The time to be happy is now...the place to be happy is here. - Ingersoll

A wise, wonderful woman sent me this quote in a card (my mama) and I have really tried to take it to heart.

It has been tough, yes even in 'paradise' to try and find and forge my way. My life has been completely turned upside down and inside out. As most of you know, change has not always been a forte of mine (well I used to pretty much hate it) but now I have come to understand it and respect it and see it for all it's beautiful possibilities...

I feel like I am finally coming up for a air - able to navigate my way around the island, have had interviews with two companies I'd enjoy working for and have even been contracting as a dog walker / boarder for dogwalker etc. My first client (ahem) is Yogi a 110lb. 1 year old Rottweiler and man....he is a love. I mean he stands on his back hind legs and wraps me in a big bear hug. He 'herds' me down the stairs trying to bite my ankles and he slobbers profusely all over me...(eck.) Usually it's him taking me for a walk but he's provided me some new perspective in how truly blessed I am in my girl Maddie...she is simply the best!

Time is truly flying by so I need to remind myself things will turn around, we are 'making' it and to try and enjoy these times...it is amazing how fast the days go actually and how productive I've been in creating a home out of this house. I have finally added some touches that feel like me and it feels great to be able to call it my 'home.'

Everyday is a new day. A new possibility. Of course we will all have moments or days where we feel kicked in the gut, down or out but knowing another day lies ahead brings me peace and promise. I am 'making my way here' and as simple as that sounds, it feels really good...I still have met few women friends I connect with which is extremely tough for me as my women relationships were / are my life but am confident those relationships will come when I get a job and forge more connections here on the island.

For now. Today is a good day. The sun is out. I have my health, husband (whom has been MIA as of late due to work, more on that later), friends and family who are only a phone call or click away...the mind is a powerful force and we are capable of infinite things if we believe it to be...today; I'm happy...