To Get From Here To There

Hello Friends,

I was reminded last night that I haven't updated my blog lately.  This was not a fact that had gone unnoticed by me.  The thing is I just haven't felt inspired to write this week.  And although there is that popular term, fake it till you make it, for me when it comes to writing it's got to be genuine.

Last evening some rain and thunder showers rolled through about the time I would take Jak to the dog beach and I found myself home in the 5pm-7pm time frame.  It dawned on me that between work and the dog beach I am so rarely home at that time and it just felt so good to be.  This is representative of a crossroads that I find myself at right now.  My ever changing schedule at work continues to weigh on me and I find myself longing for the days of a Monday through Friday, 9-5 work week.  The lease on my apartment is up in June and though I'm not unhappy here (double negative, yikes!), I also wouldn't say I love it.  If I could find a place in a residential setting where I was comfortable to walk Jak any time of day I think it would be a much better scenario. 

So where does all this leave me, the crossroads, "two roads diverged in a yellow wood", well all I can do is take steps toward making changes.  I am once again on the job hunt, I've already applied for two this week.  I have set some boundaries at work around my schedule which should help some short term.  I am also looking everyday for apartments.  On the days when I can sneak in a run, I've been jogging through neighborhoods where I think I would like to live, hoping to come across a "For Rent" sign that wasn't listed on Craig's List or in the Pennysaver where they would love to have a Golden Retriever.

In the meantime, I will continue on with my job and where I am living knowing that the only way to get from here to there is taking steps, no matter how big or small.  One day at a time, one foot in front of the other.

Until next time...
Peace & Love,
Hope