The Fog and The New Year

This picture does a good job of portraying how I feel after the past month and a half.  I completely abandoned my blog and the commitments that I made, and feel just now as if I am emerging from the fog!

This is truly in large part to my misguided judgement to how much I could accomplish during that time period.  The holidays KICKED my BUTT, and I let them.  You know the old saying of “falling off the wagon”?  Well, this time I fell off, knocked the wagon over, kicked it, and lit it on FIRE.  Wow.  Time to repair that wagon, shine it up, and climb back on.

Now that it is officially January 1, 2015, I am doing the traditional thing and making a New Year’s Resolution:  I am recharging the batteries, and re-committing to my health journey.  I re-commit sharing my journey through this blog.

Now, I also need to share with you that I have lost some ground and gained back a few of the pounds that I have lost.  Amazingly, I have continued to find time to exercise, but the holiday eating has been horrific.  So, that is the area that I need to most kick it in gear, and take back control.

How have all your holidays been??  Any experiences to share?  What about New Year’s Resolutions-I would sure love to hear what others are putting in place to get on track in life.

Happy New Year wishes to everyone, have a beautiful day!

Photography 101: Solitude

Solitude:  I couldn’t decide between the two photos-even though the fog photo is a bit dark.  I like the feel of the gull’s solitary flight through the fog rolling in over the bay-but lighthouses have always felt solitary to me as well.

Being present to take these photos was such a feeling of peace!  Don’t you feel you can just about breathe in the crisp air coming off Lake Superior, and feel the dampness of that fog rolling in?  I love it!

Yep, this is Bliss!

This is my idea of bliss-being near the water when it is so calm and quiet.  On the North Shore in MN, near Grand Marais.  I feel such complete happiness and peace enjoying this area with my family.  I have not been there in a long time….I believe it is time to plan a trip very soon!

Note:  I have been swamped for a couple days….so, catching up on Photo 101 assignments!