HAPPY JUNE
Once again, time has stocked up and I find myself yearning to write on three various subjects tonight. The house is quiet as the family has gone camping and I have just cleaned up the dishes and am listening to Allison Krauss while sipping a little white wine.
1. K's Culture. Well, I thought about saying "pop culture", but the truth is I don't know or care what is trendy in pop culture now. So I think I have my own culture- a little steeped in the past, a little heavy on feeling, strong in dreaming, mix in some morals and values. Here's what's shaking my world:
- podcasts! I've recently been listening to podcasts. In fact I can't get enough. I love learning about people and what makes people tick, so I've listened to interviews featuring Larry King (my favorite!), Marie Osmond, Trista Sutter, Glen Beck, Dolly Parton, Hoda Kotb.... I would like to explore more podcasting. It's a nice way to relax and learn and think. Larry King's life and observations got me interested more in learning about the Great Depression.
- Finding Normal- a truly great movie. Candace Cameron is the leading actress. Boy, she reminds me of Reese Witherspoon in this movie. Family, pro- Jesus, romance, living a life that matters. I loved it!
- tea. I'm living in Seattle, right?! The city of coffee competition and snobs. Well, the other day I realized I really don't like coffee all that much. The only reason I started drinking it was because I was cold and wanted to feel the warmth of the cup and it was offered to me. I like tea better. I hate the coffee bitter taste, so I'm a tea fanatic once again. Diva Espresso has the best iced tea I've EVER tasted, but it's pricey... I should brew my own more often. And invest in some really great varieties.
2. Go Fund Me. One of my friends sent me a link to his Go Fund Me a couple months ago. I really wanted to support him, but I was quite broke at the time. Flash forward and I'm dreaming and realizing I have a major move ahead of me. I'll be moving to Arizona in two months, taking a new job with AmeriCorp, learning a new city, and basically starting over from scratch. It can feel weird to ask people for money, but I decided that every time I have involved people I care about with my plans, there is great reward. Now most of my friends are on the east coast, so I felt like Go Fund Me would be a great way for my friends to support and understand more about my journey to Arizona. So this weekend I joined and invited everyone I know. Two days have passed and no one has donated any money. I have to be prepared that no one will donate, but I also have to believe that my friends care what I'm doing and that I want to make a difference in this world. I need a plane ticket, an apartment, furniture, cooler clothes, transportation around the city (bus pass/bicycle) etc., and I only have two months to get all this in order. Why not call on my friends for some support? Well, I'm taking a leap and we'll see where it leads...
3. I don't have a weight problem, but I feel so much better when I am intentional about getting out and exercising. Yesterday I walked around Green Lake and felt great afterwards. I've decided that even though I can't afford my beloved zumba classes right now, I'm going to walk more every day- I walk quite a bit already without a car and walking to the bus, walking to work, etc., but I would like to walk more and just be more intentional about taking care of my body. Sometimes I forget... So I'm writing this as a reminder to myself- you feel your best when you're walking and moving every day!
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