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Can we talk about fear for just a second? Oh, it's not really my favorite topic for discussion. I'm also not a big fan of anxiety. But these things show up, don't they? Today is my annual mammogran aka Boob smoosh. It is uncomfortable in many different ways. The last one I had put me in a major tailspin of fear and fortunately, it turned out just fine. What I remember about that experience was an attempt to come to terms to whatever the results turned out to be would help me live a life of intentionality and no regrets. And, girl howdy, I have lived that way ever since. No regrets. You know how much I love social media - it is a space to share stories and celebrate - but one must be mindful of what is on it. A few month's back, someone posted a comment along the lines of, 'it isn't a matter of if you will have cancer but a matter of what kind'. Now, I don't recall if that was the exact post but that is what I took away from reading it. It came to mind today and then with selective self-talk I reminded myself that is absolutely NOT TRUE for the obvious reasons. I am down talking my fear today. I won't shush it away entirely because all feelings are real and offer something for me to learn. I think today's adventure in healthcare points out several ideas for me to think about one of which is, no matter what, I will be okay. ❤ 
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I love to travel. Whether it is a trip to another country or a new-to-me place in my own neighborhood, exploring is totally my jam. Recently, I hopped on a plane to revist my former home city: Portland (the one in Oregon). I lived there for close to 30 years and in hindsight, the experience was the fodder for my life of adventure. While living there, I connected with my creativity and passion for storytelling through my time as a volunteer and employee at KBOO Community Radio. I became a mom to my darling daughter, Lila, and I also suffered through menopause there (not fun). I fell in and out of love so many times, I think I have had my fill of those kinds of shenanigans. Check out this short video with some thoughts about the changes in Portland and coming 'back home' after leaving five years ago. Just click on the image below!  This was my third visit to Stumptown since leaving in the summer of 2018 to move to New England, but it was this visit that I made peace with some of the lingering unresolved feelings about my life here. By doing so, it opened up a big ole space to fill up with joyful experiences while visiting. I enjoyed reconnecting with my friends and family. I also explored places of long ago and learned of things that are no longer. I was also smitten with some of the new shiny things now found in Portland. Here's a list of the 30+ places I visited during my two week Pacific Northwest Adventure:
I covered a lot of ground while I was here and thank all my friends and family who joined me on the daily adventures. I look forward to a return visit in a couple of years!  |
AuthorLet's create a BIG life one small adventure at a time! Here are a few of my experiences - perhaps you may find a little nugget or two that inspires you to take your own baby step to living your dreams! Archives
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