Peace.

I think possibly now more than ever in my life, I am looking to live in peace. It seems, however, that is not entirely in my control. Since coming west, it seems someone is always looking to take my peace from me........ but I'm not giving it up.

When you decide to do something different with your life, or your journey takes a path less traveled, the hordes of hell come against it. If I don't embrace my destiny, I will become bitter about it. I'm challenged to "love" those who seem to enjoy causing conflicts.

Logan and I continue to talk through the things he misses from home, as he's now at the 9 month mark of his move. We keep our focus on the future because we can't bring back the past....... and is going back really an option......

We are nearing the end of the long HS VB season as the Redondo Seahawks are closing in on their last matches. Because you can play year round, there is really no end to it. Lots of options with beach, club, and weekend tournaments. The push to the end of spring season is in sight.

Chynna is settling into her new place in Redondo Beach. She and I will now schedule times for coffee or lunch:) Hoping her boss works with her VB training schedule coming up in May. Things are falling into place for her. She's a different person now than the first few months here.... more to come.

Austin's practice with El Camino's Club Team went well; they're in off season now. He will return every Monday to play indoors with the team, so we will see where that leads him. He's focused on song writing and his music in the meantime, until school begins in May.

As for me, I'm looking for fun which is still foreign in some ways. My gas mileage sucks because of the short distances I'm driving these days and doing a lot of it. Possibly heading to LAX tomorrow to pick up a friend of Austin's for a quick visit. It's good I don't mind driving.

I am feeling more inspired to use the stress brought on by others for my own fuel and fire. Rather than be overcome by it, I want to try to conquer it. I've learned that being at peace is something that requires discipline, as part of my mental training.

Not everyone has peace, nor do they know how to keep it but they're just the ones who want to steal mine.