A few weeks ago, I made a commitment with Myself, several actually but this is one I’ll share here. I committed to posting an entry at least once per month, more frequently if I’m able to. I’m still working on balance and discipline, but choosing to truly commit to prioritizing certain activities in my life is helping with structure and follow-through on my end. We moved earlier in the month, officially a couple of weeks ago. We are still unpacking and as we do, I’m taking the time to truly integrate the things I am keeping. As I can, I am also continuing to let go of things that can be of better use or benefit to my community. These compounding choices are creating outlets for the frustration and intensity of life in the U.S these days.
Lists!
I don’t know that I knew that I enjoy making lists but as I go through some of my stuff, I see that a lifelong pattern for as long as there is recorded evidence, I have been a list writer. I write lists for tasks, goals, things I’ve done. I make lists of words, of questions I would ask if I had more (or any) time with certain people, and so on. There was a lot of self-discovery this past month, most of it is what I’d classify as “positive” if were operating that way in this moment. In the interest of time, I’ll write a few lists that are swirling in my mind here now…
- Things I’m Proud Of:
- Rescuing two dogs from the cold streets of La Rumorosa, Baja Ca!
- Cutting back on my MMJ smoking and donating the funds to those who are doing good in this world.
- Putting together 50+ Warmth Packages and 75+ meals for some unhoused folks in Tijuana!
- Prioritizing work more than I have in years.
- Finding ways to be of service in moments when things feel helpless.
- Reading The Island of the Blue Dolphins with my spouse after decades of saying I wanted to re-read it.
- Listening to Los Sueños de La Niña De La Montaña and currently reading along with the Audiobook!
- Notable Moments:
- Rescuing Two Pups!!!
- Hanging out with my Adult, going on thrifting and coffee dates! Having real conversations again and working on our relationship!!!
- Going camping with my spouse, making the best of our time together. Even after we accidentally locked ourselves out of the van… We made a great campfire that night!
- Moving out and in the process letting go of so many tangibles. We donated several bins to a thrift store. Donated items to our community. Took blankets, shoes, and clothes to the unhoused in Tijuana.
- Going on a Discovery Flight with my spouse in support of their goals and dreams.
- Being invited to and attending a significant birthday party.
- Having lunch with a dear friend whom I once considered a pseudo-dad and realizing that our time together may soon reach its end. His privilege and my communities’ (yes plural) oppression can’t coexist harmoniously.
