Saturday, October 16, 2010

Thus far

We have had a full day so far.  I started the morning out with the Al-Anon All Day which runs all day; but with so much to do I stayed for the morning.  The theme was freeing up our lives, being free in our spirit, daring to be free and enjoy life.  I am the poster boy for that these last few years. 

I had to smile to myself when one of the ladies said that we should live our dreams.  I thought of my beautiful sailboats and thought that I am living a dream.  I am glad to have stepped outside of the box most of my life.  But only in recent years have I given myself permission to go for those things that I used to only dream about.  Living the dream is a wonderful thing.

I drove from the meeting over to see Sojourner who has a nice beautifully painted brick red bottom.  She is looking really good.  Soon there will be new cerulean blue boot and cove stripes painted on her.  And her hull will be waxed and polished.  After that she will be making her splash down in the water, christened with her new owners.

Last night, we went to see the movie Secretariat which is a really great movie to see whether you like horses or not.  It is as much about stamina of people as it is about the horses.  Without a belief in yourself and the horse, none of what happened would have made history.  I remember when Secretariat won the Triple Crown.  I watched him race past Sham and smash records at Belmont Park.  And did you know that he did have a great heart?  His heart at autopsy weighed 22 lbs. which is the largest on record for a Thoroughbred.  So when people say that race horses have to have heart, they aren't fabricating.

Anyway, that has been the weekend thus far.  Later, who knows.....dinner at a sushi restaurant, a walk on the beach, a meeting?  There are no plans, just a lot of spontaneity on this beautiful Saturday.  I hope that you enjoy yours.

14 comments:

  1. I am enjoying mine, Syd! I'm glad you are too!

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  2. i spent part of my day working at the new job here at home. it was ok. and for the evening, we walked Kane, and until bed time, likely perusing the internet. so glad that you are enjoying your saturday, hoping that your sunday will be relaxing and enjoyable, too.

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  3. sounds like you are having a great weekend...keep living the dream...and the boat looks great!

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  4. I'm just hangin out, enjoying some quiet time and wondering...what is my dream? Thanks for the blog today.

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  5. I am living my dreams, as well. And the most wonderful part is that I know that I have so many more dreams in me that have yet to unfold. My HP only keeps good secrets from me! The new owners are blessed with a lady who has been loved. May she sail calm seas with a stiff wind. I love getting a peek at your dreams unfolding. Life is good..no matter what.

    ♥namaste♥

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  6. Maybe it's not too late to step even further out of that box of my life and dare to live the impossible dream. :)

    PG

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  7. all day alanon, it sounds like a retreat! how nice.

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  8. which reminds me, i want to bring my girls to secretariat...

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  9. Daring to be free and enjoy life I appreciate your post.
    I wasn't sure how to enjoy my life when I came back into the program.
    It was if I wasn't allowed to enjoy there was tragedy just around the corner. My family was supposed to endure hardship and this meant no frills. Learning to live seconds in the present has been one of the greatest gifts through recovery. Taking time to sit in a moment without worrying about the future and regretting the past.
    Oh and by the way I
    look forward to seeing the new paint job on your boat.

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  10. boat looks !!! great ! yaaay soon shell be ready to sail..

    will look out for that film.. thanks for mentioning..

    looks like permanent summer over there. It is ! chilly over here now. no more warm sunny afternoons for a while I reckon..

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  11. Sojourner's bottom looks gorgeous. :D Your weekend plans sound lovely.

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  12. Sounds like a great weekend. Good to know Secretariat is a good pick... I think we may go to the theater for a matinee today.

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  13. The Sojourner is a beauty, buddy. A real stunner.

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  14. what a great looking boat, you deserve to live your dreams

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