There is a bench in woods that I consider my 'thinking bench'. A lot of thinking has been done there. It sits under towering spruce. The aromatic branches overhead helped with the decision making that was done.

It's been a while since the last post and a lot has transpired since then. My resignation letter was submitted at work a few weeks ago which in turn lead to the decisions made of late.
My walks through the paths in the woods where the squirrels chattered in the treetops and the leaves crunched underfoot, helped me decide on my own new path.

With the resignation letter in, a new chapter of life begins so my house is going up for sale. Why write a chapter when you can write an entire book?

I love the area that I live in but it's not the only area where trails are close by and wildlife is abundant. I love my house but I can find and love another. I love my yard but I can find one that needs some love and make it my own. So the journey begins.

I have been house hunting already; at another lake where ski and hiking trails are close by. There's easy access to get the kayak in the water. There are yards that need TLC and little cottages that just need a personal touch. I am excited for the adventure ahead.

Even though my brain has been in overdrive, I didn't let that stop me from enjoying the beauty still abundant on the trails. There are still pops of color everywhere. Colorful leaves are holding on to branches that shiver in the wind. Mossy logs are vivid as they lay on the leafy brown carpet. Red rose hips hang from thorn covered bushes.

My outdoor time may be irregular which in turn will make posts irregular but I will continue to carve out as much outdoor time as possible as boxes are packed and a new journey begins. I will share the journey with you as it unfolds. Stay tuned