gratitude journal

1. A loving place to call "home" that I can return to whenever I want. My path may take me to the end of the earth and back again, but I always know I have a support network that knocks my socks off patiently waiting to welcome me home, should I ever need it. 2. Loving people who make time to visit with me upon my return. I know that everyday life continues as normal for all my hometown friends, regardless of what coast I live on or happen to be spending time on. The fact that I left while they stayed does not make me special. I so appreciate people's efforts to see me and catch up; I feel welcomed (and humbled to be so) during each and every visit. I learn so much, feel so fulfilled, by our time together. 3. East coast bagels and pizza. I can't explain why they are better. They just really, really are. 4. A little furball helping me pack:

5. A loving place to call "home" I get to come back to. I made this life for myself. I grew it and tended to it; searched, fought and risked for it. I love settling back into a world that's so *me* in California. Nurture your roots, spread your wings; in this balance I guarantee you'll find much happiness. I know I certainly have :)