Self-Awareness


my coffee addiction

my coffee addiction

There is really no other way to title this post. I'm taking a break this week from coffee & other sources of caffeine - chocolate, tea etc. Not sure exactly what possessed me to do this, except that I had a strong feeling, dare I say conviction, I needed to ...

Recital weekend

Recital weekend

This past weekend was dance recital weekend. This was the 2nd year of dance lessons for both Celine and I. My first year was more than 20 years ago when I took a jazz class in grade 4. After that I hung up my dancing shoes for sometime. Then last ...

Trampoline

Trampoline

Trampoline in backyardOur ubersafe trampoline was delivered yesterday. Damien set it up last night and the kids spent a large portion of today jumping on it. I've been on it a couple times and I don't remember it being such a work out when I was younger. I was out ...

Spring struggles

Spring struggles

The first signs of spring are blooming in my garden. Unfortunately I am currently in a bit of a funk that even daffodils can't pull me out of. The days are beautiful, sunny and warm but I'm struggling with mothering and home schooling self-doubts and insecurities. About 2 months ago ...

Celtic Christianity

Celtic Christianity

Currently reading The Celtic Way of Evangelism: How Christianity Can Reach The West Again. It's not as bland or as long winded as it sounds. It could also be titled "Living the Good News of the Kingdom in Christian Community" which of course is our heart. I got a copy ...

Letting loose and letting go

Letting loose and letting go

I've been undergoing a little bit of a transformation lately. I am a very goal orientated person. I like to have my list and get great satisfaction by crossing off my "to-do's". The product I create is generally more important to me than the process of doing it. This mentality ...

Welcome September

Welcome September

Well, I am still unsure about how I feel about summer drawing to a close. I've had a wonderful summer with the kids playing outside, going to beaches, friend's pools, outdoor concerts, getting vegetables at the farm etc... I enjoyed the laid back schedule of the summer and now everyone ...