off-trail.
Phelix and I have been hiking regularly at Arabia for two years now. At first, we took the same trail every single time. After a year or so, I decided enough was enough, and we branched out and learned a new trail. Six months later, I finally decided that we would learn *all* the trails.
got ink.
My goals for this year are very few. There’s too much uncertainty, and I am lacking free time to do the things I had originally planned to do this year. Chloe drew the design based on the diamorpha at Arabia. And I had it tattooed onto my wrist: Cross that off my list!
hot tea hike with ranger robby.
Chloe did not have a good night’s sleep. Her mouth and face hurts from her new braces. At first, she was unwilling to get up early for a hike. But then she rallied. And we headed out … and Phelix was so unhappy. I feel so guilty that I’m taking him out for a hike
happiness project: appearance + misc (feb)
Thrive, Project 46, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. January’s main theme was Friends/Family & Social Networks. I
begin again.
After months of turmoil, things in our house (as opposed to the larger world) seem to be settling down into a bit of a routine. I find myself with time on my hands. Since freeing up some time is a huge piece of my multi-year Happiness Project, I shouldn’t be surprised, but I am. Happily
happiness project: friends/family/social networks + misc (jan)
Thrive, Project 45, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. December’s main theme was Health & Self-Care. Unfortunately, that
happiness project: THRIVE (2017)
Here we are closing up the year 2016. And as people do, I’m thinking about what has gone by and how to plan for the new year ahead. 2016 was my year of CREATE. improvement. While I’m not sure that overall I’m that much more creative, I did try. I took a few photography classes.
happiness project: health/self-care (dec) + misc
Create, Project 45, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. November’s main theme was Finances. But things got busy
confused. so confused.
My mind is confused. So confused. Able to get outside after months of hibernating inside, I keep finding myself thinking things like “Wow, the vines have grown fast.” “Where are all the spring blossoms?” Yes, spring. I keep thinking it is spring. Because I can finally get outside. Because I feel awake again. Surely that
september 1st.
September is here! Each year, I imagine that when September comes around, summer will finally be over. Not “summer” but summer. The heat. The humidity. The misery of living in the south. This has been an AWFUL summer for me. The number of days over 90 broke records. The nighttime lows never got low. I
celebrations: week 35 (29 aug – 4 sep 2016)
Managed one celebration this week. Next week will be better! Coming up this week: 29: Chop Suey Day and Lemon Juice Day and National More Herbs, Less Salt Day 30: National Toasted Marshmallow Day 31: Eat Outside Day and National Trail Mix Day September: 1: National Cherry Popover Day and Emma M. Nutt Day Popovers
atlanta area: monastery of the holy spirit
I’ve been wanting to visit for years, but never found the right time or anyone to go with me. I decided earlier this year that I’m not going to wait any longer. I will do the things I want to do, even if it means going alone. So when I saw the “Monastery of the
offering.
Missing my Arabia terribly these days. Far too hot for me to want to be there at the moment, but the weather will turn cooler again soon.
happiness project monthly breakdown: health (dec)
December is the “Health/Self-Care” month in my Happiness Project. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, I did things like go to the doctor for the first time in years, put together medical histories (doctors, dentists, prescriptions, immunizations, surgeries, etc.) for me and the girls. In the future, I hope to add some more health and self-care
happiness project: blogs + misc (jun)
Create, Project 45, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. May’s main theme was Volunteering. I worked on updating
snapshots from gooney road – 25 may 2016
Today is International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day. Up early and on top of Arabia by 7am. Phelix and I did both the summit and Mountain Lake Trail. Back at home, I cleaned up the mess left by the rest of the family,
snapshots from gooney road – 23 may 2016
Today is World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day. Up early. Instead of my usual morning boring tasks. I chose to take the dog to the mountain for a hike. When we got home, we did all the morning chores and then got to work. So many hours ahead that I can’t even count. When
celebrations: week 21 (23-29 may 2016)
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 23: World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell. – Bill Copeland 24: First Morse Code Message Sent I would
snapshots from gooney road – 22 may 2016
Today is Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day and Chardonnay Day and National Wig Out Day. Up early. Decided my time was best spent heading to the mountain. Phelix and I went for a hike and to the store before anyone else had gotten up. I cleaned the house and made breakfast. The
snapshots from gooney road – 20 may 2016
Today is Strawberry Picking Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day and Be a Millionaire Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. Phenix and I went for an early hike at Arabia, then to Kroger. I worked during the afternoon, then voted. Camille came home and went to work, but then it
GBK Gwyneth
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