December 21, 2025 Changes and Balance

Making gift bags for my coworkers and bosses; ready for the holiday. Crazy atmospheric floods and weather delayed this a bit, but it was kind of the heavens to give us a little reprieve so that we can visit with our family on Christmas. 

Contemplating changes for the new year. I have an addictive personality, luckily nothing antisocial but I’ve been a workaholic before and a foodaholic and other things. I’m always very touched by people’s stories with addictions when they change their lives, sometimes bringing me to tears. I know it is a day-by-day change. I’m stepping out to make a change in my life one day at a time. That is my gift to myself. This weekend I’m just focused on R&R. I’m doing some uplifting reading and contemplation and napping.  

I’m contemplating my balance when I take my class again for the winter quarter. I’ve been really enjoying my time off this quarter. I'm trying to see how I can create more balance in my schedule when taking a class. My class didn’t survive the things that came up this fall; the funeral of my husband's father in New Mexico and my bronchitis. I take one quarter at a time and cross my fingers that I have stability with a full-time job and good sleep, eating habits and exercise combo to make it through. I want to enjoy the efforts also and not make them be like I’m holding my breath for something, which I am not if I am honest with myself, which I choose to be. 

I hope this finds you well. Thank you.