Fall is here!

So I guess I should update...even though most of you know what's up with me. I can't believe it's October....

So my car is wrecked--not sure when it'll be coming back, and while my rental (a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer) isn't awful, it's just not my car (and the gas tank in this thing is tiny!).

I had a really nice weekend. We had a surprise 60th birthday party for my uncle on Saturday night. I drank sangria all night--it was fabulous. I actually slept in on Sunday, which was really nice, and then did a bunch of yard work. We had some of Jenn's family come over for dinner last night--and after everyone left, I put on some relaxing music and sat in the hot tub.

For some reason, it turned into quite an emotional experience for me...and I'm not sure why. After about 20 minutes, I was feeling so relaxed, I got out and took off my bathing suit, wrapped myself in a towel, and sat on the deck--just looking at the stars. The air was nice enough where there was a slight chill in the air, but very tolerable, and very relaxing. So there I sat, for about 30 minutes, staring at the star-lit sky...and I just made peace with myself...and I'm not sure why, but I actually cried. Maybe I just needed to cleanse my inner-self, but it just felt right, yet I wasn't depressed at all...am I crazy? I think I just realized how fortunate I am to be where I am today, and perhaps I just needed some time to reflect on everything, and what's gone on with me over the past week. Whatever the case may be, I feel really relaxed today--although it's early in the day.

If there is one thing I think I learned from last night--it's so good to be open with yourself. Sometimes you just need time to be by yourself, and not let anything or anyone get inside your head--just for a few minutes. Be thankful for what you have--we all have something, both material and non-material possesions. So, be free with your emotions. It will help set you free.