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I got out for a run this morning. A short, but glorious run. Somehow the world just makes sense when my feet are pounding on the pavement, music blaring in my ears. I’m really glad that I’d been utilizing this coping mechanism again lately. I did a lot of thinking while I was out there this morning, thoughts that need to be shared here.

Last week during my counselling session, the topic of marathons came up. I ran my first full marathon back in 2007. I talked about how when I was training for i… Continue

…each other, that is.

I first ‘met’ T through his (old) blog. Kinda sorta. We shared a mutual acquaintance - he went to high school with her, I went to University with her. I found her again through the interweb, started reading her blog. Was inspired to start one of my own. Some time later, in perusing hers, I found a link to his blog, and started reading.

All back in the day when I still happily married to my ex.

There was nothing going on there. I’m a complete blog addict and thorou… Continue

First off, I have to say that I’m so glad that I decided not to cancel. It was sooo incredibly good to get out and have an afternoon with an adult. An adult that I have no complicated history with. An adult who is sensitive, open, interesting, fun, and emotionally aware.

It was a comfortable afternoon. Since there was no pressure of it being a “date”, we were free to just sit back and talk about whatever happened to pop up. “Eco-Guy”, as I’ll call him from now on, is very easy to chat with. He… Continue

Today is winding down and I’m happy to report that for the first time in several weeks, I’m feeling pretty good.

I’m not sure what has caused this shift in me, but it is deep down inside somewhere, a place that I haven’t been in touch with for a while.

I went to sleep last night with a plea to the universe in my mind. I asked for peace. I asked for direction. I promised myself that I would remain open to whatever came my way.

I’m not sure if this is the reason behind my peace, but it is there… Continue

Even in the midst of everything that I’m feeling right now (and please know that only a small portion of it has to do with T at this point), I am acutely aware of the fact that I am being handed gifts from the universe. These gifts are arriving to me out of nowhere, in many cases from people who have nothing to gain from reaching out to me.

I’ve received messages from Twitter “friends”, offering me understanding and kindess. I’ve gotten offers of phone calls and listening ears from people who h… Continue