Tubthumping
Today's blog post may veer away from the usual topics because I really need an outlet for my thoughts right now. I could just write in my journal as I usually do when I'm trying to figure out my life but I feel a real need to let this out into the Universe to hear. Things haven't progressed too far in my plans to go abroad although I will be writing about a new university in London that I am checking out. But for now I'm fully immersed in the present time. As I look out my window it is dark and dreary with a cold wind blowing the withering leaves off the trees. Normally, I really don't mind this weather especially if I can just cuddle up with a blanket and a good book. But today it just seems like a reflection of the turmoil I've been feeling the past few weeks. Usually October is my favorite month because the kid in me loves to celebrate my birthday. Even at the advanced age of 57, I still love to celebrate my birthday month. October is also the birthday mon...