Well I've gotten two responses so far from people who would like me to continue the postings....... I'm suprised! I didn't think anyone read this or found it the least bit interesting! So I will continue.......... and hopefully soon I'll have a little more time to get some new pictures up, etc.
I can't believe it's nearly February.... I'm finding that I was maybe in a little bit of a funk..... frustrated with work, life, and not finding the joy and freedom that I love. A friend called the other night and reminded me of that..... and I am so appreciative. It seems sometimes, as much as I love my solitude, that those precious people, and also animals and places- in my life at times are the ones who help me the most. Thank you all for that. Until next time........

Is anyone out there?

Well welcome back to me again... gosh its been a while since I last wrote- just about a month! Things have been a little busy (as usual). I've been getting myself much more balanced with work.... not giving too much of myself so I have something left afterwards. I think part of the problem is that I just don't want to be working in a big store every day. I'm not used to it and it's not good for my nature. I am thankful for the job, and I have been learning alot of good things. I have also met alot of really great people. There are not alot of job options in this area. So we'll see...

The weather has been cold!!! It was down to near zero and then in the teens........ too cold for me! Lately it's been warmer... in the 30's or so. I heard the other day that March is the coldest here! That's hard to believe.... but we'll see. The winter may be too long for me here..... I love the winter but want more warm weather than cold. I was snowed/iced in for a few days and it was really really nice to be able to really be in winter. It was much needed. I loved just being at home and it was cold and beautiful with the snow everywhere. Kane and I went for a long hike- it was about 18 degrees! It was nice. Very quiet in the forest. I haven't seen any bears- hopefully they're sleeping up on the mountains. Actually there is very little wildlife that I've seen- it's kind of strange. I did see a few deer and fox. There are alot of beautiful natural areas to explore in this area- I can't wait for spring.

I'm wondering if anyone reads this..... I feel like I'm just writing for myself, which is fine.... and I totally understand if noone is interested in reading this...... it may not be too interesting! But if anyone would like for me to continue this, please let me know. If not, I will probably end it or change to something different.

Upcoming adventures: I would love to go to Teotihuacan in February but I don't think I can do it with work. I'm thinking of making a trip to Seattle and the Northwest and California sometime soon. Also would like to make a trip to Kentucky in the spring. Among many other places!

When your eyes are tired
the world is tired also.

When your vision has gone
no part of the world can find you.

Time to go into the dark
where the night has eyes
to recognize its own.

There you can be sure
you are not beyond love...

Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet
confinement of your aloneness
to learn

anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive

is too small for you.


-David Whyte