Two years
Two years since I started my new life! It's been a wild ride, but I'm happy with where I am, and eagerly await the adventures ahead. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn, as do we all. I also now know the importance of slowing down, and enjoying the moment - and having fun! I've been quite into paddle boarding lately, it's all the fun of dog paddling without needing to work very hard to stay afloat. 10/10 will paddle board again. I digress...
In honor of my 2 year re-birthversary, some of my favorite people threw a party in my name. The food was to die for Check it out!
The Menu
Some of my favorite foods, duh! It was a feast.
"Paw Food"
Pretzels & Baby Carrots, for dipping in Hummus & Peanut Butter, and also Peanuts! I do love peanuts.
"Hedgehog Pie"
Bite-size cheese wedges with almonds, & peppercorn
Simba's Beach & "Fish Sticks"
Celery sticks with blue cream cheese and topped with gold fish.
"Aloo Gobi"
A steamed Potato and Cauliflower sabzi, perfect for scooping!
"Mom's Kitchen Special"
A roti wrap with a cream cheese & yogurt spread, sauteed mushroom & onion, and garbanzo-bean veggie patty
The things that change
Two years later, and I'm still thinking. Every day is a series of moments in retrospect, a stream of memories. I miss my Mom, as I'm sure all would who feel the itch of loss. It stays with me, with all of us. For the last two years I have been unsure how I might scratch the itch, and again feel a connection to her after so long. My memories now confidently guide my path, and I honor her by embracing the world & life in front of me. With everything I accomplish, our connection is reinforced, and so is our bond. When she succeeds I feel her love once more, and I embrace my path knowing we are together still.
That's my take away from two years in this new life.
Many Thanks
To my mom, my grandma, my GREAT grandma, and all the friends who celebrated my special day with me.
