dailyX – 22 jun 2017
Self-care was the theme of the month, but when kid issues came up, I put self-care on the back burner … (and then I got burnt). So I’ve changed my focus to finding something interesting to do each day. A new experience, time with family or friends.
celebrations: week 25 (19-25 jun 2017)
We managed a few celebrations this week. Coming up this week: 19: Garfield’s Birthday 20: National Ice Cream Soda Day and National Vanilla Milkshake Day 21: National Peaches & Cream Day and Go Skateboarding Day and Summer Solstice 22: National Chocolate Eclair Day and National Onion Rings Day 23: National Pink Day and Public Service
village – 29 dec 2016
This was not our best Christmas. Other things took precedence. But we managed to enjoy a few of our traditions, such as our annual gingerbread house nonetheless.
being present.
I’ve lived in a constant state of panic for so long that I no longer know how to not live that way even when there’s no need to panic. This week, I’ve caught myself wishing for something to “Hurry up and be over! I have things to do!” a number of times when, in reality,
midlife crisis — interrupted.
This past year, things got real. Really real. Life got hard. Not braces complicated (though we had that) or college choice hard (we had that too). I had spent the previous few years recovering from homeschooling. I was getting my life and family and work organized. I was starting to find time for connecting with
celebrations: week 24 (12-18 jun 2017)
We managed a few celebrations this week. Coming up this week: 12: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day and Red Rose Day 13: Sewing Machine Day and Kitchen Klutzes of America Day 14: Flag Day and National Strawberry Shortcake Day 15: Nature Photography Day and Smile Power Day 16: National Fudge Day and Fresh Veggies Day
twisted.
Out on the trail back in December.
self-care – 7 jun 2017
May was a month of circles. June is a month of self care. I’ve been doing fairly well, but there’s lots of room for improvement…. Here’s to a better week next week!
celebrations: week 23 (5-11 jun 2017)
We managed a few celebrations this week. Coming up this week: 5:World Environment Day and National Gingerbread Day 6: National Yo-Yo Day 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day and Daniel Boone Day 8: World Oceans Day and Best Friends Day 9: National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day and Donald Duck’s Birthday 10: Iced Tea Day and
frozen.
Missing my Arabia hikes. It’s going to be a long summer.
circles – 1 jun 2017
A full month of circles. I think I want to start something new for June, but still debating what it should be…
happiness project: blogs + misc (jun)
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. May’s main theme was Volunteering. At the moment, I
celebrations: week 22 (29 may – 4 jun 2017)
We managed lots of celebrations this week – GRADUATION! But maybe not these scheduled ones…. Coming up this week: 29: Memorial Day and Paper Clip Day and International Coq Au Vin Day and National Biscuit Day 30: Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day 31: National Macaroon Day June: 1: National Go Barefoot
dreaming of fall.
It’s been a lovely few days, but life has gotten in the way of my hikes at Arabia these past few months. Hoping things will settle down next fall, and I will be able to get back out to the mountain once again.
celebrations: week 21 (22-28 may 2017)
We only managed lots of celebrations this week! But maybe not these scheduled ones…. Coming up this week: 22: Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day and Chardonnay Day 23: World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell. – Bill Copeland 24:
look up (and swing).
Only 3 or 4 months before I can get back to Arabia…. Trying to keep up and get ahead during the hot summer months so that I will be ready!
photo friday: driftwood beach
A beautiful, surreal beach. And every time we’ve gone – it is practically deserted!
celebrations: week 20 (15-21 may 2017)
We only managed one celebration this past week… Coming up this week: 15: National Chocolate Chip Day 16: Wear Purple for Peace Day and National Sea-Monkey Day and Biographer’s Day and Love a Tree Day 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day and Pack Rat Day 18: National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day Classic
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