Category: Uncharted

A Break from Routine

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Well, Calgary Comic Expo is done for another year. The fact that I was able to handle three days of crowds tells me how far I have come in m mental health recovery. I did have a four day pass, however due to the crowds on Saturday, and how badly overwhelmed and over stimulated I … Continue reading A Break from Routine

Small steps today, big steps tomorrow…

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Photo by Adrianna Calvo on Pexels.com Today was another busy day. I met B at ten to film his first weekly devotional, taking over from the pastor who took over from him while he was away on his sabbatical. Aside from a minor technical issue, the filming went well and we got the video done … Continue reading Small steps today, big steps tomorrow…

Productivity…

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Today was a somewhat productive day. I started the day by letting myself sleep in a bit, then when I got mobile I started catching up on some office work that I had been neglecting for too long. Then I was out the door, doing another photoshoot with a previous client. After the photoshoot I … Continue reading Productivity…

Growth in the last year.

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I can't believe it's been nearly a week since I wrote last. Things have definitely been busy around here. Between running between events for the paper, theatre, and the dogs, I've been on the go pretty steady. A year ago, I would not be maintaining as well as I am. A year ago, the last … Continue reading Growth in the last year.

A ghost from the past guiding my future.

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We can not move through this life without leaving our mark on others, just as others can't help but leave their mark on us.  I worry. I worry about the impact I have on my family, and my friends. I worry that my legacy to them will be losing this war in my mind.  I … Continue reading A ghost from the past guiding my future.