Much about where we go is influenced by where we have been. Sweet cousin Cathy tells me I should write it down. It feels daunting to track 52 years of movement. The same things that have enriched my life - the travel, living among other cultures, the people I have met (so many I have forgotten many names) make it very challenging to think about accomplishing this goal. And yet, today I started...didn't get far, but the first steps are as important as all the rest.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Telling my story
I think I had started to become daunted by the process of meeting someone and feeling like there has been so much life before this moment, so many experiences, people, connections triumphs and struggles that brought me to this point....how would I ever go about explaining all of that to someone new?
Then, out of the blue, I find myself in that exact position. Laughing at his stories; freely sharing mine.
I am beginning to think it less a chore and more a joy as we explore each other through our pasts in all the tarnished glory, the laughter filled present, and the hints of possibilities for tomorrow and beyond.
Smiling. Smiling.
Then, out of the blue, I find myself in that exact position. Laughing at his stories; freely sharing mine.
I am beginning to think it less a chore and more a joy as we explore each other through our pasts in all the tarnished glory, the laughter filled present, and the hints of possibilities for tomorrow and beyond.
Smiling. Smiling.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Closing out 2011
September marked the passing of my pops. I will save the long story for those who know me enough to ask (if you really want to know) over an adult beverage sometime, and just add that it was a consuming change.
Not because there was so much to do, I mean, there was a lot to do but a good list and keeping notes helps that process along, but becuase it changes the day to day. For mom, for me, for friends - the world looks different when a loved one passes.
The pup and I keep moving forward. God I love that furry face. She never tells my secrets. :-)
Friends are well, and the work front likely holds 6 more years for me - I had hoped to start the full time artist gig sooner, but number crunching tells me the extra years at the county will prove their worth many times over.
Still, I look for ways to keep creating, and I am currently signing up to be considered as an artist for a contest (of sorts) that asks for 10 pieces, 90% of the materials coming from landfill (yep - the dump!) and I am super excited. More news on that should I get selected.
Already over a week into 2012, I set the following intentions:
Not because there was so much to do, I mean, there was a lot to do but a good list and keeping notes helps that process along, but becuase it changes the day to day. For mom, for me, for friends - the world looks different when a loved one passes.
The pup and I keep moving forward. God I love that furry face. She never tells my secrets. :-)
Friends are well, and the work front likely holds 6 more years for me - I had hoped to start the full time artist gig sooner, but number crunching tells me the extra years at the county will prove their worth many times over.
Still, I look for ways to keep creating, and I am currently signing up to be considered as an artist for a contest (of sorts) that asks for 10 pieces, 90% of the materials coming from landfill (yep - the dump!) and I am super excited. More news on that should I get selected.
Already over a week into 2012, I set the following intentions:
- Identify and hold my gratitudes DAILY - hourly if it is hard
- Spend quality time with family and friends
- Assess the ways I can grow and take action
- Breath deeply
- Listen more
- Eat good food
- And always choose love, not fear
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