July 4th, 2010

Happy 70th birthday to my mom on the Fourth of July!

I had an ok fourth of July here in Utah. The Mormon people in Utah don't celebrate on Sunday, since that day is only dedicated to going to church, so there was no fourth of July on the fourth. The celebrating was done on the third. 

My friend Dan was here as he was driving across the country to Massachusetts. It was his first night on the road and it was so good to have him here. We bbq'd some yummy brats and some corn on the grill. We had cold beer with fresh lime and lit off a few fireworks. And we laughed a lot.

Julian loved the fireworks but was a little scared too. He would run away but then come right back to see what would happen next. It was great.

I've been having a great time with Julian. He's growing up so fast and is about to celebrate his 2nd full year of life. He's a beautiful child and I love watching him move through the world. He's so smart and his mind works a thousand miles a minute. We will have a fun birthday party for him on Friday, and will also celebrate mom's birthday when she and my dad get here from Wyoming. It'll be great!

Grateful

A friend of mine said today "you have a great life, don't you?". I told her, that yes, I do and I am so, so grateful for it every day.

It's so interesting how life unfolds in such wonderful ways. It all depends on your point of view. Technically, I am homeless and jobless right now, I really don't know where I'm going or what I'm doing, but I have never been happier.

Two years ago I was living in a beautiful house with a view of the San Francisco Bay in one of the most expensive, upscale towns in the United States. I didn't have to work, I traveled a lot, I went out to fancy restaurants, I could buy new clothes anytime I wanted. I had it "all". But I was miserable. My spirit was suffocating. There is absolutely no blame here. I was just in the wrong situation for me.

It was a difficult journey through the middle of my separation and divorce but now that I'm on the other side, finally, everything is alright.

I am very grateful every day for the friends and family that I have, for the place that I get to live, for yoga and my health, for good food and clean water, for my car that runs well and gets me from place to place, for sunshine and blue sky, for rain, for hiking trails, the ocean, for the salad bar at Whole Foods, and for being able to live a very spontaneous and creative life.

I bought a bumper sticker last weekend at a festival that says "Something Wonderful is About to Happen". And I believe it.

Loving Life

Things are going great since I've been back in California. I feel alive, energized, renewed and happy.

I have been housesitting since I returned and it's working out very well. Things keep opening up for me and looks like I may have housesitting jobs through August and perhaps beyond. I love the fact that I am saving so much money, especially since I have no income right now. I feel comfortable living out of a suitcase and keeping my life fluid and open to whatever may come. I have been doing it now for 8 months and it feels just fine.

Each day brings new adventures, new people and new experiences into my life. I thank the universe daily. And I thank my dear friends who let me stay in their guest rooms and on their couches when I need to.

I have been busy volunteering for various organizations, attending fundraising events, doing lots of yoga, getting in touch with past business contacts and taking advantage of all the great things that the Bay area has to offer. There is so much art, classes, festivals, new places to explore and live music, that it's impossible to take it all in. I love it. I look forward to each and every day.

an idea

I have been asked to go on a trip to Asia from October 14 to the beginning of November.I plan to blog my adventures for my friends and family to follow along...