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amp; up? You’re allowed to make big mistakes. You’re allowed to learn from the mistakes. You’re allowed to be forgiven. You might even repeat those mistakes. Do better next time.
amp; up? You’re allowed to make big mistakes. You’re allowed to learn from the mistakes. You’re allowed to be forgiven. You might even repeat those mistakes. Do better next time.">
Here’s to my 1st Christmas Eve/Day all alone. No kids, no friends or family. If you’ve been there before, how’d you spend your Christmas all alone?
On my 3rd renewal I was finally able to upgrade to Unlimited Able Seaman. I’m stoked!
Just knowing that I can encourage others and give them some positive re-enforcement does wonders for me! Do this old sailor a favor and look for others that are struggling and uplift them! Tell them they matter.
Sailor 1994/Merchant Mariner 2020
Whatever it is.... you got this! Have a great weekend friends!
I was told to post here. I don’t really know about this sub, but “Hi”!
Have a great weekend friends!
The colors turned out so well on my 1st cosplay I had to share it!
Have a good weekend! I hope you find a chance to relax and recharge!
In 2.5 years I’ll be 50. It’s crazy how fast time flies by! Have a good weekend.
I hope your week is awesome!
One more weekend till I get some time off!
I don’t know why I look mad, I’m in the rope locker, the happiest place on earth.
Today is my Friday!
Tired today, but I wanted to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who commented, liked and gave me an award on my last post. You guys are so awesome!
Calm seas never made a skilled sailor and neither does an easy life. Those waves of adversity and storms of difficulty teach you lessons that help you navigate life better. Become skilled at living in a way that serves you. You matter. You’re worthy.
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33° and a warm face is always a plus on the water!
Have a good weekend all!
The world is stressed out and it’s hard not to feel that weight. But you and I can choose to look for the nuggets of good that we experience everyday. They are not in control of our happiness. We are! You have power to choose between happy or sad!
Between a particularly painful therapy session and having a meeting with the kid’s Mom, I still mustered up a smile. It’s really hard to do, but I have to look out for me and not hide my light. You can do the same thing, I know it!
Here’s my perspective. The world, may in fact, not get better. There is nothing to say that you and I can’t improve though. We have to stop letting the media, the powers at be and society from dragging us down with them. It’s up to you and I to chose our fate. Take control of you. You got this!
I share my thoughts with you to encourage you, but make no mistake, I don’t have my shit together. I am struggling with ADHD, depression, divorce and life issues. What I learn, I share with you. You’re not alone and neither am I. I hope you rock this week.
I wish I had my usual words of encouragement for you, but I don’t have it. I just choose to believe every day I wake up is not a curse, but an opportunity for me to grow. Let’s grow together this week?
Are you concentrating too hard on the doors that closing on you, instead of focusing on the doors of opportunity that are opening for you? Don’t miss the chance on a new adventure because of things you can’t change.
Tired.
When you start doing the things you like and you don’t care what others think about you, life gets easier. Don’t live your life to fit in other people’s boxes. Be an authentic you, then let them choose if they want you around or not.
What are you doing for yourself? From birth to 45 years old I had short hair. I haven’t cut my hair in nearly 3 years. I’m loving it so much. For a moment, set aside the mental health growth & healing and just do something for you. Change you style, color your hair, do something fun.
It was a difficult weekend. I had some bitter disappointments. Things I can not change. But if I let those things weigh me down, I could go to a place I don’t want to. You and I are stronger than our problems. Be a bully to that voice in your head, the one that causes you doubt. Be kind to you.
Just make your own coasters when you get there!
The blanket of depression is inviting. Feeling sorry for yourself is easy. But can you find something to smile about? Can you find a flower in the middle of rubble & debris? What are you doing to uplift yourself? Even if it’s just one day, you deserve it!
I don’t have anything inspiring or uplifting to share with you, but I do not want you to forget that you’re important, you matter and you’re worthy. Have a good week everyone.
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For many of us there is someone in our life keeping us from moving on, from growing, from making the changes we need. Why are we giving them so much power? We have climb over, dig under or bust through that wall. You should dictate your happiness and no one else.
Second time getting this done! I love it!
Salt water in the air is excellent for the beard. You just have to find a way to stir it up.
Small businesses in my medium sized Oregon town are struggling to stay open. It’s not just here, but lots of other states. Remember those are your neighbors, friends and community. Please do your best to support these struggling businesses. They need you.
How I wrapped a large glass float.
If you’re struggling with something this week, but you’re trying your damndest to fight through it and be a better person, then I look up to you. I’m proud of you!
Star knot board finally finished!
My attempt at a legitimate bell rope.
Most of us are way too hard on ourselves, we seek outside validation, because a part of our brain isn’t kind to us. But you and I need to know that it isn’t the truth. We are better than we think. Be a bully to bad self talk and tell yourself “I’m great”. Have a good week.
Don’t give up on your beard if it’s only a couple months young and it’s kinda patchy. Like a good scotch, it takes time!
Who are you sacrificing your happiness and mental health for and why? This one I really struggle with. You have to learn to set boundaries and advocate for you. Also respect other people’s boundaries. I hope you have a great weekend!
17 strand French sennit.
We’re never going to get to this place that majority of us want until we stop taking sides, blaming each other and embracing hate towards each other. We have to have really listen to each other and learn to understand our differences. Middle ground is not a weakness, it’s a strength.
If you lived through the 80’s/90’s, you probably remember the 10 CDs for a penny club. The commercials said “Cancel any time”, but it was impossible to cancel. That’s how I feel about adulthood.
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Large Monkey’s fist & Ocean plait.
The new splicing/knot tying bench.
The sea has shown me what chaos looks like... the sea has also shown me what beauty looks like. You can find beauty amidst that chaos in life. Seek that beauty out. You can’t change yesterday, but you can change how you remember it. You matter and you’re worthy of better.
For a friend.
You never appreciate the smooth seas until you have sailed through the fiercest of storms. Once you’ve weathered the mighty storms, you will appreciate the calm in your life. Have a great weekend!
Most of us will experience heartache that we feel we might never recover from. Heartbreak can beyond comprehension sometimes. I have to remember in these times to look out for myself and so do you. Remember to live to live for you, because you matter.
Even in my darkest & heaviest times, there are moments that shine through. Today was one! Remember to look for gems that are scattered in the dirt. Cherish those gems, no matter how dirty you’re getting. You got this. You matter.
Running back to the boat.
I am not sure how I made it through yesterday, but I did. One more really tough day to make it through this year and then focus on everyday after that. Lately I’m at a loss of encouragement. But if I can make it, so can you.
Progress on my mask I’ve been working on. Thoughts? [self]
The end of ship’s soft log.
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I try to be positive and help others out. To encourage others. To help them know it’s gonna be alright. But it’s just too much this week. Things I should be happy about, I’m not. Things I should be able to fight though, I can’t. I’m sorry I can’t encourage you this Sunday.
Never say “I’m too (fill in the blank) to change”. You have a choice everyday to make your life better. You can make small, deliberate, positive changes if you want. Reflect on what it is you want to change, then go after it!
Close up. Different fingers.
Does life seem hard and impossible for you? Take 5 minutes out of your 24 hours and do something good for yourself. And then plan to do it again tomorrow, but increase it by 5 more minutes. Create your own break to simply do a good deed to yourself. It’s worth it!
Make sure you keep track of your mental health. It’s important! I’ve mismanaged mine over the past days and I’m paying for it. I’m not strong enough to do it on my own, and it’s incredibly hard to ask people for help though. When you feel broken, the last thing you want to do is put that on others.
The hardest thing right now is figuring out what I need to do to better myself vs. what I “want” right now. Bettering yourself in the longer run is better than chasing your wants of the moment.
A genuine, sincere & heartfelt “Thank you!” to everyone who has commented, upvoted & msg’d me! You all have helped me so much! I can’t thank you enough for the support! *My 1st ever cosplay build!
“Calms seas never make a good sailor”, but I’ve never heard a sailor complain about a calm seas.
3rd MMC renewal with upgraded endorsements!
I had high hopes for a date this weekend, but it’s not gonna happen now. So while I mask my disappointment, remember you’re important and even though there are set backs in life, it doesn’t change your worth.
I’ve never been a goal setter. Because of who I am, it’s not as simple as “Write it down and go get it!” Learning later in life to set goals is a difficult challenge. Who else struggles, but has had success? Oh and I hope your weekend has been awesome!
Did you know that you are not responsible for other people’s reactions to you setting personal boundaries? If you are doing things to heal, care and take care of yourself and they don’t like it, that’s on them, not you.
Has there bern something you’ve ALWAYS wanted to do, but didn’t think you could? No matter how small, silly or insignificant you might think it is, do it! I’m 47 and have always wanted to cosplay, so I made my 1st costume! I did it, so can you!
The gray is coming in too slow, I wish it’d happen a little more quickly.
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Splicing an eye into a line is much strong than a knot, such as a bowline or other loop knot.
I don’t have any great pearls of wisdom for you on this post. Keep pushing through the hard stuff and have the best weekend you can. Oh and thank you to all the new and old friends I’ve made on Reddit!
Hey are you taking the hard stuff too seriously? Why? Look at me, you will either think I’m an idiot or adorkable. If you’re struggling, find a reason to laugh. Anything that gives you a moment of relief, take it.
I have no great words of wisdom for you like I normally try to do. But as soon as the sun starts shining on your location, take advantage of it. Get out there and put some sunlight on your skin and you’ll feel better!
I can put in any number of a multi-strand star knots, not a problem. A single strand star knot always seems to give me problems. This one came out ok. (Link in comments)
Wednesday morning my Mom passed away, holding my Dad’s hand. They were four months away from 50 years of marriage. My mom has been so sick for many years, I’m relieved for her, but am sad for my Dad. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. Today.
Moments of happiness and joy are never gonna replace truly being at peace with yourself. You have to let go of what others think about you and tell yourself that you really are enough. When you can see yourself positively, then changes for good will start.
Star knot and dbl IPA.
Part of my fid collection. Assorted wood & sizes.
These next 7 days will be some of the hardest of 2020 and possibly my life. I’m trying to not overthink and just cruise, but damn I need to be on the other side of this week.
Would you get dressed up and go for dinner and drinks with me? You can pick the bow tie!
Your brain lies to you. Your heart can deceive you. But more often that not, your gut is something you should listen to. Remember you’re worthy of happiness and you matter. Have a good weekend!
I struggle every time with single strand star knots, but once I finally get it, they come out beautiful.
Fixed a few things and now it’s ready to hang.
If you’re serious about knot tying, find a Marlinspike you like. Myerchin spikes are my favorite.
Making progress on a seamless grommet.
Star knots and splicing fids are my favorite.
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I kinda get a kick outta keeping people guessing as to what I’m going to do next. The ship’s officers are scratching their heads at my new shirt.
Tall ship knife rig.
The past month my dreams have been some of the most bizarre & painful ever. I don’t know what’s triggered them, but I’m over it.
“New” ride.
Giant crowned star knot.
Made a video on how to make Ocean Plait mat. (Link in comments)
Mr. Jesse Scott Eaves. Denham springs, LA.
Flat anchor on pin board w/template
More Driftwood knotboard.
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