meditations of a blueberry

In one month, I will be 30 . I remember when my mom turned 30. I thought 30 was SO old. All throughout high school, I still thought 30 was so old. In my early twenties, 30 still felt like it was ages away and so old. And now, here I am staring down the last days of my twenties. And I don't feel so old . Sure, there are signs of aging on this body. Signs that I spent a little too much time in the sun some years without wearing the requisite sunscreen or hat. Signs that I was less than careful with sharp objects. Signs that I am clumsy. Signs that I have made bad decisions over the years. But there are also some amazing signs. Signs that it has carried and birthed children . Signs that it has nourished and been a soft place to land for those children. Signs that it is resilient as it once again shows me its strength during training runs. Signs that I may be 30, but I am not old . And that became even more clear to me this past weekend. This past weekend, I made the trek to BC wit...

There is something refreshing about the fall in the mountains. I can't quite put my finger on it, but after being in BC for 4 days, I feel lighter. Like all of my worries and concerns just floated away with the morning fog or was washed away by the mountain showers. While I agree that a lot of rain anywhere can be depressing, a little mountain rain is nothing like rain in Alberta. Mountain rain refreshes my soul. It washes away my insecurities. In the fall, the mornings are usually foggy; however, by noon it has usually lifted. In that time, the sun's rays shine through the fog as if from heaven themselves, as if their touch turns the leaves from green to gold.  The gold and copper leaves of fall remind me that even in death there is beauty. Here are a few pictures from my drive through the mountains: The trip to BC was fabulous. E cooperated for the drive (for the most part), and we made it there in record time--6 hours with one 20 minute stop for lunc...

We are all packed and ready to get on the road first thing tomorrow! I can't wait to see the beautiful colours and smell the crisp BC mountain air.  There is just something magical about the fall in the mountains. The light seems to dance among the colours, and the air itself changes to something soul refreshing. I am hoping to get some good pictures of E this time; now that I have FINALLY figured out my camera settings! Actually, there will be lots of picture-taking. My sister has asked me to take some maternity photos of her and her fiance, and I couldn't be more honoured. I am not a professional by any sense of the word, and the fact that she wants to share those moments with me is touching. I have a few ideas in my head, and I really hope the sun cooperates for them! Hopefully, I will get something fantastic for her and share it here for you. E and I are actually heading to BC for my sister's "Mother Blessing" ceremony. A good friend of mine who...