Oh, to be back with the world!

Heeelllloooo again World!!!

I am finally back to a blog writing space in my life. So many changes since my last post in October of 2011.

I am still in Asheville, NC making a go at life. I am doing massage full-time and just rented my own office starting this month. I'm very excited about the upgrade/shift to greater focus on my private practice and absolutely love the new space. I am still in the hard work process of growing my clientele (not sure this will ever end) and establishing myself, but it is all worth it. I am still working a few days a week at the Chiropractor's office near my house, which is a nice supplement.

Robin and I are still living together and loving it. She has been/is super busy with her second semester of school at Daoists Traditions getting her Masters in Chinese Medicine (a 4 year program that she will graduate from as a Licensed Acupuncturist).

My divorce was finalized in January of 2012. It was definitely a much needed final close to a good, if challenging, chapter of my life. I do feel like I am finally starting to be able to move on and blossom into the next phase and whatever it holds for me. Fun, fun!!

We were able to visit Driggs for a 10 day trip over Christmas which was a wonderful on many levels. It was the first time in three years that the whole family was together for Christmas.  I am thinking about coming back for another visit this summer, perhaps coinciding with my 10 year high school reunion. Ten years, crazy!!!

Robin and I took a week long trip to the Bay area over her spring break this March which was another enjoyable and well-needed get-away from Asheville (as much as we both love it here!)

Spring is in full swing here and it is all sorts of lovely and beautiful and inspiring. The only downside is how often we have already needed to mow our lawn.

Our three cats continue to bring love and joy into life. Buddy had a stay at the vet in January due to some pretty serious abscess injuries from outdoor cat fights. The upside of the whole event is that he was forced to stay inside for a couple of weeks and 1) make peace with using the litter box again and 2) finally bond with the new cat Max (who adores Buddy) and sort of rejoin the Hansen family ranks.

Max continues to be a quirky joy and it is so much fun to watch him grow up. I can't remember what it was like not having him!!

To spring!