January 5, 2013
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Off the Map
I have much to tell you.
My soul of souls has questioned much these past few days.
It has
listened
thrown fits
denied
gave up expired dreams
only to discover new paths
that were really only old paths
waiting for me to walk them.
I thought these paths were for much later,
my much later has come early.I am ready to roll with it.
I’ve made my peace.My body will now join my soul somewhere off the map.
No. I am not dying. Work with me people. Put your snot rag away.
If you follow my Pinterest, you might have already figured it out.
But as always, a lot of dominoes have to fall into place.
update: I am now liquids only, it is finally bringing my digestive system some relief! I should be able to be around this coming week. MM is taking me with him to Texas, while he meets with clients, I will be in the hotel room with lots of time on my hands. I want to play in @anvilsandedelweiss Winter Scavenger Hunt. Check out the list and pick a few. See you next week!
Comments (39)
Ooh, so many options!
love you WW!
The photo is spectacular. Enjoy some healing time to yourself.
Glad you’re beginning to feel better! That’s a great shot of the icicle.
I’m looking forward to reading your scavenger hunt posts.
enjoy yourself in Texayas.
Gah, I just discovered I am not subscribed to you. It’s weird how long you can go without discovering stuff like this.
I have a child who is far too old nagging to have her butt wiped. But I WILL be back to check out the pinterest. And find out what a pinterest is!
i like the title, btw.
get well and have a great time doing it – Rollie
The picture is fantastic! Wowy! Wow wow! The next part of your mission is creating itself as you rediscover yourself. Hugs to you! “All the wonders you seek are within yourself.”
The Big Bend area is truly awesome. I will keep an eye on your travels around there.
Hope you are better soon!
Those blooming dominoes. I’m still watching mine fall and wondering if they will all fall into place or if the path will change again. lol
I’m glad you are getting some relief and I hope you have fun on your trip.
Your picture is stunning.
And as for your off-the-map deal…AAHHHH!!!!!!! Git yer boots, gal! That’s my favorite place EVAH! Well, okay, I’ve never been to THAT part, but wheeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whooo Hoot! Off the chart/map, indeed…glad you are feeling better. Happy new year.
xxxooo
Dang! I’ve been transferring the WHR coordinates from one GPS to another so I could find you again, even in the dark, and now I’m going to have to go adventuring again.
Enjoy Texas! I’m glad you are getting to get out of town and do something different for a while. It will do you good.
Is this just a vacation, or are you eventually moving to Texas? I’m not quite clear on that.
I also don’t do pine nuts either..
So I guess I’ll have to put 2 and 2 together the hard way. Regardless, I hope whatever you do, will work and make you stronger and happy.
Speaking of happy, I have stepped out of my box a teeny bit, and have done some of the scavenger hunt too. It’s hard, since I’m a newby and all, but you know me.. I’m having fun!
that is an amazing picture
All I can see is refineries!! and the Port of Houston. can’t wait to hear/see more of your “off the map”
I haven’t been to Texas in twenty years. The only thing I brought home with me was an incredible sunburn, complete with nickel-sized blisters. And I was wearing sunscreen.
you know the stars are brighter there…of course you do
Sending hugs and loves your way and tons of prayers.
First of all, that photo is stunning. Hopefully, your liquids only program will give tremendous relief and you’ll feel like a new person! Enjoy your stint in TX.!
The dream lives! Hope you enjoy your little jaunt to TX and continue feeling peppy!
I wish it was Florida you were going to. I miss you a lot right now,I have been thinking about you a lot too . sending much love your way .
beautiful picture
I don’t do Pinterest, but you have my interest!!!
very cool in a hot sort of way I musr say
I hate that when you’re stuck on liquids, but hope you aren’t in pain. Sounds like the healing process is in place, and your mind is in place to help get it there. Prayers and meditations your way.
@Thatslifekid - endless, really.
@victoriantomboy - Love you, too! And thank you so much for my card, it really hit the spot.
@Kathy - @slmret - @f5ye_angel5 -
@Hunt4Truth - @Richgem - Thank you. I had to stand on a metal bucket, the whole time, hoping it didn’t tip over. I’m good at wiping myself out.
@plantinthewindow - Thank you, I shall! I really need the winter scavenger hunt right now. Does a body and soul good.
@distractedbyzombies - hahaha,
seriously one of the best films you could have recommended to me. Thank
you! The closest thing I have to butt wiping these days, is watching
Yosemite Sami scoot her tushie along the floor. We have no carpet in the
house, so she can really bust a move.
@rnjennison - Thank
you! I’m pretty much forcing myself to go on this short city
trip…but can hardly wait to check out the west Texas area.
@Jaynebug - You know my heart well.
@RighteousBruin - If we do get to live there, know we would love to have you visit, if you are in the area!
@martna1 - Thank you! I am so ready for some physical healing.
@C_L_O_G - Seriously, those dominoes can go every which way, but it’s all part of the journey and why we love it so much.
@joyouswind - Can I count on a visit, then?
@SandraErickson - Thank you! Have you watched the film?
@saintvi - You know you LOVE the adventure! I wonder if they have geocaches in Big Bend???
@BohemianLotus - This
I will be sharing the deeper whys of it all later this week.
week is just a tag along to Austin/San Antonio for MM’s business trip.
If we sell our ranch (had a showing yesterday) then we are wanting to
head to west Texas to live in the Big Bend area. I LOVE the dry desert, the rock formations and mesa tops. *swoon*
@armnatmom - I
am so tickled to hear you are doing the sh! I cannot wait to read your
work this week. Stepping out of our comfort zones, that is what life
is all about.
@KarensPotpourri2 - Not
for sure how that happened, but that board should show you the Big Bend
area in west Texas. Beautiful desert and mesa tops! I’ve pinned some
real estate and places to hike…
@chronic_masticator - I remember when I first got to Arizona, it did a number on me. I can actually tan now!
@mlbncsga - If Tex Ritter weren’t lying, I believe it to be so.
@Grannys_Place - @murisopsis - Thank you so much. I am feeling pretty good this morning. Refreshed dreams help to restore the soul and body.
@seedsower - I
Hope you are having a good time!
miss you, too. I love watching what you pin, it makes me feel closer
to you. PS, the only way you will find me in Florida is if MM knocks me
in the head and throws me in a gunny sack. Give my desert or give me
death.
@lonelywanderer2 -
I will share actual details this week.
@Aloysius_son - Me loves the hot desert. The hotter the better!
@Pollypinks - Exactly~
Thank you so much.
@WildWomanOfTheWest - good! I was hoping it got to you.
@WildWomanOfTheWest - True! It is the adventure of it all that we love.
Are you kidding? I’ve been dying to visit for years! I was SO JEALOUS of my mom!
Sorry, the only view I have where I live is refineries and the Port of Houston and now I’ll add skyscrapers. Living in a big city can’t compare to west Texas especially the Big Bend country.
The PinInterest thang is really very interesting thing you do there! Much enjoying those!
Keep going!
I really hope you get some relief. I’m sorry the journey has been so difficult lately. Beautiful photo.
You brought me a giggle, and I put away my snot rag!
@KarensPotpourri2 - hahaha, I get it now. Totally went over my head!
@SherryAngeLMysteriez - It gives me something to do while I am out of remission. And a place to put all my research on west Texas. It’s so beautiful there!
@ordinarybutloud - Thank you, OBL.
@angys_coco -
I follow you on Pinterest! I know, I know! I normally wouldn’t recommend moving to south Texas. We’ve turned down several job offers for big bucks south of San Anton. But, I have friends that frequently travel to where you’re looking…and with Big Bend State Park, things seem pretty safe in comparison to other areas that far south. My dear friend said “A lot of people move there, but it takes a special kind of person to stay.” I think you’ve got what it takes, lady! Best Wishes!
@whit1980 -
Thank you for sharing your confidence in me. I woke up feeling pretty nervous about it this morning. 
We are headed that way today to actually check out the area, and if we still feel it’s a go, then we may just rent something in the area to get a better feel for the place. Thank you!