Living La Vida Loca

I'm laughing as I write this...since being here it seems like life is opening up to me. I'm loving it and also confused by it. Is this the life I'm meant to live? You'll laugh too...but seriously, the little quicky things I've always wanted to do are coming to me without really trying. I found a trail running group for slow runners through the meetup website and I'm going to try them out this Saturday. And then (here's the funny part), I found a meetup group for Central NM Ghosthunters without even looking for it! I'm addicted to the paranormal TV shows and always wish I could just TRY going on a ghost hunt for the sheer fun of it (and that fun feeling of being so scared and later laughing at yourself). I'm loving everything that is coming at me here, and of course the sunshine and warm weather (still very windy though). I've been on my bike 2 times already and plan to do short rides all week on my own. A walk for Breast Cancer on Sunday morning and life is good. I feel so happy and alive...just simple things happening but they are making such a difference in my life. Thank you universe for taking me down this road. I'm enjoying every minute of it.

Home Sweet Second Home

There's nothing like a weekend in Santa Fe that includes walking around and checking out the shops and vendors at the Plaza (in the warm sunshine and under the big blue sky), spending an evening at Ten Thousand Waves in the hot baths, checking out the Farmer's Market, and eating at the Cowgirl Cafe. The timing of lunch was perfect because we caught a live band playing outside at the cafe and had a listen. I love the Santa Fe Hemp store for all the bumper stickers and organic clothing...I splurged this visit and bought a fun summer-ish mint green dress. Comfy, comfy. I can never get enough of that town! Seriously, I don't know what it is but being in Santa Fe feels like my nirvanna. NIRVANNA! The whole feel of it, the creativity that surrounds you, the architecture, the food, the people, the whackyness of it. Like the guy playing his keyboard on the street which was propped up on an ironing board. Such a great weekend away. Truly my second home...we are connected.

Weekend

Its been WINDY here...but that's spring in NM. I made the mistake of going for a walk at the Petroglyph National Monument last weekend in the wind and was pelted with sheets of sand and dust. Apparently I'm no longer a NM 'local' ha ha. I should have known better. Red flag number 1...nobody else was there and the trail was rated as 'high traffic' in my guide book. My bike is back from the shop and ready to ride! I've always wanted to check out the bike shop I took it to, all these years in ABQ. GREAT guy and definately out to make it the best experience for the customer. I plan to start riding tomorrow, just around town, nothing major. Gotta get my bike gear ready tonight. I also stumbled across a Lululemon store! Its actually a smaller store, I can't remember what they call it, but its a demo type store...to see if Lulu takes off here. The bonus is free yoga classes Thursday nights. Sign me up. I was so excited to see it. The weekend has been pretty relaxed, just hanging out. Enjoying the time here and wondering what is next on my future path. I'm not feeling so scattered or questioning why I'm doing this as much as I was, but I still have butterflies in my stomach sometimes. I'm really trying to just throw all expectation to the wind and see where the road leads on this journey. Time to hit Whole Foods and get groceries for the week. And time to stop eating NM food (aka sopaipillas, burritos, green chile...) and get back to the Crazy Sexy diet. I have been sticking with the green smoothies for breakfast and lunches have been reasonable. Dinners...disasterous but delicious!

Plans

I'm taking my bike in for a tune-up this weekend so I can be ready to ride. Plan to start next week, weather is freakin' HOT here and gorgeous. Still need to check out a local yoga studio that looks cool too. And I need to stay focused on a workbook I committed to finish completey by the time my LOA is up. It makes me go deep. Takes time. Can't rush it. I'm taking advantage of this time off in every way. Its so great. Adobes and sunshine. What more does a girl need?