people say they often can't tell when I'm joking. I've gotten this at work and with people who know me really well. I think it's really hard to be light and funny when you are as deep and murky as I feel most of the time. But! I still know how to dance and smile and love, it's usually words that get really sticky for me. huh. words. and I'm going ( Read more... )

My potato leek soup turned into tomato leek soup when I realized I had eaten all my potatoes, ...surprisingly I liked it even more!

yum.

soup rocks. My new goal is to see how many new soups I can cook this fall/winter season.

I've been thinking of The Four agreements -->http://www.toltecspirit.com/<-- and I still love them, and abide by them as much as possible. I think I'm doing a good job, I'm at least out of my comfort zone often and being brave about trying to communicate more precisely and thoroughly, and ( Read more... )

full time and benefits are not far away...

And I'm wondering if the screws in my feet would be a pre-existing condition or if I can get them out if I say they are coming lose and hurting me... tremendously...

My edges have been prevalent lately. On the forefront. I'm fully aware of this side of me that not unlike the stereotype of a drunken sailor. This particular character, while interesting, creates problems. I'm looking into this further, but it's been increasingly difficult to maintain my connection with my softness.

"Consider ways to boost your immune system while you are feeling good, instead of waiting until you are under the weather. For the best results, combine rigorous exercise, proper diet and plenty of sleep. Not only will you feel better now, but your wellbeing can be positively impacted for life."

I really like my horoscope this fine morning... even ( Read more... )

I'm obsessed with healing.

And I think it's pretty cool that if you switch the letters around LEAH becomes HEAL

    "Trying to change others is about intolerance, which is at the core of so much enmity. We cannot find peace unless we are trying to help others find peace also. It doesn't come when we win battles; it comes when we stop fighting.
    So why not pursue what we really want- to be with those we love, and find more time for joy and rest? If these ( Read more... )

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"...exposure causes shame, exposure can heal it too.  And when that happens, it is a very freeing experience."

-Daniel Gottlieb