Tonight was a fun night. It was work and fun all wrapped into one. But the best moment of the day was when my oldest friend and I entered the bar where a co-worker was hosting a comedy night. The back bar was filled with people from work and a few that were ex-co-workers of mine. While I thought we were running a wee bit late, we ended up being a bit early. (Who knew, comedians can’t keep track of time apparently!) It was a bit like CHEERS when Norm walked in.
It put the biggest smile on my face! I was happy to be early. This gave us time to wait for the rest of the crowd to arrive, and time to catch up with the crowd that was there. I think my oldest friend even picked up a wee crush while we were mingling before the show!
We had a lot of laughs before the show, but even more during the show. Our table was, by far, the most engaged with the comedians. That too made me smile!
Moments enjoying being welcomed into a crowd.
Moments knowing you are part of the group.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Moments D370: Hyacinth in Bloom
Today was a vacation day from the office. It was a rainy cool day in Haliburton. Truly a perfect day to continue the packing and moving of my bestie. All the hubbub of the day past gone, we were in the thick of getting her moved.
It was an extremely productive day and the theme of rebirth continued as we packed up her old place and moved a lot of her stuff over to the new place. Both are beautiful spaces, but her new place has a peace about it that isn’t comparable to the old space. This new space felt like home whereas her old space felt like a stepping stone.
When I left, I wasn’t really ready to go, but it was time to get back at a decent hour and get myself ready for a very busy week. On my way home, I passed many a magnolia tree just starting to bloom and as I walked up my walkway the hyacinth in our front garden were in full bloom. I could smell them before I saw them. Amazing.
Spring is here. Rebirth complete on many levels. Back to work and life with a new perspective on many things.
Moments to stop and smell the hyacinth.
Moments understanding more deeply one’s new path.
It was an extremely productive day and the theme of rebirth continued as we packed up her old place and moved a lot of her stuff over to the new place. Both are beautiful spaces, but her new place has a peace about it that isn’t comparable to the old space. This new space felt like home whereas her old space felt like a stepping stone.
When I left, I wasn’t really ready to go, but it was time to get back at a decent hour and get myself ready for a very busy week. On my way home, I passed many a magnolia tree just starting to bloom and as I walked up my walkway the hyacinth in our front garden were in full bloom. I could smell them before I saw them. Amazing.
Spring is here. Rebirth complete on many levels. Back to work and life with a new perspective on many things.
Moments to stop and smell the hyacinth.
Moments understanding more deeply one’s new path.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Moments D369: Coffee, Beef Jerkey, and Poutine and the universe speaks.
Although I didn’t manage to stay awake to see the sunrise, I didn’t miss much of the night and early morning. Having finally crashed around 4-4:30am, we were up only 3.5 hours later.
At that point the sun was bright, the birds in song and though there was a slight chill in the breeze we were all (well most of us) eager to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the morning. So me, my bestie and my BFF, made ourself coffee and made our way down to the dock. We laughed at some of the stories from the night before, relived the beauty of the bonfire we had and shared new friend stories. And yes, I managed to get my first sunburn of the season!
Eventually the we became hungry girls and we began to pillage what was left of the prepared foods from the night before. For breakfast, we had cheese, buns, crackers, apple pie and coffee (and a banana) for round two of our time out on the dock. Just the three of us. It was then that we started speaking to the universe and it eventually began to speak back to us. (Actually, it was my bestie impersonating the universe’s responses, but it was very apropos!)
Beautiful moments all in themselves, and moments I will cherish for a life time. Later our trine was joined by the boy next door for yet another pot of coffee. Another set of great moments.
And then my BFF had to run, and as she was packing up our amazing new friend, who I will call LWF (for his Lest we Forget tattoo) finally rose from his sleep. Of course, he was in desperate need of coffee. To his shock and horror, we had brewed up and drank all the coffee.
It wasn’t long before we were making a run to West Guilford for coffee.
But, we were in luck as we stopped at the Haliburton restaurant for a cup of java, and then we made our way to West Guilford to stock up. We picked up coffee, bacon, and LWF picked up beef jerky and cheese curds (a good hangover cure? I’m not sure, but it did seem to perk him up!) And then there was this light begging for attention across from the store. The CHIP TRUCK called out to us. And so, my bestie and I enjoyed some of the best fries in the region. (I was very bad with a poutine, she behaved herself with fries only and LWF simply enjoyed his beef jerkey.)
We enjoyed our moment with the food. Sharing stories and getting to know one another just a little bit more. Those moments are always good for my soul for I love to learn about what inspires others.
So today’s moment? Simple. The people, the silly post-party food and just being lazy and enjoying the day as it came to us. The shared stories during the best day of spring Haliburton has seen. A perfect first new day after being reborn. Packing was pushed off to the end of the day as the sun started its decent in the sky.
An amazing day with my besties and new friends.
Moments of pure laziness.
Moments of pure silliness.
At that point the sun was bright, the birds in song and though there was a slight chill in the breeze we were all (well most of us) eager to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the morning. So me, my bestie and my BFF, made ourself coffee and made our way down to the dock. We laughed at some of the stories from the night before, relived the beauty of the bonfire we had and shared new friend stories. And yes, I managed to get my first sunburn of the season!
Eventually the we became hungry girls and we began to pillage what was left of the prepared foods from the night before. For breakfast, we had cheese, buns, crackers, apple pie and coffee (and a banana) for round two of our time out on the dock. Just the three of us. It was then that we started speaking to the universe and it eventually began to speak back to us. (Actually, it was my bestie impersonating the universe’s responses, but it was very apropos!)
Beautiful moments all in themselves, and moments I will cherish for a life time. Later our trine was joined by the boy next door for yet another pot of coffee. Another set of great moments.
And then my BFF had to run, and as she was packing up our amazing new friend, who I will call LWF (for his Lest we Forget tattoo) finally rose from his sleep. Of course, he was in desperate need of coffee. To his shock and horror, we had brewed up and drank all the coffee.
It wasn’t long before we were making a run to West Guilford for coffee.
But, we were in luck as we stopped at the Haliburton restaurant for a cup of java, and then we made our way to West Guilford to stock up. We picked up coffee, bacon, and LWF picked up beef jerky and cheese curds (a good hangover cure? I’m not sure, but it did seem to perk him up!) And then there was this light begging for attention across from the store. The CHIP TRUCK called out to us. And so, my bestie and I enjoyed some of the best fries in the region. (I was very bad with a poutine, she behaved herself with fries only and LWF simply enjoyed his beef jerkey.)
We enjoyed our moment with the food. Sharing stories and getting to know one another just a little bit more. Those moments are always good for my soul for I love to learn about what inspires others.
So today’s moment? Simple. The people, the silly post-party food and just being lazy and enjoying the day as it came to us. The shared stories during the best day of spring Haliburton has seen. A perfect first new day after being reborn. Packing was pushed off to the end of the day as the sun started its decent in the sky.
An amazing day with my besties and new friends.
Moments of pure laziness.
Moments of pure silliness.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Moments D368: Full Moon Peepers
Today was my bestie’s moving party in Haliburton. It was also significant to her in that it was an anniversary and today she was, in a way, reborn. Talk about fortunate timing given the cleansing energy of the full moon that was also present with us. It was easy to fall into that joy of rebirth and renewal. The end of a chapter for her (for many of us in my circles) and to celebrate the beginning of something new. And so the weekend began with this focus and energy surrounding us.
We spent most of the day slowly getting ready for the party. There was no real urgency. The three of us caught up and laughed and commiserated during the day. It was completely laid back. I think, it was all that good bright energy that the three of had absorbed from the full moon the day before, feeding it back and forth between us. I know I felt the renewed and recharged too. And I was very much looking forward to meeting my bestie’s local friends and co-workers.
Many were invited, but we weren’t sure how many would attend. There was that moment right before the start time of the party that my bestie worried about no one showing. HA. Not so. Not only did the invitees come, they brought friends with them. The more the merrier, right? I met many new people this evening. All such fun beautiful souls.
In the end, the party was a huge success with amazing food, an incredible bonfire, lots of drinks and laughter. But today’s moment isn’t about meeting new friends, it was sharing a very special moment watching the moon and listening to the spring peepers from the cottage dock. This was experiencing spring in all her glory. The chorus of frogs, the stars being washed out by the full moon, the fog drifting over the crackling icy lake. (The sound of the ice moving in the water was nearly as incredible as the frogs singing!)
I wish I would have laid on the dock for many hours to just soak it all in, but the cold and the many drinks before hand meant that I had to bail earlier than I had hoped to. It was, none-the-less, an amazing moment and one that I’m happy to have shared.
And - it was almost as amazing as having an ice cold dip in the lake.
Moments to enjoy your friends’ rebirth.
Moments realizing you are having your own rebirth.
We spent most of the day slowly getting ready for the party. There was no real urgency. The three of us caught up and laughed and commiserated during the day. It was completely laid back. I think, it was all that good bright energy that the three of had absorbed from the full moon the day before, feeding it back and forth between us. I know I felt the renewed and recharged too. And I was very much looking forward to meeting my bestie’s local friends and co-workers.
Many were invited, but we weren’t sure how many would attend. There was that moment right before the start time of the party that my bestie worried about no one showing. HA. Not so. Not only did the invitees come, they brought friends with them. The more the merrier, right? I met many new people this evening. All such fun beautiful souls.
In the end, the party was a huge success with amazing food, an incredible bonfire, lots of drinks and laughter. But today’s moment isn’t about meeting new friends, it was sharing a very special moment watching the moon and listening to the spring peepers from the cottage dock. This was experiencing spring in all her glory. The chorus of frogs, the stars being washed out by the full moon, the fog drifting over the crackling icy lake. (The sound of the ice moving in the water was nearly as incredible as the frogs singing!)
I wish I would have laid on the dock for many hours to just soak it all in, but the cold and the many drinks before hand meant that I had to bail earlier than I had hoped to. It was, none-the-less, an amazing moment and one that I’m happy to have shared.
And - it was almost as amazing as having an ice cold dip in the lake.
Moments to enjoy your friends’ rebirth.
Moments realizing you are having your own rebirth.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Moments D367: Memories
Today I headed to Haliburton after work to spend the weekend with one two of my besties. It is moving weekend!
Today’s moment is about celebrating road trips and that solo time spent pondering life. For me today’s 4+ hour trip seemed centered on memories and where I’ve been and dealt with since the last drive North.
Last time I made this trip, I ended up with a speeding ticket. This time, I took it easy and ignored the annoying drivers. Change is good. Slowing down and enjoying the path along the way is good.
Last time I made this trip, over two months ago, I had just come back from a family trip to Florida. I was also coming off of a cold. Now, I’m as healthy as ever, back into my routine of working out and eating well.
Last time, when I arrived I broke into tears with my girlfriend when she asked me how I was dealing with some of the drama in my life. This time I was greeted with squeals of delight and an evening of laughter ensued.
While I have the memories of months ago, they do not own me. As I was driving, thinking of the past, of my present and where I’m heading in the future, I realized this. Memories do not own me, nor will they haunt me. I own them. I choose to have them pass through my mind or not. I am in control.
That realization really helped when a poignant song came over the airwaves and stirred my soul. It’s okay to have sad and upsetting memories, but they do not own me. I own them. I thanked the universe for the moment, and for the reminder that I’m in control.
Moments of memories.
Moments finding ever more strength and depth of self.
Today’s moment is about celebrating road trips and that solo time spent pondering life. For me today’s 4+ hour trip seemed centered on memories and where I’ve been and dealt with since the last drive North.
Last time I made this trip, I ended up with a speeding ticket. This time, I took it easy and ignored the annoying drivers. Change is good. Slowing down and enjoying the path along the way is good.
Last time I made this trip, over two months ago, I had just come back from a family trip to Florida. I was also coming off of a cold. Now, I’m as healthy as ever, back into my routine of working out and eating well.
Last time, when I arrived I broke into tears with my girlfriend when she asked me how I was dealing with some of the drama in my life. This time I was greeted with squeals of delight and an evening of laughter ensued.
While I have the memories of months ago, they do not own me. As I was driving, thinking of the past, of my present and where I’m heading in the future, I realized this. Memories do not own me, nor will they haunt me. I own them. I choose to have them pass through my mind or not. I am in control.
That realization really helped when a poignant song came over the airwaves and stirred my soul. It’s okay to have sad and upsetting memories, but they do not own me. I own them. I thanked the universe for the moment, and for the reminder that I’m in control.
Moments of memories.
Moments finding ever more strength and depth of self.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Moments D366: Full moon , Partial Eclipse
Today was the full moon. Not only was out a full moon, it was partially eclipsed today. Its significance I shared via a link earlier today.
I was happily surprised with the cleansing energies of this full moon. It was exactly what I needed. I took the time to be present when the moon became full. I shared that moment with my best friends…also old souls. Together and apart we soaked in those recharging energies. This amazing, centering energy will surely wash away the destructive forces that have been in my life. This means I will be able to continue to shine… For others , with others and most importantly for myself.
This flashlight is recharged and ready to shine.
Moments with a beautiful moon.
Moments with beautiful people and energy to share.
Happy Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio April 25th 2013!
Wow - I had goosebumps reading this.
April 25th 2013 is going to be very *potent*. We have a Lunar Eclipse (the first of three) and a FULL MOON in SCORPIO, the sign of transformation and rebirth. Here are the Astral Insights for this powerful Full Moon & Eclipse!
“It’s a Full Moon and (partial) Lunar eclipse in Scorpio…Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is about stripping away artifice, what’s false, corrupted and diseased…”
“In these days before the eclipse, we can tune in deeply, and be alert to points of tension…Eclipses can sometimes be destabilizing in some way. But breaking apart could be the very thing that leads to true healing, inner treasure or solid footing.”
“…Pluto shines light in the darkness, even where we’re afraid to look. There could be catharsis as pent up emotions are released, secrets revealed or corruption exposed.”
April 25th 2013 is going to be very *potent*. We have a Lunar Eclipse (the first of three) and a FULL MOON in SCORPIO, the sign of transformation and rebirth. Here are the Astral Insights for this powerful Full Moon & Eclipse!
“It’s a Full Moon and (partial) Lunar eclipse in Scorpio…Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is about stripping away artifice, what’s false, corrupted and diseased…”
“In these days before the eclipse, we can tune in deeply, and be alert to points of tension…Eclipses can sometimes be destabilizing in some way. But breaking apart could be the very thing that leads to true healing, inner treasure or solid footing.”
“…Pluto shines light in the darkness, even where we’re afraid to look. There could be catharsis as pent up emotions are released, secrets revealed or corruption exposed.”
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