Finding Me, Part 2

In the past couple of weeks, I have found pieces of me popping up unexpectedly! For example, finding Irn Bru at the new Publix grocery store. It's a carbonated Scottish soft drink. I first discovered it when I was preparing for my trip to Scotland. And, I haven't tasted it since I got back two … Continue reading Finding Me, Part 2 →

Finding Me

Each late fall/winter season I go through a contemplative period where I evaluate my life. This one has thrown me for a loop, but then each one does! Recently, I took a moment from my TO-DO Schedule and cancelled my plans for a couple of days. During that short period, I vegged with holiday movies … Continue reading Finding Me →

Garden

I have finished prepping all garden beds. That means that I weeded, broke the soil up and removed debris. Then I added manure and new soil on top. I had already completed two beds prior to today and had planted/seeded them. Today I finished the rest. The big one that I did today will be … Continue reading Garden →

Checking In

This is a follow-up to my prior post to share my accountability, since one of the weaknesses that I noted is failure to follow-through long-term on plans. I realize that it has only been about two months since that last post, so this report is not actually proof of long-term f/u, but it is encouraging … Continue reading Checking In →

I’m Back!

For the past several months, I have taken a hiatus from writing...at least in putting out there into the big world my thoughts and feelings. I have missed sharing but was in a mental space that felt empty and without hope. And, it was a space without words to share. It may seem a bit … Continue reading I’m Back! →

The holiday season

I have not been in the holiday mood for years. It is not easy being alone in these holidays, which are so family oriented. Oh, I have friends around me, but even they have families with which to celebrate. I am not a scrooge about it. I just do not have anyone to share the … Continue reading The holiday season →

Procrastination

I have been plagued by this habit most of my life. There was always tomorrow...or later. Lately I have been contemplating why I do this and how it has interfered with my goals and hopes and dreams...even my daily life! I have also been participating in writing instruction in an attempt to learn more about … Continue reading Procrastination →

This week’s challenge

I joined a FB group for writers in September. My purpose in joining the group was to learn more about writing and to get back to expressing myself in my blogs. It took several weeks for me to actually remember that I joined the group (although occasionally a post or two made it to my … Continue reading This week’s challenge →

Stepping out of my comfort zone

I do not do this as often as I dream of doing it. Probably, because my comfort zone on a daily basis is so darn comfortable. I know what to expect. I know what to do and, for the most part, how to do it. And, I get lazy. Sometimes, stepping out means doing something … Continue reading Stepping out of my comfort zone →

Daily Writing Prompt: What could you try for the first time?

I have been putting off the launch of a blog entitled Though My Lens on WordPress because it would mean sharing my pictures with the world at large. I have envisioned it as a blog of pictures that I have taken or will take. This is a risk for me. I do not often share … Continue reading Daily Writing Prompt: What could you try for the first time? →