thank you, all
Well, the reception, vis-à-vis my pregnancy, has been warm. I don’t know why I thought it would be any different, but I did. I guess I’m so worried about how my perception of myself is going to change that I figured everyone else would be too. I’m scared of giving myself up and having to think of someone else, put someone else, ahead of me. It’s no secret that I am completely egocentric; I love to think that it’s part of my charm, but truly it must be frustrating for those around me. And that’s what I’m wondering: will I still be me when I have a baby?
One thing I promise is that this will not simply become a forum on pregnancy and parenting. I do still have thoughts and ideas that are unrelated to those topics, for now.
Yesterday was amazing. According to the weatherman on the 6 o’clock news it was a balmy 16 degrees outside for most of the afternoon. After working 14 days straight I finally had a day off and it was glorious. Took the dog on a big Lynn Valley walk-a-bout: up to Lynn Canyon and then down the creek to Twin Falls where I sat on the beach for a bit a soaked up some vitamin D then back up through the side streets home. Then walked up to my mum’s for a little visit in the afternoon. It just felt so good not to have to be anywhere – working 6 days a week is too much.
I’ve been lamenting the fact that I’ve had to give up so much of the activities that make me happy; at first I wondered how I would survive without mountain biking, hockey, soccer, etc. for 9months plus recovery time. Now I’m thinking that it may be a perfect opportunity to explore the calmer side of life. I have never been much of a “rester” but I think it’s high time that I learned the value of sitting still, being still. Whether or not I’ll succeed at enjoying this lifestyle has yet to be discovered, but I am trying.
Just before I sign off...it’s 6:30pm and, despite the low hanging cloud, it’s still light outside! Soon we’ll all be buzzing with spring fever and this horrible, dark winter will just be a distant memory. Happy Spring!
One thing I promise is that this will not simply become a forum on pregnancy and parenting. I do still have thoughts and ideas that are unrelated to those topics, for now.
Yesterday was amazing. According to the weatherman on the 6 o’clock news it was a balmy 16 degrees outside for most of the afternoon. After working 14 days straight I finally had a day off and it was glorious. Took the dog on a big Lynn Valley walk-a-bout: up to Lynn Canyon and then down the creek to Twin Falls where I sat on the beach for a bit a soaked up some vitamin D then back up through the side streets home. Then walked up to my mum’s for a little visit in the afternoon. It just felt so good not to have to be anywhere – working 6 days a week is too much.
I’ve been lamenting the fact that I’ve had to give up so much of the activities that make me happy; at first I wondered how I would survive without mountain biking, hockey, soccer, etc. for 9months plus recovery time. Now I’m thinking that it may be a perfect opportunity to explore the calmer side of life. I have never been much of a “rester” but I think it’s high time that I learned the value of sitting still, being still. Whether or not I’ll succeed at enjoying this lifestyle has yet to be discovered, but I am trying.
Just before I sign off...it’s 6:30pm and, despite the low hanging cloud, it’s still light outside! Soon we’ll all be buzzing with spring fever and this horrible, dark winter will just be a distant memory. Happy Spring!
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