Shirley Briggs

LET'S DARE TO BE OURSELVES FOR WE DO THAT BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE CAN
-Shirley Briggs

It's something I have come to understand about myself.  I will not apologize for the person I am.  I don't want to disrespect.  Of that I am sure.  But if I am to live my authentic life, I live it by being myself.  People who know and love me, love me for that exact reason.  Sometimes, I go back to some self doubt ways and wonder if I will be accepted for how I think or feel.  It's important that I remember it's me I need to accept.  A beautiful conversation with a friend today reminded me of that.  It's easier said than done.  I am glad I have good people in my life that help me when I fall or when I stumble with self doubt.  I am also happy to be there for them when they stumble. 

Tennessee Williams

LIFE IS ALWAYS NOW-

Tennessee Williams

To me, life presents you test of being present, of being in the now.  It gives you pathways where you must pay attention to the details or you miss the most important details, in the most mundane spots, of life.  I try doing that.  I remember when I thought too much of the future.  Funny, how we get older, and the present is what we look at more.  Perhaps, because our mortality is now in our minds more.  It's something to think about today.  Hope your days is amazing, just like you, quiet spaces. 

Some Tee hee

The floor

The wall

Filling in

I did my first fill in today.  It feels weird that tomorrow I won't be heading to "Claire".  I do have another fill in assignment tomorrow.  Today, I put up Christmas decorations and went grocery shopping.  The rest of the week is pretty busy with things.  I like busy, though.  I get too ansy if I become idle.  Jeremy had to leave for a bit to go to work.  He's on call this week and one of the batches shut down.  I also have a follow up mammogram exam.  Luckily, they didn't find anything wrong last time.  This is just checking up on things.  The older I am getting, the more I have to be up to date with things like this.  That's about it.  I hope you had a great day.   

Occupational Hazard

The occupational hazard of my job is that I have to move on. Sometimes, I get attached.  I'd been with "Claire" just shy of 9 months.  This has been my favorite assignment.  I saved my tears for when I was in the car, driving away.  On to the next adventure.  I already have a few fill ins to keep me going.  Hopefully, I can get a new permanent assignment soon.  Gratefulness by Nadama and Shastro is on. 

Ughs...moving

Moving for myself is already a pain.  Moving for someone else is ughs. lol But it has to be done.  I'm exhausted.  It was my second to last day.  I was busy till I clocked out.  Monday should be interesting.  I'm ready to sleep in.  The Road from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis is on.

The end of a chapter

It will be the end of of a chapter.  I will be ending my assignment soon with "Claire".  Shy of two weeks for it to be 9 months.  I am hoping I can start up with another permanent assignment soon enough but I will just have to see.  The other caregiver got sick so I have been filling in for her this week.  I needed a nap today.  It was glorious.  It may seem odd about loving my naps.  But it's the way I recharge.  This condition is like a draining battery.  4 months till my 2 year anniversary.  It made me feel great at my 1 year anniversary.  But my 2 year anniversary just seems extra sweet.  I'll probably always feel like that on my work anniversary.  I love my company.  I am extremely lucky to work for them.  That's about it.  Maybe because I just woke up from a nap, I don't have much braining going on.  It could be that it's just so chill, I don't have much to report. When all else fails, the quotes work, right?