I took this picture at the MET. It was such an amazing day. Just me, my camera and journal.

I got teary at this piece. At the time I didn’t think I’d ever open my heart to another person again. I was so afraid after my divorce and then the gong show that was Darth. But I missed kissing. And touch. And the support and connection that comes from a person who really cares about you.

So I mustered up all the bravery I could, asked myself “What’s the worst thing that could happen?”, and then I took a page out of Maya Angelou’s book:

“Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.”

I’m glad I did.