Blooming

So many wonderful and delightful things have been going on that I just have't had time to really sit down and pen (or keyboard, as the case is) them all. I'll start with one of the absolutely most delightful and spectacular bits. My hydrangea, which I loved so much last year and received as a sort of house warming gift from my mother when she came to visit last August, has decided to rebloom this spring! I thought that it was surely dead, although I had brought her in and out as the weather called (which it did not call for much this "winter"), and I watered her as necessary, she was scraggly and brown and absolutely dead looking before any of the other plants were. I was very sad and left her outside, waterless, in her pretty pot for the remainder of "winter." Today, though, I see precious little buds and bright green leaves sprouting off of her everywhere! I could not be more delighted that I will get to see her again this year!

Ah, what magic nature has, no? The weather has been quite amazing lately. Today, it was warm enough to wear a tank top and actually sit outside without being a) far too hot or b) far too cold/windy. It feels like spring, and I couldn't be more happy and ready for it. I am going to be optimistic that my ridiculous allergies today are going to be short-lived...or perhaps I'll actually remember to take my allergy medicine this time around! Either way, I hope that we can find a nice patio table soon so that we can enjoy the wonderful weather by eating outside or just sitting and enjoying the days/evenings.

Work has been hectic, but enjoyable for the most part. I really feel like I am missing something, though. Probably more of a spiritual connection than anything, but I enjoy my work, I just think I need soemthing more to make it feel as whole and enjoyable as ever. Perhaps some meditation before hand to really get me in the zone, or maybe picking music with better chords (as I really don't think minor chords are appropriate for massage, too much discord for me and my energy). I'm not sure. Maybe I just need a personal spiritual overhaul, or some meditation time of my own. I need my life to be in balance or my massages will just not quite be there for my clients, and I certainly want them to leave feeling wonderful, renewed, and refreshed after a massage. I will add, though, that I have found out that I have a HIGH sensitivity to heat, through giving hot stone massage. I never thought my hands could burn so much with WARM water. I will figure out a way to get used to it, but man-oh-man it's tough right now!!

The love of my life and I went to Florida the first weekend in March. It was his last Spring Break of his undergrad work, and we went to visit my family for a "long" weekend. I got to see my sister and her two boys, along with my mum and dad. We went to St. Augustine, visited Anastasia Island, ate at the Columbia, and shopped around town before the Sack of Saint Augustine began. It was interesting, to say the least. I have been to St. Augustine hundreds of times in the past and have never heard of this event before. There were cannons going off and muskets, and it was the city folk defending themselves from invasion. It was quite fun.

That weekend, i also got to see my cousin and his son. It's been a while since I've seen him. We went through a billion family photos looking for ones of my brother. It was entertaining. We were laughing at all of us as awkward children and enjoying reminiscing over old times. I am glad that most of my family lives in the same area, as it makes it possible for me to see more of them when I am in town to see my parents.

What else? My love has moved in. That was a kinda big deal, though one that has not been a surprise. We have rearranged the apartment at least twice since then (about a week and a half ago) and are about to do it again tonight. We are trying to get good energy flowing so that it really feels like our home. We have finally hung stuff on the walls, though it is mostly video game posters (in frames, though), and those will stay in our TV/entertainment room? I'm not sure, but pictures will accompany a future post...if it ever gets done to where we love it. I am excited, though, as I feel even more close to him now than ever. As we near our 3 year anniversary, I really appreciate that we still love one another and are still in love, so that every day is such a blessing to share together. We are definitely working hard so that it doesn't change.

I think that's about it for now. I need to go draw up some decorating plans for the apartment since he wants to jump on moving furniture after he gets home from class. :)

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. <3

Aloha