That’s what I thought the problem was.” So, I asked him how he did it, and he showed me – then I tried it myself, just to be sure it was okay, again. Then, I thanked him, hopped into the car, and drove off 😊

He said that over time the lock shifts with use, and the cap has to be reset.

Locking gas cap issues.

Praying a blessing on Dan - the Man. LOL

I arrived at my Oak Point destination late, but that was okay; the main thing was to get together for fun.

And we did: and Ruby and Jacob showed up (I had never met them before – I like them!) Ruby has a very good voice, and can sing Acapulco perfectly; Jacob was just there to add support, and visit with his father 😊

When I left, Lynn loaded me down with yumminess (he loves to cook, and no one goes away without something) – so, I told him, “You are going to make me fat with all your good food! I’m going to put a little sign on my scales that reads: “BLAME LYNN!” And we all laughed.

I am truly thankful for where my life is, at this point in time.

NOT DANCING WITH MYSELF TONIGHT 😉

Tonight, was jammin’ time 😊

I dolled myself up … and hit the road 😉

Green outfit, green eye accent, and green mascara …

I was about 15 minutes late in arriving at the session, because I ran into town to grab a flavored coffee. As soon as I walked through the open door, I could hear Corrina, singing with J – I’d met Corrina last weekend, and invited her to join us: I sensed she’d have a great voice … and she does!

I’d left home hoping to see her with us tonight; I’m really glad she showed. I’d take pictures, but everyone has not consented to that, so I’m being respectful and keeping the phone in my purse when there ☹

While I was watching/listening to the band tease Corrina by playing the old rock and roll ‘Corrine, Corrina’ song, CM came over and joined me on the sidelines. When she heard why I was late, she offered to gift me with an espresso maker she doesn’t use (she’s only used it 4 times, so it’s practically new 😉). I am glad for the gifting.

Ray Peterson – ‘Corrine Corrina’ song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouanlAQ-QXg)

Then, a fella showed up that I’d not met yet – I’d heard members of the jam group talk of him, and he sounded intriguing (don’t get excited folks … Judah is about 24 years old – and I’m not interested in romantic intrigues: no matter what age). But it was fun to get to know him. He’s very personable, and keen to aid wherever he can be of service in the group. I could see that he's going to be a good asset if he keeps coming back.

I can’t tell yu’all how much I thoroughly enjoy these Thursday shindigs. I love music. I like live garage style bands. I like watching songs being created on the spot. I like that I am a permanent fixture with the Group. I like hearing, “Here’s comes the wild child now!” when I walk through the door. I like that I can be ME when I am with them 😊

I left around somewhere around 8 PM, because it was quite dark by then, and Ocean Beach Highway tends to fill with lunatic driver’s when the sun sets (I prefer being home before pitch-black-nightfall; that didn’t happen tonight) … and as I was nearing the end of Mill Creek Road, I happened to see a super-sized Cruise Ship, cruising up the Columbia River; so I turned onto Ocean Beach Highway – and quickly pulled over into the Oak Point turnout along, 2 shakes of a lamb’s tail away from where I’d caught sight of the hulking luxury liner.

Laughter and music echoing from the passing luxery liner, reached my ears in the Highlander, on the Oak Point turnout.

'American Harmony' Cruise Ship, heading up the Columbia River to Astoria-OR

I watched the huge ship pass, then I continued homeward – turning off at Germany Creek and driving over Eufaula Heights to Coal Creek, which ties into the small portion of Ocean Beach Highway very near my home. It’s a half hour longer that a straight drive from A to B … but I don’t have to deal with lunatic drivers, so it’s worth the extra distance, to me 😉

Germany Creek Rd. to Eufaula Heights Rd., via Stella Road - 16 mins.

Eufaula Heights Rd. to Coal Creek Rd.; 9 mins.

Coal Creek Road to Heron Pointe; 6 mins.

It was a funtastic night with friends.

It was great meeting Judah (interesting name for an interesting fella 😉).

I can’t wait until next Thursday!