from A to Z

It is really time to get all the pieces in line.
Time to think about ALL of the steps, not just the ones I dance most naturally.
Time to harness my energy a little better and hone my focus.
Hand off what someone else can do better.
And get done what I can do myself.
A to Z

Making Strides

Lots of things are moving forward.
Slowly.
But I feel like I am getting there, step by step.
Time to focus on a few of the sticky parts.
The ones I avoid.
Time to get real.

half time

These days,
1/2 the time it is going right
sometimes better than right.

...but just don't ask me about the other half

slow start

This year is starting slow. 

Lots to do, but for now

most of it is bumping around in my head.

A bit sluggish on the outside

not a bit on the inside. 

Ready or Not

New adventures seem to be coming my way
nevermid if I am ready, or not...

Bits and Pieces

image from etsy artist available here http://www.etsy.com/listing/80949996/chicago-original-collage

I am determined to form the year ahead of me into shapes and adventures that thrill and satisfy
but for now it is all still bits and pieces.
what do I want to do? What do I want to learn? Where do I want to go?
How do I want to celebrate and what do I want to take into my soul?
Questions, and snips of paper- but no answers yet.

My cup overfloweth

 

One of the best things about seeing an exhibition, especially like the Magritte in Vienna--

is the change in views and perspective. 

Happy 2012!

A new year is upon us. 

May it be filled with clouds in our cups,

blue skies overflowing,

and amazing new ideas and dreams come true.

glittering final hours

We made it. the Last few hours of this the last day of 2011.
What a year it was.
We survived and I think the challenges of this year have made us all a little bit stronger.
There was sadness, loss, and struggle.
There was also survival, growth and determination.
It was not easy.
It was not that joyful.
But we are polished and glittering from our efforts as we come to the closing hours.

Next year is ours to create.
It is ours to define.
It is ours to embrace.
Here's to love, laughter, light and lusciousness in 2012.

home and hearth

I did not write as much on my journey as I had hoped but I did relax-
and after the year that we have had I think that was job #1.

It was a trip filled with toasting and hugging and browsing and eating and twinkling and art-ing and sitting and thinking. Could not ask for much more. And still home in time to do some last days of December writing.

I am still considering 2012- Where do I want to go and what do I want to accomplish. But 2011 certainly is ending better than it was throughout.

Beautiful Branches and Luscious Lights

Revisiting a previous adventure can be more rich in detail, more magical in memory and more relaxing and fun. As my path goes back over some of the gorgeousness of a few years ago- my heart and mind are renewed and my child spirit revels. Four seasons again coming to a close. New adventures ahead. Advent indeed.