By Valerie on May 28, 2010
Three things have been central in my brain this week:
First, reading James Frey’s A Million Little Pieces. A book about addiction and recovery and so far mostly him ranting about how much he doesn’t like The Twelve Steps. I figure anything that gets you thinking about being in the moment (taking one day at a time) and recognizing maybe you aren’t in control of everything can’t be half bad. Secondly, conversation around the article I posted last week about perception and saying thank you for everything that comes your way (not just the stuff you think you want). Thirdly, the fact I’m having a really shitty week, so that whole saying thank you crap is a bit of a challenge.
Recognizing my “addiction” is arguing with reality, in the spirit of rehab, here’s my “Just for Today” affirmation: Continue reading »
Posted in philosophizing Tagged acceptance, affirmations, humour, peace, reality, twelve steps
By Valerie on February 14, 2010
It’s Valentine’s Day, single and flaked out on the couch, what better time to reminisce about that dating thing I vaguely remember doing. Continue reading »
Posted in romantic ponderings Tagged awkward, dating, drunken, humour, Sears portraits, single, Valentine's
By Valerie on February 13, 2010
Part of a Valentine’s double header (I’ll post an article tomorrow), as comfort and entertainment for all you single folk on this most baneful of days, starting a poetic thread of favourite break-up songs. Continue reading »
Posted in sohbet Tagged break-up, humour, interactive poetry, love, philosophy, songs, Valentine's
By Valerie on January 3, 2010
So, my computer and I both crashed after Christmas. It’s a toss up which one will get up and running first, I’m betting on the computer, I don’t have the luxury of a hardware upgrade. Continue reading »
Posted in news Tagged crash, derail, ditch, humour, life
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