celebrate: week 31
Coming up this week: 31: Jump for Jelly Beans Day and Mutt’s Day and National Raspberry Cake Day and System Administrator Appreciation Day and Harry Potter’s Birthday August: 1: National Night Out and National Girlfriends Day and National Raspberry Cream Pie Day and Lughnasadh 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day 3: National Watermelon Day and
blossoms.
I haven’t been taking photos very much lately. I don’t think that I’m much busier than usual at the moment. But maybe it’s one thing too many for me to think about right now.
photo friday: nantucket ferry
THe fast ferry is more expensive, but worth it! We had comfortable seat, wi-fi, and power. Out through Hyannis, past all the sailboats, and through the fog to Nantucket. Parking was a little confusing, but we managed it without any mishap.
ownself. – 27 jul 2017
Volunteering. Kids’ music. Being at the beach. All things I enjoy doing. Making sure I have time for me instead of always putting everyone else first.
expect the unexpected.
I’m not a car person. I never spent time to learn how to care for a car. I can’t change the oil, can’t replace a belt. I might be able to change a tire if it comes to it. The one time I had a flat tire, I didn’t get the chance to try to
celebrate: week 30
Coming up this week: 24: Amelia Earhart Day and Cousins Day and National Tequila Day 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day and National Day of the Cowboy 26: All or Nothing Day and National Coffee Milkshake Day 27: Walk on Stilts Day and National Scotch Day and National Creme Brulee Day 28: National Milk Chocolate
prickly.
My mountain is always full of surprises!!
photo friday: hershey park
I had a vague idea of staying somewhere “different” on our trip up north. Harrisburg, PA, seemed like a great distance to go in one day – more than halfway, but not exhausting. We hit a little weather and got in a hour or so later than planned. I hadn’t planned on going to Hershey
ownself. – 20 jul 2017
I’m terrible at self-care. I let everyone’s needs and wants come before mine. I need to start standing up for what I want more and stop trying to be so considerate of everyone else that I don’t get to do the things I want to do.
play!
I don’t play much these days. Or perhaps my personal definition of play is lacking. I work, manage the house, volunteer, and run the errands. Sometimes I get the chance to exercise, hike, read, or meet a friend, though not as much as I need. What is play? I play with the dog, but even
celebrate: week 29
Coming up this week: 17: Yellow Pig Day and Peach Ice Cream Day 18: National Caviar Day 19: National Hot Dog Day and
smith. – 24 feb 2017
We looked at every college in the nation and few schools outside the country. We visited dozens. She applied to ten. She was accepted at most. Three made the final cut. But when I saw her face that day in February, I knew. She’s a Smithie!
photo friday – interrupted
I never stopped. From the day each girl was born, she traveled. Chloe’s first passport was as a newborn. We traveled. Every second that I could manage. Was I running from life? Didn’t matter, we were experiencing ALL THE THINGS. Multiple continents. Fancy hotels to crappy motels to VRBOs. We did it all. Found meeting
my boy.
Feeling awful, icky, gross today. Oftentimes, women can’t admit to having those days, because we are then labeled as the “weaker” sex. I admit, there is a day or two in my cycle when I am achy and miserable and not quite at the top of my game. Thankfully this month that day came on
gratitude – 13 jul 2017
A little more gratitude. Though I think I’m ready to embark on a new project now… Starting Monday! I sitil am not sure, but I’ll figure it out.
don’t procrastinate.
That’s a message to myself. Don’t procrastinate. Start today. When I *fear* that something will be difficult or frustrating, I tend to put it off, whether it’s a task at home or a task at work. And then once I sit down and complete it, I wonder why I wasted all that time worrying about
refocus to gratitude.
I’m struggling. I hate to admit it for two reasons: I don’t like to admit when I’m struggling. And I don’t want to admit that I’ve been experiencing feelings of jealousy. For years I *refused* to be jealous of anyone. I was in CONTROL of my life. Others were doing great things, and I was
celebrations: week 28
We did not manage any celebrations this week. Coming up this week: 10: National Piรฑa Colada Day and Teddy Bear Picnic Day 11: World Population Day and National Blueberry Muffin Day and All American Pet Photo Day 12: Pecan Pie Day and Simplicity Day 13: National French Fries Day and International Puzzle Day and Embrace
stacked stones. – 19 feb 2017
Unfortunately, someone eventually knocked over this lovely off-trail stack.
more birthday.
The first week of July is full of family celebrations. On the 4th, Phelix and Gazoo celebrate their birthdays. Of course, they have no idea of what a birthday is, and we really have no idea what their actual birthdays are. And on the 8th, Rob and I celebrate our anniversary. 22 years this week.
GBK Gwyneth
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