On March 1, I moved into “my first place.” Looking back, it’s amazing how long I lived with my family, and how much different it is living alone. It took me about a month to get used to all the quiet, but after my school’s “spring break” ended, both my jobs are keeping me busy as ever. I’m teaching two more classes than I used to, and building websites in-between.

In the mix of moving and working, I tried to fill every spare moment with thrifting, organizing, and working with Paul on a girl for the CWC Anniversary exhibit (Wish we could make it to Japan this year to see her and all of the amazing contestants!).

Not only does this spring bring a big change to where I’m living, but I resolve to make big changes in how I live. Living alone has shown me just how many resources I waste - I’m making a big effort to re-use and re-purpose what I have, resisting the temptation to shop the big-box-marts to fill my empty cupboards. I’m also trying to eat healthier - I’m currently addicted to raw green smoothies (made a big batch of mango parsley this morning - YUM!), and walking or riding my bike places I used to have to drive to. I’m already noticing a change in the way I feel waking up in the mornings.

Now that the dust has settled, I’m looking forward to having a bit of time to take pictures and write again.

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