I turned 49 this year and for the first time I am focusing on what my style is. Part of that has been honing in on what draws me without outside influence. My instinct has always been to soak in what others around me enjoy, it started with wanting to be like my brother when … Continue reading Art Perspective
Category: Spiritual Renovation
Never Bored
I was sharing yesterday about my four years in Italy in which I didn't work and the other person said she couldn't do that, she would be so bored. Perhaps I am an oddity but those four years, and honestly my entire life, I can't recall ever being bored. I have been unsatisfied at times … Continue reading Never Bored
Japanese Friendship Garden
Went for a walk around the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park yesterday. It was my first time going through it though I have been to Balboa quite a lot over the years. I was disappointed by some and enjoyed other bits. The Bonsai tree exhibit was fantastic, the koi ponds and water features were … Continue reading Japanese Friendship Garden
2021 Begins
Well it's almost the end of January so what has happened: My husband has submitted his final thesis and is waiting to hear on his master's degree. This will be the end of his formal education and he is so looking forward to not being in school anymore. It has been a long run, I'm … Continue reading 2021 Begins
Spiritual Pathwork
On December 21, 2020 (Yule/Winter Solstice) I began working on a project to further my spirituality and hone in on some habits, traits and wants for 2021. Below is the first two weeks' schedule. I'm using this blog to do updates and accountability. I'm not going to be specific because it's highly personal. Week 1 … Continue reading Spiritual Pathwork
Changes Again
This year is just odd isn't it. After returning to America from living overseas for seven years, it took some months to find a job I was passionate about, be hired for and trained at but with the way Covid-19 has been spreading recently it was getting too close for comfort for me so I … Continue reading Changes Again
Summer Solstice 2020
Just a quick note of my day today honoring the turning of the wheel, the longest day, Litha. Today also has the privilege of being my brother's birthday, a solar eclipse and mercury is in retrograde among a few other things. It is a high energy day, can you feel it? We celebrated with a … Continue reading Summer Solstice 2020
Preparing For Change
Yes, it is the New Year coming up but it's so much more than that. January will change our address and a big shift in me personally. I'll have to consider what to do with this blog as it won't be about Asia/Europe travel anymore. Also, 2020 will require my husband to make a big … Continue reading Preparing For Change
January Notes
I started 2019 in physical therapy for my left ankle which I sprained and had me rather off my feet for a bit. After a few sessions I already feel more stable on it and went for a decent walk this morning. I felt a bit of an ache now and then and out of … Continue reading January Notes
Samhain – Halloween – Debacle
The image is borrowed from: triplegoddesscoven.com Please check out their post, it gives decent info on Samhain history. October 31st is a big day for Pagans, it is New Years Eve for us. According to the old calendar that follows the moon cycles and harvest seasons of the year, this day marks the turning over of … Continue reading Samhain – Halloween – Debacle
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