Hope is a thing with feathers, That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all.-Emily Dickenson

Monday, September 18, 2006

The New and Improved Me

I have a new job (I start tomorrow), new friends, and a new persona... I got a little wild and crazy and shed some clothing while seeing my one true love (Ty from Girlyman) on stage the other night (there may be pictures later).

I am shedding old clothes that do not fit anymore (different than the clothing mentioned above), shedding appropriate trash into my new compost pile, and trying to shed old habits in relationships that really don't serve me (or anyone else) well.

Thanks to a string of events including what I like to call "Camping with the Cliftonites" (Clifton Unitarian Church camp-out) during labor day weekend, attending the September 8th InKY Reading Series at the Rudyard Kipling (a monthly event I think everyone should attend) and being introduced to the New Southerner online magazine, now with an anthology in print (which I think everyone should buy), I am also on a new path to lead a more environmentally friendly existence.

My first three steps are as follows... As mentioned above, I started a compost pile, to help replenish the earth, rather than add to the land fill, I plan on riding the bus (World Carfree Day is Friday Sept 22) to the new job through the end of the year, and I am hanging my clothes out to dry on my newly purchased clothes line (my landlord and neighbors are thrilled).

It's nice to meet you!

2 comments:

melanie said...

Welcome indeed! This sounds like the KRad I already know, but new practices are always good! Hooray for the 3 Cs - compost, carfree and clotheslines!

Dott Comments said...

I loved it when your red bra flew up onto the stage (so much like one of the birds you photograph).

You are awesome! Keep flying.