I love Seattle. The Emerald City sparkled two weekends ago. Lisa and I went on our annual trip together to Washington State for some shopping, good eats and excellent company. The trip was refreshing weekend away from our daily lives in BC.
Thrusday night we traveled to Everett to shop the next day. I realized I away from home when I saw the sign Vancouver BC 112 miles. The open road so inviting. We made a detour to Silverdale using a groupon for hotel. The people of Silverdale are so friendly warm. I noticed the whole trip was about kindness and friendly people. I felt a openness and my heart melt.
Our last night in seattle we ate at Toules Petit and went to Ozzies a local dive bar to sign and drink blueberry vodka drinks. The evening was magical and perfect, the meal was amazing the bar extra fun and the after bar nachos .... entertaining. Each step people were drawn to us .... and wanted to know how we went and how we have remained friends for so long.
Saturday morning we sat on Kurt Cobain's bench near his home in seattle. It was a full circle moment from high school because we had loved Nirvana and Hole much growing up. Strange to think that as adults we had come to this place. So much had happen in the last 20 years.
I spend Labour day weekend with Rob on the island. We paddled around Cortes Island, it is a two ferry trip from Campbell River. I loved the ferry trip from Quadra to Cortes and paddling around this remote place. Sometimes I think I want to leave here but after reading Grant Lawernces book ... I fear the isolation might be so much for me. Something about that area feels very peaceful and far away from Vancouver and big city life. I do not feel the rush to keep up with the latest or drive the newest car. I feel whole there. I wonder if I should move to the island.... not sure yet....
I felt exhausted today at yoga...I kept repeating to myself....open my heart ...open my heart...this is work I am trying to achieve.
Currently I feel peaceful...and I can hear the rain..outside..the seasons are starting to change and fall is coming to the lower mainland again. Fall is darker time of year for me....it's way I choose to take time in November most years. I count down the weeks 6 more till...I leave for central america. I heart this...
I am still not in contact with my parents ... we have not spoke since April. I have peace with this but I feel like an orphan sometimes. I went to the canucks game with Brad last wednesday he said ...at times he has not spoken to his parents...but I ask him how and for advice for what created the change. ...he said it was before his birthday ....
I am focused on living from my heart and opening ...it
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