It's a beautiful morning and we think we've outrun the cold. Yep, it's actually pretty toasty out there now. We're out of our house, fed and ready for adventure. We have tickets for a steamboat, this afternoon, and thus are en route to it. When I was researching this trip, I came across a place called Red Knolls Amphitheater in Arizona. Might as well check it out.
It's Day 2 and we are taking a bit of a scenic route due to a timed entry at Hueco Tanks State Park. It's also a bit of a drive, so we are off and going at a decent time and with breakfast behind us, we make it to Pecos by a little after nine. There is really not much time for a stop, but we do grab a couple of boot pics along the way. These are eight feet tall and there are more than 24 of them along the Pecos Boot Trail. It would be fun to spend a bit of time and find them all.
Almost two years in the planning and our girl trip to Arizona begins tomorrow. Tonight, Gwen and Cindy have arrived to spend the night and Mister is with us for dinner at Ephesus.
Our theme this year, CHAOS TO CONTENTMENT!!! I don't know about anyone else, but I have lost my way lately. No drive, no ambition, no love of what I'm doing. I "think" it has to do with being in a constant state of OVERWHELM! I have not managed time well and wind up with crunch projects -which are never fun. I've packed my list of "want to accomplish this month" so full that when surprises pop up that are either fun or an emotional wipeout - there is no chance of completion and then a sense of failure sets in. Ugh. After much thought on this and a great deal of chatting with the lady in the mirror - I've come up with this theme for 2025. If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post. I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot. Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth. For the month of March, I am focusing on Controlling My Surroundings. I am still purging like a crazy person and gathering items for sale, donation, etc. It's a continuation of last month's physical letting go. I want LESS stuff and MORE organization. All of this will help my focus and happiness. It'll happen. What can you do this month?
Our theme this year, CHAOS TO CONTENTMENT!!! I don't know about anyone else, but I have lost my way lately. No drive, no ambition, no love of what I'm doing. I "think" it has to do with being in a constant state of OVERWHELM! I have not managed time well and wind up with crunch projects -which are never fun. I've packed my list of "want to accomplish this month" so full that when surprises pop up that are either fun or an emotional wipeout - there is no chance of completion and then a sense of failure sets in. Ugh. After much thought on this and a great deal of chatting with the lady in the mirror - I've come up with this theme for 2025. If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post. I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot. Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth. For the month of February - the way to control the chaos (for me) is to Learn to Let Go. That can be material in nature (selling stuff, for sure, and donating as well) or spiritual (find peace inside - no one can provide it for you). I'm going to be working very hard on BOTH aspects this month. January was a heck of a ride - gotta reduce the stress. Join me?
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I am worthy of experiencing peace and contentment in my life. I am capable of making that happen - it's time to set the stage.
