mid-summer check in on being Aware
I remembered today that I had been doing a monthly reflection since January. I missed June...and apparently July. Here we are on the second day of August and I find myself aware of it...aware of how June flew by and July slipped by and now I'm settling into August....aware. June was a full month of ball games and volleyball competition and vacation. It was also the last month of my fiscal year of my work as a public health nurse and that means there are lots of reports due and documentation needed to make sure we get funded again. June was a lot and it was awesome...and hot....and busy. July slowed down a bit with more nights at home, more lazy pool afternoons and a break from the heat. We caught fireflies and we cooked more meals at home. We decided to tackle a huge project long overdue and tore out carpetting in our main living area. This carpet has been there for over 40 years. It was gross and disgusting....suff...