Transitting

Many things in my life have changed, some in extraordinary ways that I never could have predicted. More change is coming up in the next few months. Change, change, change. I’m hearing Patty Griffin singing those words. As often happens to me, I’ve been having a lot of anxiety associated with all the changes, even though many of them are spectacularly positive.

For one, I’m engaged. For all of those who read my blog 3 and a half years ago, the bigger surprise is that you’ve heard of him. I am so happy and excited for our future. He’s the best and I’m totally in love with him.

For a second change, I’m moving in with my fiance to Brooklyn. Leaving the hectic, debris-strewn sidewalks of Manhattan for a chiller, more peaceful existence. They have shorter buildings and lots of trees in Brooklyn, and a really big park. They also have a plethora of coffee shops, pretentious-less boutiques, and a public library that I think I might actually use to check out new reading material. My fiance and I have committed to “living down” which to me means appreciating the important things in life, the small things which are actually the big things, becoming less materialistic, wasting less money, using it wisely, and focusing on the now. Just being. Since we got back together, my cab usage alone has plummeted to almost nothing. I’m now a card carrying and utilizing subway rider, and I even like it! I play solitaire on my iPhone, listen to music, and read chapters in my book as I tool around on public transportation, patting myself on the back that I’m not only saving us money, but benefiting the environment as well. It’s a small thing, but it comes with a lot of satisfaction.

The third big change coming up, I can’t share here just yet. It involves doing something I’ve wanted to do for about 5 years, so that is certainly exciting!!

This blog reflects my past, but I wanted to post here to say hi to those who have missed me (thanks!). I’ve been feeling the urge to write lately, although I’m not sure if that’s going to happen here, a new (perhaps Brooklyn oriented) blog, or other things.

I’m trying to figure out what to do with my life. One thing I know is that I enjoy writing. I’ve also recently discovered that I have rather amazing panning abilities. Who knew? I think a meyers-brigg test is in order.

Miss you all and appreciate the checking in. xo Buttercup

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