Settling In

So even though we officially moved to Abilene around Thanksgiving, between all the holidays and traveling, I feel like we've only actually lived here a couple weeks. By the time we came back from Christmas break, I was so anxious to put the Christmas decor away and actually start decorating, I was going crazy! Now, you'll be glad to know I'm much more sane and staring contentedly at my own very favorite paintings and pictures on the walls. Le sigh. Inside-house pictures coming soon.

I have already found plenty of ways to use my time (you know that's a difficult task! syke.) I've started volunteering at the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council. Great timing - Rob and I were in the Abilene Visitor's Center picking up a city map and some brochures on attractions and the like when the head of the Arts Council walked up to me and introduced herself. She said I looked "artsy" and wondered if I would be interested in getting involved in the arts... Hmmm, "perhaps" was my answer. When she found out I had a masters in marketing, I don't think she would have taken no for an answer.

It's been really fun so far! Abilene has a surprising amount of art! The museums are pretty good and I LOVE the children's literature art museum (definitely more pics to come!). I've been helping the Cultural Affairs Council with the Gator Country show that's coming to town toting a CMT video crew as the network is doing an adventure reality show about the Gator Country guy. Neat, huh?

Sadly, I won't be in town for the actual event as I am going to Costa Rica to get certified to teach yoga!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! Again, good timing! As I was visiting yoga classes in the area, I learned that there's certainly a need for yoga teachers! As soon as they realized I was familiar with yoga, I was asked to sub and told about new gyms and other opportunities to teach... Hmmm, perhaps!

Most of the teachers around here are certified in Yoga Fit or some other Gold's Gym-type yoga. I knew from my "yoga snob" friends that I simply could NOT get my certification with a gym (my chances of teaching at an actual studio would certainly get hurt). But, since most "real yoga" certification programs are year-long weekend programs, I couldn't do it (we haven't been in one place long enough...) So, I started looking at yoga camp-type programs and learned that state-side is about the same price as an exotic location... and... Costa Rica it is!! YAY!

I'll be going in mid-February for three weeks. I'm certainly sad to leave Rob, but so pleased to miss the worst winter months of Texas. Yea, don't think I didn't plan a warm location in the frigid Texas February....

Anyway, I'd appreciate prayer for me when I go! Please pray that I'm open and loving of other people and that I'm so filled with Truth (God's absolute truth) that there's no room for false teachings (there's a lot of Hindu influence in yoga). Please also pray that I learn well and can communicate what I believe in "yoga language" such that others will understand it. I'm SO looking forward to going!!

Rob has been enjoying B-1 school. The pace is EXTREMELY slow compared to his pilot training and F-15 school!! I get anxious FOR him, asking, "Do you need to study? Can I help you make flashcards? Are you sure we can watch a movie tonight? Don't you have class tomorrow?" Nope. The pace is much slower!

Well, that's all for now! I realized I really needed to update the blog when a few of those who depend on it for keeping up-to-date on our lives started wondering if we were actually okay. Thanks for the concern! :-) We love you! It feels so good to be getting settled in and starting to have a more regular life. Of course the chaos will begin again soon enough!