"MJ, where have you been?"

that's been a common question asked of me throughout this past week...well here's the jist of it...

this past weekend was an emotionally difficult one for me.  i had to say goodbye to something that was once very good, but over time had eroded into something that had begun to take a huge toll on both my mental and emotional health...hell, even my physical health at some points!  i'm not comfortable, quite yet, discussing details of my current situation, but i do appreciate any support through such a difficult time.  i'm starting a new chapter in life, and i'm starting it on my own.  it's something new for me, but i have faith that i will see through to the other side.  i'm a strong person, and i know i can do this. 

so, where have i been, you ask?  i've been doing a little of this:

(i have no idea why this came out so small... 3/52)

and a whole lot of this:

(work)

and i have to admit, there's been a little of this involved as well...

(mmmmmmm)

with the help of these things (all of which have been *very* therapeutic :] ) and family and good friends, i'm learning to cope with my new life and i'm very optimistic about my future.

lovelove

emjay