The next couple of weeks seemed to fly by while I stayed extremely busy. I was able to upgrade to my gorgeous new apartment, that I have nicknamed Cloud Nine, without a hitch. Even more surprising, is the fact that I was completely moved in the very day after I signed the lease. It was something else to see all of my life summed up in just a few boxes. If I had been asked years ago if this was ever a possible reality for me.. I would have said no. Yet, here I am piecing together the best life I can. In fact, my inner self was flourishing like never before as I was adapting to my new environment. I love how providing for myself has given me this unknown sense of achievement. I am ashamed to say it took me this long in my life to truly understand that. My ‘job’ back home was stressful eno