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Nicky's Space: January 2016
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Sunday, January 31, 2016. 36 years ago tomorrow, on my 10th birthday, my Dad started a new job. To be more precise. he left a high flying corporate career and followed a call on his life to. A call he answered but, in truth, we all answered. We moved cities, took a massive cut in income, gave up the company cars and set. So tonigh...
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Nicky's Space: December 2016
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Saturday, December 31, 2016. Instead I am reflecting on 2016 in my world. 2016 has certainly been focused on tertiary education in the Byres household. I do a lot of driving for our busy teens and am happiest when my little family are all in the house. Thank YOU for being part of our story, for tracking with this blog that continu...
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Nicky's Space: Messy stories are ok
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Messy stories are ok. Funny how something major can happen in a day and no one really notices. The rain keeps falling. The emails flood in as usual. In fact it happened to me and I just noticed. I just noticed that a thing that has been on my heart and mind for ages, a thing I have been noodling around.
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Nicky's Space: October 2016
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Friday, October 28, 2016. Thank you Donald Trump. I know, I know. don't panic. The toxic invasion of The Donald into the airwaves and psyche of millions has been terrifying and yet illuminating. A few conversations we might not otherwise have had. We now banter the word "misogynist" around the dinner table like bosses. We have dis...
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Nicky's Space: May 2016
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Saturday, May 28, 2016. It was raining today 19 years ago. so I'm told. I didn't see the weather 19 years ago today. I spent the day in a dimly lit room, monitors humming and beeping, the rustle of paper, quiet voices. It was the days before birth plans with playlists and meditation and yoga. The theory is all gone. I knew when I ...
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Nicky's Space: February 2016
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Thursday, February 25, 2016. Lessons from an office move. I moved offices yesterday. After 16 years in one office this is the second move in a year. I have emerged from the dark, windowless, hallway office to light and expansive. Views of the second floor corner office with windows on 3 sides. Corner office with a view. Another st...
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Nicky's Space: Gifting
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Tuesday, December 27, 2016. I was very excited for Christmas this year. Mainly because giving gifts is one of my favourite things to do. I know some people find it a trial but I relish the task. I am one for tucking away ideas and hints and storing them up until I see something just right. I am one for spreadsheets and checklists.
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Nicky's Space: March 2016
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Monday, March 28, 2016. Things I will miss. It was only a few days but we used them well. Here are some of the things I will miss about Spring Break 2016. 1 The absence of the alarm. 2 Brunch. With bacon. Always. 3 Midday walks with Allan and Spanner. 4 Sitting on my sofa in the afternoon sun. 5 Reading good books too late at night.
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Nicky's Space: Snow Adventures
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A too busy woman in her 40's who is juggling family and careers and faith and community and wishes she had more time to write - this is me attempting to make my wish come true! Friday, December 30, 2016. Finding joy in the everyday has been a quest for me this year. I often identify strongly with gloomy Eeyore (in Winnie the Pooh) and need to practice prayer and gratitude to search out the JOY that is there is to be found in the every day messiness of life. I am not always successful. I need more practice.