i believe that even if the answer was not chosen, it being on the list at all is a small manifestation that is able to be claimed. that being said:

blessed by wildlife:

saw a possum while dropping off friend at house which is my favorite wildlife to see

P#2: I’m the friend who was dropped off & saw the possum too :)

resolving long-term roadblocks:

spoke with a friend about an issue and they put a name to the problem and now i have had way less obsessive thoughts about said issue <3

P#2: yessm i decided i love St. Louis <3

Unexpected yet serendipitous meal:

P#2: almost every day in fact <3

Get to know a neighbor:

P#2: yes i met… Josephine? My neighbor across the street :3