I never quite know what to do with this self summary part. When I was younger and in the est training I was given the assignment to tell my life story in 30 seconds. I was convinced that was not a lot of time. So, I ended up with 20 seconds of silence!
Turns out a lot can said in 30 seconds! Also a lot can be said here too.

But, where to start?
I am a simple, giving soul who works well with others and also needs some amount of quiet, sometimes alone, time to rest and meditate etc.
I am the sort of person who utilizes persuasion rather than force.
I am convinced that the world is full of what I love to call win/win opportunities. (I love looking for them and I find them.) Ways in which through our communication we can all be winners.

I am sensitive to others needs and get great satisfaction in everyone getting what they need and want. And yes I am that includes me. I am not totally selfless. But, I am not a scorekeeper either.

Being present and grateful is my spiritual practice. I am not religious per se. But, I am spiritual. I practice my Qi Gong as a path to living my life. I practice my breathing, awareness and sitting on my cushion in Qi Gong all so that I can try to remember to breathe and be aware outside of Qi Gong.

I am sure there is more. I will try and add more insight to who I am later. But you can always ask questions also...I am good at answering. Well, I enjoy reflection and sharing.

Thanks for reading!

Currently, I am building my acupuncture business. I am a wonderful healer. I am needing to learn more about the business side of it all. Needing to learn Quickbooks when I would rather spend my time learning more about yoga, nutrition or acupuncture etc!!!

I have many bittersweet transitions occurring. Probably more sweet than bitter actually!
My business is needing to relocate (time to grow). My son has just moved out. I am all alone for the first time in decades. I am kind of enjoying (is it a TMI moment if I say) doing my laundry etc not mattering if I am fully dressed!!LOL.

I am looking to find a partner to walk this path called life with.

Hmmm...where does one start?
There is a lot I am really good at...
foot rubs, cooking soups, building fires, laughter, happiness, lightness, following a syllabus,(just wish more things came with a syllabus! like finding a partner, building a business etc LOL)
Connecting with people is of particular enjoyment.
I am sure there is more....

My laughter-- it is distinctive. No, I do not usually snort or anything! It just makes a group smile. Having said that I can be more quiet too.

I do not go to movies often but just saw I Am.
I highly recommend it! ck it out at iamthedoc.com.
Any movie that everyone applauds and then a lady stands up and says "group hug!" is my kind of movie!

Books are a little funny for me. I read more than one at a time. Often they are considered "work related." But, since I love what I do I really like to learn more about it. I love learning how to heal myself and others. So, often it is a combo of diet, food related books, Thich Nhat Hanh, The Alchemist, Pranic Healing etc. I love biographies also. Somehow Mae West's biography made its way to my shelf. I have no idea where it came from but it was the last front to back book I read.
When I was a kid I thought I would read every biography in the library. I gave it a good shot...then we moved and the library was larger...I kind of gave up that dream...;)

Thai food is a favorite. I pretty much eat vegetables and a small amount of protein. Preferring locally grown, organic food grown with love. Yes, I can taste and feel the difference!!
I love to cook but get bored with my same old stuff. Funny how that is.

Music..I seem to have a think I have gone thru a phase in the last while of girls and guitars, Catie Curtis, Sophie B Hawkins etc.
My latest purchase was Katy Perry...no guitar really but a lot of fun happy lyrics. I was on my way to Seattle and was in Starbucks and it jumped into my hand. It has lived in my CD player in my car ever since. So, whenever NPR gets too sad and nothing on radio is hitting the right spot- Katy being Katy is great!
For true music snobs she is a bit techno. But, indulging in just plain ol' fun to sing to is good by me!

TV-dare I admit that I do have a few favorite shows I love,
Greys Anatomy, lots of stuff on History and the Biography channels.
There is often a lot more to people than meets the eye.

My DVR is my friend. It allows me to watch my shows when I am in the mood and have time. ( whenever I use the phrase "my shows" I think if my grandmother and the life she lived through her soap operas ;) she did not have the luxury of a DVR and it was required that we get home in time for "her shows" LOL) There is some improvement in the generations. As much as I like"my shows" I much prefer real life. So, no need to rush home!

My breath. Water.
Greens!! I eat a lot of greens and still not enough!!

Qi Gong class--I go every week.

6 things does not seem like much but "never do without" is such an extreme phrase.
So much in life is negotiable. And the term "things" negates people, animals etc...

Hmmm....I spend a lot of time thinking about what steps to take next in my life.
Weighing my options.

Home watching a movie, out at some social event that is more on the quiet side..like Restorative Yoga class. I totally love the relaxation. Still at the office playing catch up on paperwork. If I do not have anything planned there is always something at the office asking for attention.

I am not sure what to write here. Just ask and I am sure I will share.

you are able to speak your piece/peace. To be out loud and just say who you are. I would love to meet those who enjoy some amount of awareness in their life. Folks who want to explore what all there is out there to learn.
I am not someone who indulges in mind altering substances. I would prefer you not either. Well, does dark chocolate count?
I do enjoy that Black Panther bar by endangered species. A couple of squares of that and I am guaranteed to be a wee tad wired!! LOL