As I sit at my desk on this rainy May night, I said to myself that I really need to just take a few minutes to write for myself. It's been a while since I last updated this blog for which I apologize. My life has been very hectic and most of my reading and writing time was allocated for my college classes.
The end of the semester is upon me and I'll be on break for the summer as of later this week to which I am VERY happy. I think college semesters are way too long. Eight weeks sounds good to me for a full term semester. If you cannot learn the material in 8 weeks then there is a problem. Can you tell I'm ready for a break from academics?
The paranormal group, APRS has been and is still quite busy. Our caseload has us booking into the fall now for investigations. Add in all the back end administrative duties, public events with our meetup group, presentation appearances and such, it equates to a full time job. Mind you I hold a job I go to everyday already besides going to school so add in the paranormal = busy life.
Though there is time for work there should always be time made for play and recreation. Later this month I'm planning to go camping for the first time ever with my boyfriend Cary. I know you may be thinking however will I function for a few days without my Keurig but alas sometimes we need to step outside of our comfort zones to explore and discover. I'm excited about the trip and am open to learning more about the great outdoors while also hopefully learning more about myself.
Back to APRS, the group is going through a period of transition as one of the other group directors left recently. I wish her the best and know what it is like to walk away from something at one time you may have thought would last forever. I did so with my public pagan group a few months ago. I have no regrets as that is a chapter of my life that is in the past. One cannot move forward if they never make a change or take a step so I would do it all over again if I had to as it opened up new doors and opportunities to explore.
I was a part of the public pagan scene for many years, both as a casual attendee and as a leadership member. The old place I used to go which closed in early 2009 (wow has it been 3 years already) had both its good and bad memories. The good I feel outweigh the bad as I met some great people via them and became a much stronger and better person from all of it. I used to be a self esteem challenged quiet little doormat that could be influenced and let her so called "friends" try and run her life. From telling me how to act, talk, live and dress to even what I should major in while taking classes part time. Those people did not care about me nor were actually what someone would call a real friend. They were in reality control freaks with huge inflated egos professing to know everything, who liked telling everyone how great they were. I chalk it up to they felt the need to try and tell others around them what to do so they wouldn't have to actually admit and deal with their own problems and such. Upon becoming empowered along my path, they learned that I was no longer a meek person who never spoke her mind and was a doormat, their pathetic asses were out of my life for good. I am who I am, will speak my mind and live my life as I see fit. If people can't deal with it that's their problem and not mine. I have better things to do with my time and energy these days.
On the personal front, Cary and I have been dating almost three months now and things are going great. He is a wonderful man who brings so much to my life. I'm very happy and look forward to each step on our path together.
Well I should get back to some APRS work and studying for a final exam this evening. It feels good to take a few minutes out to write something for myself. I think people need to make more time for themselves, even if it is only a few minutes in their day. Life is too short not to I believe.
I plan to update this blog more often and thank you for taking the time to read.
MJ
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Spring Update
Hi everyone,
I'm sorry I have not updated this in awhile, life got busy but I hope to be better about it in the future.
Another semester of school began in late January and is progressing well. Mid terms are next week. I'm also looking forward to a whole week of spring break beginning on March 19th. School is going well and in fact I was recently invited to join the International Honor Society. I've accepted and will be inducted in a public ceremony in May.
The paranormal has been very busy, thanks there TAPS ;) APRS has many cases on their calendar and the group is currently scheduling into May and June for investigations. Along with investigations we also have our public meetup group which is a place where individuals with an interest in the paranormal come together and may attend events to share in their interests. We partnered with the Batcheller Mansion Inn of Saratoga and have done monthly programs there since January and upcoming on March 14th APRS presents "Ghostly Encounters of the Batcheller Mansion Inn". Currently the event is sold out and we look forward to giving those attending insight into the history and ghostly activity of the wonderful location.
On a personal note for me, I recently became involved in a relationship with a great guy. He and I were friends for some time so I feel comfortable with him. He is sweet, funny, smart and a true gentleman though I'm sure he will challenge me at times. Cary and I have a lot in common and have fun doing things together but also respect each other as individuals. He is okay with my busy life of work, school and the paranormal which I'm grateful for. I look forward to this adventure and shall see where the journey takes us.
Recently I've heard rumblings that my pagan group was forced to shut down or was put out of business. Really? My answer to that is those who think that have disillusioned thinking. It was my choice to close the Order of the Phoenix Rising and the decision was months in the making. I felt the time was right to move on and concentrate my efforts onto other aspects and endeavors in my life. I gave of myself to the public pagan community for almost six years. Many hours of writing and executing rituals and other events, performing clerical duties and being dragged into the occasional witch war. That is a chapter in my life I closed of my own accord and I have no regrets. I feel I deserve the opportunity to move onto other things and am ready for where that path takes me.
I have a confession...I really don't like creepy little dolls. Okay there I said it. I will take on ghosts, poltergeists and demons but creepy little dolls, no way. Maybe it goes back to my childhood somewhere as I did not like dolls even then and yes I was a girl who would rather play with really cool transformers than those damn barbies.
I'm sorry I have not updated this in awhile, life got busy but I hope to be better about it in the future.
Another semester of school began in late January and is progressing well. Mid terms are next week. I'm also looking forward to a whole week of spring break beginning on March 19th. School is going well and in fact I was recently invited to join the International Honor Society. I've accepted and will be inducted in a public ceremony in May.
The paranormal has been very busy, thanks there TAPS ;) APRS has many cases on their calendar and the group is currently scheduling into May and June for investigations. Along with investigations we also have our public meetup group which is a place where individuals with an interest in the paranormal come together and may attend events to share in their interests. We partnered with the Batcheller Mansion Inn of Saratoga and have done monthly programs there since January and upcoming on March 14th APRS presents "Ghostly Encounters of the Batcheller Mansion Inn". Currently the event is sold out and we look forward to giving those attending insight into the history and ghostly activity of the wonderful location.
On a personal note for me, I recently became involved in a relationship with a great guy. He and I were friends for some time so I feel comfortable with him. He is sweet, funny, smart and a true gentleman though I'm sure he will challenge me at times. Cary and I have a lot in common and have fun doing things together but also respect each other as individuals. He is okay with my busy life of work, school and the paranormal which I'm grateful for. I look forward to this adventure and shall see where the journey takes us.
Recently I've heard rumblings that my pagan group was forced to shut down or was put out of business. Really? My answer to that is those who think that have disillusioned thinking. It was my choice to close the Order of the Phoenix Rising and the decision was months in the making. I felt the time was right to move on and concentrate my efforts onto other aspects and endeavors in my life. I gave of myself to the public pagan community for almost six years. Many hours of writing and executing rituals and other events, performing clerical duties and being dragged into the occasional witch war. That is a chapter in my life I closed of my own accord and I have no regrets. I feel I deserve the opportunity to move onto other things and am ready for where that path takes me.
I have a confession...I really don't like creepy little dolls. Okay there I said it. I will take on ghosts, poltergeists and demons but creepy little dolls, no way. Maybe it goes back to my childhood somewhere as I did not like dolls even then and yes I was a girl who would rather play with really cool transformers than those damn barbies.
Speaking of the paranormal, here is an interesting tidbit on EMF I found while doing some research for a case we recently did. I rediscovered my love of science and I try to bring science into paranormal research.
Some advice I would give is never just take one source as "gold" so make sure you use multiple sources for your research and always compare information and findings.
As many know exposure to EMF can be an unhealthy thing and often are the origin of experiences a person has that they think are paranormal. Did you know that there have been recent studies conducted seemingly linking Alzheimer’s and EMF levels? In studies conducted scientists found that EMF would negatively affect both the nervous system and the brain. Exposure to high EMF levels in older adults was shown in the study to effect areas of the brain associated with learning, memory and movement. While scientists cannot clearly determine at this time if Alzheimer’s symptoms are actually caused by EMF exposure, they do theorize that exposure to EMF may make the symptoms worse.
In closing spring is soon upon us. I look forward to warmer weather, getting out, trying new things and also doing more things science and nature based. In fact I'm taking a weather class at the end of April with my friend that is sponsored by one of the local news stations and the National Weather Service. It seems interesting.
As spring arrives in a couple of weeks I hope you live each day to the fullest and enjoy the new adventures and experiences that a season of new beginnings and rebirth can bring.
MJ
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