Reflection

You know...I did something really brave, and posted my blog address on face-book! I overcame my initial fear and opened it up to the public within a few days of beginning this adventure. But, I assume it would be a bit difficult to stumble onto it..so it was still pretty safe! But now....AAAAAAA!!!!

So, I had to go over past blogs and make sure that I haven't posted anything shocking. Well, I think I may have, but hopefully people still love me!

Interestingly, it gave me a chance to assess where I started and where I am. In many ways, not much has changes. I am still often overwhelmed with all that I bite off...I still start more things than I finish...I am still overweight...and I still love flowers!

But, I continue to steal moments to work on my talents. I have a pretty piece of tatting that I am very pleased with. I am stumped, however, at joining threads. I need a good piece of time to really sit and think and practice, and lately that just is not happening. I have a little quilt that I have been working on, and it is very pleasing. I have some applique that I need to do next, and I think I need a "Mommy intervention" to help me move on. I try to find little moments to play the piano.

I consider myself light years ahead of where I started as far as emotional strength goes. Although the start of the school year, and the intensity of the new schedule did find me with a panic attack or two, I really felt like I had the tools to address the problem and rethink how things needed to go. I feel much happier and connected to my life in a positive way. Yay for me!!

So there...a bit of a reflection on where I am and hmmm...should I address where I am going? Perhaps in another post! Time is up, I have been caught!

Our lodging for our trip...
The Inn Magnolia. I loved this place. It was a bit tired, but grand in its own way. Each room had so many interesting little items and old books. I really enjoyed our brief stay there.

It had lovely details.

And blue...my favorite color!

There were still roses blooming out front.
And the lovely rocky coast was just a block or two away!

Our second stay was at a home on the cape. It had no owners there to tend to us...we just let ourselves in and enjoyed! It was a bit funny...but sweet and simple and right on the beach. In spite of the chill, we slept with the door open to hear the rhythmic and soothing surf just outside our door.

See that little deck just above the sign? Our room is right there...see the door on the left?
And here we are...in the brisk morning breeze!
And of course, a sandy beach...strewn with lovely sea shells!