Suicide

I have not watched any of the mainstream media regarding Robin William's suicide, although I am grateful for the attention it is bringing to such a terrible tragedy!

 

My mother committed suicide December 2012. 
The exact date isn't known, because she was mummified. She was last seen around Thanksgiving, and not found until mid Jan.
She had obviously been planning it for a long time, and was at peace with her decision.

 

I still have such mixed emotions when it comes to her & the entire situation.  It's strange to feel that talking about it brings a sense of comfort. It's not shameful. It's not my FAULT. Most of all, it's not going away, & I've got to deal with it. 
Therefore, I shall forewarn you.. I will be blogging about it in the future & it may be graphic &/or gory.

Earth Cache

What a wonderful opportunity I had, completing an EARTH CACHE, in Anacortes, WA!!

I LOVE Geocaching & am so so so happy that I got involved!  It is a challenge that takes me out of my comfort zone, tests my skills, and takes me on a journey to meet a variety of colorful people.

With this cache challenge, I overcame my fear of heights & walked across the first bridge at Deception Pass.

We even had the courage to look straight down in to the teal blue water traveling to and from the Pacific Ocean.

Down the steep stairs, under the bigger bridge, and up the hill to the cache site.

My little man enjoyed every minute of it!

TOTAL SUCCESS!

Fukushima Deadlier Than Ever

I recently took a road trip to Stanwood, Anacortes, and Camano Island, WA. Through my travels, I asked a variety of people what they thought about the Fukushima pollution. I am still SHOCKED that 99% of the people had no clue about the situation at hand!  So many of them had to stop and think about what Fukushima actually was! Seriously! They still go fishing in the sounds where the radiated water swirls & eat fresh seafood without any hesitation. Maybe I'm being too paranoid, who knows. Living with Crohn's helps me remain very in touch with everything I eat. Aside from that, I'm an educated individual.  I'm very well aware of the most important things going on in our world, and am so saddened that more people aren't awake.

Back to School!

This time of year brings with it a cornucopia of mixed emotions! 
Living in the Moment brings pure joy. Joy, in watching the children as they embark on a whole new journey in the ___ grade. Joy, in hearing the laughter from the elementary students during recess. Joy, in seeing the parents smiling as they drive away from the drop-off line.
Living in Ego brings pure anxiety. Did I do enough with my children this summer? Living on a fixed minimal budget is always a huge issue.  Where did time go?!

My boys entered 11 & 4th grade this week.  I still cannot believe that my baby is a Junior! Don't get me wrong, I'm totally excited to see the amazing places that he will go & the wonderful things that he will do... But, I cannot bare the thought of him being 'all grown' up yet.  Thank the Great Divine, for blessing me with another baby seven years younger... I get to ease out of the empty nest thing :)