Even if I were to try (which I didn’t) there is no way possible that I could write this post in one sitting. There is too much on my mind. Too much to reflect on. Too much looking backwards to free and feel all at once. 

Every other week I meet with two of my dearest friends for coffee. I always tell Michael I’ll text him on my way home–but who are we kidding?! We all know that the three of us will be the last ones in Starbucks before they close…

I sit here in a freshly cleaned house. Yes, all the Christmas decorations are FINALLY put away! (It only took us to the third week of January!) The pine needles have been swept and the brilliant gold and red ornaments are neatly “organized” in the basement. (I use that term very loosely hehe). A hot cup of loose leaf tea (my newest obsession) is steaming from my mug. So I sit here and think…