Time is just moving by and it has been a while since I had the urge to write something. Things are on a bit of an upswing for me. While I am still not working, I have had some momentum and some balls in the air. This has helped pull me out of "the sads"* and has given me a new dose of energy that is propelling me forward.
I have been keeping busy as a new board member for a local non-for profit. It is a dance company that my neighbor founded and I have been to a number of their shows and was so impressed and moved by their dances and shows that I was honored to be asked to be part of their board. So, I am learning the ropes of grant research and writing and fundraising. It has kept me busy and my skills sharp. The next show is in April and there is so much to work on.
There have been some disappointing bits as well. I have lost something with some friends, it is hard to say what that something is because I really can't put my finger on it. At the core of it, communication must have broken down. I am at a bit of a loss of what to do next. A few good friends have put it in perspective and as one said "Priorities shift" and perhaps that is it. Perhaps it is because it appears that I don't have the resources to participate in activities that we used to or perhaps it is another reason. All I know is that I have put it out there and we shall see how things pan out.
What is new with you?
Monday, March 05, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Still here?
I do We-Verb then disappear for almost a month. Part of it was holiday recovery, part of it was due to some disappointing news, part of it was because I was fighting with the insurance company and part of it was I had other things to focus on.
The job that I alluded to in December is on hold. I got the news before the new year and it shook me up. Thus began the whole process over again with a bit more tears, frustration and self-doubt. Right now, I am falling down the proverbial rabbit hole. My stress level is high, I am constantly worried and frustrated, I am hard on myself and internally saying horrible things.
This is one situation that I can't control and even though I focus on good, it is this fear that can stop me in my tracks. I hate this so much.
The job that I alluded to in December is on hold. I got the news before the new year and it shook me up. Thus began the whole process over again with a bit more tears, frustration and self-doubt. Right now, I am falling down the proverbial rabbit hole. My stress level is high, I am constantly worried and frustrated, I am hard on myself and internally saying horrible things.
This is one situation that I can't control and even though I focus on good, it is this fear that can stop me in my tracks. I hate this so much.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
#31 Forsee
Where do you hope to be on Jan 1, 2013?
Sometimes I do wish that I had a crystal ball to see what will happen but, life is an adventure. But there are a few things that I can say that will probably be true this time in 2012. I hope to focus on being happy, to be in a meaningful job, to continues on working towards a happy and positive relationship with my husband. I would love to travel and see friends and family more than I did this year.
It is really the simple just focus on the small things that mean so much. Cheesy yes, but it is the way that I want to look at things.
So as this is the last Weverb11, I want to thank those who were on this adventure with me. I met some amazing bloggers that I plan to continue to peek in. Special thanks to the regular readers who also provided support as I did this challenge.
I wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Sometimes I do wish that I had a crystal ball to see what will happen but, life is an adventure. But there are a few things that I can say that will probably be true this time in 2012. I hope to focus on being happy, to be in a meaningful job, to continues on working towards a happy and positive relationship with my husband. I would love to travel and see friends and family more than I did this year.
It is really the simple just focus on the small things that mean so much. Cheesy yes, but it is the way that I want to look at things.
So as this is the last Weverb11, I want to thank those who were on this adventure with me. I met some amazing bloggers that I plan to continue to peek in. Special thanks to the regular readers who also provided support as I did this challenge.
I wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Friday, December 30, 2011
#30 Meditate
Were you happy with who you were in 2011? Who do you want to be in 2012 and beyond?
Yes and no. This year consisted of a number of pity parties, feeling sad, useless and unwanted mostly due to the unemployment and some outside factors. I tend to see the proverbial glass as half empty so that feeds into the way that I see myself.
A few months ago, I just had to get out of that mind set, so I started to think of a few things that make me happy and thankful. It helped me pull out of a rut and focus on what I do have rather than what I don't have.
In 2012, I want to work on seeing the glass as half full and to be nicer to myself. It is a work in progress for sure
Yes and no. This year consisted of a number of pity parties, feeling sad, useless and unwanted mostly due to the unemployment and some outside factors. I tend to see the proverbial glass as half empty so that feeds into the way that I see myself.
A few months ago, I just had to get out of that mind set, so I started to think of a few things that make me happy and thankful. It helped me pull out of a rut and focus on what I do have rather than what I don't have.
In 2012, I want to work on seeing the glass as half full and to be nicer to myself. It is a work in progress for sure
Thursday, December 29, 2011
#29 Gush
Begin to create a plan for “My friends day out 2012″ – tell us what you envision
When I saw this prompt, I thought of one person my friends who lives in NYC. While I can say it would be so much fun to heal to NOLA or Miami or even Vegas the reality is simpler. There is a good possibility that I will have to have some medical procedures in 2012 and my good friend has already told me that she is coming in to hang out during the recovery. So while we will spend time in Chicago before, afterwards it will just be movies in our sweats.
If I don't need the procedures then maybe we can think big. We all just want to hang out and laugh!
When I saw this prompt, I thought of one person my friends who lives in NYC. While I can say it would be so much fun to heal to NOLA or Miami or even Vegas the reality is simpler. There is a good possibility that I will have to have some medical procedures in 2012 and my good friend has already told me that she is coming in to hang out during the recovery. So while we will spend time in Chicago before, afterwards it will just be movies in our sweats.
If I don't need the procedures then maybe we can think big. We all just want to hang out and laugh!
#28 Pay it Forward
Describe a random act of kindness that you benefited from in 2011. How will you pay it forward in 2012?
Earlier in the year, a pin fell off of my watch. So I went to a local jeweler and they put a new pin in, the charge was $5. I handed him my debit card but their machine broke, so he said just take it and enjoy (even after I offered to go to the ATM). I now have a place where I will support when jewelry needs to be fixed.
I try to pay it forward it can be the simplest thing from holding open a door. I also pick up things that have fallen in stores, if you have a few things at the grocery store I will let you in front of me. I hope to be able to buy someone's coffee behind me at the drive thru though
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Earlier in the year, a pin fell off of my watch. So I went to a local jeweler and they put a new pin in, the charge was $5. I handed him my debit card but their machine broke, so he said just take it and enjoy (even after I offered to go to the ATM). I now have a place where I will support when jewelry needs to be fixed.
I try to pay it forward it can be the simplest thing from holding open a door. I also pick up things that have fallen in stores, if you have a few things at the grocery store I will let you in front of me. I hope to be able to buy someone's coffee behind me at the drive thru though
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
#27 Spend
Where did your money go this year? Where do you want it to go in 2012?
We were cautious with money this year and only plurged on a new bedroom set in the beginning of 2011. We saved a bit and only bought essentials like food, gas, pet food and necessary items. The end of the year had us hitting some sales and getting a new living room couch and chair.
Having garage sale brought in a bit of cash that was used as vacation fun money.
For 2012, we want to save, save, save. We also want to invents in our condo and are looking to add a humidifier, a screen door, paint for our bedroom and possibly refinish the floors. But, they can be done in stages and none of it is essential. The rest will be added to our saving account to build it up. We have goal in mind for 2012 and we hope to meet it!
We were cautious with money this year and only plurged on a new bedroom set in the beginning of 2011. We saved a bit and only bought essentials like food, gas, pet food and necessary items. The end of the year had us hitting some sales and getting a new living room couch and chair.
Having garage sale brought in a bit of cash that was used as vacation fun money.
For 2012, we want to save, save, save. We also want to invents in our condo and are looking to add a humidifier, a screen door, paint for our bedroom and possibly refinish the floors. But, they can be done in stages and none of it is essential. The rest will be added to our saving account to build it up. We have goal in mind for 2012 and we hope to meet it!
Monday, December 26, 2011
#26 Revive
Share a favorite photo from the past year. What was happening behind the scenes? What were you thinking or feeling? What could you smell, taste, see, hear at that moment?
I took this shot in Hawaii after dinner with Hubs. We had some cocktails and just spend the evening together. Afterwards the two of us just wandered around the beach and took some more photos. The sunsets in Hawaii are surreal and we were fortunate to stand on that beach at this moment to capture it!
I took this shot in Hawaii after dinner with Hubs. We had some cocktails and just spend the evening together. Afterwards the two of us just wandered around the beach and took some more photos. The sunsets in Hawaii are surreal and we were fortunate to stand on that beach at this moment to capture it!
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