It seems that the surest way to feel alone is to share my feelings with other people. I keep making the mistake of believing that other people are on my page, just because they say things in a way that I can understand and get behind. Typically, I’m the quiet one who lets everyone else…
Author: Nova
I like to travel, hike, contemplate the cosmos, spend time in nature, hang out with my cats, and write in my blog. In 2019 I'm going to publish a book about my experiences on the Camino Frances, and have resolved to completely change my outlook on life via my blog "The Bold Life."
On My Mind
Life lessons from Francis and Rumi… Break down your walls: Sow love, instead of hatred; Seek to heal, instead of hurt; Instill faith, rather than doubt; Foster hope in times of despair; Call on the light when the darkness threatens; Channel joy in times of sadness. Look for ways to comfort others, Understand that we’re…
Playing Doctor
…Frankenstein, that is – muahahaha! It occurred to me tonight that it might be fun to take all the best parts of the guys I’ve dated and try to concoct the “perfect man.” I’m putting that in quotations because of course I don’t believe that there’s such a thing as a perfect person (of any…
Sometimes I hear people talking about their elderly beloved, and how “sharp” they “still are.” The qualifications tend to be a combination of having a great grasp on vocabulary, and the ability to conduct a lively (read: interesting) conversation with other participants in spoken format. Given those parameters, I suppose that I’m suffering from early…
Thoughts Re: My Last Birthday
I had a great realization today. In just a couple of weeks, I’m going to turn 37. A few months back, realizing that I haven’t had a vacation since November 2016, I asked for my entire birthday week off. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to do something extravagant, but just getting the chance…
Shadow
There’s this hint of an idea, rattling around my brain, and I want to try to capture at least a fraction of its essence here. Please bear with me. Note that this will not be a full blog post, and it probably won’t make sense. I’m merely wool gathering in the digital realm. Thoughts, in…
If Turnips Were Watches
When can I begin? When do I get to give myself a break? There’s this song that I’ve identified with ever since it came out in 1997, called “Graduate.” Of course, back then I was a high schooler, and it seemed like forever until I’d graduate. The song meant what it said. But then I…
Day 22: Calzadilla de la Cueza to Sahagun
In October and November of 2015, I walked the Camino Francés, one of the traditional pilgrimage routes to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. It was a deeply emotional journey, with far-reaching implications for my life, and I’m slowly but surely capturing the memories and musings here on my blog. Read the entire series…
Day 21 (Part 2): Villarmentero de Campos to Calzadilla de la Cueza
In October and November of 2015, I walked the Camino Francés, one of the traditional pilgrimage routes to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. It was a deeply emotional journey, with far-reaching implications for my life, and I’m slowly but surely capturing the memories and musings here on my blog. Read the entire series…
Compass & Quill 