On the 23rd, it’s our Christmas Luncheon at our
office, and I’m so very excited that I get the opportunity to showcase my
baking skills. Time off to do so, and finally, I get to do something I
absolutely love to do. Bake, bake and more baking. Baking is so calming for me…
I get to use my creative side to express my love and gratitude for food. Okay,
sugar but really, I’m excited that I get to unwind and bake without being
rushed.
Sometimes, sharing yourself at a raw state, can give others confidence in knowing they are not alone. My thoughts, my raw-ness, and my Ah ha moments.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Plans change when you least expect it.
Just when you make a decision to do something. Wham!
Something comes out of left field and changes your plan.
I have so many thoughts and things on my mind that I feel so
bottled and stuffed like a rag doll. I am so excited that I have 10 days of
vacation coming. I plan on unwinding, and taking the time to do those things
that I have been too exhausted to do. I can’t wait!
Here's to vacation.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Change my mind!
Sitting at a keyboard that is readily available vs. time to write
in a book. -Not happening! -I change my mind about blogging.
Blogging has been a healthy habit for me, and when I decided to journal instead... it never happened. I've decided that blogging is something that is serving me well. To journal in a book is definitely a thing of the past "for me"
Right now, I feel so bottled up and have so much say, that I've decided, it's not healthy for me to keep thinking that I'm gonna some day journal.
Blog it is!
Blogging has been a healthy habit for me, and when I decided to journal instead... it never happened. I've decided that blogging is something that is serving me well. To journal in a book is definitely a thing of the past "for me"
Right now, I feel so bottled up and have so much say, that I've decided, it's not healthy for me to keep thinking that I'm gonna some day journal.
Blog it is!
Labels:
#livingoutloud
Location:
Miami-Dade County, FL, USA
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Disconnecting
Is it me, or am I just becoming “old school” – I wouldn’t of
ever though that about myself in a million years, but I find technology
exhausting! Yes, I’ll admit that when I want to find a good restaurant… Yelp is
fabulous! AND, I love the fact that I can shop online for those things I cannot
or choose not to waste my time driving around for, and that I can research
those things that have captivated my attention… BUT, I will limit myself to
those times when it’s necessary to use my devices. It’s bad enough that I am
connected to some sort of device for work… almost all day! -Our world has
become so dependent on technology.
If you are a student, or perhaps a teacher, if you want to
research anything… information is so reachable by the right combination of
words or phrases on a search engine. AND that’s a good thing, or is it??? Is
what you read true? Is it opinion? For me, I feel so consumed by technology, devices,
television and so lost in the divine of our natural world. So, with great
pleasure, I’ve decided to go back to basics.
Honestly, I may not disconnect 100%. I will keep my cell
phone, to keep in touch with those that are far from me. My TV for when I want
to watch something or curl up to a good movie. My laptop for the times I need
to find a great recipe, shop for something specific or send something by email.
--BUT I am no longer going to blog online. I’ve decided to write in a journal
again. I truly enjoy and yearn
for more connections with the world right outside my door. People to people,
nature and loving what is intended for us as human beings. Technology is great
when used in moderation, but I’m feeling the deeper desire to disconnect, and be
more connected on a personal level.
So, this will be my final online blog. I will be utilizing
the people to people social connections going outside and doing those things
that I LOVE! –Being connected to my natural surroundings and with Mother Earth.
May peace, love, many blessings and joy surround each and
every one of you!
Monday, June 8, 2015
Today is my birthday. Happy Birthday to me!
Many, many moons ago I thought that life would be different
for myself; much different than where I am right now. I understand that there
is a higher power that is ultimately in control and, I’ve had to learn to roll
with the punches.
Kids were never part of that plan, yet I have 2 wonderful
adult boys… men! I am so proud of them. Proud that they are living life on
their terms and seeing that life isn’t as simple or as easy as it appeared. It’s
hard to believe that they are 19 and 22. Boy, oh boy, the math of me being 30
isn’t quite working out in my favor anymore. Hee hee, just kidding! –I have no
shame in my age, nor do I feel that age means anything. I’ve met 40 yr. olds
who are immature and childish, and 20 yr. olds who are wiser than most. (at
that age) To me, it’s just a number.
Honestly, for me… I cannot say I am living life
wholeheartedly right now. I have fallen so far off my beaten path. I’m starting
to realize that in order for me to get back on track… I must make changes. NOW!
Therefore I have. S-L-O-W-L-Y -- I have started to finally make the time to get
back outside & be more adventurous! It’s not all about my career, to me it’s
all about balance.
I live in sunny Florida, how, can I ever say the weather is
too bad to go out in it. Actually it’s the opposite, but only in the summer…
the weather is scorching hot to be out all day. BUT the early mornings are
NICE! And realistically that leaves me 8-9 months of being out in the weather
whenever I want.
Anyways… today is my birthday, and despite my upbringing. I’m
happy to be me!
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Work, work, work with no play –BOO!
Ever since I moved to Florida, it has been, work, work, and
work. From coming in from out of state, oblivious to the reality of the
situation here in Accounting; replacing my predecessor and cleaning up her
massive mess, all I’ve done is work, clean and work some more.
Things are running so well in Accounting that I believe that
I finally can breathe more. Yes, things come up, and shit goes sideways from
time to time. More so than I’d like to admit. But I can multi-task and find
those solutions I seek. –Thank you for that.
It’s time! It’s time to start playing more. I know that I’ve
said this before, and I’ve made a valiant effort at it, but I always seemed to
revert back to work, work and more work. BUT, not this time!
Last weekend, my really close friend & I, went to Oleta
State Park and discovered a new spot for kayaking and mountain bike riding. I’ve kayaked for many years in WA in the lakes
and some of the ocean but never in Florida. Mia my Vizsla loves to kayak, and I
haven’t gone as I am concerned about alligators and wildlife targeting my dog
as a snack. Sooooo we went and did some recon first; to scope out this park and its amenities.
--I’m excited as I now have a wonderful spot to discover… at least until we
discover another spot. There is a canal of mangroves leading out to the ocean
and these islands. To finally get off the land and start discovering the
open ocean and its small surrounding islands along this coast.
This doesn't look far in the picture as I zoomed in a bit, but I'm guessing that I could spend an entire day playing in the water.
Labels:
#Playharder,
#WorkHard
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
I absolutely hate fighting!
Madaris Siding & Windows has made me so angry!
I spent
over a month in researching companies, meeting with them and making sure I did
my due diligence in knowing I felt confident in making the right decision in
this investment. AND now I am being left with no choice but to hire an attorney
just to correct this breach of contract and rectify the wrong doings against
me.
Why in the world would I think that other people in this
world would have integrity? This company has a handful of locations throughout
the USA, and I thought they would be a good fit for the job. B-U-T—NO!
I am so angry that I spend $28K to invest in High Impact
Vinyl windows & doors and find out that they installed aluminum French doors
instead of Vinyl, still haven’t install a door handle to my cabana door, cannot
get them to repair the issues I have with the products that are already
installed, nor pull a permit, let alone can I get them to complete the job!
Grrrr. People like this piss me off! I have better things I can spend my hard
earned money on.
I hope that when I file against his General Contractor’s
license, this ignites a fire under his ass, and he does his part in finishing
this project. If not then my next step is a law suit against the corporate office. My only hope is that this does get rectified. If not then I hope this company who has been in business for 10+ years goes under and KARMA bites back with a vengeance.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Snorkeling in Key West
I cannot even begin to tell all about my experience in the Keys this weekend. --First off, it was so nice to unplug and unwind! No phones, nobody no demands, just peace and quiet. My super good friend and I rented a place with a kitchenette. It was nice. Everything was there for me to cook and refrigerate anything I couldn't eat in its entirety.
We simply did nothing but bike ride the island and discover many parts of Key West. The last time I was down this way, I didn't get an opportunity to explore... I was only there over night. -Too short. BUT this time I stayed from Friday until Monday. Again, we brought the bikes, so we could cover more ground. AND we had the time to visit all the "tourist" spots. Not to mention the exploration of all the beautiful architect of the city, and taste some of the culture.
We found the best Key Lime pie at a place called Mangos -Perhaps I may have been drinking, but I loved it so much, we ate 2 slices. We even went back the next night and bought a whole pie to take home. -Yum. That was devoured in a few days! Pie for Dinner and Desert! -No regrets.
We also discovered this little hole in the wall that severed the most yummy Japanese Noodles -Kojin Noodle Bar. This little jem is the shit! Super friendly staff, A+ service & the food was very authentic. Not bad for the Florida Keys!
By far the best experience I had during this trip was the Dry Tortugas -we spent an entire day exploring this 19th century fort and snorkeling for hours, and hours. The salt water killed my hair, but nothing that some good old hair product couldn't restore. I would do it again if I get back down there!
Here's to playing more!
We simply did nothing but bike ride the island and discover many parts of Key West. The last time I was down this way, I didn't get an opportunity to explore... I was only there over night. -Too short. BUT this time I stayed from Friday until Monday. Again, we brought the bikes, so we could cover more ground. AND we had the time to visit all the "tourist" spots. Not to mention the exploration of all the beautiful architect of the city, and taste some of the culture.
We found the best Key Lime pie at a place called Mangos -Perhaps I may have been drinking, but I loved it so much, we ate 2 slices. We even went back the next night and bought a whole pie to take home. -Yum. That was devoured in a few days! Pie for Dinner and Desert! -No regrets.
We also discovered this little hole in the wall that severed the most yummy Japanese Noodles -Kojin Noodle Bar. This little jem is the shit! Super friendly staff, A+ service & the food was very authentic. Not bad for the Florida Keys!
By far the best experience I had during this trip was the Dry Tortugas -we spent an entire day exploring this 19th century fort and snorkeling for hours, and hours. The salt water killed my hair, but nothing that some good old hair product couldn't restore. I would do it again if I get back down there!
Here's to playing more!
Labels:
#Playharder,
#WorkHard
Location:
Key West, FL 33040, USA
Sunday, March 29, 2015
The “To do” list
I cannot wait until I get things done on my, to do list but it seems
that I knock one thing off and another pops up!
Replacing the fascia on my roof due to the screened in porch being
replaced, reveals more termite damage, and active termites. It’s a good thing I
had the house sprayed for termites back in September/October and it’s
guaranteed for one year! So thankful for that. Now I will make it a priority to
replace all the fascia in the next 6 months to ensure there are no more active termites.
–One more thing to add to my… to do
list.
Some days I wonder why I bought my house. I knew it was going to be a
project house, and I never even imagined how much of a project house. BUT then
a visitor comes to my door… back door actually! It’s a huge turtle. She started
digging a hole at the edge of my door, by the screened in porch to
lay her eggs. I had to move her since where she was digging a hole, right in
the middle of where the guys will be digging to repair/update my pool. I didn’t
want to kill those precious unborn babies.
At that moment, I found solace in my decision. Besides, it’s so
peaceful at my house. The multitude of different birds, fish and the gigantic iguana
who lives in my tree; I think he is loving my compost pile. Why leave when all
he needs is right there. Right?
Makes my to do list worth every day that I’m working hard to make this
house my home.
Labels:
#onedayatatime,
#todolist
Location:
Hollywood, FL, USA
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