Inspiration: Yoga

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? Not just overwhelmed by work or by relationships, but just by everything? Feel burnt out and crabby and useless?

 That is how I have been feeling lately. It seems like every time you turn around and every time you finish one thing... another pops up, either by email or by text or by request of loved ones. You want to do them all but you just feel so overwhelmed and like you have not had time to just rest? Not meaning sleep... meaning resting in yourself, resting in time and thought. 

Lately, I have realized that when I do yoga or meditate.. this is exactly what I need.. time not only for myself but to dwell in myself and in my life. It has been a comfort and a creative relaxing outlet.

 Take from this time and space what you need. Love yourself, love your life. 

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I'm An Auntie!

Presenting... Harper Joyce Dart-McLean!

My little niece!

Check out more about her at my sister, Jessyka's,  blog, Life at Latitude 60.56!  

Wish i was here Wednesday...

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It's Official!

It is official!

 I am going back to Alaska in November!!

 I cannot wait! My older sister and brother in law live there and I am going to meet my new little niece that is due any day now! I cannot wait! I love the day after you book airline tickets somewhere... it is just a countdown until you get to go on a mini adventure. So Happy! Now only if i could convince Erik to skip school and join me....

Just breathe...

Its the weekend in a few short hours. Its a great feeling to know that for two days, you can do whatever you want, be whoever you want and put your worries behind you. I am going to try this weekend to do just that, breathe a little more, enjoy a little more, and just... relax.

Turn your face up toward the sunshine and just be.

Dreaming...

As some of you know, Erik is in chiropractic school. It is no joke.. one of the hardest things we have gone through. He ALWAYS has to study and has an hour commute both ways to school everyday. But, it is also an amazing experience. To be able to see someone you love doing something that challenges them and enlivens them is one of God's greatest gifts. I get to hear all about his studies and it is amazing to see how his smile lights his face when he is talking about work he loves.

BUT... at the same time.. I am SUPER ready for him to graduate and get to go back to normal living hours. :) It will be nice to get my husband back from his constant study schedule and long commutes. One way we have been getting through all this is by DREAMING... dreaming of the amazing vacation we are going to go on as soon as he graduates. So today, I thought I would show you some of the contenders...

Maine

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Capri, Italy

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St. Lucia

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Skye, Scotland

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9/11



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I cannot believe it has been 11 years. This day is something that will never be forgotten. I remember getting to school, second week of freshman year of high school. We all walked around the halls talking about what had happened, until we were all asked to find a classroom to go into. We watched the news coverage with our friends we just newly made. To this day, I think that this experience is something that cemented us together, it is something that changed us all. Made us all realize how precious life is. My heart goes out to all the families affected by this tragedy. This is a day of remembrance, hug your loved ones.