It's A Busy Life

I know I've been MIA (again), but this has been one crazy year for me.

It's funny, right before I turned 28 I was told that 28 is a year of transformation.  I was told this year would bring big changes, dramatic differences, and though difficult this transitory stage would be worth it.

Tomorrow marks four months since I turned 28, and you know what?  This has definitely been a year of transformation! I had no idea so many things could change at once.  I had no idea how difficult this many simultaneous changes could be.  I also had no idea how rewarding all this change would be.

I've let go of a lot of anger and bitterness, and I've found a piece of happiness to call my own.  It isn't easy.  This is has been hard, will continue being hard, but I believe it's worth it.  I'll come out on the other side better and brighter and happier.

I am learning to enjoy the small things.  I am embracing the "norm," the "everyday,"  and I'm enjoying it.  I can't remember the last time I was so at peace.  It took me a while to get here, and sometimes it is a struggle to stay here, but I'm a work in progress so it can't all be perfect :)

As to what I've been up to:

I'm still running. I'm down 20 pounds since last year, and I feel great. Classic cars along my route never fail to make me grin like an idiot.

Finger painting with a tiny tot is really one of life's best simple pleasures.

I found this ruin on a recent trip to the mountains.  I have no idea what it once was, but the possibilities are endless.

I discovered a "new" old band whose music is amazing. CAKE! And I went to see them in concert. Pure awesomeness.

I finally got some pinup photos taken. I've never had so much fun!

And of course ENJOYING LIFE :)