Wistful - definition: a feeling of or showing a timid desire or longing
Firstly apologies for the late post, I was struggling with this one.
I am a true Gemini. How do I know this? I can be quiet and reserved when I feel the people around me are 'better' or I'm just feeling plain old out of my depth for whatever reason. Conversely I can also be hands on, confident and vocal. Yesterday I was the quiet one until I found a kindred artistic soul among the throng of councilors and dignitaries.
Where was I? At the 2013 State of the County Address in
Strathcona County as an invited guest. Fancy I know. The reason? I assisted with creating the Council's new Vision Statement, which was revealed in all its glory yesterday. I had to keep it a secret for months! This is a real bonus to my freelance portfolio.
The kindred soul? Was actually the Director of
Crime Stoppers and after we discussed my obsession with writing I was able to give her some encouragement and ideas for pursuing her painting in a more 'hands on' manner. I suggested she got involved with an association or group and have relief from a job that has some terrifying and brutal events to handle.
We all wish we could do what we love the most all the time - a longing that some make happen. It is my plan to write full time so I will research options and read about those people who made the hard choices to pursue their dreams. I certainly do not think it will be easy but the satisfaction of making my dream come true will be worth it.
At the County Address we were treated to a wonderful lunch and Mayor Linda Osinchuk spoke for quite some time on the uniqueness of Strathcona County. The future holds a lot of promise for the third largest municipality in
Canada. To be honest I feel very lucky to live here and am quietly confident I will 'grow' along with the new and exciting changes that are planned. Every aspect of life is catered for in Strathcona from work to retail to recreational and many more.
I will share the Vision once it is officially placed on the Council website. Watch this space!
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I am a true Gemini. How do I know this? I can be quiet and reserved when I feel the people around me are 'better' or I'm just feeling plain old out of my depth for whatever reason. Conversely I can also be hands on, confident and vocal. Yesterday I was the quiet one until I found a kindred artistic soul among the throng of councilors and dignitaries.
Where was I? At the 2013 State of the County Address in Strathcona County as an invited guest. Fancy I know. The reason? I assisted with creating the Council's new Vision Statement, which was revealed in all its glory yesterday. I had to keep it a secret for months! This is a real bonus to my freelance portfolio.
The kindred soul? Was actually the Director of Crime Stoppers and after we discussed my obsession with writing I was able to give her some encouragement and ideas for pursuing her painting in a more 'hands on' manner. I suggested she got involved with an association or group and have relief from a job that has some terrifying and brutal events to handle.
We all wish we could do what we love the most all the time - a longing that some make happen. It is my plan to write full time so I will research options and read about those people who made the hard choices to pursue their dreams. I certainly do not think it will be easy but the satisfaction of making my dream come true will be worth it.
At the County Address we were treated to a wonderful lunch and Mayor Linda Osinchuk spoke for quite some time on the uniqueness of Strathcona County. The future holds a lot of promise for the third largest municipality in Canada. To be honest I feel very lucky to live here and am quietly confident I will 'grow' along with the new and exciting changes that are planned. Every aspect of life is catered for in Strathcona from work to retail to recreational and many more.
I will share the Vision once it is officially placed on the Council website. Watch this space!
I commend thee. Congratulations on your contribution and looking forward to reading it as we continue to grow with the knowledge that Strathcona County is the best community to live!
Bows graciously….