Catching Up

So before my last post, it had been a long while since I posted. I went through all kinds of changes in my life, all of which I've learned a great deal from. I've learned who I am. I've learned about the struggles of relationships. I've become a better communicator, expressing my wants and desires, and listening, not just hearing, the wants and desires of those around me. I've begun a new chapter in my life and it's looking beautiful.

I know understand that my last long term relationship wasn't healthy, for me or her. I have discovered that even though it ended poorly, I needed to have that happen to me. Most people have this epiphany at a younger age, or even before so much of their lives pass them by, but I am still grateful that it happened. I wouldn't have found my partner that I have now. We love each other, and we show and express our love in ways that I never understood before. We communicate using each others love language, even though it isn't our primary one. When we have misunderstandings, we actually communicate our understanding of what's going on, and work to solve the problem, instead of bottling it up, like I use to do.

I cook.

I've always known how to cook, but I wasn't "allowed" to because I'd do it wrong. Now I have people that love my cooking, and I've experimented more, I've even increased by culinary skills and decided to share it with those that would like to learn more.

I love.

I love freely all those in my life. I'm not afraid to show my emotions. I'll cry and let the tears run down my face. I'll hug you, and not the bro hug with the arm in between, but with open arms, letting you know that I am glad you are in my life.

I am running out of words, but I will write more.