A close friend once said that my brain is like the craziest clown car ever…you never know what’s going to pop out.  I spend so much of my time filtering the random thoughts that float through it, that I figured writing some out might free up a little space for me to think even more.  Ok, I’ll admit it….I’m an over thinker by nature.  With so many people on auto-pilot in life, is it such a bad thing that I am?

I almost typed “to tell a little about myself” but I’ll be honest that my stories never stop at a little.  One tidbit always leads to another.  So, let the thread start here:

My life has been in utter turmoil and in a holding pattern for the last 3-4 years.  I am a strong believer in fate and that everything happens for a reason.  The start of everything was watching my marriage crumble before my eyes.  It was definitely a situation where once you realize something is bad you can’t help but realize how bad it’s been for how long it has.  Needless to say, admitting to myself that my 12 year marriage was done was a hard bit to swallow.  I’m sure I’ll write more on that situation at some other point, but there are bigger and better things afoot.

2009 has been a series of bad events.  I, and those close to me, have lost family, friends, pets, job, and even homes.  At this point, I’m biding my time just waiting for the year to end.  My coffer is full and I’m looking forward to the potential of the new year to provide some relief.

From all bad there must come good….right?  Just over two years ago, through friends online, I met the most incredible man.  I never anticipated being in a relationship anytime soon post divorce.  However, I do pride myself on knowing a great thing when I see it.  After two years, of planning, meeting, planning, traveling, planning, paperwork, and MORE planning…..we’re nearing the end of the seemingly endless process of my true love moving here.  I hope to travel to Australia this December for our final interview and have him here for Christmas.

This is where my tidbits begin….