Sounds of Silence

Incredible walk today. The mountains are such a beautiful place to take stock, meditate, and view the beauty around us. My early morning walk today was overly peaceful. The only sounds I heard were the birds chattering to each other about what a beautiful day it is and how wonderful it is to be alive. The only other sounds I heard were my footsteps and I realized that they sounded too loud to me. It seemed like I was intruding on nature. I sat, closed my eyes, and listened. It's amazing how much you hear when you truly listen. There is nothing like solitude to get in touch with oneself.

Tomorrow is coming up too soon. We find out what's in store for my bro'. I can't thank you enough for your support through this difficult time. The letters that were written may or may not help, but the outpouring of love and the shear amount of letters is mind boggling. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Catching up

Phew. What a week it's been. Started out last Sunday at the Chalk Art Festival in Downtown Denver.

Monday I was informed that I could move into my new digs. It's a beautiful lower unit of an old Victorian home 10 minutes walking distance to Pearl Street, 10 minutes walk to the CU shopping area, and five minutes walk to the trail head. I couldn't be happier with the place and although I just have a bed, dresser, small table, some dishes, and a rocking chair, this place has HUGE potential. Stay tuned for pics of the grounds that are just amazing. It is soooo serene and meditative, that I never want to leave.

However, had to get out the first day and check out the new trail. This entire place has a really good vibe to it. You can be around people when you want but also have serenity when needed. I'm not sure if it's my attitude or the place but I am meeting some incredible people with a really good outlook on life. Soooo different then what the island has become. I feel like a butterfly that has finally been able to spread its wings.

So, enough of the philosophizing. The rest of the week was work related and getting ready for our open house which was a huge success. People from the neighborhood came by to see what we're all about. We had live music, free chair massage, and of course the obligatory wine and cheese. It was so successful we will probably do them every couple weeks.

And got good news from a couple Tucsonans that have promised to visit. My July and August are going to full of visitors and I can't wait to show them around. What a week it's been and I can't wait to wake up tomorrow to see what it brings!! My energy is amazing. My smile is back and my laughter is loud.

Water, water, everywhere

The creeks are just flowing with H2O. Reminds me so much of Dominica.

After living in Anguilla for so long and being a water miser, it is incredible how much water there is here. You sit down at a restaurant or bar and they automatically pour a glass of water and then leave the bottle on the table. It takes awhile to get used to.

Showers? I was so trained to take a quick one, that I found myself doing that here too. But every once in awhile it is soooooo soothing to turn that baby on HOT and just soak in the jets beating away at tired muscles. Ahhhhh, it truly is the little things in life that make me happy!!