1 IMPROMPTU FAMILY TRIP

Circling • Trying to find a decent park for a reasonable price - Can you say needle in a hay stack?
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Impromptu family trip to Niagara Falls (NF). My niece (K) is visiting from the UK. She planned on going to NF on Sunday however her plans fell through at the last moment. I told her to call up my sister (her other aunt) and ask if she was working Monday. I was off - Civic Holiday. Turns out my sis was off too, so we (my mom, niece, sister & I) made the last minute plan to go.

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Planned Meeting time 9:00 am (K & I are ready)
Actual pickup: 11:30 am (mom & sis arrived)

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Short Notice Quick Menu:
1 bucket of Kentucky chicken
Freshly baked bread (stopped by bakery)
Cheese paste (spread)
Avocados
Cherries
Strawberries
Drinks: water, coconut water, peanut punch

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Technological Necessities:
Digital camera √
Cell phone √
Tablet√

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Non technological items:
Book/Eugenics: The future of Human Life in the 21st Century √
Fill-it-in puzzle book√
Pen√ (cause we don't do puzzle w/pencil)

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Niagara falls • It rained all through, big drops, little drops, drizzles and buckets. None of which stopped us from having a damn good time.

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Guess what we didn't have --- umbrellas!

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Can you imagine what we would have done if we did have time to plan?

10 THINK DON'T PANIC

A little taste of yesteryear • Operating and Riding the freight elevator. Why you ask? Well the newer model broke down • The first time I operated and rode this I was terrified • It stopped between #floors because I didn't press correctly, my #heart was in my mouth. I took a breath, self-talk "just breathe it will be alright, don't panic, think." I Prayed, "Lord, merciful Father, Jesus, forgive me my laziness, I didn't want to walk down 5 flights of stairs in the quiet building, so I opted for the lesser of  two evils + it is quicker. I am trusting in you Lord to get me through. I am going to help myself so you can help me." I took another breath and pressed basement (Street level- who knew!) and Lord have mercy I saw the light of the exit and the streets. I said so much thank you to the Divine I am sure he keeled over laughing saying, "this child of mine is a riot." I did learn a great lesson though - take time to think before letting panic set in and take over. Ever get stuck in an elevator?

5 DARE TO BE YOUR GREATEST SELF

YOU ARE ENOUGH

Now sit in acceptance,

breathe it in,

soak in it,

revel in your enoughness

&

DO NOT allow anyone

in your head space to convince you otherwise

Believe in yourself

It's the difference between living and existing

D.S.B.S.Rhapsody

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Boundaries

You teach people who you are

by

honestly sharing the joys, sorrows & discomfort they bring you.

To remain silent dishonors & wounds YOU

and

teaches THEM to do the same

D.S.B.S.Rhapsody