Traveling

 I wonder what the park is like now. We haven’t been since the pandemic started. We all miss Disneyland. It’s come up several times in conversations among our family since we’ve found a new routine. The kids really miss it. To say I’d like us to get the new annual keys would be an understatement. 

A part of me wants to fly… to be among the people at the Disneyland in Paris, France. To hear my boys speaking French and learning to live in a new place. My mind… thinking of far away ideas that… I don’t want to let myself think it could ever happen. But I’d sure love to blog about it. 

I applied to be a Creative Director at the Disneyland in Paris, France and I look at the dashboard once in a while on my Disney Careers page. It still says my application is being reviewed. It’s been a while so I’m guessing someone who speaks French looked at it, and it went no further. Nevertheless, I still like that it’s an open application because it leaves me some room to believe in the possibilities that might be. 

Not Today Bruno

“ 2022 is your year! 🎉 When in doubt: Silenzio, Bruno!” - @Disney 

“Silenzio Bruno!!!”, Ellington and Maximillian say as they ride their bikes down the hill. I laugh. It’s such an endearing term we’ve learned to love. 

For those who don’t already know what it means:

In the movie “Luca”, the one kid tells the other kid that when he gets scared and doesn’t think he can accomplish what he set out to do, that voice inside of his head is named “Bruno” and he just needs to tell it to be quiet. Since the movie is based in a small Italian village, the language he uses to silence the voice that makes him not think he can accomplish his goals is, “Silenzio Bruno!”. This year, in our goals and resolutions, may we remember to “Silenzio Bruno” when we need to. 

Thanks to the quote board in Starbucks I found this gem:

“Let go of the thoughts that don’t make you strong.” - Karen Salmansohn

Mind Travel

 The World Cup 2022 is expected to take place in Qatar from November 21 - December 18th, according to FIFA. A place I didn’t even know existed until this scheduled World Cup. I’m happy I am aware of it now because it appears to be remarkably gorgeous. 

As I learned about Puerto Rico last night because of the coverage received in New Years celebrations on ABC, I longed to travel to experience the bliss of those beaches. 

I remind myself to keep an open mind and remain hopeful through this pandemic. 

2022 Resolutions

 I’ve started to think about some New Years resolutions to set for this upcoming year, 2022. 

Of course I decided to have a look at the Merriam Webster for some synonyms of the word, resolution for inspiration. One of the synonyms for the word resolution stayed with me. That word was “call”. This New Year, 2022, we want to call our best resolutions as often as possible. Let us remember every time we pick up the telephone to call, first our resolutions. Let’s make some good ones. 

A

 Before you were born I didn’t think I had it in me to love someone as much as the ones I love. And then you came along and baby, I’d gladly lay down my life for you. 

Even more than that, I’d gladly give every day for the next 100 years to love you and your brothers and your Dad. That’s my hope. 

My dreams you interrupt with reality. I stare into your little face and happiness fills every chamber of my heart. God, such a gift. Thank you.

After Christmas

The Christmas buzz has worn away 

The streets slick with water

Warm Santa’s cookies paired with vanilla ice cream.

Thinking of our next dentist visit

Our society is focused on health 

Learning the balance

Cross fitting the bridge of life.

Not too many at once

Little by little

Slow and steady.

Trying to eat healthy

Needing some vitamins

Drops of oregano oil. 

We remember when the pandemic first began

The sequence of events

Cross fitting the bridge of life. 

It’s quiet without the loved ones we lost

To think of their smiles

Now just memories to hold onto

And loved ones to hold dear

As we cross fit the bridge of life. 

Soothing Sounds

“Do you hear that?” I asked.

“What does it sound like?” He replied.

“It sounds like rain.” I said.

“Pearl is eating a bagel.” We both laugh. 

She brings me the sound of rain while I am longing for peace and quiet. And it soothes my heart. I tell myself, just keep going. Soon you’ll be a baby again and forget too quickly to hold onto the sadness. 

“What do I do if I keep getting shocked when I plug and unplug the Christmas lights?” 

“Probably just don’t plug them in anymore.” 

I think about what she said, about the root word of courage being “cor”, meaning heart; the message being to “tell the story of who you are with your whole heart”. (Brene Brown)

“I’m frozen.” She says. 

“I’m vulnerable.” I replied.