Phoenix Rising

My dad loved the idea of the phoenix...recreating itself out of the ashes. And that's kind of where I'm at, in my life.

I left Robert at the end of June. After 10 years together, he didn't want to get married. I was devastated. I felt like he kicked me in the stomach. Actually, though, I should THANK him.

I am much more content and happy without him.

I am 44 years old and really felt horrible....I thought we were planning for a future together. Silly me.

I moved all my most important stuff out of his house and am now living with my mom.

Rather than sitting around feeling sorry for myself, I am re-creating myself.

I had saved $4000.00 so I wouldn't have to work this summer. I used it to buy a new bed, get my bedroom painted, and get some electrical work done.

I now have my treadmill in the basement, and am taking Callanetics classes. I just ordered a Fluidity bar today. I'll have it in about 2 weeks.

I had always wished that I had taken ballet lessons. I never did any kind of bar work. Man, it kicks your butt! I'm eager to see what I look like, once I shed the extra weight.