A year ago, I was struggling. It had been 6 months since I'd graduated college, I didn't have a job, I had no clue what I was doing...I was depressed. I remember writing a blog post about July 4th expressing my joy and love of fireworks and how they made me feel alive.
I've come a long way.
For July 4th this year, a few friends and I went to a Chattanooga Lookouts game. (I love baseball!!) What could be more patriotic than attending a baseball game on July 4th, eating peanuts and Cracker Jacks? After the game was over, we enjoyed the fireworks show while sitting in right field on the grass. :-)
As I watched the fireworks exploding in the sky this year, I began to contemplate my current state in life. I've started a new job that I love, I'm living in an awesome city, my friends and family are amazing, wonderful and supportive...I am blessed.
The fireworks didn't make me feel alive this year. They were an outward expression of the life I feel sparking inside of me. I looked into the sky as I celebrated our country's birthday and felt like the luckiest gal on the planet.
I love feeling alive. :-) From depressed to blessed in one year...I was blessed all along, but it took me a year to see it.
Thank you to everyone that helped me get here. I love all of you!
Love and peace,
Amelia
P.S. Congrats to my dear friend Amy and her new husband Tyler! I was so honored to be in your wedding this past weekend, and I wish you all the best in your new life together! :-)
