March 7, 2014

don't fence me in


"don't fence me in. don't make me conform"

in other words, LET ME BE ME…be yourself.

remember, this is my year to EMERGE and after spending two months in florida, i'm back. back, as in physically being back in wisconsin and back, as in emotionally being back and ready to take on the world. well, maybe not the world, but i will be wearing my imaginary cape that will let people know, "i'm happy to be me."

now granted, i'm sure there will be days when my cape will flap haphazardly in the wind and will perhaps be tied a bit too tight around my neck and i'll have to do some occasional adjustments, just like a sail on a boat, but i'm pretty sure it's going to keep me moving perfectly...in the right direction.


love and warmth and sand and the sound of the wind through the willows on the lake and pina coladas and old friends and smiles and long walks and strangers and shells and feathers and fog and new friends and key lime pie and sea birds and bike rides and sunsets are just a few of the gifts that i've been  soaking up and in these past two months.

so to say i'm refreshed and relaxed and rejuvenated would be an understatement. instead, parts of me have been so blessedly reorganized that sometimes my reflection in the mirror catches me off guard and  i stop and stare. then i softly smile and say "oh, hey there you."

18 comments:

  1. Yay! Sometimes you just need to step away and find yourself again. I'm happy you feel good and have your cape on ready to take on the world or the weekend! Happy Weekend!

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  2. What fortune to enjoy two of the coldest months in Florida hanging out with all the stunning beach birds!

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  3. Good to know you are ready to fly with that cape flowing.

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  4. Said so perfectly!
    Good to know it was a great time in Florida,
    even mind altering. Glad you made it home safely.

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  5. So glad you had a nice vacation - 2 months in Florida - wow, I'm jealous! Is there lots of snow by you? We have a LOT!!

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  6. I can't get past "two months in Florida"... Sigh. But I'm glad it gave you the breath you needed!

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  7. Key lime pie and sea birds. Rick's aunts are hoping I can come visit them in Florida and today I'm going to see if they still have openings or if their schedule has filled. Too much white here. If I want to see white, let it be sand. It feels as though the snow will never melt and that I will never walk outside without layers. It will pass. I'm glad you are refreshed and rejuvenated. How lovely to meet yourself in the mirror, relaxed and smiling!

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  8. Oh, and by the way, welcome back!

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  9. I could feel your joyfulness just reading your words:) Hang on to it!!
    xoxo

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  10. Hello Beth,

    How beautifully you have captured here in words and images that sense of rediscovery and renewal which you are feeling at this time. It is so good to take time away from the usual routines in order to view things in a different light and from an alternative direction.

    Looking through some of your previous posts, the photography is simply stunning. You have such a talent and eye for composition and are clearly patient enough to wait to capture the perfect moment. Wonderful!

    We have just discovered you and, as followers, shall return.

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  11. And you are emerging beautifully... xoxo

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  12. Nice. There is still no place like home.

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  13. Oh so glad to know this is how you are right now. Fly well and true, Superheroine You!

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  14. How nice to refresh and renew is a place of warmth. I envy you!

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  15. Click those heels together ... There's no place like home...

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  16. Wonderful, inspiring photographs and writing. Thanks, Beth

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth