keeping it real

I'm back. Not sure why today except I've spent time this week reading through Ali Edwards Week in Life series. It's amazing what we all do in any given day. Getting thoughts down and taking pictures again is something I really would like to do. It's just so challenging when real life is not easily captured in a photo right now.

I'm an authentic person and one thing I strive to do is be the same person no matter where I might be...home, work and even online. The truth is, my life looks much different than it did when I started blogging. I've been separated from my husband now for six months. It's me and the kids living at home and of course, Brooklyn. I really don't like telling people for their responses are always a bit awkward. This place won't be where I share details, it actually seems like what I've said is enough. 

I'm sitting in the exact same spot right now as I did when I took the picture above. The day looks a little different and the temperatures are definitely cooler.  I just got up to put my running tights on as I am cold. (and my coffee is too). I've carried my DLSR around quite a bit lately although, there seems to be little photos on it still. Why is it suddenly so weird to use it vs. the Iphone? That is something I want to get over. Perhaps, that is one of the reasons I've always enjoyed blogging. I did it for me. 

I've been found (Brooklyn is up) and it is close to the time I usually head out for a run. I've grown a lot and have needed to be strong but  I'm also still that same person who has her routines.