HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

WOW!
I had a wonderful vacation and I wish it didn't have to end so soon.
For Christmas I had the opportunity to visit my father and family in Colorado Springs, Co. It was so beautiful and so relaxing. The mountains were tranquil and cold, soothing to the heart.
I really needed this break. Not having to go to either of my two jobs, at the same time, was just what the doctor ordered. No pressure, just fun and relaxation. I didn't sleep my days away though, because my active 5 year old made sure that she had the time of her life also. Making a snow angel was first on her list and she dived right in. First time for her in the snow and you would have thought that she was a pro. My dream vacation would be similar but less the kid. I love her but I need a vacation from being a mother for a few days too.

The highlight of this trip was the fact that of all the places to visit, I actually ran into a guy that I went to high school with. I never thought that I would run into another black person from Miami in Colorado. Turns out that he is in the Army and was stationed there this past August. We had a blast together hanging out and catching up on old times. We decided to keep in touch and I will be visiting him again next month!

Now back to reality, I'm back at work! Back to congested highways and humid air! Back to the hood where gun shots rang as soon as the sun went down on New Year's Eve. Back to peeping out my window making my car is still there. Back to wondering if the shots I hear are from people still celebrating the New Year or has another soldier been taken. Back to praying for peace!

I happy right now and looking forward to the coming future. Nothing to hold me back now!

Free to be me!