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Taking a little break

(Photo from Studioilse) 

I have been having some dark days, too many of them to be comfortable with. With much thought and a bit of grief, I am putting my blog on hold for a little while (hopefully only a little while) as I need to cut something loose in order to gain some balance. I have a history of depression that I keep in check with tools I have learned over many years of dealing with it. It is a chemical thing that I manage with balance in my life but lately I have not had balance and I am struggling to keep ahead of it. As a result, I need to take something off my plate in order to focus on more physical and quieting pursuits. I was not going to mention this in here, I was going to put up a veneer of 'life is great', but I felt dishonest in doing so, and in reality, there is nothing to hide, and depression is far too often considered something shameful. I am totally okay and am taking measures to maintain it, but if I don't do so, I will have a harder time managing it in the future. So I hope to be back once my feet are a bit more firm and I hope everyone continues to enjoy their blogging and communicating in a lovely, creative environment. Thank you to those of you who read my blog, I will continue to read yours. 

But this is how I feel today.

Another magnet from my fridge. Have a great weekend! Mine will be filled with Yoga and in-laws.

This is how I feel this morning

It's a magnet on my fridge. Perfect! But I'll get over it!

Feeling better

I have been really under the weather for a month but I have been trying to push through it, sinus infection and all, in order to stay up on my homework and keep up with Liam. A number of people in my class recommended using Oil of Oregano as an anti-viral, but it made me gag each time I tried. Turns out my sinus infection went too deep and I ended up with something called Pleurisy, so I have had to go on antibiotics. I am still not 100% but I am getting there. I wanted to share the Oil of Oregano tip though because there are a number of people around me who are using it at the first sign of a cold, and it's working for them. This is apparently the best brand, with a 1 to 1 ratio. It's $25 at Whole Foods, not cheap, but you can also use it in your cooking, so if you gag as I did, it won't be wasted. You can dilute one drop to one ounce of water, or you can place a drop under your tongue. 

Perogies

Bill made lunch today. Perogies and fried onions. True fare from a Ukrainian!

Love this page

This is a page taken from Gourmet magazine. It is such a beautiful issue. Rich and delicious!

Good luck Obama

I am not American but I am hoping for an Obama win in the US election today. Good luck!

(photo download from here)

Happy Halloween!!

I hope you have a great day! Have fun!

I am in shock

Stephen Harper just kept his position as Prime Minister of Canada. Sure it is a minority win, but nevertheless, he is the face of Canada in the eyes of the world. I know politics can be a deeply personal subject, and a boring one, but I just have to express my deep shock over this win. It is nothing against anyone who voted for him, I am just disappointed, and feel it's a sad day for the environment of Canada and the arts, and our troops in Afghanistan. I am trying to find faith.

(photo from here) 

This is how I feel today

Slightly out of place after 3 days and 16 hours of Yoga theory and practice.

Photo by Jana Voigt.

It's been a while

Seems I just haven't been spending much time online lately. The last weeks of sun were shining here in Vancouver and I tried to be outside and squeeze every last second of it. I am ready for Fall now though. Today it was overcast, but there was such beautiful light, and the air was crisp and fresh. I felt revitalized and ready for Fall colors and a new season. 

One of the last days of sun and warmth. A visit with my niece. 

Distraction

I burned a whole tray of cookies! That's what happens when you are trying to do a million things at once and don't set a timer!