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A brand new year

We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves, otherwise we harden. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Sun setting across the Caribbean

Sun setting across the Caribbean Sea. December 22, 2013.

I know I’ve neglected this blog over the last two months. The reason being is simply that it was getting a little bit too personal. I felt I had to take a step back and leave it for awhile. Admittedly the last six months have been anything but easy. I have felt my entire world crash and now am trying to pick up the pieces. Life hasn’t been easy. Yet I’m still here, I’m still fighting and I’m still certain that like all difficult times, this too shall pass.

If all you can do is crawl, start crawling. -Rumi

4 comments on “A brand new year”

  1. LuAnn
    January 8, 2014

    You do what you need to do Nicole. Hope life will be more peaceful soon. Love your Rumi quote!

    Reply
  2. mlblogsredsoxlady35
    January 21, 2014

    I love this picture it looks like it was taken from a deck room on the side of a ship and the sun is going down or coming up. I can’t tell but I do know that no matter which one I would be content to be on the water and seeing this view. Kat

    Reply
    • thirdeyemom
      January 21, 2014

      Yes it was taking off a cruise ship. It was a gorgeous view. Thanks for stopping by!🙂

      Reply

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