For Easter, my family knocks eggs (a Cajun tradition also known as “egg pocking”). Yes, the children get baskets of sweet and little gifts (usually sidewalk chalk and new bathing suits) and hunt for plastic eggs in the yard and garden, but everyone knocks eggs. What is knocking eggs? I’ve only ever met one personContinue reading “Ha ha ha! Egg-cellent”
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Give Me Sleep, or Give Me Death
Sleep is something I’m hugely passionate about because it’s something that I haven’t always had in ample supply. The cause of my health crash in 2012 was undiagnosed sleep apnea paired with terrible insomnia, but these were problems I had as far back as my late teens. Because quality sleep so often eluded me, IContinue reading “Give Me Sleep, or Give Me Death”
Be Reasonable
I had a strange week. After posting my passport and other documents, there was nothing left to do for the visa application until they get in touch with me. Wedding invitations went out last week. Space is so limited. I hope I don’t hurt anyone’s feelings, but family alone took up most of the invites.Continue reading “Be Reasonable”
Lovefool
April is just around the corner, bringing with it more springy spring weather. Hopefully it won’t be too summery. I’m in no rush for the arrival of Louisiana’s warmer weather. Just thinking about it makes me sweat. The rain and cool breezes should feel free to stay as far as I’m concerned. Visa Saga Update:Continue reading “Lovefool”
Happy Vernal Equinox!
Spring springs into being today! Happy Ostara! On this day there is a balance between day and night because the sun is exactly above the Equator. Life is balanced at the moment for me. Stress and anxiety for my visa application – and now starting to hammer out wedding details – and joy and mirthContinue reading “Happy Vernal Equinox!”
Winding Down
Most people I know are always “on.” Things to do, places to go! Sometimes we need to slow down. Whether you’re just getting in from work/school or recovering after a rough day, having a wind-down ritual is a nice way to switch your brain into relaxation mode. Since I’m dealing with the stress of visaContinue reading “Winding Down”
One Step Forward…
I head back to the States in a few days. It’s a bittersweet thing because I will be happy to see friends and family, but I don’t know when I will be able to return to the UK. Late June at the earliest. The family visa process will kick off once I’m settled, and itContinue reading “One Step Forward…”
Shake It Off
Unfortunately, the trip to York had to be cancelled due to severe weather. Two massive storms hit the UK – one the day we were to set out and the other the day we were meant to return. Apparently, several train lines are still blocked by downed trees. And another storm is hitting today. TheContinue reading “Shake It Off”
Oh, for the Love of…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean much to me, as the best holiday for romance is Beltane/Mayday; however, because we will 4,000 miles apart in May, my fiancé and I decided to do something for Valentine’s Day-ish. We had dinner at our favorite French bistro yesterday, and we will visit York later this week, enjoying its ancientContinue reading “Oh, for the Love of…”
Reflections
Journaling (and blogging) have been a big step for me. I started half a dozen gratitude journals and traditional journals over the years but could never stick to them. I’d been great for about two weeks then fall out of the habit. Last year, I broke the cycle. I started a gratitude journal on theContinue reading “Reflections”
Magical Musings 