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Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
forgot to tell you
My sundress blowing in the breeze, I did about 8 miles yesterday, in the beautiful late afternoon. I rode from here to downtown, then over to Clearwater Beach, and I was (literally) muttering obscenities as I crossed that crazy steep bridge.
And then, after you cross the first, there's another bridge, with less of an incline, thank goodness. An there is a sign that says "No Jumping Off Bridge" at the start of the second one, because I think they knew what I was feeling as I approached.
Well, anyways, I felt great once I arrived at my destination and cruised around for a while, enjoying this different pace. I stopped into Kiku for some sushi because I have been wanted to get a bite there for over a year now, and I never seem to be in the neighborhood when they are open. Amazing. Freakin delicious. I just wish I could have spent more than $5!
It is likely going to be my new (every other) weekend routine; ride over that bridge, bask in the glow of the beachy-vibes, and get my wasabi/ginger/seafood fix.
Who's going with me next time?
Friday, September 12, 2008
Can someone tell me it's time?
I need to sit down and be productive.
(Wow, remember when I made, like, 200 cloth diapers in that month when Tom and I were breaking up. Stayed up all night sewing, for days on end. Amy had very good timing to give birth to Avery around that time...)
when the kids go to sleep = Husqvarna time
(Wow, remember when I made, like, 200 cloth diapers in that month when Tom and I were breaking up. Stayed up all night sewing, for days on end. Amy had very good timing to give birth to Avery around that time...)
when the kids go to sleep = Husqvarna time
since you guys have been asking for more pictures...
The most bare-bones night of camping ever.
Cora, feeling victorious, after her first week of first grade.
Cora, feeling victorious, after her first week of first grade.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Self medicating. The Rx: one tent, some water, stars
Although life is good, I was feeling stressed out this afternoon.
It's probably because of a stupid issue that popped up with the kids' dad, normal financial problems (still waiting on this semester's Pell grant), pressure to finish a few custom diaper orders but not really feeling the drive to work on them, and just some general uncertainty.
So anyways, just now, while we were discussing living a balanced life my roommate told me a story about something that happened at the Mesa Link up last night.
To make a long story short, it was advised to someone who was dealing with some personal imbalance to make a point of getting fresh air and reconnecting with nature, each and every day. That is a very common sense thing to say, when someone needs to de-stress, but I think maybe it's SO common-sense-ical that we all tend to forget those needs sometimes.
I'm not doing badly in that department; I've been getting lot's of exercise since I got home from Colombia, and much of it has been outdoors.
Plus, a few years ago I developed a habit (that has really stuck with me) of staring at the sky or at tree branches as a way of processing extreme stress. I go to the beach (though I haven't lately) to swim and reconnect. But that all just seems like mental health maintenance.
So, as Helen told me what the shaman's advice to our friend was, I jumped out of my seat, having an epiphany.
I'm going camping. Yes, right now.
It's probably because of a stupid issue that popped up with the kids' dad, normal financial problems (still waiting on this semester's Pell grant), pressure to finish a few custom diaper orders but not really feeling the drive to work on them, and just some general uncertainty.
So anyways, just now, while we were discussing living a balanced life my roommate told me a story about something that happened at the Mesa Link up last night.
To make a long story short, it was advised to someone who was dealing with some personal imbalance to make a point of getting fresh air and reconnecting with nature, each and every day. That is a very common sense thing to say, when someone needs to de-stress, but I think maybe it's SO common-sense-ical that we all tend to forget those needs sometimes.
I'm not doing badly in that department; I've been getting lot's of exercise since I got home from Colombia, and much of it has been outdoors.
Plus, a few years ago I developed a habit (that has really stuck with me) of staring at the sky or at tree branches as a way of processing extreme stress. I go to the beach (though I haven't lately) to swim and reconnect. But that all just seems like mental health maintenance.
So, as Helen told me what the shaman's advice to our friend was, I jumped out of my seat, having an epiphany.
I'm going camping. Yes, right now.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
so, define "inclement"
Are we talking about lighting, gusts of wind, or just rain?
In spite of of the dark afternoon, I chanced it and did the 4.25 miles to school, and back again. The route I took this time was different, with much steeper hills, but less branches in my way... hm.
Anyways, just here, kiling time. Not preparing for an exam I have tommorrow (already? really? school just started!).
Can you believe my chem prof is in Japan, and the class gets to take an exam?
But at least I have motivation to do well in the course; field school is on the horizon, sort of. More about that another day. Ok, time to go prepare.
;-)
In spite of of the dark afternoon, I chanced it and did the 4.25 miles to school, and back again. The route I took this time was different, with much steeper hills, but less branches in my way... hm.
Anyways, just here, kiling time. Not preparing for an exam I have tommorrow (already? really? school just started!).
Can you believe my chem prof is in Japan, and the class gets to take an exam?
But at least I have motivation to do well in the course; field school is on the horizon, sort of. More about that another day. Ok, time to go prepare.
;-)
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