The weekend went by too quickly. Partly due to a writing group session and a small wine party afterwards. Partly due to coming down with yet another cold and a migraine.
The good part of the weekend involved a writing group session, meeting up with fellow writers and going over new material. Then a get-together with some folks from grad school. It was an evening of catching up, talking about the craft of writing and more than a few laughs. It was exactly what we all needed. It made me very aware of that part of me that I've been neglecting lately. My day job has been taking up too much head space leaving me pretty blank by day's end. I've neglected journalling, writing blogs, and the novel. No wonder I'm feeling so stressed and out-of-sorts. The plan is to get back on track. More writing every day. Did some writing today and I've started to feel sane, I think. Can't really remember what sane feels like so I'll pretend that I do until it's true. :-)
Still sick though. I've been fighting the same cold for the past three weeks. It seems to be getting the best of me unfortunately. Add another layer with a splitting migraine and I was not a happy camper. I didn't even drink at the wine party which makes it doubly frustrating. Anyway, lots of rest and hiding under my duvet. Today the migraine is mostly gone but the cold lingers.
That's all I have for today.
Peace,
L~
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Monday, October 21, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Two quick sentences
The rest of my Saturday consisted of taking a long walk in the park, reading in the sun, a decent soy latte and drinks with a good friend. Pandora is doing better by the hour and I can sleep well tonight.
Peace,
L~
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Peace,
L~
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What Next?
It's a mild Saturday in October. I was out in the backyard sipping a mugful of black tea listening to the wind move through the tree leaves. Listening to the birds sing across the span. I had to force myself to just stay there and enjoy it. I've been stressed out and antsy because of my sick kitty. She's on the mend but it was touch and go for the past two days. I had a long weekend trip planned out away from the city but that was cancelled. I am relieved that Pandora is doing better and today she stepped out into the backyard to get some sun too. A very good sign for a kitty who hasn't left my room nor my side for the past two days. I know she is getting older and one day soon she's going to pass from this life but I am so grateful she's doing better.
I'm a little unsure of what I'm going to do next today. Perhaps I'll start off with a shower and see where my day takes me.
Peace,
L~
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I'm a little unsure of what I'm going to do next today. Perhaps I'll start off with a shower and see where my day takes me.
Peace,
L~
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Retreat
This is Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings new song Retreat! Sharon Jones has been dealing with cancer these past months. My thoughts go out to her for a speedy recovery. She is an amazing singer!!
Enjoy the fiery talent of this group!!
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Manic Monday
What a brutal day!! I won't bother to list the many, many things that went wrong. Let's just say I'm glad that today is almost over and tomorrow is a NEW DAY!! I could use a little magic to pick me up.
Aside from a bad day...I've been doing a lot of non-fiction reading. I've picked up What Color is Your Parachute, Eat Right 4 Your Type and Ensouling Language (still reading it).
What Color is for some much needed career advice.
Eat Right is to help me adjust my diet.
Ensouling speaks to my writer's soul.
Last bit, just want to share The Lumineers song-Stubborn Love.
Enjoy!
L~
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Aside from a bad day...I've been doing a lot of non-fiction reading. I've picked up What Color is Your Parachute, Eat Right 4 Your Type and Ensouling Language (still reading it).
What Color is for some much needed career advice.
Eat Right is to help me adjust my diet.
Ensouling speaks to my writer's soul.
Last bit, just want to share The Lumineers song-Stubborn Love.
Enjoy!
L~
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Saturday, October 5, 2013
Oh me, oh my
October is turning out to be a very busy month.
Lots of fun social events with friends. Yay!
Tickets to see Fiona Apple in concert. Looking forward to that.
Even had a fun night out with fellow workers from my day gig a couple of nights ago. Usually my introverted side has a hard time mingling...but I managed to stay for an hour and a half without putting my foot in my mouth...yay. Hehehe...only those who ever feel socially awkward truly understand. * doing a little dance. *
I also booked a train ticket to go see my best friend upstate over the long Columbus Day weekend. Yay. I'm bringing my laptop to work on my slow progressing novel. Rest and relaxation and writing...who can beat that?
My grandmother is coming into town so lots of cleaning and running errands before she arrives later tonight. She's in town because one of my aunts has been very sickly lately. Hopefully it won't be a sad visit.
Let's see, I had this wicked cold last weekend that had me laid out for the better part of the week...and today I feel bright-eyed and bushy tailed. * awww *
Last but certainly not least, a friend of mine who's been laid up in the hospital after complications from a ruptured appendix is finally back on the road to recovery. K was released earlier in the week but she still needs an at-home day nurse to help change IV antibiotics. She was in such bad shape that I thought the outcome was going to be different. Her fighting Irish spirit was not giving up. Thank goodness. The down side is that her doctors are telling her that she's not allowed to go back to work for at least 6 months. For someone who's a day laborer that's difficult news to hear. Thankfully, she's got some good friends who are lending her a hand. To be rich with the bonds of friendship is all the treasure you need in this world...truly. I learned that lesson from one of my favorite movies, 'It's A Wonderful Life.'
I think I've put off getting my day started long enough....time to hit the shower.
Peace,
L~
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Lots of fun social events with friends. Yay!
Tickets to see Fiona Apple in concert. Looking forward to that.
Even had a fun night out with fellow workers from my day gig a couple of nights ago. Usually my introverted side has a hard time mingling...but I managed to stay for an hour and a half without putting my foot in my mouth...yay. Hehehe...only those who ever feel socially awkward truly understand. * doing a little dance. *
I also booked a train ticket to go see my best friend upstate over the long Columbus Day weekend. Yay. I'm bringing my laptop to work on my slow progressing novel. Rest and relaxation and writing...who can beat that?
My grandmother is coming into town so lots of cleaning and running errands before she arrives later tonight. She's in town because one of my aunts has been very sickly lately. Hopefully it won't be a sad visit.
Let's see, I had this wicked cold last weekend that had me laid out for the better part of the week...and today I feel bright-eyed and bushy tailed. * awww *
Last but certainly not least, a friend of mine who's been laid up in the hospital after complications from a ruptured appendix is finally back on the road to recovery. K was released earlier in the week but she still needs an at-home day nurse to help change IV antibiotics. She was in such bad shape that I thought the outcome was going to be different. Her fighting Irish spirit was not giving up. Thank goodness. The down side is that her doctors are telling her that she's not allowed to go back to work for at least 6 months. For someone who's a day laborer that's difficult news to hear. Thankfully, she's got some good friends who are lending her a hand. To be rich with the bonds of friendship is all the treasure you need in this world...truly. I learned that lesson from one of my favorite movies, 'It's A Wonderful Life.'
I think I've put off getting my day started long enough....time to hit the shower.
Peace,
L~
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Cold Hard Gaze
Do you ever stand back and take a look at the state of your life and think, where the heck am I?
Sheesh this happens to me far too often. However, this is not one of those self-pitying entries. It's a cold hard gaze, seeing clearly the scope and range of my life...the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. No doubt, I have had some hardships in my life. In this day and age who hasn't. I have a crazy family who drive me bat-shit crazy from time to time but who love and support me the best way they know how. My extended family of close, bright, vibrant friends who make my heart glad when I think of them or when I hear from them...who let me vent without judgment, who vent back when they need support and they know they can count on me too. God! how much do I love them all? Even the ones that I'm no longer on good terms with or who I fell out of grace with. I am grateful for the gifts, the lessons and the challenges that have come and gone. They have made me far more resilient than I ever give myself credit. I pride myself on being efficient person but really that's just a skill I've honed. What really matters is the people who have ever come into my life, who are in my life, or no longer actively communicating or who have passed from this life. Those connections, some brief, some that have spanned decades...those in community, those who I've shared prayers with, both teachers and students, lovers and friends. Tonight, I feel blessed to have known them all. I am filled with gratitude and I just wanted to share this personal tidbit. * heart wide open *
L~
All artwork, photos, and text © Copyright 2008-2013 Liliana Almendarez unless indicated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without express written consent by Liliana Almendarez.
Sheesh this happens to me far too often. However, this is not one of those self-pitying entries. It's a cold hard gaze, seeing clearly the scope and range of my life...the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. No doubt, I have had some hardships in my life. In this day and age who hasn't. I have a crazy family who drive me bat-shit crazy from time to time but who love and support me the best way they know how. My extended family of close, bright, vibrant friends who make my heart glad when I think of them or when I hear from them...who let me vent without judgment, who vent back when they need support and they know they can count on me too. God! how much do I love them all? Even the ones that I'm no longer on good terms with or who I fell out of grace with. I am grateful for the gifts, the lessons and the challenges that have come and gone. They have made me far more resilient than I ever give myself credit. I pride myself on being efficient person but really that's just a skill I've honed. What really matters is the people who have ever come into my life, who are in my life, or no longer actively communicating or who have passed from this life. Those connections, some brief, some that have spanned decades...those in community, those who I've shared prayers with, both teachers and students, lovers and friends. Tonight, I feel blessed to have known them all. I am filled with gratitude and I just wanted to share this personal tidbit. * heart wide open *
L~
All artwork, photos, and text © Copyright 2008-2013 Liliana Almendarez unless indicated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without express written consent by Liliana Almendarez.
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