Best Year For My Life

You are probably thinking that the title of this should read, "Best Year Of My Life."

But it was not.

It's been nearly a year since I came home.

Maybe a couple of days shy.

One year ago, I gathered up all of my courage, and all of my belongings, 

my cute little puppy, and all the money I had been saving..

rented a car and drove cross country on 2 hours of sleep.

I left a lot of stuff in Memphis,

hats, artwork, a few blankets, and an abusive marriage.

And I never looked back.

I tried to start the year off great.
A fresh start,
but Mowgli passing away was the hardest thing I've ever had to face.

This post isn't meant to be a sad "pity me" post.
So, I won't even bother to list all my other woes and worries of this year.

This year wasn't the best of my life..
it certainly was the best for it.

A lot has happened for me this year.

I've come to terms with my parents about my beliefs.
And in Utah, that is a big deal.
But, I like not living under the pressure of needing to be something others want you to be.
This could be a whole blog post in itself, but I won't be posting that.
I also don't want to offend anyone.
Just know,
I'm happier now then ever.

I've been really trying to focus on my art.
I would love to have making art a full time career like it use to be.
 It's a life long dream of mine, and I promise it will happen.

I've been trying to not focus on hat making, since I would rather be making art.
This one is a tricky one since Talk2thetrees is more established than TreeTalker art.
But it's something I will focus on even more next year. 

I've gained a lot and I've lost a lot.
But, the things I've gained have been very great.

In just one year, I've gained:
A loving and handsome boyfriend who tells me I'm beautiful every day.
(I'm not used to that!)
A wonderful group of friends, who I think laughs at my jokes.
(It's been a long time since I've even had friends!)
A car that is older than me, but still drives.
(It's so old I have to hit the dashboard in order for the clock to work!! (I feel like I'm in a movie))
Two silly and stinky puppies who love to snuggle.
(They are both quite dramatic too)
An very small apartment with thin walls and ceilings.
(But, it's an apartment!)

I could keep listing things.
I really could.

This is the flock of birds I saw while I was packing up my car to drive to Utah.
They were a big sign to me.
They were in that tree for just an instance.
Then they were gone.

They flew away for the winter..
because as hard as change can be,
it's often for the better.

So, I'm going to start of this new year with the same mindset as before,

that things are going to be great. 

And let the wind take me wherever I need to go.

 

And maybe next year, will be even better for my life.

My dear blog readers..

some of you have been reading this blog for years.

You've been with me all the way.

Every one of your thoughtful comments and emails are read and taken to heart.

This blog has helped me a lot through this year, 

but it wouldn't have if my blog friends were there for me.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.