2022 The Year of New Beginnings

2021 is over, so now it's time to look at what's next.  2021 was the year I healed my heart and soul.  With the sad passing of my sweet Bonnie in December, nothing more of consequence was needed other than to begin again.  Healing my heart from the pain of break up and then Bonnie's unexpected transition was difficult, but life does go on, and I know my darling Bonnie wanted it that way.  I don't think we ever get over those who are profound influences in our lives, but we can move forward and never forget.  So, this January, I'm starting over once again but not forgetting those who still dwell in my heart

It's all of the sudden very quiet here.  Bonnie left a huge hole in my life and my One and Only has gone off to start her new life in Florida.  Here I am, truly an empty nester, living in the quiet stillness of my home.  I have plenty of time to think now, time to manifest what comes next by setting intentions, and manifesting what I'd truly like to have in my life.  We cannot live life without intention, goals and situations to look forward to.  We all need to have a purpose for how we want to live our lives and what we truly want in order to move on. 

When I originally started writing this blog post, I knew I wanted another fur baby to keep me company.  I enjoy living alone but I need a pet as I have not had some sort of animal friend in my life since I was three years old.  Plain and simple, my heart needs someone special to love again.  The search started, and I found a lovely brindle Scotty through the AKC website.  Lucky me, I manifested a fur baby!  On New Year's Eve, a breeder of Westies here in Meridian emailed me to say she has a baby available.  Apparently the original buyer decided against him as they wanted to wait for a spring litter.  After 2 seconds of hesitation, I emailed her back to say that I would take him!  Yup, I'm going to adopt two puppies and both boys will be moving in with me in early February.  Stuart, my Scotty, was born December 5, and Tobias my Westie, was born December 8.  Both boys were born the week my Bonnie left me, no coincidence I can assure you.  I know puppies will present their challenges, but I simply cannot wait to start the puppy process over again.  Pictures of my new little boys will be regularly posted on Facebook and Instagram.  I can't wait for puppy breath, cute little snores, and there is of course teething...  I have a dining room chair leg that still shows the signs of Bonnie's puppy teeth.  We'll remedy that this time fur sure.  Stewie and Toby are going to keep me very busy as I plan to sign us up for dog training classes.  These boys need to learn to walk on a leash, assimilate with other dogs and yes they must be properly potty trained.  These new little Scottish lads have already given me a new lease on life! 

I need golf and soon.  It's been too cold, windy, and snowy here to even contemplate a game, so my golf clubs are in the garage, ready to be dusted off for the first game in March.  Right now, I'm dreaming of warm days and maybe on a sunny afternoon, I'll go out and hit a bucket of balls.  At the end of the "season" I was proficient, so I want to be sure I still have my swing.  Shouting out to my golfing girlfriends, first week of March and we're back on the course, ready to rock and roll!

March will also give me the opportunity to go back to Sedona.  The red rocks and nice warm weather are calling me so I'm counting down the weeks.  The boys will have a babysitter and will be well taken care of.  I just hope they remember me when I get home.  See, more to look forward to!

The rest of the year will be fluid, no set plans until September when I fly off to Peru.  Look for pictures on social media with regular daily updates.  I plan to chronical this trip and give my friends a daily update, so no one thinks I fell off the cliff at Machu Pichu.  I have through the Ontiveros side, DNA that shows traces of South American Indigenous People.  Therefore, Peru is calling me, let's see if I connect with the ancestors.

At the end of the year, probably in November, I am looking forward to a trip to Florida to check on my one and only.  The summer heat and humidity of Orlando does not bode well with me, so my intention is to fly down and spend Thanksgiving.  I'm looking forward to a trip to Key West, Cape Canaveral, the Everglades, Disneyworld and of course visiting Marla in Sarasota!  

In conclusion, 2022 looks like it's going to be a great year and is now officially called The Year of New Beginnings!   I'll keep this blog going along with meaningful writing assignments I'm currently manifesting.  My intention is to complement the thoughts and ideas expressed on this site to other publications.  I am working to change to a different on-line venue as well. This site is uncomplicated but I feel as though I need a broader more diverse venue.  I'll keep you all posted but rest assured, I will continue to speak my truth, nothing negative and always remain up-beat and hopefully interesting.  Cheers folks and Happy New Year!  

Bonnie Jean and Nicholas ~ RIP My Darlings