About The Author
I am a 45 yrs old female. I was born under the 12th zodiac sign and am a Rabbit in the Chinese astrology. I grew up in Iowa, where I raised my son who still lives there. Six years ago I transplanted myself in Florida because living by the ocean has always been a strong desire of mine. I also didn’t want to go through my entire life not having lived anywhere but Iowa. My gypsy soul demanded I move somewhere to find myself.
I am intrigued by most sea creatures and are especially fond of sharks. I have swam with a nurse shark and a barracuda - neither seemed to have much interest in me though. I love being in the water and live up to my water sign. If I ever am reincarnated, I want to come back as a mermaid.
Although I did love it there in Florida, I moved back to Iowa in March of 2008. As my grown son wouldn’t move to Florida no matter how much I tried to talk him into it, and I have a strong sense of family, I had no choice but to follow my heart home. Now that I am here, I feel like I have never left and, just as a Prodigal son, I realize this is where I am meant to be. Florida, there at the end, lost it’s appeal to me.
Right now Iowa is experiencing Spring. Everything is becoming new again - browns are giving way to deep emerald greens (one of my favorite colors). Flowers are popping up and baby ducklings are being hatched. I love this time of year!
One of my favorite sayings is “of all the sad words of song & pen are these: it might have been.” I believe we live each day now, in the present, and try not to worry about what tomorrow will bring. Life is too short for unhappiness or regret - I will live each day the best I can and be satisfied with that. This philosophy doesn’t always work - as you can tell from some of my posts - but I still believe in the soundness of it.
Thanks for reading my blog. I love writing. Please feel free to leave comments on any of the posts - it is nice to read them and to have an idea of who is visiting my site. 
I have always enjoyed debating so don’t mind it a bit if someone writes an opposing view - I relish it! How dull the world would be if everyone shared the same views and opinions!
We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so to have the life that is waiting for us. –Joseph Campbell
January 30, 2008 at 12:36 am
Was just reading your blog. You write very well. It has been nice to feel like I am getting to know you a bit through your writing. My partner and I moved from the place where we both grew up AND sold our town home in the process. So, I can really relate a lot to many of the things you are going through. Hang in there. Best wishes!!! We can chat anytime you like. For now, I will keep reading.
February 21, 2008 at 12:42 am
For some of those same reasons we moved from South Alabama to Northern Iowa last year!! For the adventure and for our kids to see something besides south Alabama!!
Honestly though - I’ve about seen enough of the cold and snow and in desperate need of a trip to the Gulf!!!
I’ve enjoyed what I have read on your blog! I’ll have to stop back soon when I’ve got more time to read!
May 25, 2008 at 8:04 am
Hi there!! You have a nice space here and I would like to visit again and read more. I am new here. Please you visit mine too if you have time. Cheers, Zeynep xx
July 23, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Hello from Montana! I didn’t understand why anyone would ever want to read someones blog…..until I started reading yours. I like the way you write, your insights, humor and humanity. Good luck and God Bless you in all your endeavors.
By the way……some areas of Montana only have 6 months of snow……however the other 2 months are sub-zero.