Well, needless to say it has been a while. I'll try to do a quick catch-up so that if I do decide to continue blogging, it all might make a little sense.
Dan and I have been living in a rental house in Port Orchard, WA, since last March. It's been a great change for us, and Charlie is loving it. He has a big front and back yard that he can run around in, and a beach just down the street that he loves to swim in. Being in a house is really nice. It's much more spacious than the apartment, and it makes me feel a bit more grown up! Port Orchard is a beautiful city, as we are surrounded by water almost every where we turn. It is a little further away from our friends, but that hasn't really stopped us from seeing them just as often.
2012 has been an amazing year. But, just like any other year, it always has its ups and downs. Friendships have come and gone, and my trust levels with people has been tested. But no matter what happens with life, all I know is that I am incredibly blessed to be surrounded with the people that I am. Dan is an amazing best friend, and I honestly couldn't ask for anyone better. My family is also my rock, and I know that I can count on them for anything. And of course, Charlie :) That little fur-ball is so much more than a pet to me.
One thing I have found myself struggling with is my ability to accept my problems and to look beyond them. I'm not going to go into too much detail, at least not yet. It's been an ongoing battle to accept things about myself, and to stay strong for the sake of my family, and myself. One of the hardest things for me has been my inability to count my blessings and to look beyond my problems and insecurities, but they are like an anchor that keeps holding me down. I am hopeful that someday I will be able to live 100% happily and content with myself, but I've got a long ways to go. It's not fun having to accept that you have problems, and even worse to admit that you won't be able to conquer them alone. But until I find the strength within myself to really get the help I need, I will keep fighting this on my own.
With Thanksgiving coming up, my goal is to start and end each day thanking God for the amazing people he has brought into my life, and all of the blessings he has stowed upon me. This really is a beautiful life, and I couldn't ask for more than what I have. Except maybe a healthy wrist so I could get my broke butt back to work!
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