It is not over.
Summer, I mean.
But the playful fun part has - must - finally come to an end.
It is time for me to return to my senses and buckle down, settle in, and get serious.
My heart, mind and soul are full to the brim. Cup runneth over.
[click on all photos to enlarge]
I have seen the Irish Sea ...
... paddled my toes in the Pacific ...
... and swam in the Atlantic ... right where the Bay meets the Ocean ...
I have broken all kinds of bread ...
... with all kinds of people ...
...
... and laughed long and hard along the way.
I have walked in the sun and through the rain, enjoyed countless movies of every genre, and climbed a steep hill or two. Holding hands on the way down, linking arms in the crashing turf, and raising many glasses with new and old friends.
I even painted my toenails! And also lost a couple of old broken, bruised ones along the way.
Yes indeed, I shed a tear or two. Sometimes from old memories and ancient hurts, but mostly with profound joy, and deep, heartfelt love.
This was the summer of shedding old baggage, shame, guilt, and ancient, aching anger, giving up the grief, and opening my heart to joyfulness.
I am hopeful that I remember to return to the rapidly becoming memories of joyful, loving moments this summer, to give me emotional sustenance and support. For, even as I embrace August faced with all the work ahead, I struggle to focus on what I want and need to get done ...
... because right now, this moment? ...
... I just want to play, and play, and play ...
Tess,
Welcome to my blog! Yes! Fun *is* good! Didn't the Cat in the Hat say that?
Neil,
Is that a promise? Fun in the Fall?
fp, Kay, Winston, MaryB - thanks so much for enjoying my "blogumentary." I had fun putting it together ... thinking back and looking forward ...
Posted by: tamarika | August 01, 2007 at 08:13 AM
Yea! Fabulous summer for you, Tamarika! And I agree with Winston - more fun ahead in the Fall!
Posted by: MaryB | August 01, 2007 at 07:24 AM
Well... why can't Fall be fun too?
Posted by: Neil | August 01, 2007 at 02:04 AM
And what a wonderful summer you have had. This is what most of us can only dream of. You lived it. Welcome back to earth...
Posted by: Winston | July 31, 2007 at 08:48 PM
What a glorious photo essay!!! I envy you this. I'm going to be dropping off some baggage soon I hope -- I just wish I could do it in the grand style you have! Best wishes on your new endeavors!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | July 31, 2007 at 04:08 PM