Sand

Sand through my fingertips,
Particles blow swiftly in the wind,
I look out at the beautiful blue of the ocean
and think about travelling to distant lands
but why not stop, pause and take a moment
breathe in the fresh air and enjoy where I am
in the here and now. Je suis contente.
I feel content and why change a good thing?
I only feel good vibes about going away
even if it isn't in the nicest area.
I'm doing this for others
as I try to find myself along the way.
But am I going the right way?
On the positive side I'll be with friends
and make new friends on my journey.

Another Day at the Beach

Another Day at the Beach....



The beach was exquisite today. I decided after talking to a few people to not go on that particular Israel program, but I am still looking for programs abroad or even a job close to home. It's funny to call Nova Scotia home, but I like the sound of it. Mom made the house so comfortable and cozy.

Dad played in a CD release party at Saint Anne University. It was for the french immersion program so only French was spoken. I felt so lost even with my 7 years of French, I could hardly understand what was going on around me. I think I scared a couple of boys away when they asked in French if the seat was taken. “Oui, Oui” I said thinking they said the opposite. Then, I started talking in English and one of the boys said “you can't talk in English”, “desolee” I reply, meaning terribly sorry. Who uses that?! You had to be there. Anyway dad played great as always. Here's a link to the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzNFtyM9Oug


Here are some pictures from the day! Enjoy!

Country Living

I finished another good book called, Farm Fatale. I really enjoyed it. My goal is to read at least one book a week. I'm still applying for work, but the job market is tough out there. I've gotten a few responses back, but nothing definite. I've been feeling much better lately. I have more energy and have been sleeping less than 12 hours a night. It's hard to be so far away from everything. I miss just going out to a cafe and writing my bad poetry, but there are no cafes nearby, only cows and fields of grass. The colors here and the light are exquisite. It's beautiful for painting landscapes, if only I had that talent. I think I need a new hobby besides reading and writing, while this is important, I devote an inordinate amount of time to each of these activities. Anyway, the two calves in the field are adorable, one is tan, the other dark brown. There are a bunch of starlings in the barn and the momma constantly goes out to feed the little ones. Also, I'm learning Hebrew and French, but I need to focus on one language at a time. Hopefully I'll be able to go to Israel this year. Keep your fingers crossed.