August 30, 2008

floating with hopes and dreams.....

I took a L.E.A.P last night
and bought airline tickets
at the very last minute
for
an
art retreat
~~~~~
I leave in 10 days
for
SQUAM
~~~~~
this is not like me at all
I don't plan anything at the last minte
just ask those who know me well
~~~~~
I plan everything in advance
I make plans to make plans
I don't fly by the seat of my pants
ever
~~~~~
but
maybe that's going to change
maybe this is the start of something new
maybe I'm coming out of my shell
turning over a new leaf
and all those other old sayings
~~~~~
or
maybe
I'm being the me
I wish I'd been all these years
and finally now
for whatever reason
I have the courage to do it
choosing to do what I want to do
instead of worrying
about doing
what others think I should do
~~~~~
so right now
I'm feeling a little shaken
a little nervous
but mostly I feel
right here


11 comments:

  1. have a lovely time. i look forward to seeing the beautiful artwork you will create there! :)

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  2. Congratulations on taking the step to do something spontaneous and for you--I can't wait to see what you come up with at the art retreat--and that video was awesome--I've just sent it out to all the women in my life.

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  3. yeah us, l.e.a.p.ers that we are! i love that video of Libby...funny, i posted it in my blog too, sometime back! xo

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  4. i doing the happy dance for you! i am so excited that you will be going...yippee!!
    xo

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  5. That's so exciting! I don't know about SQUAM -- I'll have to google it or something! Every now and then (pretty rarely) I do something that spontaneous. I think I should do it more!

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  6. You? Wonderful, fantastic choice!

    Libby? Insane, crazy, amazing choice!

    I'm so glad you shared them both with me. You and Libby both inspire me to

    L
    E
    A
    P

    maybe I'll grow wings on the way down.

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  7. Oh. That picture is magical. Did you take it? Dying over it.

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  8. I love your cannonball into the pool of life!It is a wonder to watch this unfold.

    I came across the Squam info and my heart stopped. I knew I had to go and wondered how I would afford it. So when I went to my boss and asked if I could get the days off, since there are no refunds, she said, "I'll pay the registration
    and you buy your plane ticket, but you owe me a presentation when you get back!"

    I look forward to meeting you, kindred spirit!!!

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  9. You JUST signed up?? Wow. You go girl. I've been nervously anticipating this since March. I can't wait!

    Tara

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  10. YEAH!!! Guess I should of read your posts in order, then I would know a tad better what SQUAM is. I know I will know way more when you come back!

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