In college, I majored in Psychology & I remember one day we did an exercise. Our professor prompted us to write down all the things that described us. Yep, go ahead & try it. You have one minute, GO. ………………………….. Okay. How many of you described yourself with individual talents/abilities/traits? Athletic. Funny. Smart. Hard working. Brave. [...]
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who i am
Posted in balance, connected, family, memories, perspective, questions, searching, wedding on May 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
strong & silent
Posted in fear, growth, lessons, searching on April 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I’ve never really pegged myself as the strong & silent type before. & yet, wearing my heart on my sleeve isn’t really my thing either. However, it occurred to me this weekend that perhaps my silence is more pronounced & destructive than I realize. You see, this past month has not been easy. Oh yes, there were some really [...]
my kryptonite
Posted in searching, treats on February 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Blueberry coffee cake. Snickers. Chocolate covered strawberries. Chocolate chip banana bread. These are my weaknesses this week. Of course, to say that these are my only weaknesses would be lying. But here’s to hoping I find my self-control again.
the missing link
Posted in hobbies, perspective, questions, searching on December 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I have been feeling lately (or off & on really for quite a long time) that I am missing something. That something being a hobby, a passion, an expertise. My brother-in-law is a runner. Marathons are his thing. That & brewing beer. Nick’s thing is football. (His knowledge of the game astounds me.) My mom’s thing [...]
hmph
Posted in compassion, pain, peace, perspective, questions, quotes, searching on August 3, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I apologize for feeling slightly disgruntled today. This morning as I was browsing around Face Book, I came across a link that has stayed with me throughout the day. It is rare that I feel compelled to so publicly share my thoughts on something that could so quickly spark a debate or confrontation. But the [...]
a familiar feeling
Posted in music, searching, thoughts on December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Lately, a familiar feeling has set upon my spirits, perfectly explained in the lyrics by Colbie Callait’s song Older: Seems like nothing is black & white anymore Shades of grey & I feel the weight over my shoulder It’s tough getting older I always thought that I knew where I’d want to [...]
i thought it was october
Posted in dreams, New England, searching, time, weather on October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
October 16th, it snowed. I mean like not just a little flurry. I mean like it snowed and stuck for at least a couple hours. October 17th, major frost & freeeeeeezing. I busted out my winter boots, hat & gloves. Thankfully, not my winter coat yet. October 18th, rain, rain & more snowwww. Enough snow [...]
