Reverb... oh, Reverb. How I've neglected your prompts for one reason or another 99.
December 13 – Action. When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step? - Keep applying for jobs/secure a new job, so we can move back to PDX!
December 14 – Appreciate. What’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? - My family. My husband. My friends. Even though many of us are far from each other, we keep in touch (or at least make a damn good effort to try). I've also come to appreciate my down time, expressing gratitude by taking care of myself and getting in a lot of Cara time.
December 15 – 5 Minutes. Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010. - 2010 started off fairly mellow, with a busy work season and the anticipation for spring. Spring found you with a little family drama, but great happiness for your nephew and taking steps away from your sister. With summer came job changes and a big move, even bigger than you'd ever imagined it to be. With autumn, changing leaves and weather, more ideas for big changes have appeared on the horizon. Now with the winter solstice and holidays upon you, keep up with your wishes and dreams and enjoy the upcoming weeks with your family.
December 16 – Friendship. How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst?- I don't think anyone has significantly changed my world perspective... this is such a heavy question! I'm amazed with my friends who are able to make big moves to new cities, big changes to their families, big breaks from relationships, and big additions to their homes... I often wonder what I'll be doing next that will be big. I'm sure a lot of the changes have been planned and maybe others on a whim. Even still, (to me) change is hard but often a good thing!
December 17 – Lesson Learned. What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward? - Not so much about myself, but about letting other people have time to themselves, as I so much need it now and again. Time to breathe, to think, to destress, to cry, to do whatever it takes to get back to feeling normal and sane.
December 18 – Try. What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it? - I want to try to travel more. Very little traveling happened this year, although plans were tentatively made, but then changed due to moving/job changes/etc.
December 19 – Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011? - I don't think I needed to be healed this year... not sure what will happen in the future.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wisdom, 11 things, Body Integration (December 10/11/12)
Prompt: Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out?
To plan big life changes more thoroughly, each and every time. I will let you know how it plays out.
Prompt: 11 Things. What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?
I'm going to turn off my cell phone more often. I had this idea before I ever read the following article.
Other than that, I don't feel as if anything is bogging me down at the moment. I searched my blog roll and nobody else has posted on this topic. Moving on...
Prompt: Body Integration.This year, when did you feel the most integrated with your body? Did you have a moment where there wasn’t mind and body, but simply a cohesive YOU, alive and present?
Heeeeeey... Nobody answered this prompt either. Not that I'm looking to snag answers, but I've noticed that responses to this meme are dwindling. Granted, the holidays are upon us and life is busy, but I do believe some of these prompts are a little out there and not too inspiring... in that way that I'd feel inspired to write (especially about my body... wtf?!). I'm pretty much always me, alive and present. I take things in stride a lot more simply than I have in the past and find it easier to brush things off if need be. Exercise has not been a huge focus this year, but I'm hoping it will be in the next. Maybe then I'll feel more integrated with my bod!
To plan big life changes more thoroughly, each and every time. I will let you know how it plays out.
Prompt: 11 Things. What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?
I'm going to turn off my cell phone more often. I had this idea before I ever read the following article.
Other than that, I don't feel as if anything is bogging me down at the moment. I searched my blog roll and nobody else has posted on this topic. Moving on...
Prompt: Body Integration.This year, when did you feel the most integrated with your body? Did you have a moment where there wasn’t mind and body, but simply a cohesive YOU, alive and present?
Heeeeeey... Nobody answered this prompt either. Not that I'm looking to snag answers, but I've noticed that responses to this meme are dwindling. Granted, the holidays are upon us and life is busy, but I do believe some of these prompts are a little out there and not too inspiring... in that way that I'd feel inspired to write (especially about my body... wtf?!). I'm pretty much always me, alive and present. I take things in stride a lot more simply than I have in the past and find it easier to brush things off if need be. Exercise has not been a huge focus this year, but I'm hoping it will be in the next. Maybe then I'll feel more integrated with my bod!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Party
Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans.
My birthday party was pretty fun with lots of family, friends, good food and ice cream cake. As 2010 has not yet come to a close, I am looking forward our company holiday party next weekend, as well as the several family gatherings we'll be attending over Christmas Eve/Day.
My birthday party was pretty fun with lots of family, friends, good food and ice cream cake. As 2010 has not yet come to a close, I am looking forward our company holiday party next weekend, as well as the several family gatherings we'll be attending over Christmas Eve/Day.
Beautifully Different (December 8)
Prompt: Beautifully Different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful.
My humor has always made me stand out in a crowd. I especially remember in 4th/5th grade when my humor really started to blossom and my group of friends told me to never change. I've always been drawn to goofy humor, even though it can sometimes make others uncomfortable. I try to gauge my audience as well as I can, or at least warm up to individuals before expressing goofy expressions and whatnot.
My humor has always made me stand out in a crowd. I especially remember in 4th/5th grade when my humor really started to blossom and my group of friends told me to never change. I've always been drawn to goofy humor, even though it can sometimes make others uncomfortable. I try to gauge my audience as well as I can, or at least warm up to individuals before expressing goofy expressions and whatnot.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Community
Prompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?
Well, I haven't branched out as much as I thought I would with our move to the coast; I mainly know my co-workers (although not very well). It's most likely because this move is not permanent, I stopped opening up so much within my work environment, and I'm a huge homebody (so is Andy, but we do pry ourselves out of the house every now and again). I really miss crafty nights with the girls, happy hours, and family dinners. Shoot, I even miss being able to wander around Target or Powell's, or playing a few arcade games at Ground Control. I really don't want every post to sound like a whine fest, but we are really anxious to move back to the Portland-metro area.
I've mainly found community within the blogs I read and the staying caught up with folks via Facebook or email. In 2011, I'd like to be back in the big city, meeting up with friends and family, and maybe joining a book club, crafty group, or a random exercise class. Maybe I'll rejoin the Vancouver Community Concert Band too! That was always a nice escape on Tuesday nights to relax and play my clarinet. Anywho, for the time being, working on crafty gifts is helping me feel connected, even if I'm not around those I love.
Well, I haven't branched out as much as I thought I would with our move to the coast; I mainly know my co-workers (although not very well). It's most likely because this move is not permanent, I stopped opening up so much within my work environment, and I'm a huge homebody (so is Andy, but we do pry ourselves out of the house every now and again). I really miss crafty nights with the girls, happy hours, and family dinners. Shoot, I even miss being able to wander around Target or Powell's, or playing a few arcade games at Ground Control. I really don't want every post to sound like a whine fest, but we are really anxious to move back to the Portland-metro area.
I've mainly found community within the blogs I read and the staying caught up with folks via Facebook or email. In 2011, I'd like to be back in the big city, meeting up with friends and family, and maybe joining a book club, crafty group, or a random exercise class. Maybe I'll rejoin the Vancouver Community Concert Band too! That was always a nice escape on Tuesday nights to relax and play my clarinet. Anywho, for the time being, working on crafty gifts is helping me feel connected, even if I'm not around those I love.
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