Journaling was Recommended

Unfolding life, one post at a time.

  • What’s Next?

    What’s Next? That’s the question I’ve been asked over and over this week. And honestly? My answer is: I don’t know. Maybe I’ll write a book.Maybe I’ll walk the El Camino de Santiago.Maybe I’ll sign up for Racing the Planet’s Gobi March in Mongolia — a 155-mile ultramarathon through some of the toughest terrain on… Continue reading

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  • Keeps Moving

    Life keeps moving ahead, and by now, you should know that. I wait for my moment, but in the meantime, I make the most of each day. Life moves on. This morning, I ran a 5K in under 30 minutes. My focus is shifting towards speed training, hoping to shed some pounds and stay healthy.… Continue reading

  • Grandma

    Closure came today as we said our final goodbye and laid our beloved Queen to rest. The procession of vehicles, moving in a single line to the cemetery, left me in awe. It dawned on me that we were all here—descendants, relatives, grandchildren, cousins—because of her. She brought us together, even in death. Grandma’s journey… Continue reading

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  • Screening Assessment

    I won’t go into all the details, but I’m proud of myself for making it to a screening assessment today. I’m really focusing on not ignoring the early signs of potential health issues that could affect me later. I left work early to make it to a diagnostic imaging procedure, and I have to say,… Continue reading

  • Jumbo-Tron

    I attended the Lady Gators basketball game against Mississippi State, and it was an electrifying finish that ended with a buzzer-beater. The crowd erupted into cheers, and everyone was on their feet. The game was entertaining, especially since we were seated right on the sideline behind the west hoop. This gave us a perfect view… Continue reading

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  • Dulac

    I discovered Germaine Dulac’s work after watching La Souriante Madame Beudet last night, and I’m fascinated. This 1923 French Impressionist silent film left a poignant impression with its portrayal of a troubled marriage. The symbolic elements throughout the flick sparked my curiosity about Dulac’s cinematic style.  The mise-en-scène, along with the juxtaposition of the visual… Continue reading

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  • Different Approach

    I’m reaching out to share that I’m shifting my perspective. I’ve realized that my words have been filled with negativity, often reflecting my frustration with the situations in life. But I’ve come to understand that it’s not what happens to us, but how we respond, that shapes who we become. I choose to embrace a… Continue reading

  • Final Stages

    Today, during my lunch break, I called Robin. I’m not entirely sure if it’s spelled “Robin” or “Robyn,” but she’s mom’s hospice case nurse. Yesterday as I was flying back to Florida from Southern New Mexico, I couldn’t shake the feeling that we might be missing something. “Maybe there’s some treatment we haven’t explored yet,… Continue reading

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  • 42

    Today, I’ve reached 42. I’m filled with gratitude, as not everyone is fortunate enough to make it this far, and in decent health too. This year has been a tough one, watching both myself and those around me age. As time passes, I find myself longing for youthfulness, vitality, and longevity. If there’s one thing… Continue reading

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  • Conquering Heights: Facing My Fear at 257 Feet

    Today at work, I needed to rely on my teammate to be my guide as I scaled up to 257 feet of the tower. The change came gradually, but I now experience a sense of vertigo whenever I climb an open grid metal stairwell where I can see hundreds of feet beneath me.  At times… Continue reading

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