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Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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Curried Beef Short Ribs

Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.

Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.

Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)

2 teaspoons canola oil
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Treading Water

Nothing like getting away to give you some time to think. Needless to say I mostly think about the divorce. I sift through my plans. I try to cover every contingency, try to imagine all the scenarios. If you lose yourself in the planning you don't have to think about the harder stuff. The sad stuff. The promises broken, the future that won't be, the questions I'll never have answered. On occasion I allow myself to cry, be mad and selfish. For about ten minutes and then I'm okay. The other day I came up with a new plan.
I am going to live my life like this is it. I am going to make plans based on me and Keegan and that's it. I will not spend my life "in the meantime." As though someone will come along and then my life begins again. Nope. I have wonderful friends and family, an amazing son and a job I really enjoy. And that is plenty for a full happy life. I am not saying that I don't hope to fall in love again. I want to share my life and be loved again. But I am embracing my freedom and my blessings and making my plans accordingly.

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Sounds like a great plan to me!

Shared by BeckiK at April 13, 2005 9:10 AM

That Bon Jovi song comes to mind... "It's my Life... it's now or never..." You go girl. ((hugs))

Shared by Liz at April 13, 2005 11:46 AM

When I started living my life like that, I met my now-husband. All along with my awful ex, I would wait on everything. I wouldn't move, I wouldn't buy things, I wouldn't vacation, etc because I was waiting for the "right time" to do all that stuff. I was scared and stuck. When I started living for me, for now, good stuff happened.

You just hit a good chord with me - so thank you.

Shared by Erin at April 13, 2005 12:11 PM

I think you've got a good plan there! You are awesome!

Shared by Margie at April 13, 2005 5:37 PM

email me if you want. we havent talked in a while.

Shared by dirk at April 13, 2005 9:19 PM

Perfect plan!
Hugs

Shared by Jennifer B at April 14, 2005 12:07 PM

You just reminded me of another url I was thinking for myself, but might be good for you...

thebestlaidplans.com

Shared by bari at April 14, 2005 6:09 PM

Sounds like a good plan. Hits close to home.

Shared by Sara at April 15, 2005 4:51 PM

i think you are awesome.

Shared by jenB at April 15, 2005 5:05 PM

Sounds good to me too!

Shared by N. at April 19, 2005 11:59 AM









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