About me….. about me…..let’s see here….This is my second go round with a blog and I am constantly tweaking it. As a matter of fact, I just tweaked this section for the third time. I always say I will write and then weeks pass and nothing has been written. I am a work in progress, what can I say? I do my best!
I just moved to Arizona from New York to start living the life of my dreams (aka, slowing down and enjoying my time here on earth!) While it is a beautiful state, had I known that it would ALWAYS be (or at least feel like it will ALWAYS be) 110 degrees, pure sunshine, and reptiles and critters at every turn, every second of every day, I might have given it a second thought. I am a sucker for a thunderstorm, the change of seasons, and the Fall so this is definitely a shock to my system. I love sun and all, but really? EVERY day? Surprise me AZ, I beg you! Really though….there are some perks here I am just not willing to leave behind so I am finding a way to love it more and more every month.
I am a lover of life, laughter and learning. As long as I am breathing, I will always be looking for two things: 1) ways to better myself and 2) ways to make people laugh (mainly at my own expense so don’t worry). I’m a self-help junkie and the number of self-help books on my iPad would probably embarrass most. Not me though. I love to read and that stuff just speaks to me (as does the “normal” novel which I have thrown in to shake things up a bit). Not too worry though…my iPad also sports a ton of music which is a necessity in my world!
I am a sports nut and the Philadelphia Eagles are the way to my heart. I will admit to not being the best loser in the world, so it would be nice to see a Superbowl win sometime in my lifetime. Just sayin’… I can take what I dish out but I’d rather not if I don’t have too.
Anything else you want to know about me you can learn from reading my posts, and, if you still can’t figure something out, just ask. There is no shame in my game.
Enjoy!
So, while we are on the subject of you….
I just want to tell you a little bit about yourself:
You have been one of the most influential people in my life. Does it really seem possible the small amount of time we have known each other? Does it really seem possible the small amount of times we have been able to be in the same place at once?
From the moment I met you, I knew it would be a long friendship. Shari told me, ‘oh, you’re going to love her’. And as usual, she was right.
The weekend that we met, I felt we’d known each other for years. Like old friends, reconnecting, I instantly knew it was going to be a great ride.
Remember how you kept telling me I was so uncool because I didn’t use MySpace…and you spent a couple of hours before Eagles football showing me how to connect with the world via MySpace. I still laugh when I think how much I can’t live without Facebook and how it all started.
That weekend was an extremely difficult one for me and like an old friend, you were comforting, you listening, made me laugh, and encouraged me.
Remember how we gorged at Fogo de Chao? omg… that apple salad…how many trips did I make? (Ok, now I want to go there again)
It was a weekend of relaxation and friends and was just what I needed. Oh, and The L Word…We watched the first one, and then started my addiction to that show. lol….who knew I would love that freaking show so much!
I remember you reaching out to talk about blogging and what I thought about mine. I feel proud that I remember the early moments of your blogging and life coach journey. I knew you were going to make a difference.
It’s been a wonder watching you grow over the last couple of years. I’m so proud of you and the journey you are on. I’m glad you have made yourself a priority in your life. Your passionate pursuit for happiness and for your niche in life is inspiring.
Thank you for sharing this blog and your life with me. You have again inspired me to make more positive changes in my own life.
Know that I love you like a sister, support you always, and miss you alot.
When can I schedule my life coach session with you? Heaven knows I need it!
Many hugs also to my most favorite Fin.
And as always: Marriage is so gay
Love you,
Dre
p.s. I wish I could say I’m sorry about the Eagles…I’m not. Go Cowboys.
Awww Dre’, thank you for this. You made me cry! I am so happy to hear that I had such an influence on your life. You should know you have done the same for me. It was you and your blog that allowed me to safe space to try it out and start expressing myself. Little did I know that I wouldn’t be able to stop.
It was a connection from the beginning for sure. I love you and miss you tons. I promise to try my hardest to make the trip to Iowa and see you soon. Just need to get your favorite Fin situated.