I try not to think about the days when my life turned upside down, instead focusing on all the positive energy that surrounds me when I am there.
SHINE ON....
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Week 21: Reminisce
Reminisce? I don't have time for it. If you knew me you would know that I focus on my work almost 24/7. Really, about the only time I allow myself to reminisce is when I travel back to Alaska. I have a love/hate relationship with the place. I loved everything about my being there and the life I had. Then I lost it all when the person I was so in love with changed and became an abuser. I lived through hell. Each time I go back to Alaska, when the plane is landing I have many emotions overcome me. Some good, some not so good. But I continue to go back because I love it there so much and now I make new memories.
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So sorry to hear that ... but how amazingly strong of you to focus on the good, and to be able to go back and take charge of your life that way. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your story Donna but I am glad you shared it. I know you speak of Alaska with such love and I have wondered why you don't live there. Now I can see why. You are a strong woman.
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I'm sorry to hear how your love/hate w/Alaska came to be, but I'm glad you focus on the positive,...that's not always so easy to do. I am amazed at your photo - are those little baby "Moose" (what's the plural for Moose?) He's such a cute little bugger,....but in the middle of the cars? Oh my! I have friends in Alaska and they talk of them coming right up to their back deck when they're drinking coffee in the mornings,..they talk w/them!! Their photos are amazing, too!
ReplyDeleteMoose babies, yes. This was in Homer last June. They were walking in someones driveway but yes, they are all over the place, even right in downtown Anchroage, which is a rather large city. Don't go near them though, adults can easily kill a person. If you look close there are 2 in my pic, you can just barely see the 2nd on on the right side peeking out from behind the grey car.
DeleteWhat an adorable creature! Glad you mentioned the second moose baby - I would have missed it. And I'm glad you don't permit the troubling memories of Alaska prevent you from continuing to enjoy its glories!
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable and it is good to focus on the positive as trite as that sounds.
ReplyDeleteYour moose photo made me think of my visit to Yellowstone were we watched a bison being born. Absolutely amazing to be there just at the right time for that. They are about the same color as babies...
I think your going back also shows that you're in control. It's brave of you (I know) not to give up a place that you love so much. I hope the "hate" part drifts back into just a puff a smoke that you can let out the car window as you hit the road.
ReplyDeleteCute mooses! I agree with the ladies here, its good to go back, on your terms, and make new memories. It takes time, like with anything else, but eventually you'll have enough good times stored up to help take the edge off. Time does the rest. I speak from my own experiences. Good luck with your adjustment in WI!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your life has gotten better. Love your picture.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, Thanx for sharing your story with us. I also wondered why you weren't in Alaska. It's good that you can make new memories there. I understand your pain. You are a strong woman and I would like to meet you someday. Your moose babies are cute. The first time I saw a moose was leaving for home after my Grandma's funeral.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, you are so brave to keep going back to the place that you have a love/hate relationship with. Here's to making new and wonderful memories there.
ReplyDeleteI love your photo of the young moose!
So glad that the good outweighs the bad memories.
ReplyDeleteSHINE ON!! DONNA, SHINE ON!!!
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