Getting back to me.

Hello again.

I miss writing, I miss posting, I miss updating and being able to go back and read something and see how far I have come...  Or how far enough I haven't come yet.  It has been over a year since I posted any blogs.  I think I have come a pretty good distance since then.  365 + days is a lot to cover so I will try for just the highlights, good and ugly.  I lost 45 pounds, although I can't take credit for 6 of them.  I ended a job and then started a new one. I went almost nowhere.  I did not much. :)  I left off in May of 2013, I will illustrate with pictures more than words. :)

June was filled with beach combing, our good friends, the Flores', welcoming Bella into this world, and I was still working at Elecraft in Watsonville.

For the month of July, not too much had changed, still going to the beach, sometimes bringing good friends and family, working as much as I could with my back pain the way that it was.

In August there were a couple of local concerts. Not too much went on but it was still a good time!

In September, Ryan and I went to Las Vegas for his sister's wedding. This was a fun adventure that included bowling, casinos, tattoos, wedding festivities, and swimming.

In October... This is when I lost 6 pounds by simply being put to sleep.  Yes, this is how many pounds of BOOB that were removed in my sleep.  My Mama came over and stayed for the first few days.  Between her and Ryan I was so blessed to be taken care of.  This was an intense recovery process and I ended up being on disability for nearly 6 months.

So then in November I mostly just got visited since I couldn't move much.  A few ladies from our church would bring by meals and gifts.  So precious and loving these women are to me.

 

 

 

 

Visitors and love was welcomed!! 

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December obviously brought Christmas, which in turn brought family.  Loved having the house so decorated by Cheryl.

 

 

January came and we were sad to see Cheryl move out. The month was full of hope and beginnings...  My lovey baby girl K turned one. 

Also got to see Yellowcard at the Catalyst for a 10 year acoustic anniversary of Ocean Avenue.  Ran into this angel there...

 

 

Also had the opportunity to go see Nitro Circus in San Jose, THAT was so awesome!

At the end of the month, I had Jen and my parents over to celebrate Jen's birthday: Borden style.  It just so happened that the movie of Lizze Borden came on TV that week so we watched that and I made a cake complete with an axe and fake blood.  (I know, I know.)

Unfortunately, while celebrating, Jen's phone rang and she hit her knees when she was told that a best friend, Naomi, had been in a bad snowboarding accident and had severe head trauma.

February brought ink, house-sitting in the redwoods, cheesy moments with Midge on the beach, and Jake into our home.

       

 March had moments and a concert with Paul in San Francisco. Moss Landing with Jen and a lot of beach time are a few things that also happened.

 

April had Easter: Jen, Ryan, and I improvised at my place.

Also in April I started working again and started my job at San Lorenzo Floors!  I am super excited for the opportunity and I have been majorly welcomed into the family here.  I actually look forward to going to work each day.

In May I settled into my new job, got used to getting back to work, and started exercising again.  Jen and I flew Mama to Washington for Mother's Day.

June came along and we celebrated Father's Day in Alta.  Got to see my sister for the first time in 5 years.  We fished, relaxed, and hung out for a couple of days.

Also in June Ryan and I decided to take on life separately. I will always care about him, always wish the best for him, and he will forever have been such a big chunk of my life.  He is a very special man.

 

July is here!! Single life and dating has begun.  Taking things veeeeeery slow on that front.  When I am ready, it will happen the right way.  I moved my room to a smaller one and really simplified my life and amount of belongings.  Loving my job still and making new friends.  I make time to go hang out and be with people I love so make yourself one of them!!

XOXO