A few tidbits...

So, what has been happening in my life lately? Well, a lot actually and at the same time only a little.

1. I got to go horseback riding with a friend from school. It was so much fun and I truly miss being out in the woods on top of a horse. We went for about an hour and by the time we got back to the truck we had seen so much even though it was night. On one side of the mountain we saw the full moon shining so bright that it looked like daylight. The other side we saw the sunset with it's gorgeous pinks against the clouds. Sorry the pictures of the moon and sunset didn't turn out because the horse wouldn't stop moving. But here are some that my friend took of me on Traveler.

2. A new job! After a stressful summer at the hotel and a fight to get the amount of hours I needed I quit and found a new 2nd job. I now work at a small retail store in Whitefish. It's still the same distance as the hotel was but more hours, less stress, and much better employees. It has been fun and I'm learning lots of new things. One of the major pluses is that I get to move throughout the store so I don't hurt near as bad as at the hotel.

3. Seely Lake finally! After all summer hearing my adoptive parents (the Dustins) talk about their cabin at Seely Lake I finally got down there a few weekends ago to help them remodel it. We had great weather with only a light sprinkle for about 10 minutes and cool crisp autumn air. I loved working outside with my hands again. After not working like that since my accident I was so sore the next morning but it was worth every minute of it. Not only did I get out of Whitefish for a few days but I also got to spend time with Betty, John, and Cameron. The first night down we went to Missoula and had dinner with Perry and his girlfriend, Sadie. It's amazing how much laughter can do in just a few days! I laughed so painting the trim on the windows.

4. Walking has taken a good portion of my free time now. I have started walking this past summer and have tried to get out at least a little bit each day. Some days I walk for over almost 2 hours, others just 30 minutes. It's helping me on my road to recovery from the accident. I'm down to an appointment every 2 weeks...yeah! It has also gotten me back into some of my pants that were no longer fitting, a skirt that I haven't worn in a really long time, and wearing a belt for all of my newer pants. Woo Hoo!!! I have seen some new numbers on the scale that I haven't seen in years...160...159...158...157...156 and still dropping!

5. I booked my plane tickets home for Christmas! It's been over a year since I've been home to see my family and I can't wait to spend even a few days with them. Johnny and Travis have grown so much, are both in school, and Johnny will be in Middle School next year...aye, time sure flies.

6. Hopefully school is almost over. I'm waiting to hear if I get to student teach next semester. I have 2 classes this semester and 2 left, 1 when I student teach and 1 in the fall. I'm so ready to be done with school, once again. Remind me never to take a whole program again.