After a week in Portland, I came home to find that my body had landed, but my mind was still somewhere over Denver. This is about the quiet art of returning — and how grounding helps us gather ourselves back together.
Tag: Travel
The 5 Smartest Things I Did Before My Trip To Paris
Touring Monet’s house and gardens with Lisa was like having a French friend who knew all the inside info about everything.
Paris In Black And White
This is me auditioning outfits yesterday. Tops, bottoms, shoes. The rule is every item of clothing has to go with every other item of clothing. That’s how you pack minimally. That’s how you pack light. That’s how you pack in a carry-on for ten days in Paris. Hahahaha. No. Freaking. Way. I’m checking a bag. … Continue reading Paris In Black And White
Preparing for Paris
We leave for Paris in one week. I haven’t packed, but I have worked out at the gym, prepped and taught my classes, and meditated without a miss for twenty minutes every day. I’ve done all this to keep from packing. I’ve also been cleaning for the house-sitters. That’s what I tell myself anyway, but … Continue reading Preparing for Paris
What Makes You Feel Inspired?
This blog is called Inspiration Location, but it’s not where I go. I come here to pressure myself to keep noticing my life, to keep looking for the magic, for what lights me up, and not drown in to-do lists and routines. I have to keep myself inspired to be happy. But it’s hard.
Do you need an Adventure, an Experience, or a Vacation?
I just returned from a short family vacation with G’s family. Not all of them, just eight of us in a big house on a lake in Virginia. The house had kayaks, but we brought a SUP and some blow-up floating things. G rented a pontoon boat so she could whip the kids around the … Continue reading Do you need an Adventure, an Experience, or a Vacation?
Ireland Rocks
And the people of Ireland still have this smell of old on them. Even the millennials with their cigarettes and tight hipster clothes.
How did I ever pack before Packing Cubes??
Today I packed for my trip to Oregon. I must say, I am a huge fan of packing cubes. Omg. I love these things. Here is a week's worth of stuff, including beach clothes all ready for the suitcase. When I get to the hotel, my pajamas and robe and all the stuff I need … Continue reading How did I ever pack before Packing Cubes??
#Reverb10-Catching Up
How the hell did I get 5 days behind in #reverb10? No matter. In the next few days I'm going to see if I can catch up. It's funny about these prompts. I read them each day and my mind goes totally and absolutely blank. But then I open up 750 words, (which, by the … Continue reading #Reverb10-Catching Up
Inspiration Location 