adventure is (in here!)

my friend and i love to say, "adventure is out there!" to each other (as quoting from the movie "up").  it's spring break and adventure is also right here right now depending on how we view it.

two days ago, taking advantage of our 72 hours of sun, for example, i rode my bike to work.  i held the ordinary day loosely and ended up sitting with said friend on her front patio, iced drinks in hand (and fleece blankets on our laps) welcoming spring!  this made her neighbors smile.

the next day?  10 miles of kayaking and a stop at the "firehouse" restaurant to warm up next to the brick oven for cauliflower & lemon creme fresh (now that is a party in your mouth!), could-be-in-italy pizza and decaf w/ chocolate pot au creme for dessert. we seized the day and were among the only boaters on the willamette river for our first paddle of the season.

yesterday i took a class in how to companion people on their journeys by intentional three-way listening.  8 ladies, a gorgeous home with a view and quality content. it was a shared adventure of learning, trying, practicing, failing and trying some more.  incredibly humbling, it also brought new awareness and skill confidence to the surface.  sure, it didn't answer the question, "where are you going for spring vacation?" and it wasn't cabo, but it was an amazing journey nonetheless.

and now, i dog sit.  it's a vacation to pack up your belongings and move into someone else's home. it's different, which gives you a fresh perspective.  new street, new neighbors, new ways of getting around as you listen for the little pet's needs and rhythm (how simple and great to be a dog).

so, wherever you find yourself this week, happy palm sunday and good adventures to you from the inside out!

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