Today's moment snuck up on me. So much so, that earlier today I had a different blog moment drafted to share. That shifted after tonight's dinner with new, and amazing, friends.
Today EQ and I spent quite a bit of time filling our day with questions shared, answered and unveiling new questions to dig into. Each question brought light to a new path for the two of us. This, the man I love. Very exciting in its own right. Today, together we were inspired to keep digging ever deeper to find answers to those questions.
After a cheeky post-work conversation we were on our way to meet EQ's closest friends for dinner. And while I was very much expecting an incredible evening (very easy to feel that it would be such as these are two very incredible people!), I had no idea what the evening's conversation would unfold.
Dinner began by opening a Gary Farrell Cabernet Sauvingnon, likely the mate to the Chardonnay we shared only four weeks ago. The first to lift a glass was, oh, let's call her TREE. (Tree because she is very grounded, but very flexible and calm. Much like the roots of a tree, grounded, yet the leaves ever swaying in the wind.), Well Tree's sweet husband teased her that the first to lift the glass was responsible for the toast of the evening. With a look of hesitation, Tree tentatively began her toast. As she eased into the toast, confidence found her and she dove into a world of words that mirrored those of the relationship EQ and I have built over time. The synchronicity was chilling. Her toast was most poignant, deeper than she was aware. (pardon the pun!)
With tears building and beginning to wet my eyes, I shared the story and much deeper meaning behind her toast words of "deepening relationships." Bottom line: EQ & I built our relationship based on two simple words: "dig deeper". It brought goosebumps.
The rest of the evening was like a dream. Time seemed to slow. With the sentiment of "deepening relationships" hanging in the air, EQ found words to share with me that will forever deepen our relationship. A very special moment shared with very special and aware friends.
Throughout the rest of the evening, deep conversation continued to flow along with the wine and celebrations throughout the delightful meal we enjoyed together.
Moments deepening relationships with new friends.
Moments ever digging deeper in love.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Moments D531: Pride
Today was the last day of Chicks Rock - a big boogie in Lake Elsinore. I had the pleasure of watching it all from the front row.
First thing this morning, four lovely ladies pulled off not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR records in one jump. Amazing really. Impossible to replicate! Watch it here!! Incredible. Brilliant.
And yes, as a new friend to three of these four wonderful women (and they are all truly wonderful and unique women), I found myself quite proud of them. I know how hard all four of them have worked to get to this point. And I find myself filled with pride for their accomplishment. For two of the ladies, I am quite familiar with their quest to this moment and just how much the records meant to them. My feelings of pride deepened.
Each of the three ladies I call friend took time to say goodbye to me as they left the boogie - in fact two of them tracked me down just to say goodbye! What an incredible feeling that was. New friendships are always a bit scary and interesting as we grow into a new relationship. But as I reflect upon today's moment of pride for their accomplishment today, I found myself feeling quite fortunate to be able to call these ladies friends. I also find myself looking forward to sharing more stories and exciting adventures with them .
Moments celebrating a big win.
Moments celebrating the wonderful women who made it happen.
First thing this morning, four lovely ladies pulled off not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR records in one jump. Amazing really. Impossible to replicate! Watch it here!! Incredible. Brilliant.
And yes, as a new friend to three of these four wonderful women (and they are all truly wonderful and unique women), I found myself quite proud of them. I know how hard all four of them have worked to get to this point. And I find myself filled with pride for their accomplishment. For two of the ladies, I am quite familiar with their quest to this moment and just how much the records meant to them. My feelings of pride deepened.
Each of the three ladies I call friend took time to say goodbye to me as they left the boogie - in fact two of them tracked me down just to say goodbye! What an incredible feeling that was. New friendships are always a bit scary and interesting as we grow into a new relationship. But as I reflect upon today's moment of pride for their accomplishment today, I found myself feeling quite fortunate to be able to call these ladies friends. I also find myself looking forward to sharing more stories and exciting adventures with them .
Moments celebrating a big win.
Moments celebrating the wonderful women who made it happen.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Moments D530: Dawn
Today I was up at 4 am so I could catch the first flight out to LA this morning. I needed to be there with EQ to support and participate in "Chicks Rock 2013". As I travelled West, I watched the sunrise from the air and I couldn't help but think about just how fitting that moment was for today's blog.
Fitting because it is my 600th blog. A milestone on its own.
Fitting because I continue to renew and redesign what my future path is. Every day offers me the opportunity to revisit and revise what it is I want and how I'm going to achieve that goal.
Fitting because today I am starting a new chapter in my life with this trip out to California.
A new dawn. Renewal. Rejuvenation. The promise of opportunity and adventure. No matter what comes next, it's coming. It's the ultimate promise of new beginnings.
There was a lot of emotion captured in those early morning moments of the morning. The depth of symbolism fit ever so perfectly.
Moments watching the sunrise.
Moments reflecting upon the opportunities that lie ahead - a new dawn.
Fitting because it is my 600th blog. A milestone on its own.
Fitting because I continue to renew and redesign what my future path is. Every day offers me the opportunity to revisit and revise what it is I want and how I'm going to achieve that goal.
Fitting because today I am starting a new chapter in my life with this trip out to California.
A new dawn. Renewal. Rejuvenation. The promise of opportunity and adventure. No matter what comes next, it's coming. It's the ultimate promise of new beginnings.
There was a lot of emotion captured in those early morning moments of the morning. The depth of symbolism fit ever so perfectly.
Moments watching the sunrise.
Moments reflecting upon the opportunities that lie ahead - a new dawn.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Moments D529: Trails of Leaves
Today's moment is a simple one as I silently celebrated one of my favourite times of year this morning. Autumn.
The trees outside the office have all turned a bright orange and their leaves like feathers in the morning breeze. I enjoyed their display as I walked from the parking lot to the office.
As I entered the building, I smiled at the trail of bright orange feathers littered in the doorway. It was like party confetti strewn all about on the black mat trailing into the building.
Sometimes I wonder how people live without the seasons. For me, it's always a wonder to watch the world around me shift and change. In the spring, watching the snow melt and the ground come alive again. The colour! Basking in heat of the summer sun and feeling its life giving energy. The vibrancy of life! Watching the trees shed their coloured leaves and prepare for the winter ahead. The calm! And winter, the quiet stillness in the cold crispness snow. The reprieve!
And knowing that the cycle will start all over again come spring.
It's a good reminder of life in general. It shifts on you. It changes on you. Just when you settle into a groove, something or someone comes along and shakes it up. Moments in life come and go as the seasons do, with different levels of engagement and energies swirling about them.
Today's moment, was a calm, simple one.
Moments enjoying the brilliant fall leaves.
Moments reflecting upon the seasons of life.
The trees outside the office have all turned a bright orange and their leaves like feathers in the morning breeze. I enjoyed their display as I walked from the parking lot to the office.
As I entered the building, I smiled at the trail of bright orange feathers littered in the doorway. It was like party confetti strewn all about on the black mat trailing into the building.
Sometimes I wonder how people live without the seasons. For me, it's always a wonder to watch the world around me shift and change. In the spring, watching the snow melt and the ground come alive again. The colour! Basking in heat of the summer sun and feeling its life giving energy. The vibrancy of life! Watching the trees shed their coloured leaves and prepare for the winter ahead. The calm! And winter, the quiet stillness in the cold crispness snow. The reprieve!
And knowing that the cycle will start all over again come spring.
It's a good reminder of life in general. It shifts on you. It changes on you. Just when you settle into a groove, something or someone comes along and shakes it up. Moments in life come and go as the seasons do, with different levels of engagement and energies swirling about them.
Today's moment, was a calm, simple one.
Moments enjoying the brilliant fall leaves.
Moments reflecting upon the seasons of life.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Moments D528: Dog Tricks
Today as I was driving home I watched a very happy couple walk their dog. As traffic was slow during rush hour, I cruised alongside the couple for sometime. They were full of smiles and laughter and it felt like their golden-lab-looking dog was too.
As we made our way closer to an intersection, the gentleman carrying the leash went behind two poles connected by a chain. Kinda like this one:
And then, in amazement, I watched the dog jump over the chain. And then do it again and once more before the couple arrived at the corner of the intersection.
Of course the couple laughed even more having watched their dog jump over the chain - as was I, sitting in my car watching them from afar.
WOW. Fun. Sometimes it pays to pay attention to the passersby.
Moments enjoying a couple enjoying each other and their dog walk.
Moments being surprised by their dog's tricks.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Moments D527: Indian Summer & Problem Solving
Today is as warm as a summer day - 25 degrees, on the second day of October. Global warming? Maybe. Regardless, I'm happy to be sporting sandals still and not full on shoes.
Today was a challenging day in that I found out that a possible solution to a problem I have fell very, VERY flat. Bummer. Right?
Today's moment, other than pausing to enjoy the Indian Summer we are having, is all about picking myself up and dusting myself off to get back to solving the problem. Sure, sure, I moaned and groaned about it a wee bit first thing, but I did make my way back to the drawing board. As Newt Gingrich once said:
Arizona stepped up with a couple of ideas and will continue to dig into it for me. My RMT, also had a couple of suggestions. Bottom line, with a little more digging, I'm sure a solution will present itself. There is hope to finding a solution before it really become a problem.
Moments enjoying the warm fall weather.
Moments knowing that all is not lost, a solution will present itself - with some hard work.
I'm rolling up my sleeves.
Today was a challenging day in that I found out that a possible solution to a problem I have fell very, VERY flat. Bummer. Right?
Today's moment, other than pausing to enjoy the Indian Summer we are having, is all about picking myself up and dusting myself off to get back to solving the problem. Sure, sure, I moaned and groaned about it a wee bit first thing, but I did make my way back to the drawing board. As Newt Gingrich once said:
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.And, before I knew it, I had a couple more options circling 'round.
Arizona stepped up with a couple of ideas and will continue to dig into it for me. My RMT, also had a couple of suggestions. Bottom line, with a little more digging, I'm sure a solution will present itself. There is hope to finding a solution before it really become a problem.
Moments enjoying the warm fall weather.
Moments knowing that all is not lost, a solution will present itself - with some hard work.
I'm rolling up my sleeves.
The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.
Thomas A. Edison
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Moments D526: Photos & Reflections
First Happy October! I don't know what it is, but I've always loved October. Perhaps it's the smell of autumn in the air, or watching the trees slowly shifting in colours and waiting for that final explosion of colour. It could be the excitement of finding just the right costume for my favourite holiday of the year, or the joy of carving a jack-o-lantern. I don't know, but I've loved October.
Today's moment came to me as I sorted through and shared out my Tough Mudder photos. There were so many incredible photos. My support team on site did an amazing job of capturing those special moments. I found myself amazed at the love and support that I have around me.
At every obstacle, there was someone taking photos. And, as in life, at every obstacle I've come against, I've had love and support.
Today's moment - pausing and appreciating my support system.
Moments reflecting upon life and obstacles conquered.
Moments appreciating that none of it was done alone.
Today's moment came to me as I sorted through and shared out my Tough Mudder photos. There were so many incredible photos. My support team on site did an amazing job of capturing those special moments. I found myself amazed at the love and support that I have around me.
At every obstacle, there was someone taking photos. And, as in life, at every obstacle I've come against, I've had love and support.
Today's moment - pausing and appreciating my support system.
Moments reflecting upon life and obstacles conquered.
Moments appreciating that none of it was done alone.
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