Day 21 - May 21
I connect people. A compliment I received once was that I always brought someone new to events. *chuckles* Maybe you don't see the compliment, but to me, it is about sharing experiences with people who might not otherwise reach out. It's about introducing ideas, activities, dreams. It's about re-connecting the world, one person at a time.
"We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other...If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love, we will create abundance and joy for each other, and this moment will have been worthwhile." - Deepak Chopra
There is the popular notion that we are all connected within six degrees. What if everyone brought one person one step closer? Could we possibly connect and create a better place?
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Every Day...TGIF!
Day 20 - May 20
It's Friday and I MADE IT! *smiles* We made it. It's been a rough week! Beloved has worked every day for the last 19 days. Boy and I have survived the last three days with no television. Girl is actually signing things and I am understanding her. It's Friday. There's promises of storms tomorrow, and I hope to dance in the rain and drum louder than the thunder!
I made it though today!
It's Friday and I MADE IT! *smiles* We made it. It's been a rough week! Beloved has worked every day for the last 19 days. Boy and I have survived the last three days with no television. Girl is actually signing things and I am understanding her. It's Friday. There's promises of storms tomorrow, and I hope to dance in the rain and drum louder than the thunder!
I made it though today!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Every Day...Blessed
Day 19 - May 19
I am blessed. It seems like so much of my time and focus is on the negative...on what frustrates me, angers me, depresses me. The truth is, I am blessed beyond measure. I have love and health. I have friends and family. I have a home of my own. I have a garden and a library and a fantastic cast-iron bathtub to retreat to.
Yes, I have a wishlist, mostly for stability and happiness in the future, but I think we all hope for that. Albert Einstein said, There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is. I am blessed and live among miracles.
I am blessed. It seems like so much of my time and focus is on the negative...on what frustrates me, angers me, depresses me. The truth is, I am blessed beyond measure. I have love and health. I have friends and family. I have a home of my own. I have a garden and a library and a fantastic cast-iron bathtub to retreat to.
Yes, I have a wishlist, mostly for stability and happiness in the future, but I think we all hope for that. Albert Einstein said, There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is. I am blessed and live among miracles.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Every Day...Loyal
Day 18 - May 18
I am not a fair-weather friend. It doesn't really matter what the circumstances are, I'll do what I can to move mountains, flatten hills, and raise forests. Heck, I'm more likely to wade in to the disaster, often dragging help along with me. I am loyal to my friends and my friends' friends.
Truthfully, I think sometimes it drives people nuts sometimes...as if they didn't know what they were signing on for! HA!...but I love you so much for dancing along side me!
I am not a fair-weather friend. It doesn't really matter what the circumstances are, I'll do what I can to move mountains, flatten hills, and raise forests. Heck, I'm more likely to wade in to the disaster, often dragging help along with me. I am loyal to my friends and my friends' friends.
Truthfully, I think sometimes it drives people nuts sometimes...as if they didn't know what they were signing on for! HA!...but I love you so much for dancing along side me!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
There may be a drought coming...
Boy and I had a pretty big fight today about "shows". It's been brewing for a couple of weeks, and I've been putting it off in exchange for the opportunity to blog, read, and otherwise steal time for myself. Unfortunately, I made the ultimatum that there will not be any more shows for a while.
That means no television, no video games, no computer.
It's at least as much punishment for me as it is for him, but I created the situation. *sigh* Not much I can do but keep my word and muster on. We'll figure it out, but with a better rationing plan. Besides, the weather is semi-reliably warm now and time should be spent at parks and such anyway.
Still...I'm going to have a bit of withdrawal, even if I DO manage to nab a few minutes to check in...
That means no television, no video games, no computer.
It's at least as much punishment for me as it is for him, but I created the situation. *sigh* Not much I can do but keep my word and muster on. We'll figure it out, but with a better rationing plan. Besides, the weather is semi-reliably warm now and time should be spent at parks and such anyway.
Still...I'm going to have a bit of withdrawal, even if I DO manage to nab a few minutes to check in...
Every Day...Clever
Day 17 - May 17
I am clever. I can find short-cuts or substitutions for things that I want to accomplish. If I don't have baking powder, I can combine 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda. I found a split spigot so I can run a hose under the fence for the backyard AND have a hose available for the front yard (total cost was $12 for a new hose and spigot, vs. well over $100 to move the water source). I come up with re-use ideas that help keep the budget manageable. It takes a little creativity and some stubbornness, but sometimes doing it the "hard way" actually IS pretty clever.
I am clever. I can find short-cuts or substitutions for things that I want to accomplish. If I don't have baking powder, I can combine 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda. I found a split spigot so I can run a hose under the fence for the backyard AND have a hose available for the front yard (total cost was $12 for a new hose and spigot, vs. well over $100 to move the water source). I come up with re-use ideas that help keep the budget manageable. It takes a little creativity and some stubbornness, but sometimes doing it the "hard way" actually IS pretty clever.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Every Day...Open-Minded
Day 16 - May 16
I am open-minded. I honestly do not think there is much in lifestyle choices that would rock me. Shock me, disturb me...sure...but I believe I am able to separate myself enough to accept that "your kink is not my kink."
People think I am a tender spirit because I don't bulwark my emotions. It's kind of funny because if I express myself, it is a sure sign that I AM comfortable enough doing so.
*wry smile* I remember a play party early at which I ended up crying in the corner. My tears were interpreted by those who didn't know me as being squicked by the needle play. HA! I've cut up bodies and gotten intimate with the blood donor center. I admit, I do not understand needle play, but hey, have a blast! No, my tears were because I had tried to escape to the kitchen to wash dishes, to be of service, but was gently told I was a guest and didn't need to do that. I had no recourse for the feelings inside. Having later explained myself to the Hostess, I was promised that if I ever came back, She would ensure I had the opportunity to serve as much as the other girls played.
But it is that sort of situation that I am misunderstood.
In general, I am fascinated by things in the lifestyle. I've tried to work out my own depravity in stories and talks, seeking to wrap my mind around what is inside ME. Learning about others' explorations is intriguing and tantalizing. Muggles might label me as sick, but I think that makes me open-minded.
I am open-minded. I honestly do not think there is much in lifestyle choices that would rock me. Shock me, disturb me...sure...but I believe I am able to separate myself enough to accept that "your kink is not my kink."
People think I am a tender spirit because I don't bulwark my emotions. It's kind of funny because if I express myself, it is a sure sign that I AM comfortable enough doing so.
*wry smile* I remember a play party early at which I ended up crying in the corner. My tears were interpreted by those who didn't know me as being squicked by the needle play. HA! I've cut up bodies and gotten intimate with the blood donor center. I admit, I do not understand needle play, but hey, have a blast! No, my tears were because I had tried to escape to the kitchen to wash dishes, to be of service, but was gently told I was a guest and didn't need to do that. I had no recourse for the feelings inside. Having later explained myself to the Hostess, I was promised that if I ever came back, She would ensure I had the opportunity to serve as much as the other girls played.
But it is that sort of situation that I am misunderstood.
In general, I am fascinated by things in the lifestyle. I've tried to work out my own depravity in stories and talks, seeking to wrap my mind around what is inside ME. Learning about others' explorations is intriguing and tantalizing. Muggles might label me as sick, but I think that makes me open-minded.
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