Dearest Friends and Family,
This past winter’s winds blew a number of changes my way, sweeping me up in stress, heartache and uncertainty, but I write to you now in the warming hope of renewal that spring always brings.
I’m back in the heart of Dallas, living in a neighborhood called Uptown, and am thoroughly enjoying a paradoxically “small town,” pedestrian experience. Literally everything I need (with the exception of work) is within walking distance, and I’m lucky to be in a remarkably safe area, nestled between numerous parks, beautiful Turtle Creek and Katy Trail, where I run daily. (Oh, did I mention I have a Starbucks right across the street?!) My darling kitty and poochie, Cleo and Gretchen, share a cozy loft with me on the top floor of a newly renovated building from the 1920’s, where I’ve planted a rooftop garden accessed by a ladder I installed from the patio off my kitchen.
Some things will never change – I’m keeping myself incredibly busy, as usual, with work and extra-curricular activities. I’m taking private Argentine Tango lessons and have started a personal 40-day Challenge to get myself back on the path to nutritional, physical and emotional wellness. Although my work environment has improved greatly in the last year, part of my challenge involves limiting my work hours to less than 10 a day, which isn’t an easy task! I’m still working at Essilor, the world leading optical company, as a Project Manager over all IT Application Enhancements. My team doubled this year, which has brought great recognition, but has also created more work for me. At least I have job security!
This April will keep me on the road and in the air, traveling to visit my Nana and Papa in Enid, OK, my Godmother Ruth in CT, and my girlfriend Melissa in FL. My best friend Monica comes to visit me with her 3 girls and hubby Chris over my birthday weekend. Later in the summer I’m planning a trip with my parents to Hot Springs and a camping trip with my good friends Melanie and Jonathan.
My divorce should be final sometime in mid-April, once the house has been refinanced and my name removed from the deed. In spite of this upheaval, I can honestly say I’m as happy as I’ve ever been, satisfied with a life lived in complete authenticity.
You can call or visit anytime, but until then I invite you to peruse my blog to see a glimpse of my world through the photos and ramblings I’m beginning to post.
Peace to you,
Rebecca Cooper
3520 Knight St. #206
Dallas, TX 75219
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