Category Archives: Decide and take action

Scary train trip – Copenhagen to Stockholm

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Diane Scheurell

July 2109. Imagine yourself in the main train station for Copenhagen, Denmark, holding a ticket to Stockholm, pre-booked from home, all printed in Danish except for one line (Photo ID required.) All the station signage was in Danish too. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Being present, Decide and take action, enjoying other cultures, geographical features, Using my transformation tools | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Building a home in Hawaii, Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Diane Scheurell

My latest project is building a house on the lot I purchased in 2016. After I had the land cleared and grubbed, the next step was to decide what to put on it. My expectations were high, because readying the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building a new house, Decide and take action, getting out of my comfort zone, hurricanes, life choices, the nearby Pacific Ocean | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Building a new house in Hawaii, Part 1.

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

On top of everything else happening in my life, I am also building a house. Sometimes I question my sanity. I actually bought the lot while I was in England two years ago. No it’s not in England. I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in asking the Universe, Building a new house, Decide and take action, facing my fears, getting out of my comfort zone, home, plants in my yard, working in my yard | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Thrift-shopping for a Saloon Girl costume

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Two years ago I promised myself that I would someday enter the Saloon Girl Contest for Honoka‘a’s Western Week. I already had the boots. Cowgirl boots are very important for this contest and I found the perfect pair at St. … Continue reading →

Posted in asking the Universe, Decide and take action, Hawaii cowboy country, Holidays and festivals, Honoka'a, Shopping In Hawaii, thifting - thrift stores | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

New Year’s actions

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

Last week our Women’s Circle gathered at Reverend Ana’s home for the best solstice celebration I’ve ever attended. Singing and drumming around the fire circle, we dismissed the longest night and honored the coming light with the possibilities of the … Continue reading →

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Escape to the beach

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

I’m certainly glad that the Polar Vortex has left the mainland. I’ve been reluctant to post anything in the past three weeks because whatever I said about living here on the Big Island would sound like gloating. But even we … Continue reading →

Posted in beachcombing, Decide and take action, driving in Hawaii, Hawaii beaches, moving to Hawaii, self care, weather in Hawaii, wet/dry side of island | Tagged | 2 Comments