One Year ago..

Today we celebrate that Chinese New Year of the Ox. Well I dont know to what degree I celebrate it or not but I am reminded of where I was one year ago during this celebration.

I had just moved to this new land that I call home now. I had feelings of anticipation, excitement, fear, joy, happiness and hope over flowing from my very being. I was on my first excursion to Brussels. Ah I fell in love with that place from the moment I imagined it in my minds eye years ago. I remember stepping off the train and feeling as if I had arrived in a very familiar place once again. The hotel that I stayed in was decorated with all sorts of Chinese ornaments and was bright red in order to celebrate the New Year. I remember thinking to myself.. well this is really a new beginning for me. I was hopeful and filled with anticipation over what was going to happen during my stay. For I felt as if something grand was going to take place. And for me it did..

It was that very weekend that I met the most perfect stranger I had met up until that point in my life. Our eyes met and we were locked in as one person for the few days that we were there. Two people from two different worlds coming together to share in deep, meaningful conversations coupled with joy, laughter and sweetness. It was a weekend that I will never forget in my entire life. For that person, that place and everything about it has served as a true catalyst in my life and I will forever be grateful to all of it.

The amazing things that can happen in our life within one year. How quickly things can change, transform and develop. I am totally in awe of life at times.

In gratitude

Asha