Can you imagine?

This photo was actually me about five years ago and the only head shot I could find for a day spa ad. I hope i can look this good after my sadd's goes dorment in the cali-sunshine. Yes. I am now living in the green state. Instead of snow this is the rainy season, but warmer than Minnesota, I can't complain one bit., yet I do see humor in the local California residents complaining about the cold.

P plane left today and he is back in our home with the cats missing me. P vows to call every night until he can come move out for good.

Our road trip was very adventurous. From the plains through the mountains through the desert and back to the rocky mountains near the ocean, so beautiful. My car met the grave in Utah and lucky after being stuck in the Ruby Inn resort for a night. We were able to get a rental car for the rest of the 12 hour drive. P's dad almost flew out to Salt Lake City, rented a car and picked us up. We made Christmas dinner with the family alive, a bit tried and grateful to everyone who helped us get here.

I am currently working out my yoga, bellydancing classes and Thai yoga massage hours with each of my employers and updating my website, Indigo Moon Yoga.

the chill of wonderland

My house is exactly 46 degrees and I am cuddling with my cats, a wool blankets in front of an electric heater. Am I warm? yes...and grateful the the gentleman who will be fixing my furnace will be here sometime today.

The more I want to complain about how cold I am the thought dawned on me that I am not homeless in this wintery weather, I am not dying...just a little uncomfortable for my taste .

Moving on .....western migration

P and I decided to sell our beautiful home and downsize a bit, too. We brainstormed exactly where we wanted to live, buying or renting, the directions both of our careers, friends and family. Madison, WI of course was suggested and surprisingly, P mentioned California. P would like to go back to college or at least try a different career path than working for Menards. Curious, I checked out craigslist for job openings for myself, anything for yoga or dance instructors, thai yoga massage or education. I came across a spa looking for exactly that-yoga and dance teachers. After less than 15 minutes of speaking with the spa owner, she offered me a job over the phone. I was so shocked and even now I can't believe we are moving to the central coast (Arroyo Grande area) of California.

I have been packing everyday and will continue until we drive down to cali for christmas with P's family. I will be staying, but P will return to Minnesota to work until the house sells. I am ready for a change even though I love my jobs (Birdwing, DC Community Ed., Hutch Dance Center, New Beginnings, LTMC). Tha hardest part of this move has been telling our friends, family and employers. I am so grateful for the experiences I have had here and the friendships I have made. Lucky, P will have help in whenever the final move happens and friends to keep him company while we're apart.