Monthly Archives: August 2012

August Break: Day Four

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As I mentioned, I spent yesterday at the annual retreat for the Colorado State University Administrative Professional Council (CSU APC, paid work duty). It was held at the Tamasag Conference Center, which is a really beautiful place. I took my camera because I write the APC newsletter and needed some pictures for the fall edition. I spent part of my time walking the grounds and taking pictures. There were hummingbirds, but they never stayed still long enough for me to capture an image. Here’s what I was able to get.

And these last ones are my absolute favorites, two of the Poudre River (which is still dark with ash and earth runoff from the fires this summer) and one a field with a view of the foothills.

*sigh*

I’m glad I had the chance to get out, because by the time I got back home, this is what the sky over my house looked like.

Gratitude Friday

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This post is a mashup of The Little Bliss List and Joy Jam, and as such is meant to celebrate: the little things that brought me hope and happiness this week, the sweet stuff of life, those small gifts that brought me joy this week. By sharing them, I not only make public my gratitude, but maybe also help you notice your own good stuff and send some positive energy out into the world.

Running. I’ve been doing a bit more because Dexter has been having episodes of reverse sneezing (any one with experience with this, talk to me!) and when he runs, he’s less likely to, and I will do anything for my dogs, even running. I’m so grateful my body can do this, that it allows me to keep trying.

Blogging. I’m still so in love with the whole thing, the crafting and the creating, the writing and the visuals, and especially the connection with readers and other bloggers, (the only thing I don’t love is tagging and categorizing posts). This week especially, I was so grateful to my kind and gentle readers.

Meditating. For the past few years, I’ve struggled with where to put this in my schedule, have tried all kinds of variations to get it to fit, to stay, to stick, but I think I’ve finally got a system that works, a routine, and I’m so grateful.

Sandwiches. Yay Turkey from the Red Table (even better when eaten across the table from Chloe’) and my favorite made at home sammie: Garden Burger, hummus, spinach, and cucumbers (even better when they are from my own garden) on thin multigrain bread.

Farmer’s Market. Our first one back in Fort Collins, and we got all this, plus some amazing fresh tortillas.