Half Way Point....
I arrived at the office this morning shortly after 7am, flipped the calendar to July and sat back and thought, "Wow....where has 2014 gone!?". I can't believe that it was six months ago that I sat in front of this chalkboard and pulled together a variety of words that I wanted to represent my 2014. As I look back through the last 6 months I would have to say that life has brought me some wonderful memories; reminded me that less is in fact more and that we need to always, always keep believing....
JANUARY..................
Ancora Imparo... still I am learning.
I am learning that there are few things in life that cannot be figured out over a good cup of tea...or coffee...with chocolates and a friend! I have always cherished those afternoons with great friends, with a hot beverage in hand, solving alllll the/our world's problems!
I am learning....and am continually reminding myself to .... KEEP NOT SETTLING!
FEBRUARY.........................
Tout Sera Incoyables...everything is amazing!
Standing on top of a ski hill with the sun shining and the air freshingly crisp......the great outdoors is amazing!
This four legged furry guy...... AMAZZZZZZING!!!!
MARCH..............................
Orenda......the invocation of the power of human will to change the world around us. It is set up to be the opposing force to fate or destiny. If powerful forces beyond your control are trying to force you one way, orenda is a kind of voiced summoning of personal strength to change fate.
After A LOT of thought, contemplation and even tears....I decided to change my fate...change my course and summon my orenda.... I began a new job/career the end of March that has allowed me to build on my past 12 years of work and begin to learn an entirely new skill set. Scary and exciting all at the same time!
"If you knew that your art would support your life, how would you live?" - Danielle Laporte, Fire Starter Sessions.... Who knew fate would bring Flow Magazine to my Instagram feed and I would be published in their March Dutch issue..... Wow....
Seize the day....Seize the night...... Fate works in unexplainable, heart wrenching ways at times... There are times that all the personal strength in the world cannot change fate...Make sure you get out and live, no matter what life puts in front of you....My old friend...May you be at peace....
APRIL...................
Sophrosyne.....moderation, discretion, prudence.
Less is More......Quality not Quantity.
Save vs Splurge ....
- "In the past, having limited funds felt humbling and was something we kept under wraps. Now, we're proud of how little we spend - and how much bang we can get for our buck". - Erin McLaughlin, Editor of Style at Home Magazine
$22 worth of Guelph Farmer's Market bounty....one of the rare times that quality and quantity coincide!
MAY....................................
Kick Ass....Strong.....Less Fear!!
Go out and try that New Kick Ass restaurant in town...or a neighbouring town!
JUNE..............
Bucolic: of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Living the Bucolic Life Style in my Backyard.....as featured by Ruralist! I feel so very lucky to have been included on this website, devoted to the Rural Ontario Life and Style!
Lake Life..... Living the rural lifestyle at the lake....Celebrating a milestone birthday this year with one of my besties! More to come soon on our traditional trip to the beach to celebrate our b-days!
I still can`t believe that we are at the half way point of 2014! So far, it has been quite a ride....Cheers to the past six months and I look forward to the next 6 that lie ahead!
RR