Cotton, Zippers, and Courage

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed because it's raining and the basement has flooded. I've got a plumber scheduled to help with that. It's interesting how sometimes it feels like life is always throwing challenges our way, but I try to remember that these moments are part of the journey and can help me grow. I'm grateful for my housemate’s support and for having a safe place to rest tonight. I'm also thankful for my creative projects—they provide comfort and purpose. Looking back, I remember a kind friend who once took me to the train station for lunch; that act of understanding meant a lot to me and reminded me of my own resilience.

I’m working on pulling myself out of a tough moment, and I like to think that thoughts can be observed with a bit of mindful awareness. Meditation helps me see them more clearly. My crafting is going well—I'm making progress on the Beckett bag. The fabric for the lining arrived yesterday, and I washed and dried the light cotton fabric to prepare it. Tomorrow, I plan to organize my collection of zippers to find the perfect one. The with the lining, I'll secure the edges with handsewn backstitches and then attach the zipper.

Housemate and I have faced and overcome many challenges before, and I know we’ll handle this one too. The dark season arrived suddenly this year, bringing a big noise and a large puddle, but I trust that better days are ahead.