Spiny Saguaro © 2011 Bo Mackison
It seems I wasn’t paying close enough attention, and I’ve plunged into a sticky situation. Figuratively. It’s not that I’ve literally run into the sharp spines on this giant cactus. No, but today has been more of a challenge than I had hoped to deal with. I had family visitors for a few days, and I enjoyed showing them the local sights. Now they are back to the Midwest and I’m on my own again. So today I struggled with the “living solo” part of my Arizona plan.
I also learned a valuable lesson. When I was first on my own, in early February, I kept to a routine. I visited new places, went on lots of hikes, took photographs and processed them, and spent time reading, journaling, and exercising. It worked well for me, but I’m having difficulty getting back to my routine.
I know all the proper things to do when unexpected “blues” show up. Deep breathing, relaxation exercises, lots of distractions – reading, writing, listening to music. But I’m still struggling.
What I would really like is a big dose of chocolate, but unfortunately there isn’t any in the casita. Maybe tonight is a good night to get some extra sleep. The sun will be up bright and early tomorrow – and I’ll be up early, too. Ready to say hello to a new day.
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Bo Mackison is a photographer and owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC. She is living in Tucson for two months, exhibiting her photography in art shows, taking photographs, and blogging about photography, art fairs, and living life “solo.”
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Interesting reflections, Bo. That is a very healthy looking Saguaro! I sure do miss them!
Well, the saguaro certainly is healthy, if you equate healthy to the number of spines it has.
Keep listening to what those cactus plants are telling you too x
Yes, cactus are filled with many lessons!
It’s the ups and downs that make life interesting. Lucky for you – you are present enough to notice. And – yes – the sun always rises tomorrow! Hope the new day greets you with renewed energy and joy!
Yep, right on schedule, the sun did rise. And with it, my spirits rose, too.
Oh..and gorgeous image – by the way!
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I love taking photos of the cactus. They are quite addictive.
Hey, I’m with you (at least in my thoughts and wishes). Follow the sun, your camera and your creativity. Love you.
BTW – the ice shanties are off the lakes. The ice will be out in the next few weeks. 🙂
Hi Sweetie. Yep, I’m going out with my camera in a bit. Glad to hear the ice shanties are off the lake!
I think that one should be able to call 911 for chocolate…I’m pretty sure that’s not covered at this point. I hope you have gotten your groove (routine) back. I loved the red sticky photo quite a lot. Beautiful colors. Be well.
Thanks, X. I AM getting back in my groove, just took a bit of mind adjustment therapy, and the promise of a chocolate malt for lunch today!
I hope this note finds you feeling better, and back into your routine. I know from the few times I’ve been on my own that routine can be so important, especially the keeping busy part of it.
Chocolate, of course, is always a solution. 🙂
I love the cactus. Hope you’re back in the routine, and while chocolate is excellent, I’d suggest a lovely chocolate stout. 🙂