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This is more of a "work" than "play" weekend in cottage land (although there's never a deficit of entertainment), including the successful execution of a bridal shower. Officially starting off my participation in the 2012 wedding season.
As everyone else around me gets married and starts to have kids, and I'm nowhere near such a stage, I'm storing things in the back of my mind. I don't mean colors, venues, centerpieces and bakeries. It's more like I'm storing mental images of the frazzle, exhaustion and drama that can ensue.
I make it no secret that I'm not a center of attention, all eyes on me type of girl. Quite frankly, I can't envision myself in the midst of any of these festivities. But should I find myself in the center of a bridal or baby universe, I have retained a lot of knowledge about situations and triggers that unnecessarily complicate matters and make tensions run high.
I love to support the parties, ceremonies and celebrations that make my friends and family happy. I just think it's important to remember that the focus is supposed to be on happiness. Anything that causes negative side effects isn't worth the energy or the possibility of ruining what should be joyous and celebratory.
chiming in \07.22\
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As everyone else around me gets married and starts to have kids, and I'm nowhere near such a stage, I'm storing things in the back of my mind. I don't mean colors, venues, centerpieces and bakeries. It's more like I'm storing mental images of the frazzle, exhaustion and drama that can ensue.
I make it no secret that I'm not a center of attention, all eyes on me type of girl. Quite frankly, I can't envision myself in the midst of any of these festivities. But should I find myself in the center of a bridal or baby universe, I have retained a lot of knowledge about situations and triggers that unnecessarily complicate matters and make tensions run high.
I love to support the parties, ceremonies and celebrations that make my friends and family happy. I just think it's important to remember that the focus is supposed to be on happiness. Anything that causes negative side effects isn't worth the energy or the possibility of ruining what should be joyous and celebratory.
What struck me last night and this morning was the beauty in simplicity.
The ability to experience awe in the abundance of stars in the night sky. The city blots out their brilliance. It's amazing to take a deep breath and marvel in the vastness.
Walking down a pitch black street with your only real concerns relating to hidden potholes or mud, instead of keeping your eyes, ears and intuition alert for shady characters and situations.
Sitting alone with a book, a light breeze, and the sounds of cicadas and birds in the trees. No TV, internet or traffic to drown it out.
Then I realized why these things were resonating with me so deeply. About six months ago, these were the only sensations I knew, deep in the soul of Costa Rica. Sometimes life sends you a reminder, now it's up to me to understand what action to take.
dog face \07.21\
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The ability to experience awe in the abundance of stars in the night sky. The city blots out their brilliance. It's amazing to take a deep breath and marvel in the vastness.
Walking down a pitch black street with your only real concerns relating to hidden potholes or mud, instead of keeping your eyes, ears and intuition alert for shady characters and situations.
Sitting alone with a book, a light breeze, and the sounds of cicadas and birds in the trees. No TV, internet or traffic to drown it out.
Then I realized why these things were resonating with me so deeply. About six months ago, these were the only sensations I knew, deep in the soul of Costa Rica. Sometimes life sends you a reminder, now it's up to me to understand what action to take.