Here's Me...and all my words

I love words!!! Not very good at speaking them, but God I love to write them.  I'm finally in a position to start writing again and that makes me happy.  Simple things work for me.

I am currently living in Harrisburg, PA, starting my new life.  My old life was filled with no focus, addiction and just existing.  Oh and throw some prison time in that mix.  Can't forget that part!  I don't recommend anyone going to prison if you need to think and regroup, but if you happen to go, that is absolutely the place to do it.

I got arrested June 1, 2014.  I got released December 18th, 2017 to a DOC halfway house.  So I was still living in a "prison" halfway house.  For someone who was very spoiled and entitled for most of her life, landing in that situation with absolutely nothing was a pivotal moment.  I had already made a commitment to change upstate, but I still thought "I want to change, but I like being comfortable." Nope, it didn't work out like that.  Turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.  I walked everywhere, got a job and walked 3 miles each day total to and from work.  In the rain, snow, whatever, I did it.  Moved into my own place April 13th of this year.  Now the general manager of the store.  Paying my bills, 100% clear-headed and grateful. When I wake up in the morning I still can't believe this is my life.

It's so weird living in a new place!  I literally live right downtown.  The Capital of Pa is one street away from my apartment.  I'm still getting used to all the sounds and noises of living in the city.  Constant cars, people and activity!  I wake up at 3am to go to work.  People are still out and about like it's daytime.  I'm from Baltimore, but never lived in the city full time so this is still a daily culture shock.  One minute you see the mayor walking down the street and the next so many homeless people strolling up and down.  A very diverse mix of individuals.  It's been interesting and an adjustment, but I wouldn't trade my life today for anything.  So this is my first post, kind of a brief intro to me.
My goal daily is simple...keep my crazy in the cage and make daily life super simple.