Cold. COLD!
Had to cut my walk short today, since my lungs were burning (or freezing?), my face was cracked and my feet were numb. I think I was crying, but I couldn't be sure if the ice on my face was my frozen tears or just hoarfrost that had formed on my cheeks.
Did I mention it's super cold?
At least for this neck of the woods.
27 degrees.
I grew up in Montana, and once upon a time, I was used to such temps. Now I am some sort of cold-weenie.
My teeth were actually chattering. Like in the cartoons.
I'm still as a popsicle as I type this. Time to go hula hoop and warm up my engine.
Ta-ta,
Dani
We walked Edmonds today. It was so darn fun!
We live on an island in Puget Sound, and across the sound, and further north is a quaint little burg called Edmonds.
It's much cuter than the above map.
We've lived in Seattle forever, and out on our little island for 12 years, and have never taken the time to walkabout in Edmonds.
So, seizing the day, we left our car behind, hopped on the ferry boat and spent hours walking around Edmonds.
Not to say we didn't eat a donut here and there.
But we walked, window shopped, regular shopped and walked some more.
With sunshine and all.
Hope your day was terrific,
Dani
Big, big changes will happen this year.
To me, to you.
What will they be?
Some we think we can predict, and others might throw us for a loop.
Sh*t happens, both spectacular and soul-grinding.
And no matter what, there's little we can do about what will visit us in 2013. You may think you're in control, but truly, it is the illusion of control.
Nuthin' you can do about what's gonna be knocking on your door.
Feel hopeless and helpless?
No need.
Because there is something you can do about the gremlins and gifts that get dropped into your life:
You call the shots as to how you behave. How you react, and how you deal with things is the only control you have in the universe.
Otherwise, it's just one big snow globe, and you've got no power over the giant hand that might decide to pick it up and shake it.
So use the power you've got, and hold your head high as the storm swirls around you. And when the seas are calm, don't be a dummy. Use your power to remind yourself how lucky you really are. That way, when the snow flurries and clouds your vision, you have the touchstone of perspective to see you through.
And that is my wish for the New Year for you and yours.
2013,
Dani
