Long Time Between Drinks

I do confess I got busy with life and my poor old blog was left behind, neglected and abandoned... yet here it is, still lovingly waiting for me like a reprimanded puppy; not entirely sure how to take me after our last interaction, but excited to see me nonetheless.

So it's not technically a new year, now that we're in April, but after such a gap in connecting, I can't help but feel as though writing about new beginnings is appropriate.

Since my last blog, I've moved countries, moved cities, changed careers, watched all my friends start families and found myself grateful for the 'rocks' in my life. In an ever changing world, and with the adventures that lead us across the globe, around the bend sometimes, and under the weather at others, it's nice to have some key things in our lives that keep us grounded.

In my case it's my husband; he's strong, stable and rational, which is a wonderful balance to my sometimes eccentric, occasionally emotional and always adventurous feminine way of living, (which I wouldn't trade for anything in the world incidentally). He keeps me grounded when I'm off on another tangent with some big idea on how to change the world or start a new business... he reminds me to stay calm, think things through and make well educated decisions rather than excitedly just launching into a new project that may come back to bite me later.

My other rock is my family who, in true form, are a little eccentric and dramatic themselves, but always there - no matter what change is happening, with myself or my sisters, they are always available to lend an ear, lend a hand or simply share the journey.

So no matter what new beginnings your life brings, be it good, challenging or just different, remember to be grateful for your 'rocks'... you know the ones; they are always there, strong, steady, loyal and reliable - so familiar even, you may not have acknowledged how important they are. Let this be your reminder to tell them what they mean to you.