Camera man...

Camera man...
Originally uploaded by Lalabaloobah

Sundays are becoming our days for hiking. Nothing too strenuous, but something for us to do in the beauty that surrounds us. It's always exciting and this trip proved just that, with a scattering of cow patties on our path. I think there were enough jokes and crass remarks about the patties to possibly offend the lovely cows, but we had a good time. Next Sunday, hopefully a hike that is patty free!

Sometimes...

Sometimes...
Originally uploaded by Lalabaloobah

All I need is something simple. Like these apples with cheddar and gorgonzola. And these olives with crostini on the side. Plus, a glass of merlot. Somtimes, that's all I need. So this evening, hubby made this when I was craving "oh, something simple." It was so delicious. So satisfying. Felt a bit regal with a touch of flair or is it flare?! Well, whatever it is, I loved it.

Within our mess....

Within our mess....
Originally uploaded by Lalabaloobah

there is a quiet moment that this little guy will find. When this photo was taken, he was surrounded with bags of things to give away, things to throw away, and just random items strewn about. Poor guy. He was surrounded with our clutter and I felt bad about it. But I have finally asked for help...actually, it wasn't just an "ask" more of a PLEASE?!! So, hubby is helping....

But why is this sadness here? What is this about? I smudged our home off with some beautiful white sage. And the sadness is still here. For a moment I thought maybe I'm pregnant, but no, I'm not. The sadness is still here. It might be the weather, but it's not too bad out. It might be the fact that I don't want to finish school right now...I want to procrastinate and be here writing all my complaints about my life. But I know it's time for me to finish.... So I don't know what it is...but I feel like crying. And even with convincing hubby to take me to our favorite little cafe where I had my favorite hot Mexican chocolate, I still feel blue. I even worked out this morning?!! Not sure what it is, but maybe I just need to feel it. To feel this sadness to the core of my being. Because I do feel it.

Thanks for being here, friends. I'm hoping to be out of this funk soon.

The beginning of 2010...

The beginning of 2010...
Originally uploaded by Lalabaloobah

It begins...no. It has BEGUN! And I'm excited. New things to accomplish, old goals to let go of. Final semester of grad studies to begin soon...so many things. And I continue to ponder over these last photos of 2009...I'll be sharing more shortly. But I do hope you had a wonderful Christmas. This wee family over here did spend Christmas Ramirez style. Even got a Wii injury, can you believe it?

Do I have any resolutions you ask? Well, to just keep going through another year with gratitude. And to hopefully let go of what I no longer need both emotionally and through material goods. Because it feels good to let it go. I just have to keep reminding myself of that...