Optimism

It's funny--life. It just is...and there's really no explaining it.

The past few days have been so great. I am super tired and still wish I had more free time, but I am filled with optimism for the first time in quite some time. I was really optimistic about the election (woohoo!!) and I got back in touch with my "long lost" brother and sister, which has been great! It's just so amazing to see how much they have changed, how much they have grown. They both have children (yay for nieces and nephews!!), who I can't wait to spend time with!

Growing up, my family was always spread out and separated. I have always hoped that someday, someway....we would all get to be together again. Although sometimes it is too much to have all of Brian's family so close, sometimes I really envy him getting to be a stone's throw away from everyone. Someday I hope to be that close to all of my family.

For now, I am optimistic. Filled with renewed hope. I feel that the pendulum of life is finally swinging the other way--and I can't wait to see what happens next.