by Sarah | Oct 30, 2010 | 100 Words, All About Me, Writing
This was what she’d wanted. There were no regrets. There never had been.
The choice was gone, the grip of menopause growing ever tighter. She dealt with the hot flashes, the swinging moods as well.
She focused on the joy of it. The relief of not dealing with pain and ick.
Then it hit. Unbidden. Unwelcome.
Tiny movements. Kicks. Little grasping fingers. Giggles. Smiles.
She’d had them. 3 times.
But they would never be hers to feel again. Not through any means but memory.
It was what she’d wanted.
So why did it hit her so hard now? Years later?
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I do the 100 word challenge regularly over at my writing blog. For some reason this week I was inspired twice over. This came out so I posted it over here.
In just a few weeks it will be the 4 year anniversary of my emergency hysterectomy. I never regretted my choice once it was made, even lying in the women’s center recovering, listening to the sound of newborn babies crying. Not once in the past four years. Until recently when I had a moment. A moment where regret hit me hard…before going away again.
Thus this post.
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by Sarah | Oct 28, 2010 | All About Me
Day 10 – Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Honestly, I can’t think of anyone like that currently in my life. I’ve had people like that in my life in the past, quite a few. I think I’ve let go of most of them. They just aren’t a part of who I am anymore.
I’m good at holding a grudge, but with the exception of a few people, I’ve tried to let go of most of those things.
While I’m good (or is it bad?) about holding a grudge…I’m pretty good at blocking out people I don’t want in my life. Heck, sometimes I even do it unintentionally, but that’s a whole other post.
Long story short…There isn’t anyone that fits this number in my life at the moment. The people in the past I might have felt that way about I wish I’d never know…but I’ve talked about them before. This question is in the present tense.
And for now…I’m good.
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And how’s that for a post that says really nothing? *G*
by Sarah | Oct 27, 2010 | All About Home, All About Me, Holidays
Oh, who are we kidding? I’m definitely insane.
It’s not even Halloween.
But I have 85% of Christmas shopping done. (The girls shopping IS done).
I’ve been knitting like mad, and just started sewing…and have many Christmas gift items completed/made in the crafting area and a decent head start on others.
Two days ago I started something. Cookies/Treats for Christmas. My obsession with baking many, many Christmas Cookies has been documented in the past.I make a lot. And every year (especially last year it seemed) I get really overwhelmed at the first of December. I have a tendency to put too much on myself and try to accomplish more than is possible. I think that’s why I started so early this year.
Really early.
The first Christmas gift was purchased in June.
I’ve started making cookies that can be frozen and stored. So far I’ve made the base for the Oreo Truffles (new this year), and I’ve baked 1 of 3 cakes for cake pops, and I’m getting those centers prepared. I’m trying to figure out what cookies can be pre-made and frozen with little trouble. Hopefully all I’ll have to do in December is bake a few batches and frost/candy coat the others.
Final stage is finishing up with the Christmas presents. I’ve given myself more time to do this than I have in the past…hopefully this year I’ll not freak out and over-stress again.
But I still am a little insane.
by Sarah | Oct 26, 2010 | All About Me, Photography
I admit. This week I flaked a bit on Flip Side and considered not doing it…but I ended up with a couple of pictures after all. I call them hiding because in both…well, you can’t really see much of me :)….
Talk to the Hand
*Set this picture up for another post later in the week. Liked it enough for this ;).
Misty Morning
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by Sarah | Oct 24, 2010 | Photography, Weekly Winners
All taken w/ Canon Rebel XTi. ALL SOOC.
For week 10/17-10/23/10
It’s been one of those weeks. But I’ve got pics from the night of the full moon that are creepy cool. I also am including just a FEW of my favorites from my weekend away with the hubby.
Moon Flare
*Who needs a sun-flare when you can get a moon-flare like this?
Moonlit Night
Creep
Creepy
Eitel-Falls
Yum
Mmmm, Beer
Stupid Sign
If it wasn’t for the sign I’d LOVE this picture. As it is, I still really like it.
Simply Beautiful
Our centerpiece at the brewhouse. I just loved it.
I totally forgot I hadn’t posted my pics from the weekend getaway, so this is a lst minute grab of favorites. Like I said, it’s been one of those weeks. I’ll be posting more on my flicker account as the week goes on, I hope.
That’s all for this week. Head on over to Lotus‘ digs to see more!!
by Sarah | Oct 19, 2010 | All About Me, Photography
For a theme this week I chose Improving Self. Between my attempts at the C25k, and an impromptu (and much needed), very refreshing mini-vacation with the husband, I think Improving mySelf is a good way to describe these….
Tired
*After Day 1 of Week 2 of C25k. Made it 2.35 miles.
Refreshed
“At Home”
*Outside the Indiana State Museum w/ my home state. Also being used for Aiming Low’s Shadow-play challenge.
Tousled, Soaking Wet, Proud
*After Day 1 of Week 2 of C25k. It was raining, I got soaked, I wanted to give up several times, but I pushed through.
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