Emerge

It has not been much time
Since I was falling apart
A new woman has emerged
Healed with open heart

So completely different
Than I have ever been before
It is never all for nothing
It may have been the cure

Choosing to stand up and find life
In every little thing
Beauty in the simple gifts
The heavens seem to bring

Triumphant and assured
I walk through with open eyes
Ready to make my way
To calm the distant cries

No reason to hide the beauty
That lives beneath my skin
It is the light of freedom
No more darkness held within

If ever you can hear this
I love you so much more
I want for you this beauty
So emerge from within your core

I possess a new perspective
I wish to share with anyone
That needs a little pick me up
And wants to feel the love

New Beginnings

Such is life that change happens whether you like it or not. Fortunately lately I have been liking it very much. Even though the new phases of my life were not necessarily prompted by positive events...the results are quite satisfying.

After my car decided to finally give up being mine (long story) I was blessed to be given the opportunity to purchase a lovely and well taken care of Honda Civic hybrid. The gas prices here in Santa Fe are even more inflated than other cities and I get something close to 40 miles to the gallon so i am thrilled.I followed my car purchase with a fun and sassy new haircut. I was just bursting with the desire to have something shorter for the summer and I wanted something a little more sculpted and sophisticated. Not the best photo but here is what it looks like from one view.The next phase of my new life took the shape of a beautiful upright piano to go along with the lessons I have been taking. Music is definately important to me and I decided it was about time to figure a way to accompany myself while I sing. So I have begun to explore this and found that having my own intstrument was a wonderful way to spend my evenings and free time.

The last piece of the puzzle to be added for the time being is that I have found a much more lucrative job. I have not started yet but I have found myself becoming the new manager for a contemporary women's clothing boutique. The clothes are very fashion forward and I will finally be making a very nice salary with chance to be really taken care of as an employee. I am so excited!

Sometimes it is through the more unhappy moments in life that the real lessons are brought to the surface. Through some of my current struggles I have found that when I really stuck by what was right for me, the universe responded with kindness and I was given opportunity. The doors began to open and I chose to walk through. I am going to keep up with the new success simply by continuing to stay strong in what is right for me and to keep walking through the doors.

Peonies

I simply love peonies! I purchased some the other day to brighten up my home and have been taking photos of the progression of their opening. They are beautiful! They smell sweet and luckily since I purchased some cut ones they do not come with ants. I have fond memories of watching peonies bloom at Dad & Diane's in NJ.