Be Gentle With Yourself

So my wise and life loving Aunt Joanne told me in March of 2018 that she and my Aunt Judy were doing a bucket list type adventure where every main 5 years they were doing things they'd never done before. She was currently working on 65 new things before they turned 65! I love this idea because it doesn't have to be crazy things like skydiving, touching every continent, or swim with sharks...it could be! But it could be something little that you've always wanted to experience... so Marlae and I created our lists. I had 9 months to complete 25 new things. 1. Learn to drive a Manual -Did this in Europe, a good mix of break downs, exhilaration when I knew what was happening, and some close calls with almost hitting pedestrians. I don't think I feel the urge to ever do it again, especially not in downtown Amsterdam.  2. Experience First Friday in Fort Collins - Historic Downtown Fort Collins is home to a vibrant art community! Each month during First Friday Gallery Wal