12 days in Denver
So if you take out all the ups, downs, fly in and fly outs
since I landed in Denver it’s really only been 12 consecutive days of living
here. Here’s an update on my progress 12
things for 12 days.
12 – Restaurants we have tried from Thai to Indian,
burritos, and ice cream to breakfast places.
I’ve had mimosas in the rain, Indian fry bread on a Friday night, pizza
delivery, and sliders cooked to perfection.
11 – Morning meditations sitting out on my patio. The mornings here are at least 70 degrees
and the cup of coffee in our quiet neighborhood is amazing. My squirrel friend visits most every day.
10 – The number of times on gone out to the garage looking
for a box of something I cannot find.
Has anyone seen my Quickbook’s CD?
9 – Times I’ve asked Don to drive me somewhere and he’s
graciously said yes without delay. I’m deeply grateful. From Target to the grocery store, restaurants
to doctors he’s always there with the car keys and a smile.
8 – Meals cooked at home in the new kitchen if you count the
use of my juicer as a meal. (Ok the waffle iron did make it’s transition when I
broke the handle off it attempting to make wafflilch’s at home)
7 – The number of time’s I’ve called home to check on my
mom, my dad, my bother or anyone with an OR in their address.
6 – Out of town visitors I’ve had the chance to catch up
with. - Midori, Jessica, Jim, Karen, Michael, Roger
5 – Times we’ve all the maintenance company and had no
response to my long list of things they still need to fix. Just in case you are wondering the 3rd
toilet in your house is not considered an emergency if you have 2 that work even
if the 3rd one is in your office.
4 – Thunder Storms with the lightening to spark the nights.
3 – The miles of walking trail around Sloan Lake. Amazing date night at sunset with the
Canadian geese, dog walkers, photo takers, and fishermen. Proof there is water here if you look hard
enough.
2 – Visits to Mile High Church where community welcomed me
with open arms. Also the number of sunglasses
I had to acquire… did I mention it’s summer here?
1 - Visit to Urgent Care (watch out the curbs are a killer
here). At least I know where it is now.
The move to Colorado has been a life change like none
other. It’s been harder and better than
I could have visualized. There are still
countless things to do like buy a car, change my drivers license, find the
QuickBooks CD’s, learn to bake at high altitude, make a few girlfriends, find a
farmers market, a baseball game (that’s on the list for next week), a concert
at red rocks, tour my parents on an upcoming visit, hike a 14er (no, I don’t
really know what that means), enroll in the practitioner program at mile high,
ride the bus, find a hair dresser, and who knows what all else.
At the end of the 12th day I’m grateful for the
support of both my family and friends as I navigate all the new adventures
ahead. And most sincerely thanks to my
dear housemate and beloved Don for breathing in and out no matter how random my
request from new showerheads to magic sponges, take out the garbage to moving
boxes up and down stairs. It’s been a
wild ride of early mornings and late nights thanks for teaching me to be a
better more flexible and receiving person.
I look forward to the weeks ahead.
Isn’t it time for a vacation?
Cheers to life lived fully at a mile high!
