Leap Year Miracle

Whoa! Long time no post. I haven't had much to say. It's been time to hibernate but now I am slowly waking up. The past few months have been only moderately interesting but nothing really of note. But thought it was time for an update. So here are a few tidbits, in no particular order.

Lunar Eclipse: I tried to check this out. I was excited that it would be at a decent hour and easy to see from my location, but alas there was a nice blanket of clouds that came over and blocked it out. I went outside around the time it was supposed to start and looked all around to see if there might be a break in the clouds. It was eerie as the glow from the street lights created a dome feel. As I looked all around I spotted something floating about 30 feet in the air. It hardly moved, just in small spurts. It took forever to fly out of site. UFO, you ask? No, just a mylar balloon but totally can see how people mistake ordinary things for UFOs.

Mercury Retrograde: I think this, as usual, kicked my ass. It kept me stagnant, even the toxins in my body took up shop and just lingered for weeks. Very strange. I felt so off, achy, not able to sleep but exhausted. I wouldn't blame this on poor backwards Mercury, but the day it went straight I felt 10 times better. So annoying.

Self-Improvements: I woke up one day and decided that there were somethings I needed to take care of. Within 2 weeks time I changed my diet, renewed my gym membership, made an appointment with a counselor and signed me and Lulu up for dog obedience. All have been very helpful. Just doing what I can to keep busy and on track.

Dinner with the South Africans: So kind of randomly I got invited to dinner at the home of a gay couple whom one of them is South African. The dinner party also consisted of a man, wife and adult daughter also from SA. We had a lovely conversation and it was so great to talk to people about the land, people, food, etc. As well as to talk to them about their lives here. They were all very supportive of Sam and wanted to hear all about it and said they hope to meet him soon.

Travel Plans: After my dinner and an invitation from Sam and his family to attend his sister's wedding in May, I decided to take the leap and make some reservations. So I found a great flight from SLC for a good price that flies through Amsterdam. Of course then I found a way to stay there a few days on my way to SA. I am very excited. It just makes the trip that much more of and adventure. Sam is what makes it worth it but if I can throw on some additional treats then all the better. Traveling alone is becoming easier but it will be an interesting experience to spend 2 days in a foreign country, totally alone.

Winter Wonderland

Not many adventures as of late. Been hibernating in the house and staying warm. Even these beautiful photos of the snow were taken from within the cozy comfort of my house.