Sunset has become my favorite part of the day. I love sitting at my desk and looking out at the changing colors. While I have been realizing that I don't necessarily live in the safest part of town, I feel enormously blessed by the beauty out my window. The foothills are right in front of me to the left and on the right there are a few palm trees scattered in the distance. It's beautiful. I love walking barefoot onto my patio deck and feeling the hotness under my feet. Tucson is hot, of course, but it's not as hot as I imagined it to be. What I'm realizing is that I really enjoy the heat. I used to think I loved winter- layers of clothes, lots of throws, a warm fire, but I am also comfortable with less. I don't mind wearing shorts, a swim suit, and sandals. It feels good! I pace myself in the heat of the day, and tonight I cooled off with a swim at the pool behind my apartment. I swam a few laps and floated for awhile, looking up at the palm trees- studying their design and the sky expanse. Staying hydrated is the biggest thing to remember, and many people stop at Circle K for their cheap 85 cent drink special. The sunsets here are spectacular. Every night I look forward to watching the sky!
I visited my thrift store across the street, and I found two more amazing finds. I purchased an Oster blender (it looks brand new!) and a really nice roasting pan. I am so excited about all the great things I've found there. Thrift shopping, I believe, is the way to go! It's such a gift to settle in some place and feel comfortable and at ease. I've been looking up smoothie recipes and am looking forward to good times with my blender! yes! The guys at the thrift store are a bunch of really sweet men- so fun to talk to each time I visit. I made them chocolate chip cookies the other day, and Kim asked me what I was going to bring in next. I now have someone to bring goodies to, which is something I really enjoy doing for people. I think I might bake some banana bread or snicker doodles next. :)
Tomorrow starts a new week, and I've been reflecting on the things I want to accomplish before my work starts in two weeks. Tomorrow I'm visiting a church in the northwest part of town. It took me awhile to figure out churches close by and how to get there, but I am looking forward to going. I'm also meeting with a girl I knew from my college days in Kentucky. Libby is now attending the University of Arizona, but we both went to Berea and graduated a few years ago! I am looking forward to seeing her again- a familiar face and it's helpful to learn about Tucson from others. She's a really neat lady, and it's going to be a treat to see her again. I remember the yurt she made and stayed in while a student at Berea. Interestingly enough, she was also the person I sat by at college orientation. Small world., eh?
What else do I have going for the next two weeks? There is so much out there to explore! I have made a list of museums and the days in which they are free to the public. I'm also very interested in painting, zumba, hiking, getting a bicycle, swimming, and experiencing more of the culture here. I am looking forward to checking out downtown- the famous 4th street and the inexpensive football games everyone keeps mentioning. I'd also love to get involved in a Bible study, spend more time reading, watching a movie or two, writing, cooking delicious food and watching the tutorial Latoya got for me on writing a children's book. :) It's wonderful to have a little time off. It feels good to rest and relax, but I also hope to accomplish a few things as well!
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