Things to be Grateful for: Cryptocurrencies, Cats and Challenges

The sun is shining through my window and my cat is out and about with his new cat friends. Weather does change a cat's mood. It looks like a beautiful day, at least for now, and I'm happier. These past few days I've focused too much on the bad things. It is also easier to focus on the things that I don't have so now it's time to be grateful for the things that I have. For sure, I have a stock of monumental moments which I am very thankful for, but what about those tiny treasures? Those little details that make life more interesting.

I am grateful that I'm feeling better today than yesterday. I'm feeling better especially after crying while writing a piece about my mum for her birthday. I feel like something heavy was released out of my chest. A solid weep is all I need.

Today I went straight to my Steemit wallet, as usual, to see what has changed. I am feeling happy that my 'estimated account value' has increased relatively. It is nice to wake up to seeing my upvote's worth increased too. Sure it's not grand but I'm happier when it's changing. It means that the Bitcoin price surged while I sleep. It seems that great things happen while I sleep. Now that is really, really something to be thankful for, great things such as crypto. Every little increase in Bitcoin or Steem price kind of eases the financial burden. It does make a difference in my life. Crypto is hope. Despite the uncertainties that surround me at the moment, I still love the financial freedom I have. This whole Steemit journey is such an emotional rollercoaster ride. However, I feel like the Cryptocurrencies can feel that it's time to make me feel better, so much for the low points, it's time to rise. Let's hope for the best!

I love that every day I get to write. There was one Steemian who said that I talk too much. Which is true, maybe I really talk too much when I write. Mind you, days and weeks of silence by choice will make you write too much too. There has to be some way for a daily quick release of thoughts, some outlet for my feelings. My cat doesn't really bother that much with my opinion so I just have to write it. Writing is just one way for me to overcome overthinking so you'll just going to have to bear with me talking or writing too much.

I am grateful that I don't have to take a full-time job so I can focus more on my project. I am making it happen really slowly and I'm thankful for the baby steps that I've taken. It means that every day I am being productive and I am not giving up despite the unforeseen challenges that may arise, despite the impossibility somewhat. Just like one Steemian told me, if I am to build my own table, then it's better to build four sturdy legs. Slowly but surely hey!

Don't ever forget, even for a minute, that there's also my cat to be grateful for, the only sweet thing that makes me happy. Cat ownership increases happiness especially if you own a cat named "Feliz". After moving here 2 months ago, it's not only me experiencing being deemed as an outsider in this very small touristic and tribalistic town. My cat tries so hard to fit in the feral tribe but at the end of the day, he still comes back to where his heart or food is, my home. His safe refuge. Lately, I was feeling annoyed that he was contributing to my sleep loss and was being such a royal pain in the back. My flat is smaller than what I had before so it means my cat has the cat freedom to bother me while I sleep. When there's a heavy storm, my cat will jump on my bed in the middle of the night to cuddle. I know that is sweet for some but it's just causing my interrupted sleep and violent moodiness (not life threatening!). I don't sleep very deeply these days. Now my cat has to stay outside at night except when it's pouring rain. What if I don't wake up? He has to learn how to be a real male cat, hunt his own food whether some nasty insects or neighbors' food. I just don't tolerate bird extinction, neighbors extinction maybe. Crazy cat lady talking here. Lately, I try not to notice him too much as he will try so hard to catch my attention by scratching the window screen or doing some stupid shit that he knows will tick me off. I'm still talking about my cat though. I think I spoiled him too much because there's no one else around to be spoiled too much. Yesterday as I was looking for some cat food at the store, the lady jokingly suggested for me to find someone to feed instead. I appreciate the unsolicited advice but I told her that my cat, at least, has nothing much to say.

My life will never be free of problems and challenges, for one, I'm an intricate human being. No matter how hard I try to evade the high drama of life, it will still catch up with me. Difficulties will always be there to teach me something new no matter what. If I didn't make any mistakes, it means I have resorted to the curse of monotony. I am thankful for the new things that I've tried in life. I am grateful that I am not swimming in the sea of boredom. I'm grateful that I'm awake today, healthy and breathing. I'm thankful for this new opportunity to learn and try again.