Mission Pie photo take with iPhone VSCO app

At the beginning of the year I wrote a post about courage, and my goal of not letting fear control my life.  I wrote the post knowing, deep in my heart, that I needed to make a major life change, and that change was to end my four and a half year relationship.  At the beginning of May I did just that.

So here I am, embarking on a new journey.  I've moved into a new apartment located right next to Gold Gate Park (get ready for lots and lots of park pictures) and I'm slowing finding my way as a newly single woman in the city.

At times, I must admit, I am nervous about being alone and starting over, but those moments are few and far between and more often then not I look forward to all the awaits me.  A huge weight has been lifted off my chest and for the first time in over a year I am truly happy.

February what a month you have been and you are not even over yet.

Highlights include:

The best Valentines Day EVER! Brandon and I have never been big on celebrating Valentines Day, so it came as a complete surprise when I came home the other day to find him in the kitchen cooking dinner.
Spending the weekend in Sacramento helping my best friend plan her wedding.
Exploring new areas of San Francisco, especially random trails to hike and make me feel as though I have left the city.
Reading and loving The Marriage Plot.
A new to me phone (thanks Liz)!!!
Walking home from work... the best way to clear my head after a daunting day.

Less exciting parts of my life:
Feeling very lonely and longing to be closer to support system  (family and friends).
Too exhausted to do anything creative...cameras and blog are getting very dusty.
Lack of motivation.  I would love to spend more time doing things I love (hiking, cooking, reading, etc) but I just don't have the drive to do anything. I think this is a sign that I need a vacation.