About
Welcome to Somethingville…
a place for all the little “somethings” that go on in my world, that for some reason evolve around food, pictures, words, adventures and once in a while, something random.
IN A NUTSHELL…
I’m a mom, wife, daughter, sister, niece, friend and dreamer. I wouldn’t call it a mid-life crisis, but leaving a stable job in my early forties to start a non-profit and pursue my passions simply means I’m awake now. It’s time to take action and do something about my dreams! And what are they you ask? There’s a lot and some have already been checked off my list but I’m still working on the rest…to be a photographer with my own style, be an architect, a philanthropist, write a book, write a play, invent stuff and stay healthy (emotionally, physically and mentally – the last one’s a challenge though!).
IF YOU MUST HAVE DETAILS…
I’m working on it but it’ll all be in my book! So here I go making the most of my short time on this round mass we all call earth, which isn’t even a speck in the Universe. That’s what I remind myself when I start sweating the small stuff. So forget about eating dessert first… it’s all I’m eating!
I am so amazed at your candor and spontaneity. You are so much like your Papa, but it’s true, one should follow their dreams to the fullest. Sometimes shyness and fear of what people might say becomes a hindrance. But life is full of surprises. It isn’t always a smooth road we travel on. The bumps jolt us if we don’t see it coming, but it makes us aware and fearless of what we might encounter ahead of us.
I remember one time when we told you about our plans for the future (I was 61 then and your Papa, 64) You told us we should be enjoying our retirement. We told you that this is what keeps us “ageless”, continuing to make more plans for the future.(of course we’ve always made changes along the way, depending on the circumstanses that come our way).
I’ve had a lot of plans for “my” future when I was in college. Getting married early was out of the question. My father had high hopes for a bright career for me. I was to finish my Masters in Journalism and become an officer in the US Navy (Daddy was a career officer himself). Well, love struck me like a lightning rod, unexpectedly. I said good-bye to my dreams but never regreted a moment at what I have now. I’ve come to realize that my children and grandchildren are living out my dreams for me. I am so blessed to have the best career ever, being a wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.
February 5, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Just letting you know that I gave you a versatile blogger award- no pressure to take part; but if you do wish to know what it entails, just click my link http://nocturnefirefay.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/versatile-awards/
Congrats either way and have a lovely weekend.
February 18, 2012 at 6:00 am
Thank you so much, I am honored!
February 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm
you’re very welcome
February 18, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Just a quick thank you for signing up to follow my blog!
February 29, 2012 at 6:03 pm
You’re welcome! I’m enjoying your posts!
February 29, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Thank you! That made my day!
March 1, 2012 at 5:56 am
I love that outlook. I can totally relate =)
March 1, 2012 at 3:16 am
It’s the way to be (except when I’m PMSing, which is on the verge of extinction because now I’m pre-menopausal).
March 1, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Nice approach to this mad little adventure called life we’re all living. Good for you! I agree completely … a dear friend of mind said to me once “life’s too short to be a hobbyist!” Have you seen the Holstee Manifesto?( http://shop.holstee.com/pages/about ) I have it taped to my studio door, and read it every day when I enter and leave the space. Perspective is everything.
March 1, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Yup, I decided to check in. I will have to check it out! Thank you and you’re welcome!
March 1, 2012 at 1:21 pm
OMG. It’s like… OMG! Ok, I will now have a series of photographs for these beautiful words that everyone has inside them. THANK YOU, I love it!
March 1, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Thought it would make sense on all kinds of levels to you! Glad you like it! They do amazing work. Oh … and for some added inspiration, check out brainpickings.org. Great ideas about all kinds of things. Have a great day!
March 1, 2012 at 1:30 pm
AND … thanks for liking the blog post today!
March 1, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Hi! Thanks for reading my blog. I am having fun visiting yours. Your Mom’s comment above was so sweet!
Cheers,
Louise
March 7, 2012 at 10:43 am
She is an awesome lady. I love her…
March 7, 2012 at 11:08 am
I’m with you on following your dreams. I love reading about people who have reinvented themselves and have celebrated life.
March 21, 2012 at 5:27 pm
I like that… I’ve reinvented myself. Thank you for following my blog, I hope you enjoy your visits here.
March 22, 2012 at 9:16 am
I love your style and humor. I am a dreamer as well and want so much out of this life. I quit my job to focus on my creative side–the side that I all but abandoned for years. Now, I love my life with my husband, enjoy my family and friends, focus on my writing (finished my second novel) and have rediscovered poetry. Travel, photography and taking each day as it comes are all a plus too. I wish you luck in all you do. Oh, and I believe in eating dessert for dinner too! Take care.
March 23, 2012 at 10:24 am
Aww shucks!!! I’m glad you’re likin’ it!
Before I forget, I’d like to thank you for subscribing today. Welcome, you’re officially a “Somethingviller”! I hope you enjoy your visits, have a great weekend. Now go forth and eat dessert!
March 23, 2012 at 10:52 am
Just stopping by to give you an award- as i always, say no presssure to participate but here’s the link back to the details in case you do .
Enjoy your weekend and congrats.
http://nocturnefirefay.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/3-in-one-award/
March 24, 2012 at 1:54 am
Thank you for another award. It is much appreciated!
March 29, 2012 at 7:40 am
Hey Christine,
Thanks for your comment. I like your photographs, and am inspired by the idea behind your blog, to go out and try something new, to make good on all those dreams. Thanks for sharing.
Peter
May 15, 2012 at 11:55 am
Thank you Peter! I guess the older I get, the better I value time and its short stay in our lives. I’m glad to have inspired you. By the way, I never thought they had wild fires in the South Pole. I thought all that was there was ice! Well, take care, thank you again and be careful while putting out those crazy wild fires!
May 22, 2012 at 8:10 am
Wonderful profile. Congrats on a new start! Thanks for liking my post also : )
May 19, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Thank you and you’re welcome! Have a wonderful day.
May 22, 2012 at 8:11 am
you sound JUST like me
better stay tuned so I can get inspired.
May 20, 2012 at 4:59 am
We should start an army! The “P” army (For positive)… wait… no, that sounds wrong. We’ll figure something out. Welcome to Somethingville! Hope you enjoy your visits!
May 22, 2012 at 7:54 am
Thanks you liking my blog-post. Im truly glad that you enjoyed it!
May 22, 2012 at 3:03 am
You’re welcome. Have a great week!
May 22, 2012 at 7:55 am
Thanks for liking my poem that I put on my blog! You are the first person that liked any of my posts, and it means a whole lot to me, especially since I’m so young and new in the blogging world! I love your blog by the way!
May 23, 2012 at 4:41 pm
First of all, thank you for subscribing to my blog.
I think it’s great that you’ve chosen to do something about what you love, especially at a very young age. Please continue to write, so that one day, you can do what you love for a living and you’ll never work a day in your life. Never give up on your dreams and I hope you never have to set it aside to pursue success, fame or riches. Become an expert of what you love most and everything else will follow. Stay in school and live your life with intention, because time goes by so fast.
Good luck with your blogging. You can call me Ate, I’m from the Philippines too. Welcome to SOMETHINGVILLE!
May 23, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Thanks Ate Christine! I definitely won’t forget your advice!
May 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Hey Christine! Thank you for liking my post “Risk for More.”
You have an amazing blog here. Keep it up!
May 25, 2012 at 1:54 am
Thank you. Your blog is amazing too. Have a great weekend.
May 25, 2012 at 6:55 am
Very nice to meet you Christine!
May 26, 2012 at 5:41 am
Nice to meet you as well.
May 26, 2012 at 11:13 am