Sharing my adventures as I navigate life
Late last year, I turned 60. Birthdays often make me reflect on the year that was, and what I hope the new year brings. It’s also a chance to celebrate another trip around the sun. I was determined to celebrate this new milestone in style. So, I started to plan my celebrations early. Since my
This is the year when I finally will overcome my fear of deep water and learn to swim. I love water but I'm terrified of deep water. To me, there is no better way to unwind and chill than watching a body of water. But, as soon as I get in, I start to tense
Two years have passed since I walked part of the Camino de Santiago. Spending a week alone, walking the Camino was an incredible experience. It was actually downright transformative. Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the Camino. I think back to that week I spent alone, each day walking 18-25 km. When I told
Have you ever wanted to write a letter to your younger self? What advice would you give yourself? I’ve thought about this lately. I recently had a birthday, not one of the milestone ones, but something about this birthday made me stop, look back and think “damn, I wish someone had told me some things.”
September is a time for change. For starting or learning new things, maybe even for a career change. This September was no different in this respect. I spent 3 glorious weeks in France, discovering, visiting and learning new things. At the end of the month, I returned home feeling optimistic that life was about to
For the last several months, I’ve been eating a predominantly plant-based diet. My cholesterol levels had been creeping up and my doctor was threatening meds. I did not want to take medication. The elevated cholesterol levels are my only risk factor for cardiovascular disease. . I wanted to try something new. So, I gave up
What? New beginnings? Is it January already? Nope. For many of us, there are two “beginnings” per calendar year. January is the obvious one. But, September is another month for beginnings: back to school, new routines or activities, and maybe lifestyle changes. As September lurks around the corner, maybe you’ve started to think about taking
I love spending time alone. It recharges me. Being away from people and technology leaves me feeling peaceful. After spending time alone, I go back to my routine feeling like I’ve got a new lease on life. Craving solitude was a big motivator for me to walk part of the Camino in 2016. Yet, when
For my first blog of the year, I had started to write about my happiness jar. It was an uplifting post about the importance of recognizing the good things in our lives. More on that later. Then, I got a call from my doctor’s office to discuss some test results. Oh, ok. That's typically not a good
As the year winds down, I feel compelled to write about gratitude and change. Gratitude for the kindness, encouragement and new friendships I made this year. I’m humbled by the positive reaction to my little blog. Thank you. I read every comment and each one touches me. I am so incredibly grateful to have shared my