The Weekly Photo Challenge is New Horizon.
“Fight gravity and fly away. Reach new horizons and expand yourself”
― Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom
A rolling stone gathers no moss. Although I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, I live my life exploring new horizons daily. It keeps me young and dementia free!!
“We are all on the stairs, my friend; some of us are going down, some us are going up!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
I vow to always go up!
“Knowing it and seeing it are two different things.” ― Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
I vow to always see without borders.
“Those who don’t jump will never fly.” ― Leena Ahmad Almashat, Harmony Letters
I vow to jump into the unknown without fear.
“Because it’s there.” ― George Mallory
I vow to keep climbing…because it is there.
“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.” ― Voltaire
I vow to dance and read and never do any harm to the world.
“Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.” ― John Muir
I vow to always extract the sweetness and leave nothing but footprints behind.
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien
I vow to try new foods!
“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.”― Erol Ozan
I vow to get lost.
“You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in.”
― Mandy Hale, The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass
I vow to march to my beat, for I am ME.
“There is hope over the horizon. Truth always rises with Time.” ― Suzy Kassem
I vow to always have hope…always.
What vows appear in your new horizon?
What a lovely post Debbie! I’ve been so busy and overwhelmed with this busy time of year I never got to write mine. I love your zest for life and your goals. Keep moving !!!
Thanks, Nicole. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Such beautiful thoughts, and each picture resonates the sentiments and the story of the captions. Lovely collection. Specially like the vine covered building, the sculpture at the waterfront and the mussels in the last pic.
Thanks so much, Krithya. We were waiting to cross the street in Auckland, and I snapped the photo of the vine covered building with my iPhone. Incredible, isn’t it?
Hello, I just found your blog and I also read up on your Part 1 about health insurance. Thinking about moving to NIC and retire. I have family there that will keep an eye on me. My concern is I have a major health issue and you mentioned that these insurances won’t accept preexisting conditions. That of course is a concern and I am not sure if it can be overcome. My family is trying to see how I afford to live there without too much worry about money. I will keep checking your blog I really the quotes and the photos. Sincerely, Elizabeth Center.
Thanks Elizabeth for your comment. Health Insurance is a major concern when moving abroad. Keep exploring your options. We got WEA Signature Health Insurance, mainly for catastrophic health issues and accidents. You could check into the Vivian Pellas hospital discount plan. They don’t cover all the procedures, but you will find that living in Nicaragua health care is affordable and many times you don’t need insurance, only to pay out of pocket for expenses. Best wishes.
Keep shooting and blogging and sharing!
Don’t worry! It is my therapy. Lol
Really great and thought provoking! Keep em coming!
I will! It is a great way to post my photos of our travels to New Zealand. Thanks so much.
These are all great quotes and I especially took to heart the words by Mandy Hale. Loved all of your photos and can definitely relate to your vow to try new foods although your dish pictured with the colorful shells had me wondering! 😀 Anita
Anita, we were in Wellington at a street fair and I took pictures of all the different foods. This was Seafood paella. On another note, Mandy’s quote is one that I should memorize. I am really trying to laugh in the face of political adversity, but it is so difficult sometimes.
Great sentiments!
Thanks, Sue.
What a wonderful post and these pictures are amazing! You go!
janet
Thanks Janet. I particularly like the last quote, Truth rises over Time.” It is especially relevant for me in these mad, mad political times.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I LEAVE FOR MY NEW ADVENTURE TOMORROW ,,,
MOVING TO THE AZORES, PORTUGAL..
I VOW TO TO NEVER BE IN FEAR , FOLLOW MY HEART AND MY FREE SPIRIT..
ALWAYS WITH THE GUIDANCE OF MY CONSTANT COMPANION WHOM IS A
LIGHT TO MY PATH.
Heidi, happy, happy trails to you! . Always seek those new horizons and jump without fear. Please, please let us know about your new life.
Wow, love the sentiments expressed and these are stunning photos … are they all yours?
Thank you Kate. Yes, I took all the photos on our trip through New Zealand.