See, I know I said to some people "I feel some big things coming this next year. I feel some positive things are finally coming my way." And they are positive.
The first big change is that I started a new job. I mean, I didn't quit my old job. I'm still there part time. The new job is something that makes me use my brain, which is something I needed and wanted. It's definitely a job upgrade.
I love the new team I'm working with. It feels like, we really are a team, and the people training us have been so nice and patient.
I mean, I have been nervous because I am older than everyone I hired in with, some people I'm older than by a decade. It's okay though, they're good people and a good group to learn with.
The other change, is today I finally let go of that old convertible sebring, and committed to a newer car. I didn't want to, but she just kept letting me down and leaving me stranded. I hadn't been going on adventures anymore, because I was never sure from day to day if she would start, or if she would stay running.
We have had 100,000 miles worth of adventures, been to a couple different states, and seen so many different things. She went to children's graduations with me, and I can still remember hearing the kids yell "Drop the top mom." She has traveled to wineries and the beach with me, seen different castles, and let me feel a little bit of freedom with the wind through my hair when I was at some of my lowest points. It really is like saying goodbye to an old friend.
That's okay though, I know I haven't blogged about any castles lately, even though I've found a ton that need to be explored and told about. Having a reliable car means that I can do that again.
I was scared to get a new car, for one it's the commitment, and I was afraid that commitment would mean I was tied down, tied to Ohio winters indefinitely. I don't think that's true though, and life has a habit of happening when you're making other plans.
None of this would have been possible without the friends I have in my life. They talk me down when I'm freaking out, pump me up when I'm unsure, and just give me the confidence I need to be as crazy as I am.
So, let me tell you some other positive things that will be happening in 2018. One, my book will be back from the editor next month, so I can start the re-writes on it, and work on publishing it in 2018. My goal for the next year, is to bury myself in research for the next book. The subject will be PTSD. Something else that touches close to home.
I need to sign off for now, but, look for a few blog posts to come out in the upcoming weeks. I'll be showing you guys some more off the beaten track places that you can visit for adventures. Because every princess needs to visit some castles now and then.
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| Just one of many sunny day selfies through the years. |
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| I was a princess! |
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| Here's to many new adventures. |
