The Return
Well, I'm home from visiting my mom in Hawaii and I have to say that I think it was one of the best trips to Hawaii yet. The weather was fair; rainy where my mom lives but only a 30 minute drive to the sunny side. I'm a little tan, though I could have stood to brown up a little more. I was pretty pasty when I got there. And my mom was wonderful. She really let us do whatever we wanted and never tried to push any agenda. And given freedom, we ended up doing a lot, there wasn't a single day that we just relaxed around the house.
While there I grew quite excited for 2007. Neil and I have worked hard to plant some good seeds in 2006 and now I believe that we will reap what we have sown in the new year. And having some time away helped me to feel fresh and inspired to create some solidly good things in my life. I read a book while in Hawaii called Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett. It's a true story about her friendship with the late author Lucy Grealy. While the story was about their friendship, it spoke a great deal about the extensive studying, teaching and fellowships the two endured to get published and it inspired me.
I have a short memoir about the Native American ceremony at which I met and fell for Neil. I wrote it in a writing workshop at PSU and I received quite positive feedback. I think I'm going to revisit it and see where it takes me...
Also in Hawaii, I had an important realization. There are several people in my mom's life who are so warm and friendly, always happy and able to stay positive and have good humor even in uncomfortable situations. I found myself wishing that I were like them. I wanted to be that warm person that you feel yummy around, who makes you feel nearly giddy after spending time with. But in wishing that, I was really able to see that it's simply not who I am. I think I'm finally getting to a place where I can say that I know who I am (you know, to a certain degree - I would hope that I continue to evolve). I'm not warm and bubbly, but that's alright. It was actually very comforting to be able to accept who I am and I look forward to appreciating myself more and more.
Well, it's good to be back. It's a very busy month for me but I feel refreshed and ready to take it on!
Love,
Aislinn
While there I grew quite excited for 2007. Neil and I have worked hard to plant some good seeds in 2006 and now I believe that we will reap what we have sown in the new year. And having some time away helped me to feel fresh and inspired to create some solidly good things in my life. I read a book while in Hawaii called Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett. It's a true story about her friendship with the late author Lucy Grealy. While the story was about their friendship, it spoke a great deal about the extensive studying, teaching and fellowships the two endured to get published and it inspired me.
I have a short memoir about the Native American ceremony at which I met and fell for Neil. I wrote it in a writing workshop at PSU and I received quite positive feedback. I think I'm going to revisit it and see where it takes me...
Also in Hawaii, I had an important realization. There are several people in my mom's life who are so warm and friendly, always happy and able to stay positive and have good humor even in uncomfortable situations. I found myself wishing that I were like them. I wanted to be that warm person that you feel yummy around, who makes you feel nearly giddy after spending time with. But in wishing that, I was really able to see that it's simply not who I am. I think I'm finally getting to a place where I can say that I know who I am (you know, to a certain degree - I would hope that I continue to evolve). I'm not warm and bubbly, but that's alright. It was actually very comforting to be able to accept who I am and I look forward to appreciating myself more and more.
Well, it's good to be back. It's a very busy month for me but I feel refreshed and ready to take it on!
Love,
Aislinn
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