" A Misty morning, does not signify a cloudy day"~ proverb
As Spring begins blossoming all around me, I find so many things blossoming within me as well. Every day I embrace little things that I commit to memory, things I want to share with you here. But of course, before I have the opportunity to even get it down onto paper... something else comes along to take its place.
How wonderful it seems to feel so much bubbling up within me... so much better than the quiet empty places of the Winter I have recently tucked away. Tucked away lovingly of course, as even the quiet darkness is to be embraced, as it too, is such a vital part of who I am and of who I continue to become.
As I ponder these things, I find myself grateful that I have been tagged for a meme by our 'Resident Culinary Artist Extraordinaire'... the beautiful Rachel. So without further ado, here is the 'meme of the moment'.
Q: What is your current obsession?
A: Awakening each day with the inquisitiveness of a child.
Q: What is the very last picture that you framed?
A: Weathered shutters with rusty hinges.
Q: What's for Dinner?
A: Shrimp Scampi... I think so anyways. lol.
Q: What was the last thing you bought?
A: Sigh, gas and groceries... not very glamorous eh?
Q: What are you listening to right now?
A: Pandora Radio
Q: Say something to the person who tagged you:
Hello beautiful Rachel you Culinary Goddess you. I have to tell you, every single time I turn on 'The Food Network' I have to smile broadly because I know it is only a matter of time before I turn on the TV and see you there. Never lose sight of your Dream... ever. You are truly an inspiration.
Q: Favorite vacation spot?
A: No question about it, The Rosarito Beach Hotel in Baja Mexico... thank you honey!
Q: What are you reading right now?
A: "Old Friend from Far Away" by Natalie Goldberg
Q: What four words would you use to describe yourself?
A: 'Striving to be More'... or, 'Delving deeper every day'.
Q: What is your current guilty pleasure?
A: Expensive, glossy, foreign Fashion/Photography magazines... sigh.
Q: What will be the first Spring thing you do?
A: Walk barefoot in our new grass that is so gloriously green, where the bunnies munch when the sun comes up, and the sun goes down.
Q: Where are you planning to travel next?
A: Probably New York... but wait, The Baltimore National Aquarium seems the perfect Spring excursion. Dolphins and Sea Turtles and Puffin, oh my!
Q: What was the best thing you ate or drank recently?
A: Oatmeal Raisin cookies with walnuts and chocolate chips... straight from the oven of course.
Q: What flower are you most anxious to see bloom this Spring?
A: Lilacs... hands down. Now if I could only find some Pussy Willows...
Q: What is your 'one favorite word' these days?
A: JOY... it has to be joy.
Rules of the meme: Respond and rework. Answer the questions on your own blog; replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention; add one more question of your own. Tag eight other un-tagged people.
Let's see... in no particular order I tag, Jaime, Linni, Celeste, Darlene, Robin, Relyn, Megan, and the oh so sweet Amy . And if your name is not here, please know that you too are invited to play along! (And to the beauties I have tagged, there is absolutely no pressure to play, I just wanted you know I am thinking of you all today.) ~ oxoxo
8th April!!!
just peeping in to say i think of you daily! am back at my school and always think of you saying to enjoy the kiddies!!! love them!!!!
i love ou!!! and you make my heart full!miss you xx
Posted by: Linni | June 17, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Hey, dear Joan. I have been missing you. I hope all is well. I hope you are exploring and reveling and hence have no time for this little spot. Still. I hope you'll make it back soon.
Posted by: Relyn | June 03, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Missing you.
Sending you an email very soon, beautiful you.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: rhayne | May 27, 2009 at 02:55 AM
I have missed you...blessings.
Posted by: Deirdra Doan | April 17, 2009 at 02:31 AM
Good morning, Joan, dear! I wait for lilacs, too. You are too sweet to me. Thanks for playing and saying such nice things about me here. I owe you an email, expect one soon. I've lots to tell. xoxox Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | April 14, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Lovely thoughts and words. How was that shrimp scampi? Miss you.
XXOO
Posted by: susan greene | April 10, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I love so much the little things I get to learn about you. I will do this meme too..sometime very soon..which reminds me. I was supposed to give you a letter! I forgot!
Grabbing a book...
Closing my eyes...
Tracing my finger along a page...
And the letter is....
A!
Love you love you love you darling. And happy Easter!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: rhayne | April 10, 2009 at 02:15 AM
what a beautiful meme darling you :-) i am tucking it away for a rainy day, will let you know when i do mine :-) xoxo
Posted by: darlene | April 08, 2009 at 03:19 PM