We have made some changes to our reno plan. An abridged version of our (sleep-deprived) conversation went something like this:
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The Qi of Chinese Medicine
A few years ago, I embarked on an ambitious journey to become an Acupuncturist. Having enjoyed the healing effects of the magic needles firsthand, I thought it would be perfect for body and soul to pursue certification and work as a practitioner. This would also allow me to leave teaching (health warning signs were flashing daily) and pivot to a new career.
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A Very Necessary Summer Reset
Season change is the ideal time for reflection and reset. Although I often want to leave our nasty winters behind and move to warmer pastures with eternal sunshine, deep down I know I would miss the internal alterations that accompany each new season.
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Lesson #12 Fire in the Hole!
(warning: post contains poop)
Last weekend, we had our first official sleepover on the property. Our groovy trailer, with its cooking facilities and pop-out bunk ends ensured a peaceful, comfy night’s sleep. For some of us.
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Rumi’s Instruction Manual
Good news! Dave and I finally located Rumi’s instruction manual. It was tucked behind one floppy ear, and the collective sigh of relief was palpable. Rumi threw up his little paws as if to say, “Finally these newbies will get their act together.”
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Puppy Love and Plan B
Who has four scrumptious tootsies, intoxicating Eau de Puppy and the softest, cuddly fur you have ever felt? Our new puppy Rumi!
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Lesson #11 The Phoenix Safely Lands
There are times when we must choose to appreciate the win of the moment. Although rarely enjoyed in adulthood, ignoring the next to-do list item and turning a blind eye to glaring flaws and blemishes is necessary in order to bask in the simple, glorious present.
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Lesson #10 The Phoenix Rises When It’s Good and Ready
When mired in the muck of a project, it is easy to become impatient when it stalls. Anxious frustration is used in a futile attempt to propel lost momentum. One such project that had us tugging to free our mud-stuck boots was the raising of the cabin.
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Shootin’ the Breeze
I was reading about Ottawa’s newest Poet Laureate: Albert Dumont. This accomplished Algonquin poet, storyteller and elder believes that to write poetry, one need not be refined or polished (thank goodness). Instead, one simply needs to be a human being with a heart.
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Decision Fatigue
This topic has been on my mind for a while. I first read about it in Greg McKeown’s Essentialism but am fairly certain it is a well-known affliction. I tiredly pumped my fists in the air after reading: AHA! That explains it!
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