Creatures and Comforts

hello there friends. I'm still alive. If I haven't blogged for almost a week I always feel terrible about it and that lasts for about another week. oh the guilt! I've been a little out of sorts lately because I had a wisdom tooth extracted on Monday and I've been on pain relievers non-stop since then. My brain's starting to feel a little fuzzy. But that particular tooth had been giving me trouble all last week, so I'm glad I got it taken care of when I did.
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Just wanted to share a few recent photos since I haven't in a while. I'm also dedicating this post to Ms. AnDee Barrett, creator of what came to be my weekly inspiration, Fit to Be Seen. I'm saddened that she recently closed her blog but just wanted to mention that I *always* loved the beautiful images and honesty of her posts. There's something about the realness of her writing that makes me feel connected and reminds me to be grateful. Thank you Andrea. And just to let you know. . . I'll follow you wherever your next space happens to be. :)

Treating myself to a cardamom cinnamon tea at my favorite coffee shop. I like all of the light going on in this picture.

Fell in love with these flowers from my neighbor's yard this summer. I think they're called Moon Flowers. Every time I'd really stop to look at one I couldn't help but to think of the word, "perfect".

Mr. Green. Walked outside of my apartment to find this little guy just, you know, chilling out on my plant. He stayed still the entire time I photographed him!

Hearts in nature.♥ Found while out on an evening walk with my son.

8 times out of 10 this fuzzy creature of love is what I see when I pull up into my driveway. Every single time it brings a smile to my face.

Griping and (then) Celebrating

here's to personal happiness!

We all need to gripe sometimes, don't we? This weekend I made a big change in my life, it was a hard decision to come to terms with but I think in the long run it will be what is best for me. I know that this might sound a little crazy, but Oprah Winfrey's last show had something to do with it. ;) I know, I'm such a sap, huh? But yeah, I was one of the people bawling while viewing that last show when it aired!

I had been griping for a while with close family and friends about my relationship. Something just wasn't making me happy, as hard as I was trying to be, (and I was trying hard). It's very difficult when you truly love someone, and deep down there's a voice telling you that that person isn't right for you, no matter how much you care about them. And being the 2nd guesser that I innately am, I am always questioning my own decision making. It's enough to drive a gal batty, let me tell you!

But I did it. I ended my relationship. It's been a rough couple of days, but I feel a sense of relief and believe it or not, excitement already for the future. I even thought about documenting my dating from here on out via my blog. I don't know though. All I can say is that I'm dealing with some new territory now with this single lady stuff, and being a single mama and dating is another cup of tea altogether, believe me!

I know many, many of my twitter & blogger friends are either married or with someone, so this is my time to ask you for your support, single ladies! I'm kinda nervous. . . but still ready to celebrate! After all, it is the beginning of summertime, naturally my happiest time of the year since forever! 

Happy June and yes, welcome to a seriously personal post, my dears. ;)

XOXO