Sunday, February 28, 2010

My two hour happy











short lived, but so worth it. Man, I love hiking, and I've MISSED it. My legs are screaming and I had to stop a million times, but I'm determined to get back up there as often as possible.
I really needed those two hours of calm.
Also, thanks in the extreme to Stephen for keeping me sane this weekend. And to Marci, Jill, and the rest of you: at least you keep it interesting ;-)

The Domino Effect

Yesterday was....
THAT kind of a day.
I'm sorry for the pain of my friends.
I'm sorry for their worry.
I'm angry on their behalfs.
I want to fix things for them and can't.
I'm frustrated.
Emotionally exhausted.
In short, I need a massive hug.
Which feels selfish, given that each of these hurting friends need one more than I do.

And the pickle on the giant crap sandwich that was my day?
I'm mad at my heart because I think it's about to get me in trouble again.

Thus: I'm taking a hike. Literally. 2-3 hrs of undisturbed 'leave me the heck alone' time.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Random Deliciousness

Jolie Holland. *SIGH* So fabulous.


Equally fabulous?

Tiramisu.


More fabulousness?

Cheesy, spicy crockpot veggies and rice.


Mi bonita madre turned 50 yesterday. I was always sad I didn't inherit this hair!!

She was around 19 when this picture was taken. So she'd already been with my dad for almost two years, I guess. AND she was somebody's mom and wife. It's trippy: she looks so young here!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

T minus 6 months


This is my future nephew, Kolby. He's due to show up sometime around July 15th.

Either Kolby Walter or Kolby Franklin.


Guess I should start buying and making baby stuff!!


Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Nobody Knows You Like You Know You

Hard to see because of the trailer hitch, but it says 'DUSH" not QUITE douche.....but still.
I WAS BEHIND THIS GUY AND LAUGHED AND LAUGHED.

ANYWAY:
I dream vividly. I alway have.


Sometimes these dreams are boring, everyday kind of dreams (Going for a casual walk with my dog who died years ago). Sometimes they are fun and outrageous (hangliding over the most beautiful lakes and mountains I've ever seen). Sometimes they are horrific (and no, I will not be providing any of those details here). But sometimes, they are.....not good OR bed. More like self-confrontational. I believe, and most logical people would agree, that sometimes when crappy things happen in our dreams or people are mean to us in our dreams, it's really a reflection of how we see ourselves or what we really think about our lives. Sort of the subconscious equivalent of 'In Vino es Veritas.' It's a bit like your brain has had a few too many and decides to tell you what it REALLY thinks about this mess you've gotten yourself into.

Last night, I had one of these dreams.


It's........simultaneously humbling and enlightening to know how you really feel about yourself and your life. To have your insecurities confronted in that manner.


So color me enlightened.


For what it's worth.


:-\



Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Power Outage Pioneer

More pics later.....





SEVEN DAYS, NO POWER.