I'm like an Onion..............with lots of layers..

I decided to take a road trip today to visit my friends in Brantford. I havn't seen them in a couple weeks and so I've been missing them.
It's funny, a year or so ago, I would have never dream't of venturing out of town on my own. It would seem I've been scared of my own shadow for years. I guess, I've also been scared to do anything alone. Lately, I've relished getting out on my own and have in a way felt comforted with my own company. To be quite honest, I feel a special part of me (a familiar friend) has returned.............and It's wonderful.
It's a beautiful day out today and the sun is shining. As I drove along the highway my thoughts carried me away. For the first time in my life I feel at peace with myself. Actually, I think I'm finally getting to know myself . I've been thinking about what defines me as a person .............without defining myself as a daughter, mother, wife, nurse, friend, ect. After years of being in these roles, I think it gets easy for any of us to lose our real sense of self. While driving along the highway today, I felt for the first time in years like just 'me'.
I know I still have a ways to go yet for my self discovery, but I really feel like I'm on the right path today. Maybe I'm like an Onion (like Shrek would say!), and slowly I'm peeling off layers of my skin to uncover my core.
In case your wondering, I'm sitting in my friends office writing this journal as I am waiting for her to finish working. I'm very happy to be here today with my long distance friends........................................and I'm very happy to be with me again too.
Love always,
Maya xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo