I woke up yesterday morning and discovered that WordPress had automatically renewed. I thought I had turned automatic renewal off. At first I was angry with myself for not having turned off the automatic renewal but the thought came to me a bit later that this may be the Universe’s way of sending me a message. I have no clue what I want to write about, if anyone will read it, but all that at this moment doesn’t matter.

The last four years of my life has been a constant stream of change, I’ve been sleep walking. Richard’s illness, his passing, moving to a new home, COVID, and on June 17th 2021 I had to say goodbye to my sweet boxer girl Sophie.

For the first time in 30 years I find myself completely alone. I had forgotten what that was like. Of course 30 years ago I was working, had full days, a busy social life, so different than where I am today. Freedom (well, of sorts, but I don’t wish to talk about COVID and restrictions and all that stuff). What do I do with all this new found freedom!

One day at a time. Slowly waking up. For some reason the things that I enjoyed doing this past year, like writing, have fallen by the wayside. I am not sure why. It’s like that part of me has been shut off. However, I am embracing new adventures, being open to possibilities, being spontaneous, reconnecting with family. A couple of months ago I had the most fun I have had in many years. I went on a junking binge at my old hunting grounds and came home with some great treasures and felt a small spark to create this art piece!

Here’s to 2022 and the new adventures that await me!!

Happy New Year!!