Roo's Treehouse: ~Glimmery~Shiny~Sparkle~

(It was eight *8* degrees in Florida last week, so I'm still dreaming of glittering snowflakes, but thankful for lack of ice storms.)

Woqan hin k'al ay max ek'k'u!

Which in Mayan roughly translates to “I spent the entire day sitting down!”

I was brushing up on my Mayan in 2012, you see, because we were soooo sure in 2013 the calendar was pointing to out-of-time. And remember the Y2K craze? Now of course, our doomsday scenarios are brought to us by the television--sharks, and tornadoes, and sharknadoes, and zombies. (And Housewives. Please forgive me if you like them. I'll be honest: I put the channel on, every now and again, when the Beverly Hills one is on, so I can get women-with-supersparkle-overkill-yelling-like-kidlets out of my system. Also, sometimes it just makes me giggle). That's not shiny, it's kinda crazy.

{IF we watch TV. Which may also be crazy.}

But I digress. And try to turn off the TV every now and again, or change the channel. I did go through a major NASA TV addiction for awhile. I think I thought if I watched enough, Elon Musk may let me hitch a ride to Mars. :)

So it's about Time I showed up, right? Time has been relentless these past two years, TV time notwithstanding; it either marches ever onward resolutely, slowly, at a snail's pace, or flies by at such supersonic intensity I am sure I misplaced whole days somewhere. My life invariably speeds up and slows down, and endless eternities are mere seconds, slow motion hyperspeed. Do you get this too?

Time does not and will not wait.

I started this post in 2012, preparing for 2013. Now, I missed the New Year's Eve 2013 deadline, but I am hoping I hit post before the end of January 2014.

My resolutions are simple - to BE peace, and to USE my time, my way. I either use it to the fullest extent of my soul's ability, reveling in every millisecond, or let it go, unlived. Not even recognizing time for what it is -- precious. And yes, sometimes, yes, I will still allow myself to be distracted by all sorts of sparkle and shine.

Hello there, Twinklestars. :) I am home again! It's been quite a journey, to be sure. Since we last met, my scenery and characters have changed dramatically.

There have been dark dark days, and, because Universe is awesome, there have been equally brilliant ones, too.

So much has gone down since I sat and got comfortable in front of the PC.

{Which is now a laptop. And might very well soon be a smart pad thingy.}

One thing for certain is, I MISSED YOU! Especially last Christmas (2013) well, and, yeah, the one before that (2012). I missed seeing your homes get all dolled up, and the reminiscing, and the good wishes, and crafty creative brilliance and sweet sentiments (and snow)!

(Havana Lawn Mower Parade, and Florida State University PRISM concert, circa Christmas 2012. Total small town Christmas kitsch. It is that kind of homespun stuff you roll your eyes at as a teen and pine for when you are 40ish *cough cough* but find yourself ensconced in too many things to partake.)

See, quite unexpectedly, through the power of social media, at the end of 2012, I met a boy. Not just any boy. A man boy. No-a wolfboy. Now a wolf beau. Well...actually...now a wolf husband.

A lover of music and a musician, a Virgo, a writer, a kayaker and worshipper of nature and Jung and the Buddha; an artist, a chef; roots in New Orleans, home at Cool Furry Oaks, former wolf sanctuary and proud papa to four furries whom you'll meet soon (including a wolf!).

So the characters and scenery surrounding the Treehouse has changed. But the heart has not. And the love lives on. I spent lots of time getting to know my new world; and had alot of fun along the way (and the inevitable crazy transition bumps) and I can't wait to fill you in, if you're still out there....

(I did manage lights and trees and shiny things in glass. And, quiet nights too, spent snuggled in bed watching a few of the old Christmas movies, still favorites after all these years because of the things they remind us- it's never too late to change for the good, you do matter, and/or you'll shoot your eye out!) :-)

So. I have arrived just in time (sort of) here at 2014, full of love and hope for a shining new year. It may or may not be 365 days, but each one granted is a gift. A tiny amazing gift. May all of your pieces and parts work as they should upon awakening; may the sun not fall out of the sky, and may gravity stay the course.

I hope each minute is a new possibility of what might be. Talk to you soon!

xoxox ROO

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Gravity; it's not just a good idea...it's the LAW! I, too, have hope. You know exactly where I am, trying to not let grief take over life. Reminding myself every day that life means all that it ever meant.

Sending you lovelovelove,
Deb

Posted by: Deborah | January 11, 2014 at 12:19 PM

Hello Lovely Roo.
Well now, you have me crying……….HAPPY tears. You met M. Wolf!! Please know and tell him how terrific he sounds and how glad I am to hear the twinkle stars alined for you both and not only did you get married, but now have 4 fabulous fur ~b's. How lucky you are!

Pete and I frequent New Orleans. Do you and the Wolf get there much? My parents lived there for awhile, did you know? Which reminds me. My beautiful mom died in oct of 2012. She came to me in a dream 3 times recently.

Sending love and happiness and glad to have had the chance to read your great news!! It brings me the greatest joy to know!!

xox
Constance

Posted by: rochambeau | January 12, 2014 at 06:05 PM

Tree houses are so fun to re-decorate...so glad you are back in your 100 acre wood.

I adore wolves, by the way. They are one of the most amazing creatures...the furry kind of course! So nice you have a man wolf too!

Life does fly by at the speed of light at times.

My goal this new year is to Focus...not to get distracted from the moment or from what I am doing...as that can happen when other people are around...I loose my focus on what I am doing...and i just need to let them get on with what they are doing and not forget the details...life is in the details, as small things are just as important as the big ones.

Have a glorious new beginning for the new year!

hugs,

Teresa in California
http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Teresa in California | January 12, 2014 at 08:44 PM