HELLLOOO...It's been awhile!

I will be the first to admit it, I've been MIA.  Yes, I took a little break from blogging.  You see, blogging, in my opinion, is a very "personal" thing and when your personal life has some bumps, jumps and leaps...sometimes your not ready to share it...baby steps.  SO, you guessed it I took a little break.  A few.  Anyhow, I'm back and badder than ever.  Sorry, I couldn't resist.  Had to say it!  Funny, I know.  Well, at least I try.  I'm back!

I am a firm believer that everything and I mean absolutely everything happens for a reason.  Let's take this a step further...  People come in and out of "each" of our lives at all different points in time and ALL of it happens for a reason.  Absolutely everything happens for a reason.  This is non-negotiable.  It does.  And it's one of lives little facts.

A good friend of mine, Kori, from Blonde Episodes recommended I read "the five people you meet in heaven" by Mitch Albom and let me just say WOW!  I'm not done yet, but I will finish it up this weekend.  A truly amazing book.  If you've read it - you know exactly what I mean.  I highly recommend it and it's a quick read. 

This book is pretty amazing to me because re-affirms my belief that everything and everyone in"your" life happens for a reason.  Let me share a little something from the book:

Page 1 starts with ..."It might seem strange to start a story with an ending.  But all endings are also beginnings.  We just don't know it at the time."

HELLOOOOOOO!!!  Oh so true!  I love this book.  And thank you Kori for recommending it to me. 

Each and every one of us brings a "special" something to each person's life that we encounter...even if it is short lived, momentary or long-term.  I think this might be why I am such an upbeat, energetic person.  And don't you worry I'm not like this happy 24/7 but, I do have my moments.  Anyone that's been in my life over the past 6-months definitely knows this.  But, regardless of the situation "I" am still here - I just might be hiding a bit.  On a side note, I make it a point every day to smile at everyone I encounter because it may just make that person's day.  Sorry, but I do really do "do" this.

I can officially say on this here blog that I am starting a new chapter in my life.  I've "set" the ball in motion.  I'm just sayin'...so, be ready for changes to ...this & that... and new posts, etc.  Don't worry I will keep some of the same - I'm just going to add some spice.

Alrighty, time for dinner and I'll catch you later.