Life Updates

So, I realize I haven't posted in what feels like forever. Truthfully, I've debated more than once with myself in the past few months about whether or not to delete this blog altogether. But I always talked myself out of it, for two main reasons. One, when I was blogging and visiting blogs consistently, I really loved it. And two, I like the idea of having a place I can potentially connect with readers (you know if I get on top of posting regularly). So in the end, I decided to keep the blog, but I thought it would be nice for me to explain, at least a little bit, what has kept me away the past few months.

1. Get Healthy - This has been a big one for me. I have been exercising more, and have put a huge effort into losing weight and getting healthy. I am currently working with a nutritionist and on a diet. So far I've lost 12 lbs (and counting) and feeling better than I have in a long time. It's amazing, but I feel more awake than I have in years. As if part of me has been in hibernation and is suddenly not only awake, but rearin' to go. And a few weeks ago I completed (walking) my very first 5k! Not only that, but I loved it! I'm already looking for more that I can do in the upcoming months.

2. New Job - A few months ago, I changed jobs. Still within the same company, but a job opened up in a whole new department, moving from full time to part time, and I knew I had to go for it to give myself more time to write. Theoretically, this would mean I'd have more time to write and blog and social network, right? Well, yes, except learning a new job is tough. I am just starting to feel like I know what's going on, and finally feel like I'm getting a handle of things. In addition, I have been pulling a lot of extra hours, both in my new job and my old one to get everything running smoothly and straightened out.

3. And of course...  Writing and Editing. You knew this one was going to be in there, right? I jumped straight from Kalindra edits into my next, and current, project, Bring Me to Life. Now, I know a lot of you are waiting on Laurie's story from the Alpine Woods Shifters, and I will post an update on that soon, but right now I'm working on another story that is really something special. Great, because it's going to be an amazing story, but not so great in that it's taking some time to get there. But don't worry, Laurie's story will have my full focus once I get Bring Me To Life written.

There have been other things occupying my time, of course, but these are the three big ones that have been the most draining/exciting/time consuming.

Thank you all for bearing with me as I get caught up!