“I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am. I’m making space for the unknown future to fill up my life with yet-to-come surprises.”
― Eat, Pray, Love
Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone is doing something that bring them joy.
M is on his way to NY on one-way-ticket. I am excited to see him again. After being together 24 hours a day together in Brazil, I miss him.
I am surprised that I am not the least bit worried or anxious about sharing my apartment, and life with someone. It feels right!
We haven’t talked about long term and yet we know it is forever. We don’t have any set plans, but loose ideas. He is coming to NY, and we will play house. I will go to work and he will do whatever he wants to, because he is retired. We will probably take some short trips here and there.
At some point, when he goes back to Florida, I will go with him and will set up my office in some little corner in his home. I envision a future working remotely from Florida, Brazil, and anyplace else we decide to visit.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
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M already bought us the Epic skiing pass, so there will be a lot skiing this coming winter. Or so I hope.
I am hoping that his discipline and healthy habits will rub off on me. Not sure what he can gain from me…, but I think we make perfect partners. Those are my expectations.
Reality always prove to be much different. But, what I know is that, the Universe conspires to give me what I want, expect and work for. I expect happiness, fireworks, excitement, joy and peace. I work for it.
In this new phase of my life, I pray for guidance. and I give thanks. I am grateful for what I have, and for all the amazing things that are coming!
And of course, today I give thanks for having Freedom – in every sense of the word; and to everyone that has been a part of that.
“When you make a choice, you change the future.” ―
I continue to watch your life from afar and I see the blessings that have rained down upon your life. I am not jealous, but happy for the love you’ve found. I rejoice with you. I, too, am happy for the freedoms we have in this country and embrace the history…and the people, past and present, who worked so hard to secure liberty for us. I am grateful for those who continually work hard to protect our freedoms today. I know you are grateful for all these things. Love of country, the love of a man, and beautiful freedom, especially. ♥️🇺🇸
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Hi Andi,
Thank you for following my journey along, and for being happy along with me. I am hoping there will be many more good news to be shared in both of our lives. Thank you for the support and inspiration.
We are indeed so blessed with the freedoms we have. It is easy to take it for granted, those that fought and are still fighting.
Sending you blessings!
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I am so happy and excited for you! I wish you many blessings on this journey of life. Love you!
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Thank you so much Mia, for the wonderful wishes!
Much love and blessings to you too!
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My dear Ana, it sounds so lovely, you miss him, he comes over and you feel good and happy about it. That is how it should be. You seem to be a good match.
Wishing you a lovley time together, enjoy being together and let happiness flow.
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Hi Ute,
It does feel like we are great match!
Thank you for the good wishes, and always wise comments!
Blessings!
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Enjoy your upcoming time together. And while you envision a longterm future together, you are also wise to take it a day at time. Working remotely in Florida sounds lovely.
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I am normally an anxious person, so I do need reminders to be in the moment and take it one day at a time. Thank you!
Being near the beach does sound lovely 🙂
Thank you for the good wishes and wise words! Blessings!
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Wow. Huge steps. I wish you every happiness.
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I know, right? still it feels right, even though is very fast 🙂
Thank you so much!
Blessings!
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Very happy to read this update. Sending love to you Ana! 💚🌻💕
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Thank you so much Cassa!!
Blessings and much love to you!
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Exciting! All the best and more!
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Hi Benjamin,
Thank you so much!
Blessings!
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Happy 4th to you. 🎂 Good luck with M. I have an M as well. We have been together for nearly 12 years and knew we were right for each other from the beginning. Cheers. 🙂
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Thank you Lynette!
I am hoping I can match your 12 years. I will let you know in 2035 🙂
Blessings!
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So happy for you this is awesome! Enjoy every minute together! X
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Thank you so much Carol Anne!
Blessings to you!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. “Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come”. (Author Unknown).. 🙂
Hope your path is paved with love and happiness and until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
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Hi Larry,
“Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come” – I love love love that!!
I believe in it as well. I do feel ready now 🙂
Thank you and blessings to you!
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A beautiful post, Ana, anticipating the almost-culmination of a long, patient journey. You’re taking the leap of love, which I believe is necessary to realize its truest form. I’m very happy for you.
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Thank you Dave!
It is a huge leap indeed. I feel ready to take it… we shall see where I will land 🙂
Blessings to you!
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Good for you, I wish you both all the best!
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Hi Janice,
Thank you for the good wishes!
Blessings!
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You are now safe from the evils of men and cats, and I couldn’t be happier.
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hahaha for sure! Thank you for sharing my happiness!
Blessings!
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I’m over joyed for you Ana Star! Such a great journey and path. Enjoy all of these wonderful firsts!❣️❣️❣️💞💞💞❣️💞❣️
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Thank you so much Cindy!
I just ordered your book – I can’t wat to get my hands on it 🙂
Blessings!
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awwww thanks soooo much Ana Star. I’m so happy to hear that. Can’t wait to hear how you like it💞
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I will make sure to let you know 🙂
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Oh thank you truly so very much❣️ It means the world to me that you ordered it. I just said my friend Ana Star has a b.f. and the girls laughed.. see they know nothing about our friendships❣️
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Kudos on your blossoming relationship, joy, and trust Ana. May your love continue to flourish.
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Thank you so much for your support and kindness! Blessings!
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Glad you’ll be in Florida. It’s always good to have more solidarity around us during the height of hurricane season! 😉 Seriously, that’s great that you can still work remotely when you visit him. – Marty
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Hi Marty,
I doubt I will much help during a hurricane, but let me know and I can try 🙂
I haven’t tried working from Florida yet, so, fingers crossed it will work out. So much remains to be seen in the future!
Thank you and blessings!
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None of us really know what to do prior to a hurricane either, Ana. One just follows the crowd and buys cases of water till stores run out. Ditto with flashlights and batteries, even though the ones you bought for last year’s storm are still perfectly good. Then you sit at home and say in a voice of deep authority, “Nope, I ain’t going anywhere; ‘jess gonna ride it out.” See? Easy!
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Ha lol, I am keeping this as a guide for when I have to deal with a hurricane in Florida 🙂
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I absolutely LOVE this for you, Ana! Looking forward to seeing how this blossoms ❤
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Thank you so much KE! It keeps getting better every day!
Blessings!
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It must be so exciting to start a new chapter in your life. I am wishing you the very best for the future. K x 💟
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Thank you Kerry!
Very, very exciting… I can’t way for all the newness to unfold.
Many blessings!
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🤗🤗🤗
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So very happy for you Ana, yo have waited and now you have happiness, all the very best to you both for the future. xxxx
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Thank you so much Lilly!
Yes I have been waiting and searching, and I finally found him 🙂
Blessings to you!
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