Gulf Shores

My sincere apologies...it's now been over two weeks since I've posted an update.  Just for the sake of making excuses, mine is that I got hired as a server at a restaurant in downtown Fairhope and have been working almost everyday since.  Needless to say, I've been a bit tired and am really feeling the effects of the move over the last few weeks.  The excitement of the trek to Alabama and unpacking has worn off and the reality of actually living here is setting in.  Todd and I are both adjusting to life here and the changes that accompany moving to a new place, but we're hopeful for what's to come and are looking for ways to get involved with others and build a community here in "Mayberry" (as some Fairhopians like to call it).

Todd and I had a day off together late last week, so we decided to drive out to the beach.  Gulf Shores is a little town right on the Gulf of Mexico and is the closest beach to Fairhope - just a quick 45 minute drive.  So for the first time, I put my toes in the waters of the Gulf and experienced the
warmer water, white, fine sand, and jellies that call the waters home.



We celebrated our 4-month-a-versary yesterday.  I can't believe it's already been that long - it seems like a only a few weeks ago that we voiced our vows to one another and celebrated our union with our wonderful family and friends.  Someone at work asked me the other day how I liked being married.  I can honestly say that I LOVE IT.  There is nothing better than to walk through life with my best friend by my side.

In reference to my previous post, I found a literary journal that accepts short stories and poetry.  I have some ideas for a new story that I hope to begin working on this afternoon, and already have a few pieces of poetry I'd like to try to get published.  I know the writers market is difficult to get into, but I'm going to give it a shot and see how it goes.  I also wrote a new song over the last week, and am daily finding more inspiration and ideas to work with.  What better time to find writing inspiration than when life hands you a multitude of changes and adjustments?

I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!