A New Start

My husband Jason and I just moved to Seattle, WA from our home in Sioux Falls, SD about two weeks ago and if this new start for us isn't enough, I am starting another something new: a blog. I am twenty-six years old and have only moved one other time in my life and change is always scary. Nevertheless, Seattle is an exciting place blooming with possibility. Jason is attending a Foo Fighters concert tonight at the Key Arena and I figured there is never a better time then the present to begin a new project.

For the past eight years, I have lived in Sioux Falls, SD. I left my home in Mott, ND after high school to attend college there. The University of Sioux Falls will always hold a special place in my heart for, in many ways, the lessons I learned there and the people I met, molded me into the woman I am today. Besides, I have to love the place that indirectly led me to the love of my life, Jason.

After graduating with two music degrees and living in a college dorm for most of the past eight years, I am ready to embrace my love of the arts and pursue a career based around music. I have always loved to sing and am looking forward to the possibilities in a city so richly grounded in the arts. So far, I do not have a position here, but I am trusting the Lord's leading and patiently pursuing one job in particular.

Speaking of college dorms, it is very quiet in our new apartment building, which is something I have not been used to for a very long time. With seventy or more students living in community with us in a college dorm for the past two years, it is quite the change to go hours without anyone knocking on our door or screaming outside our window. Surprisingly enough, I actually miss all the ruckus from time to time. However, I am excited to watch our neighbors walk by with a twelve pack of beer and say to myself, "They can drink all they want and I don't have to do anything about it." Ah, the days of being an RD are but a sweet memory.

We do miss our friends in Sioux Falls and pray that God will lead us to some wonderful people in our new home. I am excited to find a church and embrace the life that God has called us to here. We love our new apartment and enjoy learning new things about the city everyday. Jason bought me flowers at the Market today, only adding to the sweetness and beauty that I love about him and about all God has for us as we begin a new start.