28.9.11

Harvest Time

September has been a complete dichotomy of everythingness.  So many events, but there are moments where it is dragging - and I can't help but feel as the universe is just messing with my head.  Speeding everything up just so I run head long into some monumental experience.

I have always been a firm believer that things happen for a reason.  This is why I try not to get too impatient when stuck behind a slow driver, or I lock my keys in the car, because the universe is telling me to slow down - maybe if I were on the road 15 minutes earlier I would have been involved in a wreck. I have mentioned "All Things" (the Gillian Anderson epi. on the X-Files) before, and I'm sure it helped hone my beliefs. 

Having recently watched "The Adjustment Bureau" I am NOW ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that obstacles are placed in our path to help us "miss" things, or Not.

September has been full of adjustments.  Things like getting in over my head and locking myself in a bathroom (sounds silly, it was, but it was also one of the most terrifying nights of my entire life), getting my first traffic ticket, changing Aurora schedules, and lots of work.

So in keeping with the theme of the month I'm also adjusting my rules.

My rules - those ever important boundaries that keep me on the straight, narrow, and self-righteous road where I am so comfortable - are suddenly VERY Constrictive.  And things that used to seem black and white have suddenly turned bright orange with pink polka dots, and that leaves the rules very, very angry.  So we, the rules and I, have gotten together and had a few talks, a few fist fights, a few kiss and make-up sessions, and we've decided at this point on the path they should probably just be friendly guidelines.

Oddly enough I'm mostly all grown up now, and I should just trust myself to make the right decision for me. 

A few fun things that have happened between all this self-adjusting are....

Me and the bestie, Angel/Flo at movie premier

Flo, me, Sunny, Gary (Flo's bro), Lacey (his gf) and Amber!

The 11th annual Taste of the Harvest
(yep, that's Aurora sliding down)

Awesome belly dancing at TOH!

I can't wait for October to start! Look forward to PROM!coming, random trips, Halloween prep, and more blogging!

xoxo


7.9.11

September, All Ready?

Not sure if I'm ready, but here we go anway.  School's back in session, everywhere. Aurora is a first grader - with homework and all.  College kids are back and Everywhere - including moved into the townhouses where I live. Eek!  But it's nice to see them about campus, along with the faculty (who I actually miss when they are gone).

Gearing up for Taste of the Harvest (our 11th) on the 24th! And other local wine festivals, like Festa! happening this weekend. This weekend is also the Repent movie premiere.. where in I get really bloody and die.

Pretty, eh?

Trying to get past some obstacles I've created for myself along this transformative path.  Thank you to everyone who is helping me break them down - and sometimes saving me from myself (or at least trying to patch together the pieces when I've messed up).


And although there are moments I've felt like crying and giving up - you really are helping to keep me together and moving forward - so look for some fun posts soon, with lots of homework time, adventure time (Aurora's trying out for a mouse part in the nutcracker, keep your fingers crossed), (owl)ies, some Shakespeare and a bit of other revelry.  If you want to join in just let me know!

xo