Life

Processing My Car Accident

May 12, 2015

Processing My Car Accident - Sweet and Savoring [photo by Andy Milford]

It’s been almost three weeks since my car accident, and enough time has passed that it doesn’t feel fresh anymore. It’s okay for me to write about it now, much like I had to wait months to write about leaving nursing school because the intensity was just too much when it happened. 

Here’s what I wrote on Facebook the night after my scariest car accident:  Continue Reading…

Hudson Valley, Life

A Day in the Life, Spring Edition

April 30, 2015

A Day in the Life: Spring Edition - Sweet and Savoring [photo by Andy Milford]

I’ve been absent for over a week now. Sometimes big things happen that lead to me stepping away from that which gives me the greatest fulfillment: I was involved in a car accident last Tuesday (more on that soon) and since then, I haven’t blogged or been to the gym. Yikes. That changes now! Today inspired me, and I’m sure it’s due in large part to the gorgeous weather.

How would you like to see a day in the life of Christy?  Continue Reading…

Gratitude, Life

Desiderata (For Julia)

April 22, 2015

Desiderate (For Julia) - Sweet and Savoring

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may  be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Continue Reading…