Fortunes Daughter

300 days of sunshine on average… My last day here is not one of them. It’s ok though, im pretty sure I’m going home to some lovely weather :D

I used to think I was a lot of things. I miss my old self.

I have sooo much soul searching to do.

Before I left Massachusetts for phoenix almost 6 years ago i bought a baby cactus (to be honest I thought it was fake) and gave it to my father so he could always think of me. He has nursed it all these years to this.

Makes my heart swell. I havent seen him since I moved. I havent told him im returning, I’m going to show up at his door and surprise him but i have a feeling ill be more surprised to see him. How much older he must have gotten… It scares the hell out of me.

Anonymous asked: <p>I wish you would post more about you like you did before beautiful Amelia was born. I love seeing her pictures and watching her grow, but I think so many moms end up losing themselves after they have children&#8230;of course that&#8217;s natural, but from one mom to another, make sure you remember who you are, what you like, and dream &amp; accomplish some goals, too. Maybe even make a blog for Amelia, and one just for you?You&#8217;re home all the time with her, why don&#8217;t you venture out and balance yourself?</p>

Well can you enlighten me as to some things I posted about myself previously that you would like me to talk more about? 

I’ve stated it before, I am working on this. It’s not easy for me. 

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Pisces 2012 Career and Work Horoscope

There is nothing but good news in the future of the Fish when it comes to business and your career. You can expect a promotion and some of you will be relocating geographically to make more money.

If you are a Pisces who is unhappy with your current job then 2012 is your big chance to make that big change. The planets also favor looking for a job in another country or overseas if that is what you really want.

Most Fishes will find themselves having more opportunities to travel and combine business with pleasure.

You love people and you love to study them and be considerate of their opinions. However, it is important to avoid gossip at work. Your success will draw a few critics.

Pisces 2012 Love, Family and Social life Horoscope

2012 starts out peacefully but those in a partnership may find that misunderstandings start to crop up in the summer. Do not allow petty disputes to escalate into full blown war. Focus on being affectionate and complimentary to those you love and try not to constantly point out bad points or flaws in character. It is also important for you to maintain your self control if you do feel provoked. Let “forgive and forget” be your motto.

This year you may find many coming to you for advice, support and wisdom. Be sure to open your home up to younger people who may need your guidance. Being charitable in the community will also serve you well this year. If you are single being a volunteer or donating your time to a good cause is the fastest way for you to get ahead.

Pisces 2012 Finance and Money Horoscope

2012 is a year when you will feel that you are finally climbing out of debt. Your ability to make a lot of money and get ahead of your creditors is during the first few months of 2012. Financial gains are likely throughout most of the year however you might have to tighten your belt again for a few months after Christmas 2012.

In essence this year is more about financial recovery than it is about investments or launching new ventures but you will be pleased by how much further ahead you are cash-wise by the end of the year. Some emergency requiring extra cash is indicated towards the end of the year so be sure to put some money away in case it is needed to pay for something dire like a medical expense.

Heart to Hearts

Jayne Serratore Hey sweetie - I thought there might be some issues along this line, but didn’t want to pry. But since you asked…

My thoughts, as far as your divorce; this is a man regardless of the circumstances behind your break up that you loved and loved hard. He captured a piece of your heart and will always remain there - but you are young and I believe we all have more than one soulmate because life evolves, shit happens and as long as your heart is open to it… it somehow finds you back.

But it still deserves to be mourned upon as it is a loss. That I can’t tell you how to do as everyone mournes differently and for different amounts of time. But as love might be lost it is never fully gone. You don’t get “over it” you learn from it and you move on from it.

As far as the move home, you know we all miss you!! The thing to remember is nothing ever has to be permanent. I was so proud of you the day you chose to pick up and move across country and live. You embraced the unknown and did so well. And while we miss you everyday, you should be so proud to not only say “I did it, but that you did it well, gracefully and by yourself” - how many 18 year olds can say that! Now that you are 23 you now understand what it means to fully make life altering decisions and it is scary. We never know if decisions we make are based on “emotion, running away from things or because it is really what is right”.

We never know until we try - either we fail (pick our selves out and start over) or things are right in the world and we are content and know this is right. But again, if you choose to move back and it turns out that you are “running away”, it won’t feel right, you will be unhappy -but you will know and you will know what the right thing to so is.

Maybe you just need an extended vacation to clear your head and get away from all the negativity that surrounds you. Or maybe it is time for this move. No one has that answer sweetie - no one not even you. But I think if you feel the need to come home - you need to come home (even if it is only temporary), or else it will continue to linger there indefinately holding you up from moving on with life.

I know this is a very long answer to a relatively short question, but essentially…. My experience and years of wisdom tells me that escapism has been introduced to us for a reason. It is like any other vice in life. Vices are good and helpful as long as they not abused.

You my dear have tried, worked hard and succeeded at so much more in life than so many people your age. I think you need to play child for a while and not grown up (but just for a while). I think you deserve to have someone take care of you for a bit.

I know I keep droning on - so sorry. So I will stop now. But final notes - you are an intelligent, beautiful, well grounded, and a thoughtful inspiration of a woman. No matter what you decide, we are here and will always be here to support you - ALWAYS!!

I love you so much as do we all.

I wrote to the Aunt I will be staying with in boston to express fears and worries about my motivations to move and just the move in general and thats what I get back. I’m soo lucky. I cannot wait to reconnect with that side of my family.

its official, suckas!

Ill be moving back home Wednesday the 15th!

Finally feels real!

life:

Cats Blackie (black) and Brownie (front) catch squirts of milk during at Arch Badertscher’s dairy farm in this 1954 Nan Farber photo.

“This picture just makes me smile. Great photographs do not need to be serious, they just need to evoke emotion.” — Liz Ronk, Photo Editor, LIFE.com

Ever wonder what the favorite photographs are of the LIFE editors? Here you go.

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