About a month ago, I had the opportunity to go home to my family & my roots. I haven't been home in over 6 months, so it was overdue. When I visit home, it's always pure bliss because I love where I grew up & I love my family more than anything. It's one of those feelings that one can't truly explain. Life in the country is so different from where I live now, that now that I've been gone for quite some years, my appreciation overflows more now than ever for that life that I left. The bright green grass, trees, flowers, cooler temperatures, community, & family atmosphere are just a few aspects that you take for granted until it's gone.
This picture of the two little boys was also my favorite from my weekend back home. It doesn't get much cuter than this.
While home, I also reluctantly attended my class reunion. It took me by surprise, but I was glad that I went.
Since I've been back from that trip, I've started kickball league again (New Kicks on the Block) and we have been having a blast! It's been so much fun getting to know new people & hanging out with the kickball clan again. I've also decided to wipe the dust off of my bow & get back into practicing, with hopes to join an indoor league during the hot summer.
As for the clarity title, the trip back home always provides me with reality & always makes me question where I'm at in life. Is this where I belong? Am I living my life with no regrets & purposefully? So in the last few weeks, I've decided to take a stronger stand for myself; to live how I want to live, surround myself with people & friends who are more respectful and trustworthy, to pick up some old hobbies that I enjoy & make them a priority. This new leaf that I'm turning has done nothing but bring me pure joy & happiness. I've also decided to extend the "60 Days of Amy" for the entire summer, which has also lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. To no longer look for love, but look to reach pure happiness instead.Til next time my friends...
