snippets, nibbles and scribbles

If you read my blogs with any regularity, then you know that I freakin' live for the small town holiday festivities that go on around the county throughout the year and that two of my top 3 favorite public events are in December: the annual big town holiday parade; usually the first friday and the lighted small town boat parade; always the following night. I missed both this year, due to the never ending flu virus that has been going around for the past few months and has been seriously kicking my ass for weeks.

I plan to make up for it by volunteering to judge one of the holiday parades in a neighboring small town this Saturday morning, but I still feel a bit as though I have missed out...

On the wacky weather front, yesterday was blue skies and low to mid 70's - just. beautiful. Today, not so much, it is currently raining and pretty chilly. Still lovely though, nothing better than the crisp clean smell that follows the first good rain in a while.

I find myself quite tempted to go for a long walk in the rain, on the beach. Which reminds me...

Rumor has it that epic swells are on the way, if the current waves and the hight of tide are any indication, then yup, its going to be monstrous out there - leaving me both happy I am not skilled enough to ride them yet and a little wistful that if I was, I could be out there...when it is like this out there - the ocean surging and waves sucking into towering curls its both frightening and totally seductively inviting, it makes me wish it was 2 years from now and that I was soaking wet, shredding and commanding those waves, scared and thrilled at the same time, grinning from ear to ear - ya, I clearly never think about that... ;O)

Spent most of this week up at work onsite and it now looks like I am headed back for a little longer than first signed up for, so probably all of next week. I like being onsite, it is good to bond with my co-workers, get some in room collaboration time, and just be in the environment. But it's also a bit challenging to be away from home, especially this time of year when there is sooooo much that needs to be done and when traveling, so much harder to accomplish. It should be another good trip though, we are getting a lot done right now, working well as a team and of course have our company holiday parties this week too!

All joyful, but to be honest it is already making me a little tired just thinking about it! :O)

I am WAY behind in my correspondence have at least 5 emails I want to reply to, but need a chunk of time to do it right...so if you know I owe you one, please know I have not forgotten and am looking forward to getting back to you just as soon as I can.

Peace and Love!

Belated Happy Thanksgiving!

I have much to be thankful for this year, I received many blessings, too many to list. But about a month ago I made the following list of things that I am very grateful for and I will post it here in honor of the holiday. I hope that each of you has much to be grateful for and that your holidays are happy!

Gratitude:

every breath, every heart beat, every day

good health

the abilities to experience, observe, remember, see, feel, hear, smell, taste and feel life all around me

the ability to think, feel and be creative

beautiful, amazing friends full of soul, passion, dreams, inspiration and insight

a loving crazy family that gave me my foundation and sustains me

all of my loved ones and all the love that fills my life

laughter - rich deep and booming or happy little giggles

the most comfy bed, ever

chocolate banana smoothies

a good haircut that feels clean and fresh

new lights in the kitchen that brighten it up

a clean sink - all dishes washed and no more worries about the disposal =)

hot showers

fuzzy blankets

green jasmine tea

colors

luminescence

natures beauty and bounty

organic fruits and veggies

tasty homemade meals from scratch and the way the scents fill the whole house

chocolate - dark chocolate

the toys and tools that help me express and manifest my visions and adventures

that which inspires and moves me

small kindnesses and simple joys

impromptu conversations and connections

a good book or a great story

music (listening to the hawaiian music channel today)

a great glass of wine

beach bonfires

long walks

making music

heartfelt hugs

delicious kisses

a long overdue but so treasured true and deep apology

genuine compliments

peace and comfort in my own skin

soul bearing intimacies shared

seeing trust in another's eyes

earth angels

a child's smile

hope

knowing someone's thinking of me

synchronicities

quiet moments of solitude

busy moments of community

memories

dreams

wishes

fun

each of you

~ many thanks and lots of love!! =)