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Wow. Thank you for being alive, sir.
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Wow. Thank you for being alive, sir.
If you haven't already ('cause we have), PLEASE GO VOTE on Tuesday!!! This is an important privilege that many people in the world do not have--in fact, for which many people in the world DIE to have. Literally. PLEASE GO VOTE. I'm not interested to know for whom you are voting--I am only interested to know that you care enough to do so.
Check it:
All the Persians in the house!
All the young Latinos in the house!
All the schizophrenics in the house!
All the wiseguys in the house!
All the Flobots in the house!
All the hipsters in the house!
Participate. It is important.
Thanks.
Really? A whole month without blogging? That's unacceptable. Except that it is what it is. And no, I'm not trying to quote Pete (played by Tim Daly) on "Private Practice." It just... is.
It's part of going with the flow. Normally, an absence like that would make me question whether or not I really want to continue my blog. But the answer to that is very clear to me--always. The answer is yes, I DO really want to continue my blog. I just want it to... evolve. I want it to... go with the flow. I want it to find a new flow.
So, that's on my to-do list.
In the meantime, here's what's up.
I have been uploading photos to Flickr like a madwoman because the OCD and perfectionist in me do NOT like being almost 2 months behind in photos. Egad! It's all because of the Europe trip, I know. There were A LOT of photos. The good news is I've just caught up on replying to comments left by my peeps (yay me!) who are patient and kind and supportive and awesome. Be one of those peeps--it's well worth it. So, I just have half of September and all of October left to post. Not too shabby, D. Not too shabby.
And, I have been making cards like a madwoman. I do not have my art supplies here with me in KC--they're still in storage in Nashville. Sad. And, I don't have income. Sad. But in consultation with my Steve, we agreed that it would be important (and therefore ok) for me to get some supplies to help fortify my soul while here in KC. So, I did. And, I've been happily making cards for the past week. Rock on. Perhaps photos will appear on the blog. Perhaps you'll get a little surprise in the mail. Who knows. The world is full of possibilities.
And, I have been having a BALL with my nephews who have both taken a turn spending a week or so here with us at the house. Man, nephews are AWESOME!! Especially when they're MY nephews. Technically, and biologically, they are Steve's nephews, but I have adopted them as mine. Oh yes. To one, I am "Wa Wa", and to the other I am "Aunt DeRaRa". What did I say? AWESOME!! So, that has been a blast.
And, I have been traveling just a little by using miles and such that we've accumulated. Thank goodness for points programs! I spent some time in Chicago a month or so ago, and I spent some time in LA just a few weeks ago. Both trips were soul-stirring, joy-inducing lovefests. It was SO great connecting with the women in my life--all of whom are like luminaries in my life and totally inspire me. Thank you, ladies, for your fabulousness. I only wish I could have cloned myself to spend time with MORE of my friends in both of those places. Then again, I think my heart might have exploded! So, for what I did get, I am eternally grateful.
And, I have been baking, and cooking, and creating all kinds of yummy foods that fit with what is good for me. For a while, this helped me feel GREAT! However, sadly, now I am experiencing some weird stuff. I'm thinking it's mostly long-term stress-related. In fact, according to Louise L. Hay, it's totally because of the situation in which we find ourselves. That was an eye-opener today! So, back pain, stomach pain, and other pains--not fun. And not good. I'm dealing with it at the moment, and I'm trying to stay positive. I must admit, though, I'm feeling a little down.
The upside of that is that when I feel down, I do things for others. So, here are some upcoming projects:
- send various friends mix CDs of what I'm listening to these days
- create more cards and send surprises to people who need cards
- write a story every day (even if it doesn't end up "published" anywhere)
- make some more sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free ice cream that knocks everyone's socks off!
Yup.
So, yeah. It is what it is. I am going with the flow. Things are not what I might want them to be at the moment, but it's up to me to keep visualizing how I want them to BE. So, that's the plan. Over and out. For now, that is.