c o l o R A D o.

Six weeks, six full weeks in Colorado; yet it feels like forever (in a good way). I am beyond blissed out---and exactly where I need to be at this moment in time. I know this for sure because every thing has fallen in to place so absolutely perfectly for me. That was not exactly the case for getting to Colorado though—it was a rough start. Yet, at times, good things take effort—obstacles to overcome. At present time, I am all settled in—I have a sweet little apartment right in the heart of all the goodness, and less than one mile from my super astounding job. Initially, I was unsure about my work place—being that it is Starbucks. I promised myself that I would never work for a major corporation again, never be part of the ‘man’. Yet, to my surprise, it is incredibly laid back and we are allowed to be individuals. All the girls that I work with are super sweet and caring. The job is easy and fun—and I am getting paid fairly well. I am really happy at work, and feeling incredibly blessed to have such a eminent job. In addition, it only takes me about seven minutes (via bike) to get to work in the morning. I am full time and Monday-Friday. So I have weekends all to myself.

 I am meeting such beautiful people and making wonderful friends.  Everyday I am in awe at how perfectly beautiful everything is turning out. My best friend (and ex-boyfriend), is also living in the city (and very soon will be my roommate). It has been nice to spend time with him—and have a little piece of my past currently in my present. On my free time (weekends), I have been spending my time and money on live music and art. It has been such a treat for me---I love live music and dance parties! My spiritual and physical body have been radiating, I am super happy and excited for every moment of now. I am also looking forward to all the upcoming events for the year: next week I start my herbalist program, I am going to start vending and making art and tinctures for sale, also—a Colorado summer! Stoked! Then, Burning Man, followed by a potential trip to Egypt! All is lovely and entirely too flawless. I am blessed and happy to be Ashley Marie Gonzalez, happy to be in my skin, happy to be on Earth. Thank you all for sharing this time with me here.