a fresh start

I created this new blog in the hopes of leaving the content of my livejournal behind. I'm not going to delete it, but keep it as a reminder of how I've grown and the events that brought me to where I am today.

I am hoping that 2009 will be a damn sight better than last year. Nothing could have prepared me for what transpired over those 12 months. I'm not going to detail anything, only to describe where I am now and what my plans are.

I'm moving back to the states in the next four - six weeks to be in LA with Matt. I spent the past month there, and I love it. Things with us are stronger and better than ever, and, with marriage counseling, we've been able to really work on our problems as opposed to just sweeping them under the carpet. We're going to start our own business as recruitment/staffing specialists in the medical sector, working with therapists, nurses, doctors, etc. Given that we both have great experience in this area (and that we currently work in it) it just seems right. To be able to work for ourselves and build something together. We've already got the business plan written, the financial side sorted and an office rented. It's exciting.

We found an awesome downtown apartment building that we're on the list for, plus my green card is finally sorted out. Things just seem to be falling into place. Matt's band is taking off, and I'm doing all of the marketing/promotion for them, not to mention the fact that I started a production company for Shreveport/Bossier that I'm working on. We'll record, produce, promote and showcase local talent. The guys have a studio rented out, so we'll all be working on it together. I feel strongly about it, and I'm passionate about it. I've joined two casting agencies in Shreveport, as well as a theatre there. I'm also going back to dance classes when I move and I've found a great school to attend. Matt and I are putting money aside for me to buy my long-wanted Nikon D90, so that I can really, well and truly, get back into photography. We've been looking at cars for me too, and I'm thinking about a VW Golf, Nissan Versa or a smaller Toyota 4x4. I'm sad about selling mine here, though. I guess that this year, I'm going to take life by the balls more than ever before. I'm going to make my pipe dreams a reality, and move the dreams on the back burner to the foreground. I'm going to be busy, but happy.

I'm starting to truly grieve for Mum, which is a good and painful process. I remember so many amazing things about her, and continually am reminded of how much she achieved through her life. I'm so proud of her. Not a second goes by when she's not on my mind. I strive to make her proud, which is why I'm making my own way instead of waiting for things to fall into my lap.

This post turned out to be a lot longer than I anticipated. I'm going to do one of those Day Zero things in a minute, and I'll post it on here. Hey, it helps pass the time when you're bored and sick.