It has been a cold and snowy week here in Colorado, but the critters are still out and about. I love seeing their little footprints in the fresh snow.
Since we were out of town the last two Thursdays, I didn't participate in LeeAnna's questions of the week, so I thought I'd get caught up in this post. First up is - what's the most exciting thing you've done in life so far? Back in 2008, Mike and I went on a trip to Alaska. It was an amazing trip! We didn't go there on a cruise; instead we flew into Anchorage, rented a car, and went on a road trip. We traveled south to the Kenai Peninsula and north up to Denali. We went on a boat to see whales and glaciers, and we went on a small plane to see Denali from the air. And I mean small! (It fit 5 people.) Lol! I was scared to do this, but Mike really wanted to, and it turned out great. There is nothing like viewing 20,000 foot high peaks at 20,000 feet!
Can you tell I am laughing with relief to be back on the ground!
Question #2 for the month is - what is something you've always wanted to try, but haven't yet? I'm going to adjust that to be a goal that you have, but haven't met yet, and for me that is a travel goal. I would like to visit all 50 states. I checked on this map, and I'm upto 41 of them! Just missing the Gulf Coast states (which I would have been able to check off in 2016 because we had plans to go down there to meet up with our Navy friends, but I broke my wrist and we had to cancel), the smallest states on the Atlantic Coast (Delaware, NJ, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). And Hawaii! You probably already know Hawaii is on my goal list to see.
One couple in our Navy friend group were travel agents in their working careers,
and she mentioned that they have been to Hawaii "maybe" 40 times. 😳 Oh man!
I'm going to get there one of these days.
And finally - do you give yourself the same compassion and understanding that you give to your family and friends? I think most of us are always harder on ourselves than on others. I always want to point out my flaws and mistakes, but other kind people are quick to shut that down, and I always appreciate that. When I share a quilt with my local quilt group, it's tempting to point out what I did "wrong," but we all agreed several years ago that it's not necessary to do that! Look for the best, not the worst, parts of your project!
Like these "straight-ish" quilting lines...
Ignore them!
That's it for this week, friends! Hope you're having a great week! Joining in with Not Afraid of Color for I Like Thursday.
14 comments:
You have been to lots of interesting places! So true that we are harder on ourselves than we should be. Those quilting lines look straight to me.! Gail at the cozy quilter
Wow! I'm not sure I would have gotten into that plane. I agree, we are much harder on ourselves than on others. I like that your group eliminated the option of pointing out the flaws.
Wow on that trip to Alaska! It sounds wonderful. We watch shows based in Alaska, and it looks so beautiful. Your plane trip was impressive! You're doing quite well on your state visitation. I have a map on my blog showing the states I've visited called Map Loco. It's a freebee here:
https://m.maploco.com/visited-states/
What a fun trip to Alaska! I agree with you about pointing out what was good with the project. We really are our own worst critics!
Alaska and Hawaii are on my list. And the upper northeastern states. No Quilt Police Allowed, is our motto. As long as the stitches hold it’s good.
Your Alaska trip by car sounds like a fun adventure. You've traveled to a lot of states. I'm sure you will get to Hawaii one of these days.
Enjoy your straightish lines! Perfectly straight is rather uninteresting!
We don't realize how busy our yards and sidewalks are until after a snowfall! I've been to 48 out of 50 states.
You've definitely done a lot of traveling in your life. I'm not sure even My Guy could have convinced me to get on the plane. A very fun post.
Oh eeek about the small plane, not a fan of flying. However I did a helicopter ride in Maui! I highly recommend that. You really have seen a lot of states, I have lots to go:)
Good morning, Diann. A trip to Alaska sounds very exciting . It is on my bucket list. I would have been scared to fly on the plane as well, but I am so glad you had a great time. I hope you are able to check off those few states in the near future. I love your quilt guild's view - look for the best! Your quilting looks fabulous. Stay warm and cozy and enjoy your day. Hugs.
I loved your prompt answers, the Alaska adventure sounds perfect to me, I'd be scared on the little plane tho.
Conn, is one of my favorite places, we used to go frequently. Rehoboth beach in DE is fun! and go on up to Lake Placid... so much to love.
glad you're back, LeeAnna
I'm late looking at blogs today - your trip to Alaska is what I would like to do - I have done the cruise thing but would love to see more - I have never been to Hawaii and wouldn't mind seeing it but it is not that high on my list anymore.
Wow, you've been all around! Boy - those puddle jumper planes can be nerve wracking! LOL. Why is it always so hard to be kind to oneself?
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