Wow, what a break it has been since I’ve posted here.

This year, has been an interesting one….and a bitch. Ha 🙂

This is not my new years post or the post that closes me out. It just felt appropriate to give an update while I have a minute to put words on paper. Virtual paper, that is.

So, damn. What a whirlwind past couple of months. So many leaps taken, so much change, and not one regret.

I had taken the leap and decided to put my beloved condo on the market. It just felt like the right thing to do as I needed to invest my creativity elsewhere, somewhere that included a yard and a guest room (or a couple). That’s TBD though, the new house that is. My condo went under contract in 3 days after the first showing resulted in a offer. I can’t say anything except that I feel completely blessed and lucky that someone scooped it up. There are many other properties that don’t fair as well. I am looking forward to settlement on December 29th.

So where am I living? Back home with Mom and Dad. They’ve graciously welcomed me back while I grow my bank account for my next creative venture; the Renovation. Again, nothing but blessed because they’ve been nothing but welcoming and accommodating to me. Hell, they’ve let me turn their guest bedroom into my walk-in closet. Believe me, I need it for my ever-growing wardrobe.

 In moving home, I’ve also acquired four dogs. Yes four. And “acquired”means have them as roommates. I will say, they definitely are entertaining and extremely well behaved. Sometimes I have to beat one of their asses but it’s because one of them is a big bully and well, I don’t put up with that shit.

I have to say that this is the biggest leap and it’s exciting. It’s nice to be home again, it just feels a little different because I know it’s not permanent and it’s a step. But it’s nice.

 

OMG my friends. I feel like my friendships are better than ever. I’m connecting with people that truly care about me (the feeling is mutual of course). That is one blessing I can’t talk about enough. So grateful for all of them. Surround yourself with good people. They always say quality over quantity but when you have a large quantity of quality people, it’s amazing.

  
  
  
 Work is great. I am in a position where I get be my creative self. I find myself in moments saying “wow, this is my job.” It’s wonderful. I’ve seemed to make new friends with really good people; it’s great. I also like that I’m leading with my creativity; it’s nice.

I used to be a cupcake baker. My brand is WeekendCupcake. It was a BUSY company that exhausted me. I’ve decided to bring it back as a pop-up cupcake company. I’ll do one flavor and offer it to the world. It’s just better for my schedule and is yet another creative outlet to share with people.

Cupcakes and fitness? Say what? Yes, fitness is still a HUGE priority in my life and I’m thankful that my fit crew has been more than understanding as these changes take place and put me on a pause from the bench. I still am very into making sure I’m well and healthy; it’s not only good for your body, but good for your mental health. I can’t wait to get back into a routine that involves lifting heavy things. Right now, I’ve been trying to help others as well and have been running cleanse groups with my Advocare Business. I’m trying to ignite a spark and pour as much creativity into that as I am with other facets of my life. Surrounding yourself with people looking for a change is the perfect thing for me right now and I’m so excited for my peeps better themselves. We’ve been informed that the New Year will bring the All-In Challenge again which means that there will be another nation-wide group of folks taking 24 days to reshift their focus. That’ll be exciting.

 So in a nutshell, that’s just the tip of the iceberg that is my current situation. New living situation, new roommates, cupcakes back in the game in a different way, and fitness as a mindset and not a diet, and I’m looking forward to the New Year.

I think it’s nice for everyone to reinvent themselves in someway from time to time. It keeps your life interesting while also allowing you to grow into a better version of yourself.

I don’t know when my next post will be, but I hope it’s soon.