Yesterday was September first and it started with a blood stained pillow. We had to reroute our drive because I missed a stop (which ended in beautiful scenery). I got upset and frustrated about my dad insisting on bringing his heavy bag, which resulted in his exhaustion. Then we lost each other. I didn’t spend money the way I wanted to. I didn’t buy honey I planned on getting, the rings I wanted and jewelry, or play any games.

I even passed on buying a cool looking dragon candle. In retrospect I wanted the candle. My logical budget side won! Some other Pluto things: dad spilled a ton of bbq sauce all over it, nearly ruining it. It triggered me and I suddenly got so obsessed about the rickety pond than I should’ve been. I was also upset that my dad was carrying around a ten pound bag. Then he went and got lost. My dad was Pluto yesterday.

It wasn’t a mindful trip for most of the time. I was stressed and distracted.

So Pluto is about throwing a wrench in your plans. I learned to be compassionate despite bad things happening to my dress, my dads problematic habits, and our plans. We stayed out anyway and didn’t have to go home right away. I basically ate my way through the fair. I tried corn, garlic pickles, dole whip, and pineapple ice cream, a new novelty. Which is good. I danced and that took the stress away. I look great.

Yesterday was a test of temper, flexibility, and “what do you do when things go wrong?”

1. I just went with it. We saw a beautiful forest as we drove the detour.
2. I cleaned up my dress as best as I could while being mindful in the present, laughing with my mom.
3. I got proactive about my dads ten weight bag and I just left it in the car.
4. I couldn’t do anything but find my dad when he was lost, but I let him rest in the car. He was stressed. Whether he was doing it to himself or Pluto.

Us even going together was Plutos idea because Katherine flaked. So it was nice my parents got to enjoy dressing up.

We missed out on Menards but it was good because my parents got a discount at the fair.

I saved money.

I saved my dress.

I had a medium time regardless of whatever fell apart.

Oh Pluto. You have be hitting the ground running.

FLEXIBILITY

TEMPER CONTROL

MINDFULNESS