Last night I said goodbye to some dear friends as I move on to the next chapter in my life.  As I look over my life thus far I realize that I have done this several times now.  I stay in one place for awhile, sometimes years and years, then decide it is on to the next place.

I have always called my husband and I nomads.  We are.  Perhaps both of us have a touch of the bohemian or the gypsy.  Actually, at the age of 44, I realize that it is not a question of perhaps, it is a known fact.

When I first moved to this area I thought, okay this is where I can really put down roots.  I planned to stay here in southern California for good this time.  However, deep down I knew that although I would plant my seeds in the ground,  I would eventually leave.  I secretly knew that I would see that seed grow into a beautiful and strong oak. Quite capable of taking care of itself.  I knew I would make lifelong friendships, and then it would be time for me to go.

My stay here in Temecula has been pretty amazing.  So many stories and good memories.  So many friendships made.  I am  so grateful to social media  because I can keep and nurture all those friendships still.  They are now another addition in my beautiful patchwork quilt of a life.  Each person unique with their own story that I can look back on and reflect, appreciate, and learn from.

So as I left my friends last night, after our twice yearly sojourn at our local downtown bar, I yelled out for all to hear, “It’s been a great 8 years!  Goodnight and on to better things.”

Goodnight, Temecula, and goodnight my friends. I love you all!  See you on Facebook!