First Post!

As I sit here typing my very first blog post, I find myself pondering how my life seems to follow the beats(plural becasue in my head it's a complex pattern of different instruments) of a a set of drums that I can't hear. It seems now looking back that about once every seven years no matter how careful I am to keep everything on the straight and narrow; an unseen power sweeps into my exsistence and changes EVERYTHING.
No asking, no warnings, just BOOM!

I'm not kidding and for the most part I'm not even exaggerating. As a younger being, I always fought it and tried to maintain control of a vortex far more powerful than I. However, after several cycles - I realized that in the end the changes were always positive. Although change can be scary and uncomfortable, I always found myself smiling when the dust settled in the past. So after some deep soul searching, I decided that this time around I was not only NOT going to fight change but instead I would embrace it with arms wide open.

The journey started at the end of August 2010 and over the course of the last 60 days I have spent my days enjoying all of the glory that is Southern Oregon. For the first time in six years, I lived like a local and enjoyed all of the river, fishing, food & wine that the valley has to offer. I was able to reconnect with friends in a way that just wasn't an option before with the challenging work schedule I balanced. With my new found freedom I was also able to travel to see out of area friends, attend some pretty awesome wine tastings and participate in other such "fabulousness".

Huny and I also recently bought a house in Grants Pass and it has been blissful getting unpacked and settling in to our new place. It's very exciting to think that we're almost to the point where we ready to have friends over! Personally the truly sexy thing about unpacking this time around is knowing that I won't be moving again for a while. for the first time in my life I can honestly say that I have put down roots. A giant baby step for a person who never plans to grow up, I must say that I am quite proud of myself.

So in short, life is good! Starting in October, I will begin working in earnest on this website & blog and I look forward to sharing my world of food, wine & all things divine with those who are interested. I invite you to check back often, as in the near future I have scheduled blog posts will get you all caught up with the many naughty things that I have been enjoying in the time we've been apart. Make no mistake about it, I've missed you...and I'm looking forward to having you all back in my life again soon.

Namaste,
Liz

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