What a difference a year makes!

When I started thinking about this a few days ago, I can't believe how much my life has changed over this past year. This is a great revelation. I just think back to where I was at this time last year. This time last year, well just about this time, I decided to escape. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. I only wish I had done it sooner, well, and not ever gotten into the relationship in the first place. I knew three weeks in it was a bad idea. I had my reasons and I accepted it. I now know that I don't have to accept anything I don't want, need, or deserve. Ahh, I do love my freedom. I think I am still getting used to it after all this time too.

Of course, not only did I make my escape, I have moved half way across the country. Well, now, isn't that just crazy...Couldn't have made a better decision. My life is good right now. I have a good job and am making more money. I have met a ton of incredibly interesting people at work. Of course it remains to be seen if I can actually do the job. I am going to do my best and hey if it doesn't work for me, then it doesn't.

So, now I am working on paying some of my bills down. Still making my mortgage payments but am hopeful that my home will sell early in the new year.

It is such a difference to live in a supportive environment. I hadn't had that in a long time. My dog has a playmate. My two younger cats are having a ball. My oldest cat dreams of having her own home again someday but she is adjusting slowly but surely.

Every day when I get home from work, my stepdad has made yet another delicious dinner. Who could ask for anything more?

Well, I still do want that million dollars...