Celebration of Life

Moving beyond my pain and celebrating life.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

November

It's finally November; October was a rough month to get through this year! I have been on a roller coaster of emotions and fighting depression again. Depression is nothing to fool around with and when I get that way, I am not fun to be around. Don't worry, I get help when I find myself that way.


I love autumn because of the trees changing colors but I also despise autumn because it means six months of wind and snow and cold. I have been trying to change my perspective and not be so cynical about winter but frankly, I can't figure out what is so good about it.
If I could figure out how to become a "snow bird", I would. At this time in my life there is no way I can do that financially. I will not be traveling much the next couple of months so I will be able to get out my embroidery, paints and holiday projects to work on. Life happens and life goes on!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Jo


posted by Celebration of Life @ 6:45 AM  

14 Comments:

  • At November 1, 2008 at 7:22 AM , Blogger Ellie Creek Ellis said...

    well, winters in rock springs really suck! that's just the fact of life down there! i love the pics of the quakies! i know october is a very difficult month....and so is november.

     

  • At November 1, 2008 at 8:41 AM , Blogger San said...

    Gorgeous aspens, Jo.

    Although our winter isn't as harsh or as long as yours, after a time I believe the cold wind and the shorter days start to get to a lot of us.

    I know this time of year holds some sad memories for you. I'm glad you're going to bring out those paints and other projects. Bringing things into being seems to lighten the heart. I didn't know you embroidered. I'm impressed.

     

  • At November 1, 2008 at 10:05 AM , Blogger A.Bananna said...

    I love you aunt JO!!!! would it help if I sang you a song???


    It would be cool to be a snow bird! But yes it is hard on the pocket books! LOL.

    The trees are really pretty! stuff is still green here. and we are still pretty warm too!

     

  • At November 1, 2008 at 11:09 AM , Blogger Velvet Ginger said...

    Like Ellie said..."Rock Springs winters really suck!" Uncle Bill said "the only good thing about Rock Springs is seeing it in your rear-view mirror!" then I added "And my Jo Jo!"
    I love the pictures of the changing leaves...very pretty...it's not winter yet, beautiful fall!

     

  • At November 1, 2008 at 11:56 AM , Blogger Sue said...

    OK, a positive spin sent your way...Fall is the most colorful and ever changing season for a reason. It is a way for the trees to shed their old growth, get ready for rest, and for new growth to be soon seen...Take the upcoming winter months to do the same...

     

  • At November 1, 2008 at 1:49 PM , Blogger Ellie Creek Ellis said...

    ahh sure, that is perfect advise for my sister and all of us!

     

  • At November 3, 2008 at 6:56 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Magnificent photos. Wow!
    Life goes on and winter eventually changes to spring.

     

  • At November 4, 2008 at 8:18 AM , Blogger A.Bananna said...

    make sure you vote today!! I love you!! have a great tuesday!!

     

  • At November 4, 2008 at 3:35 PM , Blogger Velvet Ginger said...

    Too bad you can't spend fall down here...in the low 80's today!
    I really like what Sue said!
    Love you Jo Jo!!!

     

  • At November 6, 2008 at 8:22 AM , Blogger A.Bananna said...

    hello my aunt! Just wanted to tell you that I love you and have a great day!!

     

  • At November 7, 2008 at 2:17 AM , Blogger david mcmahon said...

    We all care, Jo. We wish you the very best and we wish you an endless summer of the mind.

     

  • At November 7, 2008 at 3:27 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Well, a bit of a love fest going on there, felt a bit of a gooseberry. Here from POTD and loved your pictures, trees always do it for me...plants and flowers are lovely too, especially wild flowers, but trees are majestic at any time of the year.
    Winters are rarely too harsh here in the SE of England, the worst thing about them are the grey days, one after another until, by February we are all on anti-depressants [I jest]

     

  • At November 8, 2008 at 3:55 PM , Blogger Andrea and Kim said...

    Hello Jo! Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting on my painting. I really appreciate it a lot. I write another blog which I a lot more conversational, if you would like to join in.

    I have lived in Montana and love it. I have to admit, though, that I had some issues with winter when I was younger. It really took me living in a place where there were no changes in season for me to truly appreciate winter. We all have times of the year which seem to be a greater struggle than others, but the beautiful thing is we are all in this together and I for one will be more than happy to listen when you need to talk. Sometimes, we just need to be heard...sometimes we need more more than that.

    I will be thinking of you curled up by the fire with a steaming cup of tea blogging away.

     

  • At November 12, 2008 at 11:09 AM , Blogger Jules~ said...

    My in-laws are snow birds. It does take a fair amount of planning and boy they are so busy all the time. I don't know that I could handle it.

    I am sorry that winter brings on hard feelings for you. I understand. I do hope you are feeling a bit better about things now.

    That is great that you have projects to work on. Seeing projects come together is always a good shot in the arm for me.

     

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