breaking up is hard to do

David and I broke up.

It was the most respectful, kind, and loving breakup you could ever ask for. It was mutual and mature. Though we are both sad things didn't work out, we understand why.

After the initial decision was made and finally said out loud, we talked and cried together for a couple of hours. We said only nice things and thanked each other for what we had together. We recognize that even though we make each other happy in the now, we have different plans for the future. Plans which can not work together.

I am thankful for having him in my life for the past couple years. I am sad our romantic relationship had to end, but I am grateful for how it ended.

I have a lot of feelings of sadness to work through, but fortunately, I am not suffering with feelings of anger, pain, resentment, hate, or other such emotions which often come along with many breakups.

Also, I am glad I have such a wonderful, supportive, and loving family to help me cope with my loss. I also have a great network of friends who are offering their help as well. Thank you to all of you. I love you.

good morning to you

There is something so sweet about going to work in the morning. Being greeted by little preschoolers running up to me yelling "Miss Amy!" before wrapping their arms around me with a big strong hug creates such a great feeling.

self esteem

typically speaking...

changing the way i look doesn't boost my self esteem.
boosting my high self esteem changes the way i look.
;)

won't you be my neighbor?

I learned today that my next door neighbor is moving out tomorrow. (This is a good thing.)
However, I should be careful what I wish for. These neighbors have been less than perfect. They've been awful, actually. But I suppose, neighbors do come worse.

Even though I know it might be a while until someone moves in (there are a lot of damages that need to be repaired in the apartment due to the teenage couple's many physical fights). Plus, renting is low with the failing economy.

However, when someone does move in, I'm hoping it's a single female in her mid-twenties who enjoys playing board games, watching musicals, and owns a cat who loves playing with small dogs. But I don't want to be too particular. ;)