Hello my dear friends
It's been awhile since I've blogged, so I thought I'd update everyone on my life situation since my last blogs were pretty depressing

The first half of this year was definitely dramatic for me, what with my breakup and such. It still is strange for me to think about at times. We were together for so long and had our future mapped out. We hadn't started the visa process or anything, but we had talked extensively about it and formulated a rough plan to finally close the distance. Thinking back on those 4 years, although I did love him and thought I wanted a future with him, I always knew deep down inside that we wouldn't work out. I was in total denial and constantly reminded myself of all the reasons we were great together, but there were just too many compatibility issues between us. It was really tough, but I feel much happier and relieved now, knowing my life is moving forward in a positive direction

Ok, onto happier news.. I'm moving! Only 10 minutes from where I currently live at my dad's place.. Into my grandma's house I do feel a bit like a loser, being 25 and having to move in with my grandma. I thought I could afford a studio apartment on my own, but the housing market in Southern California is SO expensive. I couldn't find a studio for under $1200/month, even in the bad areas of Orange County I tried looking for a friend/roommate to live with, but that didn't work out, either. So, grandma's house it is for awhile! Fortunately, she and I are very close and I think it will be a good experience (plus, she has a huge backyard that my dog will love). So, there are a lot of positives, at least

Also.. I'm dating someone new! Yes, my guy friend from Chicago (big shocker lol. Moon don't hate me! ) I know, I know.. Maybe it's too soon..maybe he is a rebound.. But, he makes me really happy and he is SUCH a refreshing person to be with after all the other guys I've dated. For once, I'm dating someone who has a positive outlook on life and who makes me laugh until I cry. He's so fun to be around, and he makes me feel really good about myself, too Maybe it's just the honeymoon phase talking, but it's been a blast so far and I feel very optimistic about him, so we'll see how things go
I have to laugh at myself for being in another LDR, though.

Apparently, I can't meet anyone local I find it pretty funny that with my new guy and my ex-SO, I didn't even meet them online. I met them both IRL first. I guess it's just my luck! Luckily, I get to see him every few weeks because he comes out to Los Angeles often for work! We've also met up in Las Vegas before, which is only a 4 hour drive from where I live, so it almost doesn't even feel like an LDR, especially compared to what I'm used to!

Here are a few pictures of us




So, there's my happy news for now! You guys are the best and I don't know what I would do without this forum