What a difference a year makes...
It was one year ago today that i was getting ready to move from Charlotte to a small town...i was uncertain whether or not i would really be happy but my friends lived here and my new apartment was wonderful and full of promise...
It's been an interesting year to say the least...full of gains and losses...
Also one year ago today i lost 20% of my income when my boss cut my hours at work because of a slow down in business...
Some friendships faded but were quickly replaced by new ones...
my eyes were opened to some things, i learned some truths and despite this i'm still standing and very happy...i've forgiven those that tried to hurt me, restructured my budget, worked very hard to rechannel and learn from the negative things as well as the hurt and pain which led to a deep strengthening of myself and healing of mind, soul and spirit...i am thankful for it all because i am a better and happier person.
Living in a small town has been a learning experience for me...people are so friendly and kind...everyone is your neighbor, willing to lend a hand...they truly care about each other...
Business has picked up significantly but not my hours and i'm not sure i want them to because i truly love my 3 day weekends...though my budget would love an increase in salary...
By far the most wonderful thing to happen was meeting my Beloved...a number of years ago i had vowed to never again give that special part of my heart to anyone but hy never gave up on the possibility of us and for that i am forever grateful...Hy completes me...hy is my heart and soul...the smile on my face, the spring in my staggered steps, the sparkle in my eyes and the beautiful song in my heart...i cannot and do not want to imagine my life without hym...i cherish hym...
Yes, it's been quite a year indeed and each new day is better than the one before...
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