There is a quiet light that shines in every heart. It draws no attention to itself, though it is always secretly there. It is what illuminates our minds to see beauty, our desire to seek possibility, and our hearts to love life. Without this subtle quickening our days would be empty and wearisome, and no horizon would ever awaken our longing. Our passion for life is quietly sustained from somewhere in us that is wedded to the energy and excitement of life. This shy inner light is what enables us to recognize and receive our very presence here as blessing.
~John O’Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings
December highlights & happenings
- continued Spanish Duolingo daily learning
- added Duolingo Japanese and music lessons
- kicked off holiday parties with SF Animal Care and Control staff party
- explored Dogpatch neighborhood + holiday event
- attended Deck the Hall event with Colorado Symphony
- team in-person onsite + dinner (work)
- two holiday cookie swaps
- one 2025 celebration with sisterhood
- haircut
- book club holiday brunch
- annual holiday drinks + dinner at Causwells
- volunteered with Full Belly Bus
- attended two virtual Creative Morning events
- attended in-person One City One Book event
- wrote in (virtual) community as part of memoir writing workshop
- enjoyed two large-group holiday parties with friends
- Pippa’s annual vet appointment + clean bill of health
- started PT for ankle sprain
- blood donation
- celebrated a quiet Christmas at home
- post-Christmas trip to Ventura County to see family
- explored SLO, Morro Bay and Cambria
- spent two nights in lovely beach hotel in Cambria
- drove PCH on a very rainy NYE
- delighted in seeing elephant seals up close
- welcomed 2026 in a cozy hotel bed with my loves
- completed quarterly financial/net worth review
- discovered a new favorite cookie recipe + baked them twice
- continued work with Friends of SFACC board + events committee
- began planning 2026 Friends of SFACC events
- savored daily walks filled with colorful falling leaves and took many photos
- welcomed winter + made dried orange garland for our tree
- started annual holiday puzzle
- received many wonderful holiday cards from friends and family
- annual Elf viewing with nephew and niece (from afar)
- explored many dog parks while traveling
- celebrated two years with Pippa in our lives
- read four books
- active 26 of 31 days (40+ miles walked/ran)
- one post on Trajectory of Life
- continued daily Connections + Wordle + Mini Crossword + Strands
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A Basic Financial Planning Checklist
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