Snow and Paw Prints

We got our first snow of the season this past week.  It was always a time I looked forward to as Crockett loved it.  He would always go nuts and seem so happy to have snow under his feet after the hot asphalt of summer.

It was especially great the first few days before the salt trucks would make their way onto the roads and sidewalks.

Walking home in the evening I came upon a few paw prints in the snow and it made me cry. I miss Crockett. I miss his presence. I miss the joy he brought me. I even miss his snoring.  I haven't been able to go into the park yet. That may take a while longer.

At least I was photo happy and have wonderful memories of him. Here's his first snow of 2012!

Cryptic, but whatever

I dislike it when people update their Facebook status with a very cryptic message, and yet, here is my cryptic post.

I am writing this for myself so that when I read it back in the coming months or years or whenever, I'll remember how I feel at this exact moment.

Today, I am happier than I have been in what feels like a very long time.  Everyday life, stress, finances, all those things have not changed. I've changed. More than just feeling happy or elated, I am feeling.

The difference is now when I look 12-24 months ahead, I have a clear vision. I have hope, anticipation, and confidence. I am allowing myself see that the things I want to achieve and do are attainable.

It feels good to take that first steps of a journey.

No, I'm not pregnant!