Full Weekend

I have been on this island for almost four months and missed so many wonderful activities because my "job" required me to work at nights and on weekends. Not that I am unemployed (er....self-employed), I am free to waste my time anywhere I like - but sometimes i make really good choices. On Thursday I went to the Canoe Family Gathering at Roche Harbor, and enjoyed seeing the huge traditional canoes. Friday night I went to see "The Life and Times of General Pickett" at the San Juan Community Theater. Saturday was Encampment 2008 at English Camp - see the re-enactors pictured above. And on Sunday, I was completely worn out! Consequences of lugging around this damned moonboot. Only four more weeks of wearing this and hopefully the stress fracture will be healed. In the meantime, I have a very attractive frankenstein-like gait, and it saps my energy pretty quick. If only there was a way to traverse hills downwards only without requiring an ensuing uphill climb?

Where are transporters when you really need them?

It's the Little Things

This beautiful view is just about 10 miles from my home. I can go there anytime I have fuel in the truck and time on my hands. How wonderful is that? Yesterday I received my new business cards and a fancy tricked out phone. How cool is that? I worked a full, satisfying day, I caught up with some friends, I did some research for an upcoming article about women who were first in their professions....I went to a fantastic one-man play here on the island. How amazing is that?

Yep, foot still broken, relationship still strained, bills are still coming in, life continues to present challenges. But the little things...the beautiful sunrise this morning, the look in my cat's eyes as she glanced over at me while I was writing in my journal, the peace I have in my heart...isn't that worth it all?

Perfect Attitude Change to Match Latitude Change?

When did I become timid? Hesitant to speak my mind? When did I decide it was more important to get along and have people think I was a good person than for me to stand up for myself? Why isn't someone who is strong still good? I am feeling a major attitude adjustment coming on - a product of changing my geographical latitude? Or a product of realizing that I am now self-employed, and therefore in charge of my own life on a level never experienced before.

No more Mr. Nice Guy? Or no more doormat. At one point in my life, I was astonished at how strong I was, how purposeful, how determined. I want that woman back.

Do all women go through this as a result of our caregiver roles, our mediator roles, our peace-keeping at all costs roles? Jefferson said a little revolution now and then was a good thing. Hmmm. I think I am about to start a revolution in my own little world, starting with a change in attitude. Starting today!

Perfect Instructions for Moonboots

Lesson #1: Don't go for a stroll in a field when you are wearing your moonboot.

Perfect Personal Assistant?

So the job at the bed & breakfast was more like being a scullery maid, so I resigned when I found out I had a broken foot! I live in a very walkable town, but with this moonboot on, I am back to driving the truck around and using precious gas $$. I decided to make the leap (and with 1.5 feet that is not easy) and become self employed as a personal assistant. I have three regular customers and am learning about property management for vacation rentals, google adwords, website re-do's and everything in between. I love it!

Will I become a "perfect" personal assistant? I have often marveled that me of all people chose the name Perfect for my SL avatar, and since then am using it for many venues...I am perfectly clumsy, perfectly crazy....the list could go on and on. When asked about the name on SL, I reply that it is a goal, not a statement of fact. I am going to do my best, no matter what I tackle.