June 29 - Gratitudes

Yep ... right to it. :)

*People! (the "good" and the "bad") What better way to learn and grow then by interacting with others! (AND ... it's SO MUCH MORE-SO the closer those people are to you. Sheeeeeesh!)
*Taking stock in myself and my strengths and my interests. Such a good reminder to MOVE in those directions.
*Guillermo and Ruby
*Extended FAMILY and FRIENDS (I am oh-so-abundantly-fortunate!)

Goal for this week:
Impart an aspect of FUN and PLAY into every thing I do. Now that's a challenge! Game ON!

Here's to It!
Love!

June 28 - Monday

We had a good day today :)

Ru and I ran errands and stopped off at two parks this morn. We saw some of our regular park-people ... always nice for Ru and for me.

Naps.
Downtime.
Bit o' house straightening.
Nice dinner at home with G and Ru.

Off to bed early. Also NICE.

Good Night!

June 27 - A Weekend Well-Lived

This weekend in the mountains was full of fun-for-all-of-us activities ... and beautiful weather to support it!

Each day brought ...
swimming, parking-it with Ru, hiking, biking and good ol' down time while Ruby napped.

I got back on the Winter Park mtn biking trails ... first ride of the season! BEAUTIFUL (albeit a bit challenging at times ... lung buster!) A great ride for the first ride.

GRATITUDES:
*Mtn (dense forest) single track trails!
*The fresh smell of pine, and the sun peeking through the trees.
*Ruby having a blast (and tiring herself out!)
*Down-time with Guillermo (though we could definitely use more one-on-one time!)
*A beautiful Sunday ... with a stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful dusk drive home

In bed by 9:45 to start the week right :)

Love!

June 26 - Mountains!

It seems almost blasphemous to be on a computer in the mountains, for the love! So ... right to it again ...

GRATITUDES:
* We took a fun (and informative) detour through Idaho Springs on our way up to Winter Park ... spontaneous-great!
* Guillermo-made yummy dinner
* Waking up in the mountains ... SUN!
* Park, Pool and Play, Play, Play with Ru
* Biking and Hiking on gorgeous mtn. trails next to a SWELLING river. LOVE it!
* Another oh-so-yummy Guillermo-made dinner
* Watching the last of the sun kiss the mountains.

A day well spent ...

Good Night!

June 25 - Oooh, out of habit

So I woke up this morning (early but rested) and realized that I hadn't blogged. It's all-too-easy to get out of the habit of just about anything - even if it's something you enjoy. Humans! We're funny.

With that said ... I'm getting right to it!

GRATITUDES:
* Great conversations with friends ... and their divine timing!
* OWNING your shite! We all have those things we could improve upon. And, the ego-blow of 'owning up' is palpable - yes! ... but I wouldn't have it any other way (perhaps I'm a bit of a glutton for growth opportunities. And, I can honestly say ... I'm good for a while. wink!)
* BEING where I am. And, finding deep and trusting resolve (this is a knowingness ... it's there ... DEEP down)
* Weekend in the mountains ... coming right up!
* Ru playing in water fountains and watching the crazy and talented "Pirate Ann" at the library.
* Fun To-Do's (that I'll begin while in mtns) - Marketing/Network Plan // Vision Binder // Calendar for G and I
*Growing friend and colleague network!

Monday and Tuesday .... Let the calls begin!

May I remember to blog again tomorrow!
Big Love.

June 23 - HOME ... and another fresh start

Ah, Home! Though vacations sure are wonderful ... there's something special about coming home.

I'm choosing, too, to use this home-coming as yet another 'start' for those things I'd like to change, manifest, live.

Here's the short list:
1. Live by my weekly budget plan again - oh-so-helpful when I plan and abide by it (this always becomes a top priority after vacation, right?!)
2. Make it happen and BELIEVE on the career front (bit more complicated than that ... but cut me a bit o' slack, I'm coming off of vacation mode. wink. more details when feeling centered on the topic)
3. ENJOY summer ... days of the week with Ru, weeknights and weekends with the fam and friends! We're poised to do just that with every other weekend in the mountains!
4. Eating for more optimal health and mood (also a post-vacation priority. wink and smile. ah, how I love life balance!)

Gratitudes:
*Family
*Friends
*Lake Country (aka. Wisconsin ... more specifically Lac du Flambeau chain of lakes)
*Vacations
*Coming Home

Finally ... I'm OH-SO-GLAD to be writing my daily gratitudes again! The mindfulness itself (while in the moment) is pretty damn precious. And, I do that more when I'm writing each eve.

Thank You!
Love and Good Night!

June 14 - Eve of Vacation

Today was smooth. And, we're ready for our week-long vaca in Wisconsin! Family, friends and down-time :)

This morning, Ru and I trained Flo at the gym (smiles) then ran a bunch of errands.
Miss Shannon was able to help out for a few hours this afternoon while I went to a job interview and packed up our suitcase for the trip. All and all a no-stress day. Nice!

Job interview: Though not a good fit or a good feel, I'm glad for the process of it all. First interview in 3 + years.

GRATITUDES:
* Smooth Day!
* Great chat with Katie.
* Biked to pick up Ru from Miss Shannon's (the afternoon was sunny and warm)
* Yummy and healthy dinner with the fam.

Off to bed soon-ish ... all prepped for our early departure.
Very much looking forward to seeing friends and family ... and Ru spending time with them all!

LOVE.

June 13 - Mellow

We woke up to the sight of big fluffy snowflakes out our windows this morn.; after a good nights sleep. A mellow morning (appropriately so given the cold weather outside)

Ru was not feeling well this afternoon. Feverish at times (which means LOW energy). Happily ... she began feeling better a couple hours before bedtime. I hope it's behind her ... for many-a-reason, one of which is our leaving for WI to visit family and friends on Tuesday. Here's to a healthy Ruby!!!

GRATITUDES:
*snow in mtns (though we look forward to summer activities next time we're in Winter Park)
*GREEN Colorado due to so much moisture
*breakfast and rec. center swimming pool with Allison, Olivia and Tyler
*Ruby feeling BETTER!

We're all tired and ready for sleep.
Sweet Dreams.

June 10 - 12 Down-Time

This week and next bring beautiful and happily-anticipated bouts of down-time and vacation!
(which is why I haven't blogged) Even down-time from a truly beneficial practice such as this is welcome for the renewed focus, renewed 'lens' it offers.

GRATITUES:
*More clarity on next steps re: career (even if clarity comes through what you don't want)
*Misty clouds and fog over Berthoud Pass
*FRESH PINE smell, FRESH mtn air!
*Family time - to chill, laugh, move (get out there)
*Evening thunder storms!
*SUN peeking through :)

Happy Days.
Love.

June 9 - Tired

Tired today.

G and I find ourselves poised to gain much / learn much / grow ... with/if a healthy input of love and effort. Sounds nice and fluffy, doesn't it? Alas, it's challenging and pushes both our buttons.
Last night found us not hearing each other so well ... happens all-too-often in just a couple 'tough-for-us' areas. Keep on, Keeping on!

More later.
Now ... just plain tired and a bit sad. I want gather a few thoughts so as to come back around (keeping on) from a more compassionate and receptive place.

On a goofy up-note:
* Found that I adore the main character from 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' - Flint Lockwood ... ah, some of these kid-flicks are great!

Other GRATITUDES:
* Made a cool new acquaintance at the park today (I do this often. I love this. I believe that's why "I do this often." smiles)
* Mini date night tonight ... good and necessary to chill and connect with Guillermo (due to work circumstances, we haven't done so in 2 weeks now)
* Looking forward to catching up with Katie!
* MOUNTAIN weekend ahead! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
* GOING FOR IT re: one particular job (feel the old sense of "oh yes .. it will be mine") wink and smile.

LOVE.

June 8 - New Commitment

Today was a great mix of "work" and down-time. (I place work in quotes because much of my chosen work these days doesn't feel like work at all ... I really enjoy it. That's the continued goal! And, I know for me a big component for happy work-life is INTERACTION with people ... especially if I can play off of/gain inspiration from a colleague or two!)

Which makes the next piece of my day so great! ...
First Juice Plus+ health talk went great. I'm oh-so-glad for the collaboration with Julie. Two talks per month! Nice to have some of that inspiration back!

Plus a training session and lunch with Mdmse Flo!

And, a hike in the foothills followed by a meandering visit to a store (decadence, I tell you!)

Gratitudes:
*More leisurely morning with G in the mix
*Health Talk (and more to come)
*KNOWING I want to do more wellness plans, too
*Beautiful, almost misty/foggy views of the hogback from red rocks trails
*Ru and I grabbing a coconut popsicle on our way home from Miss Shannon's
*The feeling of a productive day WITH exercise and relaxation
*Feeling MORE BALANCED, indeed!

Plus, thinking of a couple people today.
Cathleen ... sending some lovely vibes your way!
Katie ... SMILES galore. Happy and excited to share in yours and Drew's big day!

Sweet Dreams.
LOVE.

June 6 and 7 - Relaxation and Occupation

Sunday was such a relaxing day. With Guillermo still working his migration, and Ruby being a bit low energy ... we spent the whole morning hanging out at the house. We finally headed out for a quick bike-trip to the grocery store at Noonish.

Sunday eve was spent with friends at the season's first Jazz in the Park. It was a big group. And, always oh-so-nice to hang out with friends and acquaintances. GREAT to see Noe, too, after so much time! Ruby scored many-a-choc.-covered-strawberry from Noe! :)

Monday was a perfect mix of work and play (with a bit o' relaxation as well)

Great morning clients (with Ru in the mix)
Book Exchange play date
Completed a client whole-life wellness plan (LOVE writing them!)

And, for the first time since last Monday ... we all had dinner together on the back patio. Guillermo's migration is successfully complete! Nice!

GRATITUDES for the days:
*great friends ... Jon and Flo!
*seeing Noe!
*G and Ruby reading bedtime stories on the couch!

Big Love!

June 5 - Saturday

Another warm, summery day!
Ru and I opted to go to the Highlands Farmer's Market this morning (by bike ... makes the day so much more enjoyable, if you ask me).
We had a great time! Bluegrass music. Fresh produce. Apple turnover. And, jumpy castle!

This girl can jump and jump and jump! So much fun to watch kids having so much fun.
Then, we hula hooped. A morning well-lived.

Evening:
Thankfully ... Guillermo was able to steal away from his weekend-migration to do dinner with us. We miss him!

Gratitudes:
*All of our time at the farmer's market.
*FRESH veggie-filled salad (almost a rainbow of colors)
*Our lohi/sunnyside/highlands neighborhood ... Home.
*Live music!
*Ru and G
*The evening sky - thunderhead clouds with the sun shining bright upon them (with pink and blue sky) plus the smell of rain. (though no real rain to speak of. Ah, Colorado ... dry, dry. Our poor vegetation and skin, for that matter!)
*Rain when it's sunny

Sweet Dreams.

June 4 - SUMMER

Today's weather brought sunshine and heat (90ish degrees) - a solid taste of full-on summer!

Ru and I headed to the outdoor pool for the first time this season. A skinned knee cut the swimming short, but we had a great time hanging outside at the pool and nearby park all morning. And, ice cream to top it all off.

Tonight, back to the park (by bike which felt good to me) ... then hung out on the couch and watched a bit of Wall-E before Ru went to bed without complaint (mostly. wink.)

We miss Guillermo (working a migration has kept him BUSY late into the evenings)

Gratitudes:
*Ru's truly happy, larger-than-life demeanor ... her smile. her laugh.
*Waking up 'naturally' ... Ru's been sleeping until almost 8 for 2-to-3 days!
*Working on a client wellness plan during Ruby nap ... feels good!
*Health presentation gigs SURE to come. Collaborations are such a great thing! And, even more tangible is the feeling of optimism around job/career again! Ahhhhh.
*The three kids (teens) who told me that my purse fell out of our bike trailer while coming home. THANK YOU!
*More and more Ruby hugs :)

LOVE.

June 3 - Inspirations, New Connections

Today brought a continuation of inspired thought and great connections to go with it!

Gratitudes!
*Chill, sleep-in morning ... Ru and I taking our time as we start our respective days
*Flo and I continued talking 'big picture ideas and LIFE' while on a great, challenging and beautiful hike
*Met with a new client .... Love, Love, Love doing whole life wellness plans!
*Met a wonderful new colleague, peer, rock-star nutritionist ... the kind of connection that seems pretty darn divine (and our initial meeting was 'coincidental' (aka. divine))
*Love picking up Ru from Miss Shannon's. We made a quick store run, then played in the back yard, ate our dinner outside, bath time and books.

What a lovely day!
Sweet Dreams ...

June 2 - Small Treasures

Two of my greatest gratitudes for today ...
*holding Ruby's hand while walking to grab a coffee
*Ruby climbing up on my lap just to sit

Now, if you know Ruby ... you'd understand that these are things for which to be grateful no matter what. But so much more-so when you consider that Ru is quite the independent little woman. Holding hands? Sitting still - at all? Not so much the norm. :)

June 1

Ever NOTICE how much you want to change 'something?' Doesn't really matter what that something is ... it's more the "wanting to change" that I'm aware of today.

Why this awareness?

Because I had a really great day! I had some unexpected free time in the morning ... so I moved, danced a bit, worked-out. I worked a really nice client session. Then, I spent the rest of my afternoon hiking and hanging out with one of my best and longest friends. Followed by a nice evening with my crazy-smart and goofy daughter. SO - for all those things I AM grateful. Truly.

And still ... I sit and ponder the 'what else's' ... the 'things that are missing' ... the 'how can I make that happen' ... and so on. Hmmmmm - isn't that interesting!?! (wink) And, a bit sad. (but honest)

THINGS to CONTINUE
*authentic gratitude for those lovely little every-day things.
*saying YES to more of what IS.
*keep adding in those things that LIFT, make me shine, make me happy, giddy, smile!
*keep talking, telling, writing, dreaming ... getting in the "feeling space" of my soon-to-be accomplishment(s). What I'll be living with my soon-to-be career addition :)
*Do It ... apply, network, ASK.

And as I sign off ... I feel a twinge of doubt. (Blasted doubt!) A twinge of 'full of shit-ness.'
I'm still in the above "how can I change it" state. It is what it is, right at this moment.
Alas ... thankfully, there are many-a-moment :)

Truth. Love.