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daughters, Diana Schwenk, dreams, family, fun, Guilt, Hump Day Chronicles, living in the moment, Relationships, summer, sun
Good Morning y’all!
The weather in Calgary has been outstanding!
For days now the weather has been…well it’s been like summer and there’s no rain in our immediate future.
Needless to say, I’ve been out there enjoying the sun as much as I can. For this reason, and a few others I did not post Diana’s Enormous Book of Quotes on Sunday.
WHAT!!
Seriously, it is the first time I’ve missed a Sunday Post since I’ve started! I actually had tinges of guilt about it until I gave my head a shake and forgave myself. But even more shocking – I haven’t spent nearly as much time as I would like reading your posts!
You forgive me, right?
It’s not been all Fun and Games though
Along with taking every opportunity to enjoy the sun, I’ve been fine-tuning content for The Other Bottom Line (soon to be launched, I hope) and finalizing just what it is I’m wanting to do with my future.
This has been occupying my thoughts a lot and my whiteboard is definitely getting its share of action!
Family
I also eked out some time to visit my daughter in Camrose. I’m so proud of her. She’s working 2 jobs and finally found a place to live where she can be herself. She has two awesome roommates and all 3 take care of each other like a family. I could just kick myself for not taking pictures. I love you Michaela – thanks for taking me in and for our lovely visit!
Dad and Mom on their anniversary last year
I called my parents yesterday to wish them a Happy Anniversary. 54 years is nothing to sneeze at and in a world where long marriages seem rarer and rarer, it truly is something to celebrate. Way to go Mom and Dad – congratulations and may you share another 54 years together!
When I think about it, I guess I’ve been living in the moment a bit better than I usually manage to do and that is definitely a good thing.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
How do you ensure that you are living in the moment?
talktodiana 
I’m glad you are getting your beloved Summer up there!
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me too! thanks!
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Congrats to your parents!!! ♥
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Thank you so much!
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You ARE a legend!
So that makes three of us 🙂
I have been spending time enjoying special ‘moments’ too and away from my blogging, and especially reading and commenting on others posts.
What a guilt-trap this blogging can be!
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Maybe it’s a woman thing. There are times I don’t even know why I am feeling guilty! Keep enjoying those special moments Elizabeth!
xo
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And you too 🙂
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Thanks Elizabeth. 🙂
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Glad you’re enjoying the summer with different family members. You have great reason to be proud of your daughter.
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Thanks Jean! I hope you also have a chance to enjoy summer. Are you back in your building for work?
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Yup.
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That’s great news!
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No need to apologize–we all do the best we can. It’s sounds like you are doing a lot of hard, creative work. I look forward to reading The Other Bottom Line when it is launched.
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Thanks Sheryl!
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Seeing as how I’m taking the month off (kinda, sorta) myself, of course I forgive you!
I’ve always had a sense of, “yesterday is past, and tomorrow may never come, so drink yee many beers while yee can.” (Or however that one goes. :)) The more modern version goes: “Life is short. Eat dessert first!” For better or worse (and there’s been some worse), I’m the grasshopper (not the ant) in that old parable.
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Thanks for your graciousness grasshopper and when you can snatch this pebble from my hand… 😉
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There is no pebble; it is merely an illusion of your mind. See? No pebble!
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Wow you’re quick!
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54 years is no mean feet, your parents look so happy, my parents have been married for 53yrs this November
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It’s amazing how similar our stories are in terms of our ages and how long our parents have been married!
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Happy anniverary to your parents and good for your daughter… I live in the moment by looking around and seeing everything; being positive about my life. *The life half full method*
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A great way to live Shian – you go Girl!
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If we can live in the moment can we blog in the moment? So that if we don’t blog we weren’t moved to at that time? And if we were moved to wouldn’t it be the most present and real thing we could produce? Perhaps that is what was happening … you were living and blogging in the moment and the living part came out on top this time! Can’t wait for the Other Bottom Line!
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Perhaps that’s exactly what happened! 😉 Me too (waiting for the bottom line, that is) I think I’m trying too hard and should just put up the bare bones and see how it evolves…and then there’s finding the right wordpress theme! Why does it feel like I’m pregnant and about to give birth??
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Good to hear you’re been busy living a present moment. Enjoy Diana! Looking forward to your launch. 🙂
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I need to get my butt in gear and just do a bit of work on the Other Bottom Line each day…I can be such a procrastinator!
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Living in the moment sounds beautiful to me, enjoy!
If you can’t shunt the guilt to the side, remember you’re collecting valuable experiences for future posts 🙂
xoxo
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haha so true my dear mrs fringe!
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😀
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Enjoy the great weather and do forget the blog for a bit, we will always be here. You need to make the most of good weather. Congratualtions to your mum and dad, to their anniversay, fantastic. To many more years together! Wow!
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Thank you Ute! Is your name Ute? Are you German? Sorry I can be very direct hahaha
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It is and you are right, don’t worry, if you don’t ask you don’t know. I do live in London though but Iam still German. 🙂
Love Ute
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I have German heritage too! I’m first generation Canadian and German was my first language. My parents are from Berlin.
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I have never been to Berlin, apparently a great city! Hence hte German sounding name I guess…?
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Living in the moment always seems to provide the best results. No need to feel you were lesser (from “missing” a post) in any way. You’re the best!
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Thanks for your encouragement!
xo
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I like that — You are a legend Diana!
So true. And, you are awesome!
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(smiling) Well if two people say it…. ❤
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blogging does not help living in the moment! I am too busy thinking about how to write it or capture it that I am missing ‘the moment’ Congrats on your parents Anniversary! Still good health? My parents are around their 54th too. I lost track after 50. it sounds like YOU had a great active week. No apoolgies neccessary. Hoping you have many many more!
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For the most part, my parents are healthy, yes. And thank you. It’s hard to be in doors when it’s gorgeous outdoors, don’t you think?
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Of course we missed you, but as we’re not married we can’t make demands on you… you have another life, and we respect that. Enjoy yourself, we will still be here when you’re back to normal life…. BUT…. DON’T TAKE TOO LONG I MISS YOU….
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Aww so sweet… thanks Bulldog!
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You are a legend, Diana!
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in my own mind! haha
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and mine!
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😉
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Diana,
No need to apologize if you miss a post here and there. I have felt my blogging has slowed– maybe it’s summer– of maybe it’s just I’m too busy with other things. It will come back!
Glad you’re seizing the moments and the great weather!
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Thanks Lisa! It’s 6c this morning. Thats 43f and Jasper Park is -1c that’s 30f. Perhaps I spoke too soon?
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