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February Ruminations

February 29, 2016February 28, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 6 comments
February Ruminations

Thoughts on February. // dreams-etc.com

At the beginning of February I took a writing class at the literary center in Minneapolis. It was more on the writing business side of things than actually a writing class, but it felt great to be there again. There was a time when I was the literary center more often and as soon as I walked through the door I realized how much I missed being there.

It’s not that I haven’t been looking at events and classes, but I’ve always come up with different excuses. I didn’t have enough time, I shouldn’t spend the money on it… one excuse after another.

Being there again was a big reminder that those excuses don’t matter. I should make it work, because it’s something that’s important to me. Writing is such a huge passion of mine and something that I continually want to strive to be better at and learn new things about.

It felt good to be around others who are like me–people who have this passion for writing and are doing what they can to pursue it. It was inspiring to be in this space that has been such a huge source of inspiration for me in the past. It also felt good to pull myself out of the day-to-day of life; to get away from work and home and my computer.

I need to do this more often, even if it’s just for a couple of hours on a Saturday like it was in February.

What’s something that you need to do more of?

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6 comments

  1. Christine says:
    February 29, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I love this! It gives me a chance to see some things I might have missed.

    Reply
  2. Rachel says:
    February 29, 2016 at 11:55 am

    A writing course sounds like so much fun! I’ll have to check these posts out!

    Reply
  3. Mia says:
    February 29, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I love the word “ruminations.” šŸ™‚ So glad that you enjoyed going back to the literary center. I wish we had something like that here!

    Reply
  4. Emilie Burke (@burkedoes) says:
    March 1, 2016 at 7:31 am

    It’s so awesome that you found people who feel like you! I think community is one of the most fulfilling things we can do!

    Reply
  5. Ace Alexander says:
    March 1, 2016 at 7:33 am

    I need to do more writing and more physical activity. Someone told me I should try using prompts, but it would be fun to be in a classroom again.

    Reply
  6. Janella says:
    March 1, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    I have always wanted to take a writing course I think its so important for blogging

    Reply

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

Hello, friends! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Swipe through for a few g Hello, friends! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Swipe through for a few glimpses from January. As 2022 came to an end I had this feeling that I was preparing to hibernate and I guess, in a way, I have. I’ve been slowly easing into the new year, focused on getting back into a few routines after Iceland and the holidays. And it’s been a great month. I can’t believe it’s almost over. What have your favorite moments of January been?
2022. Looking back on this year it was the year of 2022. Looking back on this year it was the year of so many dreams experiences. Whales. Cape Cod/Nantucket. Iceland. I saw musicals that have I’ve been dreaming of with Moulin Rouge, Wicked, and Six. 

It wasn’t without its stresses and rough moments but I’m grateful for the good that can be found, even when it’s hard.
Let’s journey back to November for the second we Let’s journey back to November for the second weekly dam walk of the month. My dad joined me for this one and we made it somewhat fast because it was a chilly day. ā€œThe water looks cold,ā€ I said when we back to the car.

Between Iceland and the below zero, windy, and snowy weather we had last week (which came with requests from my parents not to go) it’s been a few weeks since I’ve been to the dam and I miss it!
Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Vienna and it still lives in my memory today as such a special time. I know December in Reykjavik will be the same—and not just because I came home with a little over $100 worth of ornaments of all 13 Yule Lads AND their mom AND the Christmas cat. (There was a little bit of miscommunication between my mom and me on that shopping trip. šŸ˜‚)

It might have been cold (and when that wind hits you don’t want to be outside or by the harbour…I speak from windswept, breath-stolen experience and will forever be grateful for the library we eventually found respite in) and we only saw the sun a few hours each day, but seeing this already charming city decked out in Christmas lights with a skating rink and the prettiest tree secured it’s place in my heart.

Reykjavik, I hope to see you again one day. Soon. Probably not in December, but I’m glad I got to see you in December once.
Last year my niece and I visited New York at Chris Last year my niece and I visited New York at Christmastime and it was fun to see the city decked out in lights. I can also now say that I’ve seen the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and skating rink and the Saks Christmas lights, but I’ve also seen the crowds they draw.

It was completely different in Reykjavik this year. You actually had a chance to skate on the ice rink if you wanted (and I never did the conversation, but I think it’s cheaper) and you could actually walk up to the Christmas tree. Two very different Christmas in the city experiences.
Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle tour with a stop at Thingvellir National Park. My fingers froze as I took these photos but it was worth it to capture this view. šŸ˜ PS - the last photo is from a lake we stopped at on our way from Geysir to Thingvellir.
Iceland, Day 2, Part 1. We went on a rather unvent Iceland, Day 2, Part 1. We went on a rather unventful Northern Lights tour the night before and slipped in a few hours of sleep before meeting our bus for the Golden Circle tour. Our tour guide was @busdriver_annie and she was amazing! Pictured: Faxi (the small waterfall) Gullfoss (the big waterfall), a wool market where we also saw some animals, and Geysir (the hot springs area). Geysir is actually the most famous geyser in the world but it doesn’t erupt anymore. However, Strokkur erupts every 5 - 10 minutes. I’ll share more photos from the tour soon!
Iceland, Day 1. We landed bright and early at 6:30 Iceland, Day 1. We landed bright and early at 6:30 am, dropped off our bags at the hotel, and went exploring. We saw HallgrĆ­mskirkja, the amazing view from the bell tower, the rainbow street, and walked down Laugavegur. Swipe to the end to see the view from our apartment!
Scenes from November, which were mostly at the dam Scenes from November, which were mostly at the dam apparently.
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