Good thing number one: Finally finishing a book that has been patiently waiting on my bookshelf for years because it was a life-changing read. Good thing number two: Time away from work + rest because I haven’t had a day off since December and it was GREATLY needed. Good thing number three: Expanding our quarantine
“You must have a room, or a certain hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspapers that morning, you don’t know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody, you don’t know what anybody owes to you. This is a place where you can simply experience
Good thing number one: Finding a new place for the pup to play + socialize because she’s probably really tired of just hanging out with us. Good thing number two: A dedicated focus on a meditation practice because it does wonders for my stress levels. Good thing number three: A quick getaway to Santa Cruz
Good thing number one: Rose gardens, botanical gardens and all of the magic that is the Golden Gate Park because we are so lucky we get to enjoy it all. Good thing number two: Living in a place where we can decide to pop over to the beach at a moment’s notice because the ocean
As I reflect back on May and plan for June and beyond, I find myself dealing with overwhelming feelings of anger, anxiety, and frustration. Life is full of volatility and unrest right now. We are a nation and a world in crisis. We are and have been amid a global pandemic for months and, more
Good thing number one: Finding a way to give back and make new connections by way of joining the American Cancer Society Associate Board of Ambassadors – San Francisco because I’ve been searching for an opportunity like this for months and I finally found one that works for me. So exciting! Good thing number two:
Good thing number one: Reading time and a fascinating novel to fill it because sometimes you just need an escape from reality. On a related note, I highly recommend The Night Circus. Good thing number two: Another thought-provoking and impactful session of RISE (by Kripalu) because the program is making me a better (less stressed)
Good thing number one: Connecting with loved ones via creative means because we can’t see them in person. Good thing number two: Classes and books because they challenge me, help me grow and give me something to do during a time when the list of things we can do is limited. Good thing number three:
Good thing number one: A fun evening participating in a virtual beer festival because it’s nice to have a weekend “event” to look forward to again. Good thing number two: A walk on the beach because the ocean is magical and we’re so lucky to live here. Good thing number three: Running up giant hills
In celebration of National Poetry Month, I flexed my creative muscles by participating in a 30-day haiku challenge in April. Beyond the guidelines of creating a haiku each day, I also vowed to write whatever popped into my mind and go with it — no rethinking and no editing. I did cheat a bit in
