Writing to you for the last time from this cute little house by the river. I just received the confirmation this morning that I am approved to move into my own little spot. I will be staying in the same town but in a place I can finally call my own. It's been an exhausting, daunting process and of course the move is on the 1st of the year, so that's not quite so convenient when trying to find able bodies to assist in the heavy lifting, but I'm working on it!
I'm looking forward to having the safety and calm of my own place. After working 50+ hours a week surrounded by people, I look forward to the peace and quiet when I get home. Now I'll have that. I've worked hard. My body tells me every day and I am finally giving the big commit to another year here. Scary! But what's even scarier is the fact that we really do live in a bubble down here. Floridians live by their own set of rules. It's not until I talk to someone from another state that I remember we are all still living in a pandemic. The rest of the world is not okay. But what am I to do? I follow the rules where I am, which to be honest, there are no mask mandates, but I still carry one on my person at all times, just in case.
For now I am focused on the new year. 2022. I like the way it looks on paper and hopefully after I have moved in and settled my nest I will be able to get back to the book. I write when I can which means in spurts at work when we are slow or the half hour I give myself by the river before work. Having a comfortable space to work is key, at least for me to get any real work completed. This book has been in my mind swirling about, coming out here and there and revising its story several times. She's still a work in progress but I am finally comfortable in the route the story is taking. Now I just need to work.
So as we recap the year, so much has happened! I moved from Pennsylvania to a town where I knew only 1 person. I've made new friends that I know I will care for throughout my journey in life and experienced some adventures that truly hit my "Happy" button. Riding in a helicopter, sailing for the first time, going to a petting zoo with sloths and a kangaroo, falling in love with sandpipers at the beach and so much more. I am so thankful for the opportunity to move when I did and there are moments when I feel my purpose. I can't say that I have ever felt that way before. Like I am actually making a difference. That's huge and another reason why another year here is in my future.
So as 2021 comes to an end, I look back with a smile. Grateful and with hope towards making 2022 the best year I can, all starting with another move! Moving can be such a pain, but I think I've got it down by now, ha!
So from this little town in the South, I am sending you and yours all of the greatest wishes of love, happiness and success for the Holidays and through the New Year. May you be blessed in every way.
Sincerely yours,
Blondesheep