Life is funny. A few weeks after that kitchen spill: I'm talking on my phone with a long time friend. It’s dark outside; and just as gloomy in my head. I’m home, sitting on my new chic living room couch. There's nothing classy about my posture: it's slouchy, but I’m comfy. In this exchange: I’m … Continue reading Snap my Cookie #6
I. Stye.
On a beautiful night last June: I had a major breakdown. I found myself on the couch, crying for like ah', a long minute. Okay fine. Maybe a little longer. Can’t remember when this happened last. Point.Is.I.Broke. My last straw, stye. It's not my first physical hurdle. Definitely not. Long term injury/limp/limitations. Right. Wedding venue … Continue reading I. Stye.
Snap my cookie#5
Sometimes you have to let go of what you thought your life would be. Find joy in the story you are actually living. I used to envision my life in a very specific way. This picture presented love and work, thrills, responsibilities (not much - come to think of it now), health, wealth and … Continue reading Snap my cookie#5
One me.
Earlier today in the gym, I exchanged a short convo with a fellow regular. I wiped my forehead with my towel while she programmed the elliptical beside. -”Good to see you! How are you?” I asked. She followed with an explanation of what she was going through these days and how she approaches this reality. … Continue reading One me.
Firsts
We tend to remember our first kiss and our first car. Most first times are a big memory lock. I remember my first basement apartment and my first real job. I also feel the vigorous heavyweight of deceptions and losses when I think of my first heartbreak days. Positive or negative experiences: most introductions are … Continue reading Firsts
A Snow change
As the leaves fall on our city sidewalks, I'm reminded how time flies. Soon, winter will have landed outside our doors. Let me tell you: these Canadian winters are cold, polar set and always very long. Thus, as temperatures dip throughout Canada: a good number of Canadians head south. They escape the winter wind, slippery … Continue reading A Snow change
Snap my cookie #4
During fall, the trees show us how lovely it is to let things go. Although I prefer summer: I appreciate the four seasons. I like the warm feeling of the sun rays covering my body. I also love the heat. Plus, I appreciate the easiness; sandals and a light dress from morning to evening. … Continue reading Snap my cookie #4
We all hate it
I hate it. You hate it. We all hate it. I don’t know of anybody who doesn’t dislike it. And truthfully, there’s not much I hate. That's just not me. I don’t cultivate non-love. In a millisecond, the six-letter word shattered my life into pieces. Now I’m floating somewhere between survival and disbelief, waiting for my … Continue reading We all hate it
The faze of “Being the Better person”
I heard someone say it today. I’ve said it before, but I don’t say it anymore. My ears tickled when I heard the words being spoken this afternoon. I believe this type of motivation —--to be better than someone—-does not align with our true self. “It’s fine: she can win that one. I'll be the … Continue reading The faze of “Being the Better person”
Snap my cookie*3
Detachment means letting go, non-attachment means letting things be. Let more be. Non-attachment. Yup - I’m familiar with the concept: accepting what comes into our lives and allowing it to leave when it does. It sums up smartly as what’s for you; will be for you effortlessly. Like, ah...really? I took some time to … Continue reading Snap my cookie*3