Indeed

Biff got a pug. A cute pug named Phoebe. I was sure she had named her after the Friends character. I was wrong, that was the name someone else had given her. I met her last night... and she pulled on my heartstrings. I miss having a dog sometimes but now is not the time in my life to have one or two. Maybe once I settle back down - though I have no idea when that might be. Not for quite some time, I think. Not for quite some time indeed.

I am talking to a new guy. Got in contact with him through match. Will actually meet him on Friday night when we do dinner. He looks cute to me... and seems pretty nice so far. But, we'll see. We'll see indeed.

Friday night I stopped by mom and dad's on my way back from the dentist (no cavities again - sweet) and hung out with both of them. Particularly with my dad. We discussed Paul Simon and how he got started. How he lived in a flat in England with a group of other starving artists learning his craft. How he puts so much effort and time into making his music what he wants it to be. Makes sure it sounds exactly how he wants it to sound. This is a man who will go to Africa to learn about the music there so he can incorporate it properly. My father pointed out how impressed he was for just going after what he wanted. He lived and breathed music and that was it. He was going to be a musician and that was just it.

We talked about my writing in the same way. That made me feel good. He pointed out that if I am a writer, I don't actually need to "live" anywhere. I told him that would be my ultimate dream (at least for a while) but we'll see. All I can do is take it one step at a time. I have begun marketing myself. That's a new step for me. I have my first business cards made up and I'll be happy to hand them out. Funny thing is, they will most likely be one of many different cards I have for different purposes. I am excited about my future. For the first time in my life, I actually, totally and truly feel like I am living my life for me. And it feels really, really good.