Hiatus, Memory and Updates

I have to apologize to you, Reader.
I forgot I had started a blog.
But here I am. It has been 7 years since I last published a post.
The blog might have been MIA in my memory, but time has a way of providing a ton of content.
Let's see if I am able to sum up the last few years.

1. My marriage ended. I separated about a month after my last blog post. Divorce is never easy, but like "they" say, when there are no kids involved, it's a blessing. The only kids are my two cats and those spoiled brats are still living a life of luxury and love. 
2. I self-published my first collection of poetry and prose a few months later. I launched it at a small bookstore, which has unfortunately closed since. I did a couple of readings throughout the years, and I have been writing my first non-fiction book for the past 5 years, which I am eager to get published (not self) - get it here Freefall Book.
3. I lost 62 pounds.
4. I traveled a lot, mostly to Portugal.
5. I became the first foreign Chairperson of a women's networking non-profit for two years, and even traveled to the Azores Islands with a group of 25.
6. At the end of 2015, in addition to my Reiki Teaching Practice, I started teaching workshops on essential oils and became a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA, the largest essential oil company in the world. Check it out here at Evolution Essentials.
7. I lost two dear friends to cancer from my writing group.
8. I still love empowering others with Reiki and also teaching people about the healing powers of essential oils as natural non-toxic solutions for health and home.
9. I gained back my weight.
10. I know that Evolution starts with choice, and I exercise that choice daily.
11. I am very happy.