Far and Away

Happy new year @Faith-and-Hope💗💜💕💕

It was a nice night last night brining in the New Year with our forum family @Faith-and-Hope I managed to stay up for all states except WA - just too tired by then to keep going. I have woken up with a headache but know that is a lack of sleep - so will go back to bed for a couple of hours this afternoon. I hope you are having a good evening with your family and the fireworks are amazing. I will be back soon to wish you a happy new year when it is closer to the time for you

It is a bit windy here this morning but I am hoping it eases this afternoon and my sister and I can take our doggies to the beach for a run. I know Toby will love it and it will be nice to walk in the water and have that wonderful feeling of sand under my feet. Toby is of course snuggled right in next to me and Cat is on her bed so all is well in our household and just as it should be. 😺🐶

I have my appoinment with my psych tomorrow morning and have some things to talk about. Hope the session goes okay but have planned to go to the art shop afterwards to help if it is a difficult session - will get some more paintbrushes and see what else they have that I can get with my voucher from my sister. Then I am also planning on going to Bunnings and using some of my gift cards there as well.

Will be back shortly for yuor new year Hon @Faith-and-Hope

@Faith-and-Hope It is that time of the year that we relect on the year that was and look forward to what is to come. One of the biggest reflections I have is the value I place on our friendship and how much you have supported me over the last couple of years. You truly make my world a better place and you have given me so many highlights in my life just by being you. You have true compassion and a wonderfully empathetic nature and despite all that youo endure yourself in your life you never fail to support others here on the forum and also in real life. I am completely in awe of your ability to find the good in everything and everyone Hon and truly grateful that we found each other. I know that many of these feelings are reciprocated and that means so much to mean also - you 'see' me for who I am and your constant validation and encouragement makes each day a better day. I know that much like myself that I am always with you even when we are not together here and despite that distance at the moment being tough it is lovely to know I am being thought of - just as you are always in my thoughts.

Yes today is a reflection on the year that was and both the good and bad that has been part of the previous year but it is also a time to sit and look forward to what the coming year could be. I know that with you by my side I will continue to move forward - it cannot be underestimated how much having you with me has been such a guiding light for me. I can truly call you a friend and despite our distance at the moment - that endures. It is really lovely for me to have this connection - something I did not think I would have again - but it is real and true and it is such a pleasure to know you. You are my guardian angel and my light in what has otherwise been a tough road and I am so thrilled to have met you.

Happy New Year Hon and I hope that this coming year is filled with joy, happiness and your dreams and hopes coming true. You deserve only the best in life and it is my wish for you that only the best comes your way. I can truly say I love having you in my life and above all respect the person you are. All my love and massive hugs for a brighter year ahead 💜💐🌷🌸🌺💕🌹😍

Heading to bed early tonight @Faith-and-Hope - last night took a lot out of me and I need to be up early for my psych appointment. Goodnight my angel

Hi Hon. Had an up and down night - woke up a couple of times but back to sleep quite quickly. Have my psych appointmnent this morning so that is probably what made me a bit restless last night. I definitely have some things to talk about with her todsy so I expect it will be a difficult appointment. I will update you on how it goes later. I am also goign to head to the art shop and then maybe Bunnings - Bunnings will depend on how I fee after the appointment and if I have enough energy. I also need to do some grocery shopping so it could be a long day. Definitely going to need to take it as it comes after the appointment.

I hope you had a great New Year's Eve and the fireworks were magical - I only watched then on tv ...much like other years but that was enough for me. The NYE forum party went well with a lot of people joining in - was nice to have company on the night and also have everyone joining in with a little fun.

I better go and get organised for my day - will be wearing my necklace as usual to have you with me. Missing you @Faith-and-Hope but nearly half way there. Will let you know how my day goes later.

Hi @Bimby2 I love seeing you pop up here - gives me a smile everytime. Hope you are doing okay

@Faith-and-Hope You will no doubt read my post on ANC so I won't go through all that we discussed at my psych appointment today. We did talk a bit about you though Hon and how much I am missing you. It was good to be able to voice that today and have someone I could get it all out with ...that stuff I usually do with you so needed the extra outlet. I know you will be back sooner rather than later but I really do miss our daily chats. Everyone here has been so supportive of me while you have been gone and I truly wish you could access that support too. I hope my daily (and sometimes more) updates have helped you still feel connected with us here - you already know that your supports give me a heartlift every day.

There has been something going on in my life over the past few weeks that I would love to chat to you about - I know you would be supportive - and most likely shocked... so here goes ... I have been messaging a man and really getting to know him. He is into art and music and many things I enjoy. He was a year behind me at school all those many years ago - I don't remember him but my sister does and she always thought he was one of the good guys. I don't know where it will lead but for now I am actually enjoying chatting with him. We are going to meet up at the beach sometime soon - so I will have Toby with me as security. I will keep you informed when I have more updates but the one thing this shows me is how far I have come because I am genuinely enjoying our conversations - no-one knows where these things will lead - and I am definitely only working towards a friendship - but where ever it goes and whatever happens it is a massive step forward for me.