What life looks like these days

Life lately has been a hilarious mix of funny events, wild emotions, and dramatic weather. I’ve lived my weekends out of bags and my week in the a variety of places too. I’ve thought a good deal about the big, scary future and feel that I really have no idea what is in store. I know with confidence, it’ll be something I never dreamed of doing and in a place I haven’t ever considered.And I’m excited. I’m ready for a challenge and ready to take on just about anything right now.

Maybe its all inspired by the new warm weather and the snow and ice slowly melting away, or maybe its just the constant reminder Spring is near. . . and with it comes a whole new set of possibilities.

“Everybody is identical in their secret unspoken belief that way deep down they are different from everyone else.” – David Foster Wallace

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What life looks like these days

This past week looked something like this –> went to the zoo, went dancing, went for walks in the snow, and even did some school.

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What remains

Evidence.

There is always a reward in stopping the car and exploring new spaces.

Today, I am thankful for warmer days than these and for these three people.

[Photos: What is left behind. Outside of Washington, D.C.//Grace Farson]

This Near-Daughter is heading home. . .

The moment I get off work tonight, I’ll be in my car –> Davidson. I am so ready to be home.

These happy days have been filled with all that is good and simple and wild. Last night, Alyssa and I drove to Norwood, NC for dinner with Ma-Maw and Da-Dan and TT. I promised A an adventure, but little could have prepared us for the drive back to Carrboro. We spent an additional hour and a half, laughing, screaming, and even crying after getting lost and having to follow the most absurd detour ever. . . We made it home eventually. Victorious.

A and my long [hilly] run was followed by lots of coffee and a big avocado and breakfast burrito. . . plus. . . henna with Katie and A, more food, and avoiding doing the work I really should be doing. . .

“Think you’re escaping and run into yourself. Longest way round is the shortest way home.” – James Joyce

[Photos: My favorite barn//Grace Farson]

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North Carolina mud

On Saturday, I finally had [part] of the day off. I spent my free time going to yoga, eating at Weaver, and tramping through the woods [at mud] with Ora, Bill, and Kitty for a project.

It was all better than good.

[Photos: Saturday adventures//Grace Farson]

Wintery mix

Sam and Ryan came to Carrboro//Chapel Hill over the weekend. Sam received good news from UNC and he might be coming here in the fall!

It started snowing Friday morning and it’s been cold and icy ever since.

On Friday, we avoided the world and watched movies [this + this] and I made up a recipe for pumpkin soup [+ in the process, I fell in love with my new immersion blender. Thanks momma!].

On Saturday, we slept in, drank a lot of coffee and tea, and ate lunch with Amirah at Milltown.

Worked a lot this weekend but was lucky and even got to play a little too. . .

“Experience life in all possible ways —
good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light,
summer-winter. Experience all the dualities.
Don’t be afraid of experience, because
the more experience you have, the more
mature you become.” – Osho

[Photos: Wintery mix in Carrboro, NC//Grace Farson]