A Collage of Smiles....

 

On the cusp of moving to a new apartment yet again, I couldnt think of a better blog than one about the smiles of my life.

2013...

So this year was, as each year is, full of surprises.. a few hard places and heartaches.. But I feel like Barcelona happened, changed me, gave me another layer inside and then my life kicked into warped speed.

I did something brave and courageous.. and met some incredible people.  One of them being myself. In my journey of many smiles, I met me.. the passion that slowly shows itself in its many forms, suddenly burst from my being and boom! My life was different.

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words – (Emily Dickenson). 
 
Something I have always fanned the flame of.. and when the hope of something amazing becomes reality.. then it takes you by surprise... I am now basking in what life has put in my path.. a challenge nonetheless.. but my heart is at this moment filled with passion and gratitude.

Ok, a little recap.. After Barcelona, I went to Salt Lake city for a weekend. It was invigorating. A quaint little Mormon town. Lots of beauty to see. My little weekend adventures always are a great treat and a life lesson each step of the way.

 

 

I have been doing so many fun things. From dancing the night away, to running in the rain, watching the lightning storms, gasping with delight, Playing pool or venturing to every concert in town.. trying my hand at painting and just smiling at every turn - with wine.. ofcourse...

 

 

Each activity reminding me.. I am ... Home.. now. WOW
 

There is a sentence I wasnt sure where I would say from.. and who knew this rugged desert earth, so raw and harsh.. with people so perculiar.. and here I am. A fish out of water, a lonely gypsy girl wondering the earth with a bare heart, full of dreams and desires.. finding herself among strange people, with strange accents and funny ways.. missing home like nothing else.. empty yet full.. Oh Africa.. How I will always long for you - my heart aches in places I have buried.. but know that I am ... home..

 

 

 

Home... where the heart.. the heart finds healing....

 

I spent such a wonderful weekend in Jerome. Just a couple hours drive, Stayed in a B&B - went wine tasting.. Found my soul wondering around there a bit - danced with her and called her home to me... I also went up to Tucson.. Been meaning to go for a while... it was nice, just way too hot to really enjoy. Plus, I was in a mood. I had some hormonal ups and downs in the last 2 months, its not been the funnest experience - as you all know. I have had my fair share of physical deals.. I am over it.
 

In other news, I have been working those dreaded Singapore hours this week.. I have had like 5 hours of sleep (not a night.. ALL week) - yet today.. My energy has returned.. Must be the full moon.. or love.. or just hormones :) who knows.. :) I will take it ;))

 

OK - clarification.  I was never some poor little lost and lonely person.. metaphorically speaking I am always in search of new depths of myself that I keep finding around life's corners.  I will always be a citizen of every country and a part of all its people and I just keep finding new longings and in those.. new belongings.

I am so happy
I so am full
I praise the God who gives me all these good things continually..

Let life reign in me, and through me.. I will keep you posted :)
To God be the Glory for the things He has done.