The challenge was to take a picture of ourself upon awakening. I believe the idea was that no sprucing up was allowed - no hair or teeth brushing, no coffee, no make-up, nothing to change your appearance. … [Continue reading]
Naked
For each of us, there are the things that help to make us feel safe and secure. For some, it may be the make up which they apply to help them feel the beauty that is already there. For others, it might be the seatbelt that without they are unable … [Continue reading]
Survival of the work-week
I am proud to report that I survived my first week back to work since Tom's death. It was a strange work-week, where I felt like I wasn't really accomplishing much of anything at all. My greatest moments were when someone asked me if I knew how to … [Continue reading]
Acronym Soup
I'm nearly through my first week back to work. Although I have showed up each day, it doesn't feel like I am "working" yet. I have read through the emails, and begun the catch up reading on my project. In today's three hour training session, the … [Continue reading]
Onward
I was dreading my first day back to work. It isn't because of the work; it was more due to facing the people. Emotionally, I was so fragile and I felt so vulnerable all day long. I thought about the boys returning to school almost immediately and … [Continue reading]