Tucson and Many Good Things

Today was such a good day.  To be honest, I have been feeling wonderfully content and happy lately.  I feel like the last few months I've had a tough road, but I'm feeling settled in, at home, and with purpose.  I was holding on tightly to the nostalgia of Maine without fully embracing and recognizing the things I have to gain right here.  I've realized that no matter where I have lived, I have found beauty, stories, lessons. 

We went bowling at work today which was so much fun.  I loved seeing the smiles on the faces of the participants that realize that they can do it by themselves and that they are capable of awesome scores.  It was great fun.  I think field trips are one of my favorite parts of the job, sharing experiences and fun moments. 

Another exciting thing that happened is I started doing some research on future goals.  I want to be able to host my friend Naomi well when she comes to visit in January.  I've started researching car rentals, adventure ideas, etc., and it will be possible for me to rent a car for the week! I am looking forward to her visit so much.  I'm also looking into going back to school at University of Arizona to get my TEFL certificate.  It is a 100 hour class which would last approximately two months.  I want to do it! I may not be able to do it until next year, but I am excited about the plan and dream.  Goals are so important, yes? Yes!

After work I went to the bank to deposit some checks and I decided to spontaneously get my hair cut.  I just got it trimmed.   It has been months since I had a trim and probably a year since I had any kind of hair dye in it.  It feels good (and cheaper) to go natural, and it was such a nice treat to get it shaped up and styled.  The women in the salon were amazed that I had moved to Tucson all by myself from out of state.  They were nice- their quaint little beauty salon was decorated with all kinds of  Thanksgiving decorations.  I also got my eyebrows waxed for ten dollars.  The lady asked me "It's been awhile, huh?" It's so relaxing to have your head scrubbed up well by another person, and I always feel so much better after a wax.

What also made this day great? Leftovers that I made last night and heated up tonight- spicy turkey chili and a fresh batch of homemade guacamole and chips.  Yummy. 

I went to my thrift store and discovered that they had CHRISTMAS TREES and all kinds of CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.  I didn't let myself go crazy, but I did allow myself to buy a Christmas tree.   I didn't think I would get one this year because they are so expensive, but lo and behold I found a Christmas tree for five dollars! I'm starting to get excited about Christmas! Pretty soon I will be pulling out the Christmas records and sending out my cards...

Today was a good day.  Maybe it was the crispness in the air mixed with the bright sunshine or the fact that they turned my heat on or I noticed Brent's smile...

I have much to be thankful for right now.