This has been an interesting year. One filled with several challenges. As I begin to finally settle into my new digs I am reflecting on some of the things that I’ve experienced and felt. And I’m thinking about the things I am in the process of adjusting and / or changing.
One thing that is out…the microwave.
A microwave is a form of non-ionizing radiation. As a matter of contrast, ionizing radiation changes the electromagnetic nature of atoms, or ionizes them. … Your food is being zapped by high-frequency waves of heat, and some people argue that this radiation can be harmful to your health. Feb 24, 2015
I used to cook all the time without one. Perhaps it’s time to revisit those habits. Still, I have a panini maker that makes awesome sandwiches if I want something fast! I’ve got my Ninja that makes awesome smoothies and shakes! The appliances are old but in very good condition. I’ve cleaned them to the point that they appear new. They are about 30 years old.
I like to have a cold one and read a book. I’ve read many books this year. Taking the time to do the things I love to do.
These were two of the books I read this summer. Gareth Wood is a friend. I met him at my first writers’ group. He is an excellent writer! The other book that I read was ‘The Rainbow Comes and Goes’ by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt.
I’m actually reading a classic at the moment. ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’.
As stated I moved and I’ve been here a couple of months now.
Moving day August 5, 2016. A little windy that day but we got it done! These were the first photos I took from my balcony!
And then I explored my new neighborhood. I found fabulous trails in the ravine that borders our building!!!
It is beautiful!
And I was being my old silly self. Sharing time with my daughter in her neck of the woods as well. We would head up to Ucluelet over on Vancouver Island during the Labour Day weekend.
We enjoyed the beauty of the rain forest. Some of the trees here are more than 800 years old!
We met Pinky, a female Humpback whale that’s been coming to Barkley Sound for the past 5 years to feed.
Sea lions waved at us as we passed by on a Zodiac during our Whale Watching expedition.
There were at least a hundred relaxing on the rocks. Cormorants and seagulls occupied the other end of this little island.
We decided to head up to Long Beach. It is absolutely spectacular up there.
The weather was fabulous. And at night, I saw something I’ve not seen in ages.
Stars! I saw billions of stars!
There is an aboriginal settlement that is 5,000 years old close by.
On our final day we woke to heavy fog.
My daughter prepares as we consider our final destination.
This lighthouse has stood here for more than 100 years. The rocks in this area are unforgiving. If you plan on sailing in this area…best to know what you’re doing.
Then it was back home. This a photo of Vancouver from the ferry.
The Tragically Hip performed their last concert from Kingston, Ontario. It was broadcast live across Canada. Gord Downie, the lead singer, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. I’m praying that a miracle happens.
He and his band have produced some of the most prolific music…ever!
We watched the concert here in New Westminster during the food truck festival.
Then it was back to work. We are making a lot of changes and upgrading systems.
And I’m once again enjoying the awesome sunrises that occur during the autumns months on my drive in to work each day.
And the sunsets have been pretty spectacular as well.
The view outside my home is changing as well. The trees are all ablaze.
Pumpkins are almost ready for picking.
That’s what I’ve been up to more or less. I received the all clear regarding my health. The heart is good and my body is cancer free and beginning the long journey back from the effects of treatment.
I still have back issues from the vehicle accident, however, I need to keep moving. The alternative…well, we won’t go there.
This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I have so much to be thankful for.
I know I am blessed and need to say it more often.
I hope you enjoy the photos.
Namaste.
Power of One by Nancy 