I know that for most of you, life has moved past the holidays, but things have just begun to get back to normal here. The holidays in Playa began on December 16 and went straight through til January 6th! That includes crazy fireworks going off any time of the day and night too, excessive and late night drinking/parties, loud music, dogs barking ... did I say fireworks? :) It is all quite the spectacle!
Today however, everyone was back to work so I decided on a quiet walk to the beach. I go to the "local" beach near our house; I love this little path and the way the trees were left alone.
We've had quite a bit of rain lately, so even the lizards were out in full force, sunning themselves :)
It wasn't long however, before the clouds moved in and the wind picked up. Still, it's the most peaceful place I know!
On Mondays, which is most people's day off here, this beach is packed, but you can see that I nearly had it all to myself. Still a bit of a problem with the sargassum (seaweed), but overall, it was a relaxing time because Brian was at home sleeping, so I could just empty my mind for a little bit. There something about the surf coming in, the salty air, the warm wind ... I'm able to take a deep breath and just let everything go for a bit.
Brian is doing about the same; some days good, some days bad, but every day I am thankful for just that ... another day! My cousin is coming to stay in town for 6 months too, staying just down the street from us; it's always nice to see and have the support of family. This is also the time of year when many people holiday here; we've already visited with a few old friends this month, and I'm sure we'll see many more. The socializing is as good for me as it is for Brian too. It just gets us out of our own headspace for a while; plus, everyone is at their happiest when they're on holidays :)
Here's wishing all of you a very happy, healthy and peaceful 2019. My goal is to be on steemit a bit more regularly, but as we all know, the road to hell was paved with good intentions :) So my best will have to be good enough!
Cheers!
just passing through to say hello
Hey there😊 Thanks for dropping by! Still hanging in here❤️ Hope you're well.
My turn. You and Brian were on my mind, so I popped by your profile to see how things were. Thought this would be a good place to drop this...
via GIPHY
Thank you! You made us smile 😊❤️
Are you ok?
Doing ok friend! Thank you for checking in. Brian had a stroke a few months ago; paralyzed on his right side and unable to speak, but with a lot of love and hard work, he's recovered amazingly well! Obviously I haven't had much time for my laptop 😊
I really appreciate you taking the time to check in with us! It means more than you know 😊❤️
That's unfortunate he had a stroke but it's great that he is recovering well. I was expecting much worse.
You and me both! I really need to get an updated post out. Thank you again for checking in 😊❤️
We are SO proud to have you as a member of our
FANTABULOUS Power House Creatives family!
uvoted and resteemed!
❤ MWAH!!! ❤
#powerhousecreatives
Thank you so very much @powerhousecreatives!!
Hi lynn! I have somewhat returned to Steem..but this isn't about that. I see you have been resteeming & I hope you & Brian are as best as can be expected. I am now fighting breast cancer -it's an early stage & i'll win. It's nothing compared to what Brian is going & has gone thru as well as you. I think about you 2 TONS & hope there's peace in your world. I will continue to think of you 2....i wish I could do more!
Lu Anne
Your thoughts are plenty @luanne, thank you! I'm sorry to hear about your cancer, and hope you fight it off. Regardless of how "bad" it is, it's a scare nonetheless. We're doing ok; Brian is going downhill, but we still enjoy every day as best as we can. He always has a few hours of "good energy" daily, so it's not over yet!
I really do appreciate you checking in though. I've been resteeming and a few other things around here, but really don't want to waste too much of my time on a computer right now... for obvious reasons.
Thanks again and my thoughts are with you during this fight of yours❤️
It is scary but i'm fortunate to have alot of ppl keeping me in their prayers & alot of warriors in my corner. Yes i think of you 2 often & totally understand not wanting to be online. Healing thoughts of peace & comfort to you & Brian! You 2 are prescious!
Awesome to hear from you Lynn! The beach looked great, your description of it relaxed me...
I'm happy Brian is still with us, and your cousin will be there for 6 months, that's great <3<3<3 Support is so needed I bet.
Thank you @lyndsaybowes! Yep, support is a great thing right now ... I guess always really :)
Hope things are going alright with you and the fam too <3 <3
That is wonderful @lynncoyle1! Having your cousin come down should really help both of you.
I grew up around the beach, it has always been my goto place. Until I became landlocked. We have a couple of nice rivers and streams, but to get to them to just put your feet in the water, you have to pay for.
You're pictures are amazing. I love the beach at that time of day and it being empty. 💜💜
Thanks @tryskele! I am so glad my cousin is coming; so nice to have cool family around :)
I guess you'll just have to come here sometime to enjoy the beach then!
It's wonderful to hear from you @lynncoyle1!! Sounds like quite the celebrations down there in Mexico! How wonderful you're enjoying the company of friends and that your cousin will be living close by for a few months. All my love and best wishes to you and Brian ❤💙💚 Big hugs & kisses all around!!
Thank you so much @yogajill!! You're support is always so great and full of positive love :) <3
Happy New Year! So glad you two are able to be in such a peaceful place to ease your spirits with all that you are going through. Say hi to Brian.
Thank you @jbreheny!! Brian says hi back too :) Hope you guys are doing well <3
We're still chugging along. Currently working a seasonal gig in Santa Fe NM doing tax preparation for Jackson Hewitt.
Happy New Year @lynncoyle1! Great photos of the beach. Cool that a cousin is coming to stay for awhile.
If
Join me on the Highway to Hell. Lol New Years are all about good intentions. If just one or two of our plans for the New Year stick we are doing good :)
I have a feeling that the road to hell will be filled with many people haha
Thank you as always for the caring and support <3
Happy new year to you and Brian, Lynn. Great to hear from you guys and all is going well as can be. The beach looks beautiful under the blue sky, I love of sound of the waves, as I find it so soothing, hopefully you guys will have time to go and sit at the beach sometime and relax.
Thank you @livinguktaiwan :) The beach and the sound really does give me, and I'm sure so many others, a lot of peace. We're actually looking for a comfy chair so Brian can enjoy the beach too; he finds it too difficult to just sit in the sand anymore.
And all the best to you, @lynncoyle1 and @briancourteau! I know what you mean. The festive season started for me on 15 December and I think we had two nights "off", i.e. without guests, going out, preparing for a market or a Sunday Supper until about January 7. I came back into my office for a rest. Hahahaha! Not. A different type of work. That said, we also had a great time and this year just has to be better than 2018!
Best to you both and "see" you as & when!
Thank you so much @fionasfavourites! Brian and I both appreciate that. It's crazy how the holidays can be so tiring, but sometimes in a good way. Going back to the office for rest is funny though!
I hope that 2019 is better for you guys too <3
Thanks for using eSteem!
Your post has been voted as a part of eSteem encouragement program. Keep up the good work! Install Android, iOS Mobile app or Windows, Mac, Linux Surfer app, if you haven't already!
Learn more: https://esteem.app
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/8eHupPq
Nice to hear from you, I'm glad you have some peaceful time.
Sending love and lights to Brian and you.
Thank you very much @roselifecoach! Hope you and yours are well too. Lots of love <3
Thank you!
Congratulations! This post has been upvoted from the communal account, @minnowsupport, by lynncoyle1 from the Minnow Support Project. It's a witness project run by aggroed, ausbitbank, teamsteem, someguy123, neoxian, followbtcnews, and netuoso. The goal is to help Steemit grow by supporting Minnows. Please find us at the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty Network (PALnet) Discord Channel. It's a completely public and open space to all members of the Steemit community who voluntarily choose to be there.
If you would like to delegate to the Minnow Support Project you can do so by clicking on the following links: 50SP, 100SP, 250SP, 500SP, 1000SP, 5000SP.
Be sure to leave at least 50SP undelegated on your account.
So nice to hear from you again @lynncoyle1!
I, as usual, wish you and Brian well.
Thank you @joelai; that means a lot to both of us<3
Hugs!
Hi dear, I want to say happy New year and pace the way make every day count, that way you wont regret anything in 19 😉 live from rainy rotterdam
Thank you @brittandjosie! Brian and I both appreciate your love and support<3 In Vancouver where we lived, the winter months were also filled with rain; it really does get a little tiresome sometimes! The sun here is all the medicine I need :)
The sun is defenitely the best medicine ! After the rain we now have frost
That's interesting that the holiday lasts so long. I guess it's probably because people come in early and leave late on their vacations. That should be nice to have your cousin so close!
I'm glad to hear that you're still around. Don't worry about not posting every day. I think I've only posted once in 2019. It just dropped off. Life happens. Enjoy your time with Brian. :)
I can't explain the length of the celebrations here; it really is crazy though.
Thank you for the "don't worry about posting"; I guess the honeymoon period is over. I notice many of us that grew up at the same time here have been posting less and less ... me, you, glen, gillian, davemc ... it just happens is right :)
pretty cool path with the trees, The beach looks a lot more inviting than our currently ice covered or snow covered beaches and trails, but I still find I enjoy most days. Good to hear some family coming to be close for a bit, and good to hear about brian doing somewhat okay still. I think it is to cold in Alaska for lizards, did not even think about not seeing them until you mentioned them, always cool to see them just out doing what a lot of us would like to do, soak up some sunshine. Welcome to the new year, and I hope it is a good one.
Thank you so much @bashadow! Truthfully, I do sometimes miss the bright skies and snowy days, but in Vancouver, the rain started to drive me crazy. So now, I'll enjoy this sunshine :)
I hope the new year brings you continued health as well <3
Sending you and Brian loads of love & light!
via GIPHY
Awwww Fairy dust and hearts :) You really are a superstar! Lots of love<3
A walk on the beach sounds nice, especially in January. I hope you and Brian have a Happy New Year. May it get progressively better all year long. Here's to your happiness!
Thank you @blockcurator! I triple that wish for us and you and yours <3
Happy New Year!! 💗
So glad you had some breathing space... and a lovely walk! Sometimes that's all that's needed - a chance to take deep refreshing breaths... - to have renewed strength to carry on... no matter what the situation or point in life we are at... Gorgeous pictures!! 🌼
Thank you so much @ackhoo! You totally get it <3
Hahaha, I came over to your blog, because it seemed such a long time ago since I had heard from you. If nothing would have been here, I would have tried sending you a message on Discord. Just wanted to know if you were both okay.
Happy to see you just made a new post 6 hours ago. Quite a coincidence, lol.
It's a good thing that life makes sure you can get out of your own headspace for a while. Glad to hear you have some mental support close by.
And, @lynncoyle1, of course your best is more than good enough!!
Big hug to you and Brian!!
Thank you so much @simplymike! Nice to know you were thinking of us <3
I'll be happy to have family and support near too! Brian and I both send big hugs your way. I'm hoping your back issues sort themselves out this year too!!
Happy New Year, @lynncoyle1! I am always happy to read you. You live in a wonderful place and all is going well as can be. I hope the new year will bring only the best.
Aww thank you @amalinavia! I appreciate your caring and support so very much <3
Happy new year! Im glad Brian and you had a nice holiday season with many visitors. Its nice to be busy sometimes. Sending air hugs and positive vibes for a good 2019.
Aww thank you @insideoutlet!! I'm sending air hugs to you and that darling family of yours too <3
Going for a walk on the beach is a great way to relax and get centered and glad the crowds have gone so you could get there
Good you have your cousin coming for 6 months, and sending prayers and positive energy your and brian's way
Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers @tattoodjay! It means so much <3 And yes, the beach is "ours" again haha
Most welcome, your both inclding in my evening prayers and often in my thoughts
Nice to hear from you sweetheart 💕 Much love sending your way 💕
Thank you as always @starjewel for your love and support <3
Hi @lynncoyle1!
Your post was upvoted by @steem-ua, new Steem dApp, using UserAuthority for algorithmic post curation!
Your UA account score is currently 4.493 which ranks you at #1991 across all Steem accounts.
Your rank has dropped 2 places in the last three days (old rank 1989).
In our last Algorithmic Curation Round, consisting of 255 contributions, your post is ranked at #31.
Evaluation of your UA score:
Feel free to join our @steem-ua Discord server
great photography.. thanks for sharing your experience with us...
Posted using Partiko Android
Thank you @gargi :)
Pleasure to hear from you again, Lynn. Happy new year! We’re a little south of you now, I think I saw your lizards buddy yesterday.
That's awesome! Little lizards everywhere :) Hope you guys are doing well and enjoy your travels!!
I did a little comparison. All the pictures are of good quality apart from the one that has the lizard. Let me guess. You stood from a distant and zoomed! Hahahaha I just hope that I am not wrong. It would be a shame🤣🤣🤣. So glad to have you back.
Posted using Partiko Android
hahaha I totally zoomed in!! And there was a fence between me and that one :)
Hehehe I noticed
Posted using Partiko Android
Welcome to 2019! That is one marvelous looking beach!, I'm not going to post a photo of the hard rain outside with huge gusts of wind... it would only make you jealous!
hahaha @bengy! I left Vancouver for all the rain and wind throughout the winter!! But I totally appreciate you thinking of my feelings and leaving out your own photos :)
I'm sorry I missed this @bengy ... the photo, not the actual weather! We've had rain here, but today, it's back to swim suit weather. I'm honestly not trying to rub that in either; it's way too easy :)
What do you mean? I much rather be hit by a snowball than a packed sandball!
Happy to hear from you Lynn!
Wishing you all the best for 2019. Nice views you have there. 👍😀 Big hug 🤗 to you and Brian!
awww thank you so much @danielsaori! Brian and I both appreciate the hugs ... I love hugs :)
Nice to hear from you Lynn and a nice post here, great to see you're both able to enjoy as much as you can over the holidays. Stay strong and I'm sure having the cousins there will lift spirits :)
Thank you @nickyhavey! It will be so nice to have family here; I try to stay upbeat but truthfully, the support will be great :)
Gald you had a nice time out at the beach and got a chance to relax and clear your mind. That is always nice.
I appreciate that @stever82! Thank you for the support :)
It does look beautiful
An amazing 2019 to you too @lynncoyle 1 <3
Thank you very much @kaerpediem! I appreciate that very much <3
Good to hear you had friends and family over the festive period visiting with Brian and yourself.
Time to relax on that awesome beach is good for you, enjoy personal time to think, unwind, refresh!
#powerhousecreatives
Thank you @joanstewart! The little bit of personal time I get is totally worth it :)
Wow, you guys live by the beach? If yes, I really envy you. That would really be like a dream come true. we have to drive for around an hour and 2 to go the nearest beach haha. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It just showed that it was a very relaxing walk.
Thank you @sgbonus! Yes, we relocated about a year and a half ago. Now, I can stand on my patio and see the beach :) It still feels like a miracle to me!!
❤️
Posted using Partiko iOS
Right back atcha!! <3
Happy New Year to you and Brian. I'll keep my fingers crossed for another New Year for both of you.
Proud member of #powerhousecreatives
Best New Year's wish ever <3 Thank you!!
Congratulations @lynncoyle1! You have completed the following achievement on the Steem blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :
Click here to view your Board
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word
STOPLooks wonderful! All my best to you and Brian for 2019. Peace and love to you both
...
Thank you so much @felt.buzz! I'll take all the peace and love I can get <3
@lynncoyle1,
Hey Lynn,
Glad to hear things are going alright. Sunshine and a walk on the beach ... good mind medicine.
Quill
alright is pretty damn ok with me right now :) Thanks Quill!
What a beautiful place. You live there?
Anyway, always good to see your posts.
The best to you and your family @lynncoyle
I would love to walk along a warm beach it is so cold here.
Happy New Year #lynncoyle to you and the family. I did run into some info on Boyan Slat. His project and device used to remove plastic from our oceans ran into some difficulties.
Despite the setback, this young man remains focused on his goal to restore our oceans. Her is a link I ran into several weeks ago about his very ambitious vision.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/the-audacious-plan-to-clean-plastics-from-the-pacific-ocean-has-broken-down/ar-BBRN1vs?li=BBnb7Kz
God Bless.
How did I miss this!!??
I hope that you're both enjoying yourselves, now get those tanned butts back in the water!!!
Is it windy by the way?
Oh man you thought that you were late to wish everyone a happy new year :P I'm even more late finding your post! But, I can tell you that I just noticed that this will be my 5000th post (of course comments included hehe) on Steemit, so that's nice right? That I leave that special number below your post! hehe..
I have been a bit absent myself too, so don't take it personally that I miss a lot of posts here.. I was wondering how you guys were doing, so I scrolled over to your account. Good to see that things are ok, and that I didn't find any disturbing post here.. I hope you will have a lot of time this year to make many more memories!
And oh gosh, those pictures, even my toddler came to have a look, and told me: nice pictures mommy! I would love to come to Mexico, there's a possibility that my boyfriend will be send over to Brazil or Mexico to train people that work for that company, but before that will happen, they all have to be trained well over here. But I keep my fingers crossed, because then I would love love love to meet you guys!!!
Take care, and my best wishes to Brian as well of course
<3
Looks nice down there on the beach, love that path with the trees! Hadn't talked to you in a while so I thought I'd stop in and see how things are going. Glad Brian is still with us though unfortunately it sounds like he's still dealing with a lot, hope things improve for you two. Much love. Oops. Thought I was on my main account.. This was -Apolymask
haha I knew it was you @apolymask :) Thank you for checking in; I've been meaning to write another update because many are asking, but unfortunately, Brian is not doing well ... more of the same. I appreciate the love more than you know! Hope you are well, and your dad too.
You're welcome. Thanks for responding. Sorry to hear Brian is not doing well. I'll keep you two in my thoughts and send some positive energy your way. Glad to hear you appreciate the love and thanks for the well wishes for me and my father!
Even though we're not in constant contact here, you're one of those people who has a special place in my heart...your dad does too by default! Take care and thanks again!!
The feelings are very mutual. :) You're welcome and thank you as well my friend!
Dear lynncoyle1:
We are SteemBet, the next generation STEEM based gaming platform. We are honored to invite you to join our first fantastic dice game, which is just the beginning of SteemBet game series. Our dividend system has now launched. The prize pool has already accumulated 2,000 STEEM and more than 60 players have participated in staking mining token SBT. A huge reward of 40,000 STEEM is awaiting! Join us NOW with other 500 STEEM users to loot HUGE dividend reward!!
SteemBet Team
Official Website
https://steem-bet.com
Discord Server
https://discord.gg/95cBN3W
Telegram Group
https://t.me/steembet
Hi Lyn, I've been away for a while and I'm thrilled to hear Brian is still fighting the fight and having good days still. I hope you are well and look forward to catching up with you and Brian!
Like
Posted using Partiko Android