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Fall
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Sometimes, I just need...
Since I have been working solo, I have had a hard time telling myself it is okay to just take a break and take care of my own needs for a little while. I suppose working from home I sometimes feel like I am taking care of my needs, somewhat, since I don't have to be up and out to another location by 8am every morning. However, today I realized I have been taking care of everyone else's needs and putting mine on the back burner, which was why I was feeling lethargic and unable to make decisions today.
Working from home, I sometimes put extra pressure on myself because I know I am the one in charge of whether I am successful or how to improve things. I also find working from home I can be a little tornado. I might make breakfast but then jump into a project and not clean up the dishes; I may have a few loads of laundry going that need to be folded and put away. So, by the end of the day, I not only have my work projects but also to finish stuff in the home, too.
I also have found myself to committing to a lot of things here at my condo because I am on the HOA board and figure "since I am around" I could pitch in with things. So, I managed to get myself as the leader of our landscape committee, as well as be in charge of a multi-family yard sale that will be happening in two weekends. I also continue to volunteer for the greyhound rescue doing home visits prior to adoption, and that can take up to 3 hours for one assignment. On top of those things are the needs of my own precious grey Rene, and also to make sure I am there for family and friends.
This morning I awoke with many various possible intentions for some "me time". I will go on a fall color drive! I will meander the Botanic Gardens! I will get coffee at Barnes and Noble and browse the bookshelves! I was finding that I was putting as much pressure on myself for accomplishment in my downtime as I strive for in the professional, volunteer and personal arenas. In the end, I plopped on the couch and watched some DVR'd shows in my comfy clothes, I took a nap without putting on the alarm, and I grocery shopped for food that will make an enjoyable dinner.
Working from home, I sometimes put extra pressure on myself because I know I am the one in charge of whether I am successful or how to improve things. I also find working from home I can be a little tornado. I might make breakfast but then jump into a project and not clean up the dishes; I may have a few loads of laundry going that need to be folded and put away. So, by the end of the day, I not only have my work projects but also to finish stuff in the home, too.
I also have found myself to committing to a lot of things here at my condo because I am on the HOA board and figure "since I am around" I could pitch in with things. So, I managed to get myself as the leader of our landscape committee, as well as be in charge of a multi-family yard sale that will be happening in two weekends. I also continue to volunteer for the greyhound rescue doing home visits prior to adoption, and that can take up to 3 hours for one assignment. On top of those things are the needs of my own precious grey Rene, and also to make sure I am there for family and friends.
This morning I awoke with many various possible intentions for some "me time". I will go on a fall color drive! I will meander the Botanic Gardens! I will get coffee at Barnes and Noble and browse the bookshelves! I was finding that I was putting as much pressure on myself for accomplishment in my downtime as I strive for in the professional, volunteer and personal arenas. In the end, I plopped on the couch and watched some DVR'd shows in my comfy clothes, I took a nap without putting on the alarm, and I grocery shopped for food that will make an enjoyable dinner.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
A "Farm-tastic" Labor Day Weekend
I decided I needed to reconnect to nature this weekend, so wound up at two of my favorite local farms.
Saturday I ventured to Berry Patch Farms, in Brighton, where I make at least an annual trek if I can in the fall. They are a "pick your own" kind of place and they also have a farm market with fresh produce. I decided to pick some flowers, basil, and bought some spicy hot, roasted green chiles for a stew.
It felt so good to have a few hours feeling like I was someplace else. It doesn't take much to reinvigorate my soul and prepare me for the seasons changing!
Saturday I ventured to Berry Patch Farms, in Brighton, where I make at least an annual trek if I can in the fall. They are a "pick your own" kind of place and they also have a farm market with fresh produce. I decided to pick some flowers, basil, and bought some spicy hot, roasted green chiles for a stew.
Just such a cute farm!
Gotta love this prayer below…
Final product from the flower picking!
Today, my neighbor and dear friend Mary and I went to Chatfield Farms at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It is located near Chatfield Resevoir. On the property there is an old schoolhouse, a historic homestead, lots of walking paths and a small butterfly house.
I have lucked out so much having Mary as a neighbor, grown into a friend. We occupy units on the first floor "corner" of our condo building. We are, literally, two neighbor peas in two small pods.
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Monday, August 22, 2016
Western Slope Road Trip 2016
I satisfied my need for my Western Slope summer by taking a very long and scenic road trip. My itinerary? Stay in Glenwood and go to the pool; Spend time in Carbondale and Redstone; See a friend in Paonia; See a friend in Grand Junction; Enjoy the Palisade farmer's market and get some peaches; Take a scenic drive along 141 through canyon country where I never explored before; go to the Dennis Weaver Memorial Park in Ridgway; revisit my old town Montrose. All completed! Today I head home, but wanted you to enjoy the trip, too, with some photos!
Hotel Colorado
Carbondale Labyrinth
Why I love Carbondale So…
The Crystal River in Redstone
View from near the summit of McClure Pass
My Paonia
Real Palisade peaches!
The contrasts of Palisade color against the brown mesa
Gateway/Unaweep Canyon area
I love the Double L Ranch landscape outside of Ridgway!
Cooling off tired driving feet in the Uncompaghre River
Happy Trails!
Friday, August 12, 2016
So much going on!
There has been quite a number of exciting things happening in my neck of the woods!
I am finally getting my small business-Soulful Transitions-off the ground. I got my blog up and running, joined Facebook, filed as an LLC, got my Employer ID Number, and am starting to research liability insurance and space rental. On top of all that, I have been creating lots of artistic pieces. I am working on my "little boxes of…" as well as mounting some photography and making jewelry. I will be in the Artists in August art show in Lowry at the end of the month, and I also want to do some craft shows this holiday season.
If you want to view my Soulful Transitions business blog site, here is the link:
www.soulfultransitions.blogspot.com
and if you want to "Like" my Facebook page, here is that, too!
https://www.facebook.com/Soulful-Transitions-271576886555101/
I look forward to seeing how all of this develops!
I am finally getting my small business-Soulful Transitions-off the ground. I got my blog up and running, joined Facebook, filed as an LLC, got my Employer ID Number, and am starting to research liability insurance and space rental. On top of all that, I have been creating lots of artistic pieces. I am working on my "little boxes of…" as well as mounting some photography and making jewelry. I will be in the Artists in August art show in Lowry at the end of the month, and I also want to do some craft shows this holiday season.
If you want to view my Soulful Transitions business blog site, here is the link:
www.soulfultransitions.blogspot.com
and if you want to "Like" my Facebook page, here is that, too!
https://www.facebook.com/Soulful-Transitions-271576886555101/
I look forward to seeing how all of this develops!
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