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My Life Thus Far
2015-05-05 06:52:41 (UTC)

Intoxicatingly Sparkly

I didn't have to sneak off while Snookums was asleep. I explained to him why I wanted some time to myself. How, he gets to be alone when I'm at work and the kids are at school, but when I'm off work it's always me and him (which I love, don't get me wrong). I just never get very much time to myself. Unless we want to count the drive to and from work, and I don't. So, I had a me-date today. It was lovely.

My plan originally was to hike a new park I once again heard about via Facebook. Anderson Lake State Park. It's only about 30 minutes from home, and near Port Townsend (a little town I really enjoy spending time in). I found the park with little trouble, but turns out it requires a Discover Pass (an annual parking pass some of the parks in the state require you have). I don't have one yet this year. I plan on getting one, but there wasn't anywhere near by I could get one. So, I changed my plans for the day and instead headed into Port Townsend.

My first stop was Phoenix Rising. I needed to stock up on some more incense, and they have by far the best selection in the area. This time I got Mother Earth, Cherry Vanilla, and Heady Patchouli. I just love Patchouli. It's one of my favorite scents. I also bought a new Buddha calendar (because somehow it's May and I still have last year's hanging on the fridge), and some more gemstone bracelets. I got a sunstone one today, which is intoxicatingly sparkly. I'm in love! It's suppose to bring openness, warmth, strength, mental clarity, and expand one's consciousness. I'm not a believer in much, but I feel like there has to be some sort of connection between the natural elements of Earth, and the energy we humans give off. And if so, then there is potential to manipulate those energy waves. At the very least, I have some beautiful gemstones to wear. But I do believe they help.

I spent some time at Fort Worden as well. This is the place I mentioned before. The one where I keep traveling to in my mind, even though I don't feel any great connection to the place. I parked towards the entrance of the park, and walked about a mile down to the water's edge. Passing through the old WWI bunkers. I find the place to be fascinating for the history that's been left behind, but why I feel connected I really have no idea. And I can't seem to even find a name for the phenomenon other than "happy place". I just don't feel it's my happy place. Although, standing on the beach, looking out at the crashing waves was cathartic. Regardless of where the beach is located, I always feel at home on it.

I came home in time to cook dinner and spend time with the kids. Tonight I made vegan gumbo over basmati rice. It turned out really good, although I made myself a giant bowl and couldn't finish it. It definitely was hearty. I haven't once felt like I'm not getting enough to eat, or that I'm eating rabbit food. And I've been feeding the family vegan meals as well. No complaints yet! I'll take that as a compliment.




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