USING MY TIME

"I would rather be ashes than dust.
I would rather that my sparkle burn out
in a brilliant blaze than it should be
stifled by dry-rot . I would rather be
a superb meteor, every atom of me
in magnificent glow, than a sleepy
and permanent planet. The function
of [wo]man is to live, not to exist. I
shall not waste my days trying to
prolong them. I shall use my time.

~ Jack London

 

This week....

 

It has felt like summer here

with temperatures in the mid

to high 80's, but I am holding

off turning on the a/c because,

well, it's only April.

 

The tree pollen is extremely high

so I have been using my neti pot

faithfully and am drinking cups

of green tea with local honey and

lemon. There have been a few

sleepless nights, a lot of coughing,

and a lost voice, but things

are turning around and I am feeling

much better.

 

Last week I watched an alligator turtle,

the first I've seen in awhile and then

I spied another this week. I do love

their little faces, but I know not to

touch them, they are a wee bit mean.

 

I've made quinoa patties twice this

week, along with peanut thai sauce

served over buckwheat noodles. 
My favorite this week was peppermint patties,

although I took the lazy route and just

added a dollop of dark chocolate to

each square.

 

There was  a long distance call from a dear

friend making me wish we lived a lot closer

than we do. I started my photography lessons,

and am having a lot of fun, even with having

to do homework.  I am dreaming of traveling

this January on a fun trip to pet the whales

because I just have an overwhelming urge

to do so, doesn't it sound like fun?

 

What about you, did you have a good week?

 

Much love,

Tracey

XO