Not the girl next door

Weekend getaway..at last

2012-05-10T09:17:00.001-07:00

Kevin, my husband, Raja, our Basenji dog, and I are embarking on the world unknown..to me and Raja anyways. We are headed up north this weekend for some much needed R&R. Traveling down old Route 66 for a premeditated road trip, with a few stops in Payson, Pine and Strawberry and up to Holbrook to the Petrified Forrest. Our plan is to not have a 'plan', drive where the road takes us with plenty of stops for sightseeing and of course, LOTS of pictures! More to come...

NEW BEGINNINGS

2012-05-10T09:08:00.003-07:00

Ok, well, it's been quite some time since I've posted. I originally just wanted this blog to write down my journey through life for personal record. Now that I have begun on a different path, I would like to take you along with me, to enjoy the good times and bad, on this roller coaster of a life. I find it funny that someone would want to follow my life...although interesting, not everyone can relate. Hopefully I find the few that do...so welcome again, to new beginnings. <3

Muah

6 days and counting...

2012-03-21T17:46:00.001-07:00

A deep breath is easier for her to take now.Where thecloud stoodover her, thereare now streams of sunshine is poking through. As she opens her eyes, she sees more; flowers blooming, life expanding. She hears more; birds chirpping, children laughing.

Inside her chest, the heart that was full of pain now feels something like...joy. It's a feeling that she has not felt in a very long time; like running into an old friend after years of not seeing each other.She knows that they have a lot to catch up on.

It's been 6 days since she opened her eyes.

Unbendable Steel

2012-03-17T03:09:00.000-07:00

you were always there when I needed a friend
whenever I fell, it was your hand you would lend
Now there you are, lying hurt in that bed
It breaks my heart; barely able to raise your head

But you are so strong, like unbendable steel
Your strength will prevail and soon you will heal
I will be by your side, as you've been there for me
and it is my hand that I will lend, for whatever you need

Throughout our history, we are friends at best,
water under the bridge; our differences at rest

I thank God for today, you're still here with me now
For life without you, I'm not sure I'd know how

So when you need a friend, don't be afraid to ask,
You will always be the star that lights my path
And this second chance I hope you will take,
Like unbendable steel, we are too hard to break.

7/31/02 Corey's Poem

Chance Encounter

2012-03-17T03:01:00.000-07:00

Two paths cross; a chance encounter
at a time in life when they needed another
Their pasts are different; this is a fact
Yet, still the shades of blue and black

She walks softly, wears her heart on her sleeve
An open book, she's easily deceived
She's felt pain before, the scars still healing
Fragile on the inside, determined to regain feeling

He blew into her world, no calm before the storm
Like the eye of a twister, brilliant and strong
He made his mark from the very start
She already felt him calling her heart

A glance...a stare...a smile...a scare
Can she trust that he will be there
She bows her head, says a silent prayer
Then she opens her eyes, he's still there

Is this just a chance encounter, or more?

March 2002

Get to know me...or the me I want you to know...

2012-03-17T02:51:00.000-07:00

First of all, you must bear with me... I have tried my hand at blogging before, but lacked the purpose in my life to continue. Be patient, I promise you will find humor, sadness, laughter and a few lessons learned along the way.You see, I have a peculiar life story, not just like everyone else. I have seen things, experienced things. My main goal is to write a book and thought this was a good place to start.
Even if no one ever reads this, I will always have it to look back and reflect on. I do, however, hope someone stumbles upon it and it helps them; as I learn, I want others to take my experiences and learn from them as well.
My blogs are not about judgement. I ask to not be judged as i would not judge you.

So...here we go...even thought this is technically my first blog, it is really my back story...my next one should have more content. I will write poems, I will talk about my fears, my triumphs, bad days and good ones...Please enjoy...