I am graphic artist as well as visual artist, and I live in central Florida which is my birthplace. At 54 I am finally beginning to enjoy life! I first joined FS in 2009, messed around a bit; my heart was not fully into it. So here I am in 2011 and not only is my heart in it, my entire body, mind and spirit is committed to a permanent lifestyle change and "Living Out Loud".

I am an animal lover and have cats and dogs and enjoy watching wildlife which Florida has plenty of. I love music, art, literature, fishing and football.

I have battled clinical depression for most of my life but never completely winning the fight until recently. I am kicking its horrid little butt now!!! I have journaled about it here and shared in the hopes that someone else can benefit from my experiences.

I have rediscovered the joy of being alive again and I do my best to greet each day with enthusiasm and determination. What a difference a year makes! I truly believe the best years of my life are yet to come. This something I feel down in the very gut of my soul... I am unstoppable now!