I am figuring out how to be authentic.
That really is all at the moment.
Have a good night everyone.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Corner
Do you have a corner in your house/apartment that is just for you?
Do you have a space that just thinking about it makes you relax?
I have tried having such nooks and crannies, and corners, and spaces, but they always end up filled with toys, dirt, too much stuff, not enough attention from me. I think that's why I like going to coffee shops. Find a comfy chair, kick up my feet, and relax, knowing no one will come along to sit on my lap, or spill my coffee, or hit me in the face with a toy.
Have you seen Google's "question" today: if I could invent one thing to make the world a better place...
My first thought was AHA, those sneaky rich people want to steal our ideas. I'm not falling for that.
Then it got me thinking: what would I invent to make the world a better place?
Hopefully I'll have an answer to that tomorrow, or some time soonish, because who knows, it might be a really BIG idea.
I have been looking for some clarity lately, and I got some while journaling.
I have been having trouble sleeping lately, staying up too late.
I have been impatient with the kids too much.
I have been taking myself too seriously.
It's time for me to breathe.
Do you have a space that just thinking about it makes you relax?
I have tried having such nooks and crannies, and corners, and spaces, but they always end up filled with toys, dirt, too much stuff, not enough attention from me. I think that's why I like going to coffee shops. Find a comfy chair, kick up my feet, and relax, knowing no one will come along to sit on my lap, or spill my coffee, or hit me in the face with a toy.
Have you seen Google's "question" today: if I could invent one thing to make the world a better place...
My first thought was AHA, those sneaky rich people want to steal our ideas. I'm not falling for that.
Then it got me thinking: what would I invent to make the world a better place?
Hopefully I'll have an answer to that tomorrow, or some time soonish, because who knows, it might be a really BIG idea.
I have been looking for some clarity lately, and I got some while journaling.
I have been having trouble sleeping lately, staying up too late.
I have been impatient with the kids too much.
I have been taking myself too seriously.
It's time for me to breathe.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Random rules the way. Go Hawks
Dear computer and Google,
Please remember my password.
Also please remember to remind me to click that little box that remembers it for me.
Thank you.
Izzy
My little man turned two yesterday.
All week long I've been posting on FB that I had him last year.
I'm pretty sure this mama wants to slow down the time.
He is my snuggle bug, my baby, my boy, my happiness.
I feel beyond blessed to be his mama.
(Now for real mama talk: about two weeks ago, the "terrible" of the two's started popping out. A tantrum here, a tantrum there, sleepless nights. I was pulling my hair out. He has calmed down since...whew)
The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl.
I woke up unable to talk this morning.
Our first Super Bowl win.
Our any sort of win in 30 years.
The players on the team seem to be "saints."
They show up on the field, win a game, go visit a hospital.
Perfection.
Humble.
Good to be from Seattle these days.
Please remember my password.
Also please remember to remind me to click that little box that remembers it for me.
Thank you.
Izzy
My little man turned two yesterday.
All week long I've been posting on FB that I had him last year.
I'm pretty sure this mama wants to slow down the time.
He is my snuggle bug, my baby, my boy, my happiness.
I feel beyond blessed to be his mama.
(Now for real mama talk: about two weeks ago, the "terrible" of the two's started popping out. A tantrum here, a tantrum there, sleepless nights. I was pulling my hair out. He has calmed down since...whew)
The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl.
I woke up unable to talk this morning.
Our first Super Bowl win.
Our any sort of win in 30 years.
The players on the team seem to be "saints."
They show up on the field, win a game, go visit a hospital.
Perfection.
Humble.
Good to be from Seattle these days.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Authentic parents
I am very aware of my short comings as a parent.
Sometimes too much so, and when it comes to parenting, the harder I try, the more "mistakes" I seem to make.
I don't have a parenting blue print.
My BIGGEST goal with my children is that they know they are loved.
Meeting their basic needs, entertainment, education, it's all at the top too.
"But on the other hand, being an authentic parent is an attainable goal. Authentic parents are aware of their own emotional wounds, and are on the journey of emotional and spiritual healing. They aren’t constantly looking over their shoulder to see how they or their children stack up, but they live in a constant state of awareness of the individual needs of their kids."
www.DrBarbaraSorrels.com
I want to be an authentic parent, and after reading this paragraph, especially the underlined part, I can say with confidence that I am, and that makes my heart feel good. I want so much for my children, and at their young ages of 4 and 2, I know that it's what I do that stays with them.
You can find the rest of this interview on one of my favorite blogs:
www.ashleyannphotography.com
I don't know what it is lately, but I've been thinking about parenting, and love, and attention so much lately. This isn't unusual for me, or any parent, but I feel some sort of shift happening. I do know it's for the better.
Sometimes too much so, and when it comes to parenting, the harder I try, the more "mistakes" I seem to make.
I don't have a parenting blue print.
My BIGGEST goal with my children is that they know they are loved.
Meeting their basic needs, entertainment, education, it's all at the top too.
"But on the other hand, being an authentic parent is an attainable goal. Authentic parents are aware of their own emotional wounds, and are on the journey of emotional and spiritual healing. They aren’t constantly looking over their shoulder to see how they or their children stack up, but they live in a constant state of awareness of the individual needs of their kids."
www.DrBarbaraSorrels.com
I want to be an authentic parent, and after reading this paragraph, especially the underlined part, I can say with confidence that I am, and that makes my heart feel good. I want so much for my children, and at their young ages of 4 and 2, I know that it's what I do that stays with them.
You can find the rest of this interview on one of my favorite blogs:
www.ashleyannphotography.com
I don't know what it is lately, but I've been thinking about parenting, and love, and attention so much lately. This isn't unusual for me, or any parent, but I feel some sort of shift happening. I do know it's for the better.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The first week of January
The first week of January has been good, and then the flu happened!!
Not great! I'm sure I'm at zero sick time at work now :(
I have to figure out how to get my immune system up.
Any and every cold the kids bring home, I get...yuck!
Anyways, I've been keeping a little busy with visioning, and art.
Here are a few pages I've created/painted
Not great! I'm sure I'm at zero sick time at work now :(
I have to figure out how to get my immune system up.
Any and every cold the kids bring home, I get...yuck!
Anyways, I've been keeping a little busy with visioning, and art.
Here are a few pages I've created/painted
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Hello new friend
2014
You are here.
I tried hard not to get my hopes up, cause really, nothing is different today, however there is an energy in the air, there is an energy inside of me, there is a hope inside of me, there is faith inside of me...things that were not there yesterday. Mere 24 hours ago, I did not feel so hopeful and excited about my possibilities.
And today, today I didn't even do all that good.
I had about five pieces of fudge, one giant cookie, McDonald's for dinner, and no exercise. Yet I'm not calling myself a loser, I don't think I'll wake up ten pounds heavier, and I know I can start over tomorrow. I can actually start over right now, which I'm doing with a tall glass of water.
I have hope.
All the reading, and learning, and journaling I did in 2013 is finally showing it's effects on me. I think my brain has actually been rewiring this whole time, and it's today I realized that new knowledge and information is sticking to my soul.
I don't know what you'll bring.
Here is what I'm hoping for, and here is what I will work on:
- traveling: out of state, and out of the country
- getting healthy: I will finally take that aerobics class (I rocked in high school), I will finally check out that yoga class I've been admiring from afar, I will have a couple great friends joining me on my new eating adventures - built in support
- getting the cottage set up as my studio - it's happening, my mind and heart are ready
- I want to listen to more hip-hop, I know, random, but my soul has a beat inside, and that's how I roll
2014, I think we'll be friends.
You are here.
I tried hard not to get my hopes up, cause really, nothing is different today, however there is an energy in the air, there is an energy inside of me, there is a hope inside of me, there is faith inside of me...things that were not there yesterday. Mere 24 hours ago, I did not feel so hopeful and excited about my possibilities.
And today, today I didn't even do all that good.
I had about five pieces of fudge, one giant cookie, McDonald's for dinner, and no exercise. Yet I'm not calling myself a loser, I don't think I'll wake up ten pounds heavier, and I know I can start over tomorrow. I can actually start over right now, which I'm doing with a tall glass of water.
I have hope.
All the reading, and learning, and journaling I did in 2013 is finally showing it's effects on me. I think my brain has actually been rewiring this whole time, and it's today I realized that new knowledge and information is sticking to my soul.
I don't know what you'll bring.
Here is what I'm hoping for, and here is what I will work on:
- traveling: out of state, and out of the country
- getting healthy: I will finally take that aerobics class (I rocked in high school), I will finally check out that yoga class I've been admiring from afar, I will have a couple great friends joining me on my new eating adventures - built in support
- getting the cottage set up as my studio - it's happening, my mind and heart are ready
- I want to listen to more hip-hop, I know, random, but my soul has a beat inside, and that's how I roll
2014, I think we'll be friends.
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