3WW - Check it out. Thanks to Bone for another great week..
Note - these 2 entries have nothing to do with each other.
Hub:
I try to resist her, but her smile is too much for me. She has eyes that know me and can see right through me — I knew I was a
Goner. It wasn’t uncomfortable at all... It was that the longer I was around her, I lost all ability to resist her So, I never tried to deny it. On the contrary, I let myself fall into the deep end of the pool.
Me:
As she stepped onto the stage, she would reveal nothing but her smile. She had planned to win, and lost by a margin. Still, it was uncomfortable, the heart breaking defeat that she now had to face in her supporter's eyes. No one could deny her hard work or commitment to the job, but obviously, it was not enough.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
MIA and various musings
I have been missing in action - I'm working a lot and exhausted at the end of the day. So I miss everyone & hope to be back...
Right now I feel very depressed about Hillary conceding. I really wanted her to win. I'm serious. I want to curl up in a ball and cry. The last time I seriously felt this way regarding the news was when OJ was acquitted. What the hell is that about??? Damn... Anyone else have strong feelings about the democratic primary coming to a close? Good or bad?
I have laryngitis today and am realizing how helpful it is to have a voice. It's a tad embarrassing having to shove myself up to someone else's ear just so they can hear me. Not to mention some people have rather hairy ears! And the condition is not particularly helpful in my job. I guess I'll have a few days of peace off, a nice break.
My writing time has been crappy, it's been on the back burner and I need to start prioritizing again. It's so hard with loads of laundry staring me in the face with their evil eyes insinuating that I've abandoned my home duties. And with my obsession with bleach white shirts, it's hard to keep up.
Anyway, I hope I don't sound like Debbie Downer. Life is good otherwise. I hope you all are exceedingly well.
:-)
Right now I feel very depressed about Hillary conceding. I really wanted her to win. I'm serious. I want to curl up in a ball and cry. The last time I seriously felt this way regarding the news was when OJ was acquitted. What the hell is that about??? Damn... Anyone else have strong feelings about the democratic primary coming to a close? Good or bad?
I have laryngitis today and am realizing how helpful it is to have a voice. It's a tad embarrassing having to shove myself up to someone else's ear just so they can hear me. Not to mention some people have rather hairy ears! And the condition is not particularly helpful in my job. I guess I'll have a few days of peace off, a nice break.
My writing time has been crappy, it's been on the back burner and I need to start prioritizing again. It's so hard with loads of laundry staring me in the face with their evil eyes insinuating that I've abandoned my home duties. And with my obsession with bleach white shirts, it's hard to keep up.
Anyway, I hope I don't sound like Debbie Downer. Life is good otherwise. I hope you all are exceedingly well.
:-)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
3WW - writer prompt - edge.focus.delayed
Check out Bone's 3WW for the week - try your hand! It's fun.
Hub:
I stepped off the edge of the porch into the pouring summer rain, and turned my face upwards, eyes closed. It had been way too long since I had felt free enough to do something like this. So I just let go, gradually relaxed into my breathing and noticed how the warm rain washed away what must have been a lifetime of tears. Finally, my thinking mind had taken a back seat – finally it was delayed long enough so that my sense of being alive came back into sharp focus.
Me:
There are times in life when you feel you have reached the edge and are almost suspended in mid-air. You feel like time is delayed. What matters starts to come into focus. Choices ask you to free-fall into the unknown, or to step slowly backwards to safety. Listen to the space around you, you will feel the answer as sure as the gentle breeze that circles you.
Hub:
I stepped off the edge of the porch into the pouring summer rain, and turned my face upwards, eyes closed. It had been way too long since I had felt free enough to do something like this. So I just let go, gradually relaxed into my breathing and noticed how the warm rain washed away what must have been a lifetime of tears. Finally, my thinking mind had taken a back seat – finally it was delayed long enough so that my sense of being alive came back into sharp focus.
Me:
There are times in life when you feel you have reached the edge and are almost suspended in mid-air. You feel like time is delayed. What matters starts to come into focus. Choices ask you to free-fall into the unknown, or to step slowly backwards to safety. Listen to the space around you, you will feel the answer as sure as the gentle breeze that circles you.
New Digs
Check out my new psychotherapy website - if you please. I've been sharing with my hub rent free but thought I need to branch out. Any suggestions are most welcome!
Anne's Website
Anne's Website
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Four-Ohhh Yeah
Well, Today's the day. Goodbye 30's.
There's been a lot of learning in two scores. Most importantly, I've learned that life is wasted by hiding out. I was shy for a significant portion of my life, afraid to look people in the eye, let alone face life head on. I now realize that confidence breeds confidence. The more honest I am in my failures, foibles and successes, the less I have to lose, and everything to gain. Honesty helps me risk since there's nothing left to fear.
I've finally figured out that I've got a pretty good life and it's worth telling people about it. What people think about it matters somewhat but not enough to stop me. There's too much time to lose thinking about negative things. There's so much to do, so many people to love and care for, I can't waste the moments of my life in self pity or regret. Life is a blessing, a great thing and it's my job to live to the fullest of my potential.
My favorite validation is "Everything I need is inside myself. Perfect wisdom is in my heart." I hope to use my wisdom in the next 40 years to move beyond my comfort zone and take the path of adventure. Now that I'm on solid footing, I'm ready to take it to the next level.
Blogging has been a great experience in openness and honesty. I've met so many great people and learned from each one of you. I appreciate all your wisdom and support.
Cheers!
There's been a lot of learning in two scores. Most importantly, I've learned that life is wasted by hiding out. I was shy for a significant portion of my life, afraid to look people in the eye, let alone face life head on. I now realize that confidence breeds confidence. The more honest I am in my failures, foibles and successes, the less I have to lose, and everything to gain. Honesty helps me risk since there's nothing left to fear.
I've finally figured out that I've got a pretty good life and it's worth telling people about it. What people think about it matters somewhat but not enough to stop me. There's too much time to lose thinking about negative things. There's so much to do, so many people to love and care for, I can't waste the moments of my life in self pity or regret. Life is a blessing, a great thing and it's my job to live to the fullest of my potential.
My favorite validation is "Everything I need is inside myself. Perfect wisdom is in my heart." I hope to use my wisdom in the next 40 years to move beyond my comfort zone and take the path of adventure. Now that I'm on solid footing, I'm ready to take it to the next level.
Blogging has been a great experience in openness and honesty. I've met so many great people and learned from each one of you. I appreciate all your wisdom and support.
Cheers!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
3WW - writer prompt - scratch.neck.average
Writer's Prompt for the week by Bone - if you haven't tried your hand at 3WW, I recommend you give it a shot. You'd be surprised what you come up with. It's fun!
Hub:
On his way to Big Sur so who knows if he'll participate. Poor guy. The sacrifices he makes for work. ;-)
Me:
An average morning for Luke, turning on his side to wake his wife for a back scratch. But years of disrupted sleep and narcissist requests, Melva had lost her patience. She sat up and swung her fist hitting him through the neck to his vocal cords. From that day, there was silence in the house and Melva found herself sleeping quite soundly late through the morning hours.
Hub:
On his way to Big Sur so who knows if he'll participate. Poor guy. The sacrifices he makes for work. ;-)
Me:
An average morning for Luke, turning on his side to wake his wife for a back scratch. But years of disrupted sleep and narcissist requests, Melva had lost her patience. She sat up and swung her fist hitting him through the neck to his vocal cords. From that day, there was silence in the house and Melva found herself sleeping quite soundly late through the morning hours.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Whether we can Weather the storms
It’s so tempting for me to bury my head in the sand with all the recent weather reports around the globe. Deaths by the thousands from earthquakes, cyclones, tornadoes – the predictions made by global warming educators are coming true. We can blame these “natural disasters” on a lot of things – random, religious, realities of life. But the argument of global warming seems more and more the reality of what is going on. It's hard to admit, but we did this to ourselves. To our world. Until we take personal responsibility for our own actions, and advocate to our governments to take action as well, ultimately, we have no one to blame but ourselves.
I go through phases of changing behaviors, conscientious about recycling, water preservation, reducing unnecessary purchases, limiting my unnecessary driving, using the air conditioner less. But then apathy sets in, the feeling of helplessness, does it really make a difference?
We are in a crisis. Every little bit helps, one action leads to another action. I hope that recycling one can makes a difference. Taking a shorter shower helps. Washing clothes in cold water reduces energy. Using cloth grocery bags. In my best moments, I believe it does. But hearing all the latest death tolls and devastation, it reminds me that we all have to work together on this or we aren’t going to make it.
For me, I have to keep hearing the stories of what is going on in order to stay focused on my own behavior for change. I can't slip into complacence. One action times one action leads to managing the monster that is growing in force by the day.
"Our World Needs Us"
Global Warming
I go through phases of changing behaviors, conscientious about recycling, water preservation, reducing unnecessary purchases, limiting my unnecessary driving, using the air conditioner less. But then apathy sets in, the feeling of helplessness, does it really make a difference?
We are in a crisis. Every little bit helps, one action leads to another action. I hope that recycling one can makes a difference. Taking a shorter shower helps. Washing clothes in cold water reduces energy. Using cloth grocery bags. In my best moments, I believe it does. But hearing all the latest death tolls and devastation, it reminds me that we all have to work together on this or we aren’t going to make it.
For me, I have to keep hearing the stories of what is going on in order to stay focused on my own behavior for change. I can't slip into complacence. One action times one action leads to managing the monster that is growing in force by the day.
"Our World Needs Us"
Global Warming
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