We all have a story...

Tuesday I had an work appointment downtown to a place I have not been in 6 years.  I was early so I decided to take in the streets of downtown San Diego in the perfect weather.  I stopped for lunch and spoiled myself with a mimosa, took in the people waking by including the homeless woman talking to herself. I walked blocks in my heels. I smiled.....I enjoyed this most amazing city I live in and that is safe enough for me to walk in. I ate a turkey apple sandwich that left me wanting more. I ate a potato pancake that reminded me of mom's. 

 

I could not help overhear the woman next to me talking to her mother about her impending divorce. I wanted to jump in and tell her she would be ok but I don't know her story. You will walk a long walk, do the work, be stronger, smile through the tears. I know a lot of people including me that know that journey....it is not easy. What would I even tell her...in time you will smile and be in a different place. Her situation sounds bad...I minded my own business and let mom do her job. She asked me about the mimosa and I answered ....it's strawberry.

I watched tourists kiss and laugh. Everyone had a story, a journey, troubles, triumphs. I wondered what theirs was. For now I just walked and took it all in.  I am a different person now but the same in so many ways...true to me, my kids.  As I walked I had a different gait. I am stronger, smiling and taking it in. We are sometimes so hard on ourselves, our choices, the path, what we don't or do have going on.  This day taking a moment to appreciate my story, my spirit...

 

I finished my work and was again early for dinner.............hello Blick, my happy place!

Then off to dinner with some amazing friends, truly talented photographers and artists!  We laughed and talked and got up-to-date on all in our lives as moms, women, photographers, artists.......

in the City I love........recognizing my spirit!  What is your story?  How are you telling it and what are your triumphs?  This is only Chapter 1 of my story....stay tuned!

"We all have a story to tell whether we publish it or keep it for just ourselves or family; allow yourself to be heard."

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Comments

[leslierahye]

Yay! great post!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

I was just sitting here debating if it was TOO much and deleting it. But you have confirmed to keep it Leslie Rahye! Thanks!

[Katie Gonzalez]

I love your story! Excited for the next chapters. Love!! xoxxo

[karrin]

Awesome post! Thanks for sharing!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Thank you Karrin, funny that the things you have the hardest time sharing mean the most. Love the response and emails I am getting ♥

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Katie, thanks for being part of my story! Love you girls! The laughs are still with me :)

[mjmarmo]

I think you are right - what fascinating stories we all have!

[sandeeNC]

Glad you kept it and shared it :)

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

thank you...me too!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

♥ Thanks Jean!

[Trudy Sjolander]

You sound so content and happy were you are in life. I'm happy for you!
Looking forward to the next chapter! :)

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Trudy, I am 100% inspired by you and your hubby! You guys are looking and I bet feeling so great! Proud of you girl and know that is not easy! Always fun to see what the next chapter has for both of us :)

[Tessa]

There are honestly days that I say to myself, "what would Tracy do?". Thank you for you being yourself, a great friend, and an inspiration to so many. Love you, my friend!!!!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

LOL! There are days I wake up and ask myself the same thing and then second guess myself for hours. Thank you Tessa. I am so darn glad to have you girls in my LIFE! ♥

[Janie]

I am WOMAN hear me ROAR! We are strong. We have to be to give birth. Men couldn't. (Geez, can you imagine them shopping for maternity clothes?)

There is a DB's over in the Detroit area. My husband wisely refuses to take me there. He made the mistake of taking me to IKEA, once. The closest one is in Canton which is about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs depending on I94 construction. It was his first experience of IKEA and probably his last. We were there for most of the day. After loading all of my purchases into the car I asked "You know...There is a Dick Blick's by Detroit, wanna go?" It's probably closed anyway. I order online but, it would be nice to 'touch' what I buy. Do they sell Inktense wc pencils individually? I can dream, drool and lust....and wait for the right moment to ask him to take me to DB's.

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Love this Janie! You made me laugh! ♥ if I come to Michigan againwe may need to venture out and hit ikea and Blicks!