It is hard to believe that it is the end of August. Wow! Tracy and I haven't been doing anything too exciting except for enjoying the summer and Olympics.
About 2 weeks ago, I decided that I would repaint my house to pass the day. Now I am not a painter and wouldn't even say that I enjoy it. But being a homeowner there are somethings that I have discovered, I have to do and not really enjoy....painting is one of them.
Now that the house is completely repainted, it feels good to be done. I am pleased by the outcome. Trying to look for a silver lining....the painting was not all that bad. I enjoyed being outside, time to think, and the transformation from one color to another was exciting to see.
Until the paint blisters or peels, I am officially done painting....
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Take the long way home.
Well it has now been one month since July had begun. That also means that it has been one month since I took my world wind tour of the US. All told this month, I traveled about 4500 miles.
When I reset my odometer to zero, thirty one days ago. I was excited of what I would see and where I would go. I can tell you this, this month of traveling has had its ups and downs, both physically and figuratively.
The ups....I was able to drive across the heart land of the U.S., backpack & hike to some of the highest peaks in Colorado, run on some wonderful mountain trails, see amazing beauty, spend time with great people, enjoy my grandparents campground in northern Wisconsin, have a fantastic time at my family reunion, receive four graduate credits from WITC in Rice Lake, along with many other enjoyable experiences....
Unfortunately, with the ups of life there has to be the downs....Last weekend my aunt, Nola, past away suddenly. She had fought a two year battle with lung cancer. As I sit here typing this, I can still hear her laughing and see her smile. I remember all the stories and conversations, I had with her over the years.
As tragic as Nola's death was. It was very bittersweet to see and meet the people she touched. Also as strange as it sounds it was very enjoyable to spend time with my immediate and extended family. The time with all of them reaffirmed just how very fortunate I am to have a wonderful family. They always are supportive through good times and bad.
I know in my heart that Nola will be missed.
Safe journey's Nola....
When I reset my odometer to zero, thirty one days ago. I was excited of what I would see and where I would go. I can tell you this, this month of traveling has had its ups and downs, both physically and figuratively.
The ups....I was able to drive across the heart land of the U.S., backpack & hike to some of the highest peaks in Colorado, run on some wonderful mountain trails, see amazing beauty, spend time with great people, enjoy my grandparents campground in northern Wisconsin, have a fantastic time at my family reunion, receive four graduate credits from WITC in Rice Lake, along with many other enjoyable experiences....
Unfortunately, with the ups of life there has to be the downs....Last weekend my aunt, Nola, past away suddenly. She had fought a two year battle with lung cancer. As I sit here typing this, I can still hear her laughing and see her smile. I remember all the stories and conversations, I had with her over the years.
As tragic as Nola's death was. It was very bittersweet to see and meet the people she touched. Also as strange as it sounds it was very enjoyable to spend time with my immediate and extended family. The time with all of them reaffirmed just how very fortunate I am to have a wonderful family. They always are supportive through good times and bad.
I know in my heart that Nola will be missed.
Safe journey's Nola....
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