Simpleness

Simple. Still. Content. 
Learning to just be okay with who I am, what I want, and what I have.
Taking time for myself.
Not taking time away from my life to worry about the things I cannot change or comparing myself  to others.
I have regrets, sure. But you cannot turn back time
And in time, I realize most things do happen for a reason.

Which brings me to this lazy, wonderful Sunday after an amazing weekend with my friends and boyfriend. 
I feel so happy with the people around me. I have never felt so comfortable with another man by my side. Since date one, things have just been comfortable, just clicked. No awkwardness. Total acceptance. Wonderful companionship. Joking. Laughing. Comfort. Breaking down the walls I put up from being hurt in the past. Understanding why I made the decisions I made. Clarity. I have learned so much about myself, about accepting myself, which makes it so much easier to be in a relationship. It is so, very early, but my friends adore my new man, I adore him, and I just cannot wait to spend time with him. It is just a connection that I have never felt before, ever. It makes me giddy, butterflies, and hopeful. 

Spring break is coming up, and another school year will come to an end. This summer will bring many changes, no master's classes, a new job, and travels with a new boy. Just need this snow to go away, and the new season and new changes will be a welcomed addition to my wonderful life:)

One day at a time. Simple. Still. Enjoy.

Past My Bedtime

I am up past my bedtime on a school night.
All for a boy.
That I really like.
He just left.
A mid-week date night.
Deeelish Dinner.
So much laughter.
How have we not met before this time?
Oh, timing.
He is WONDERFUL.
Charming.
Funny.
So smart.
So connected.
Spent 3 hours just talking about life.
That is true companionship.
I am so happy that the lack of sleep I will get before my alarm comes on tomorrow doesn't even phase me.

This GIRL is ON FIRE

I have a good handle on how to manage my job. I focus on my awesome kids, and look forward to my future career that I hope to start this summer:)

I love my place. My home. My own space. No obsessions. Decorated perfectly to fit me. My life. My vision.

I am blessed with a great grouping of friends who each play a very particular role in my life, each is there, at different times, playing a different, yet equally important role.

I walk in April at Eastern Michigan University with my Master's in both School and Community Mental Health counseling. I am only 27. Next up....my doctorate!

I am confident of my health, both physically and mentally, and understand that ups and downs are normal. It is a matter of using all of the supportive resources around me. And supportive people that understand, and stay.

Lastly, I love being in relationships. I love the security of being with a man that makes me feel so good about  myself, my life, my future. I have found someone that does all of this. I look forward to seeing him everytime we are together. It seems like we have known each other for so long. Who knows what the future holds, but for now...I am enjoying EACH MOMENT!

This girl, my friends, IS ON FIRE!