The Middle
Mid.dle
adjective
At an equal distance from the extremities of something; central.
After a year and a half, I am finally sleeping in the middle of my bed. Reason number one for the delay, it's easier to just make up one side in the morning. Reason number two, I was used to someone sharing the other side for 16 years. Adjustments to single life are happening little by little. But I must admit that swiping the pillows out of the way, messing up the whole bed—and curling up in the middle feels pretty damn good.
I have admitted a million times that unrealistic expectations are my specialty. But I am learning now that in the middle...I can still have expectations! I am equal distance between unrealistic expectations and no expectations at all—which means there is still hope. Right now I have hope that I can enjoy this time in my life that is so much different than I expected it to be. My family unit may not be what I thought it would be, but I still have my family. I may not be fully healed...but I am in the middle of my healing.
I started thinking about good things that are in the middle of something and here is what I came up with. Most have to do with food, well because...food! Your turn…help me think of more!
-The creme in the middle of an Oreo cookie
-Reaching the halfway mark of a race
-Air in a tire
-Peanut butter and jelly
-A jump rope
-Pie filling
-The Psalms
-Tmesis: Separation of the parts of a compound word by one or more intervening words. Example: Fan-freaking-tastic!
-The gooey cheese inside of a grilled cheese sandwich
-Halftime shows
-A butterfly in a cocoon
-The middle of a good book
-The middle of a group hug
Crazy Cancer Adventures
"Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated." -Osho
I covered a lot of ground this past weekend. I flew to Ft. Lauderdale and visited a ton of SOFLO friends and spent quality time with family too. I left with a full heart and some extra mojo to finish out the next two rounds of chemo. My sweet friend D picked me up from the airport, and I met her baby girl M for the very first time. Brunch at La Bonne Crepe on Las Olas was incredible! D is one of those friends that I can just pick up where I left off, no matter how much time has passed. I am so blessed to have her in my life and little miss M is just delicious. A trip highlight for sure.
Next stop, my cousin Milo's where we potted orchids and fed goats. Random...but fun-just like Milo.
I was then on to my friend K's house. She took me to the Riverside Hotel for the very first time for a cocktail before the Winter Fest Boat Parade. I had a blast hanging with Channel 7 and the news crew and then it was off to our friends' condo to watch the fun.
Some of the amazing boats! It was incredible to watch…and I had the best view, Thank you B& K!
This was 2015! Little E is in COLLEGE NOW!
Sunday was Milo and E day. So fun. We had an amazing brunch at Green Bar & Kitchen, followed by a trip to Marando Farms and then off to surf for the afternoon.
Then this happened. A little choppy but we rode a few in. I'm two sessions away from being a professional. I've definitely got the look down. ;)
Sweet K, is Elena’s mom and has always loved me like family…and still does!
The grand finale was picking up E's sweet mom K from the airport. Sipping tea on her couch and catching up on our crazy lives that never slow down. I am so surrounded by love it overwhelms me.
To wrap up this busy post, here's a song that pretty much sums it up! Yes, this is living. <3