vacation. self reflection.

I've been on vacation this week, but as of yesterday I'm really using this time to self-reflect. To think about what I want in life and who I am becoming. I am a changed person because of what this year has challenged me with. Challenge isn't a good word. I guess it's the path my life has taken. The reasons are becoming clearer to me. I will always believe that things happen for a reason. I think in a few years I will be able to believe the reasons, but right now I am just playing around with some thoughts.

I'm headed on a road trip today with my mom. We are going to pick up her kitten at 11am tomorrow in Pennsylvania. I know it might be a little hard on me because a little over a year ago, Scott and I were getting our kitten. It might've even been this same weekend, now that I think about it. And damn did his health decline once we got Jasper. But I will embrace this. I will find good out of this trip. There's a reason I'm going back there. Jasper has brought so much happiness to my life and I'm so excited for my mom to have her own special kitty to love her unconditionally, as Jasper loves me (or so he told me!).

It's only a 5 hour drive to the breeder's house and then I think another 4 or 5 to VA. The goal is to drive my mom's car back to VA...we just so happen to be getting a kitten (Edward Miles) along the way! Lots of pictures to come!

I want to slow-down, enjoy life and learn along the way. I will do this.

welcome home

Jasper's new place to hang. He got up here by jumping from the counter to the top of the fridge and after dinner, that's where we found him. He loves being up high. Such a cutie.

Scott had this painting done for me by a good friend (thanks, B!!!) and it will now welcome everyone who enters my home. It has significant meaning and I want everyone to see it right when  you walk in. It will introduce ME!!!! to everyone. This is my house, and a start to my new chapter.

jasper.

Just had to share this. Jasper was taking a bath in the sink, getting ready for Mammaw (my mom) to get here. She LOVES Jasper.

He's my little angel.