louie's story (for posterity purposes)

So there was this one day/whole month where we were moving states and it was wild. Wild in the sense that nothing was solid. Sean and I were both very busy finding jobs, looking for a place to live, pretending like we had friends, you know! The new-to-the-neighborhood stuff. So Sean, being the over achiever and hard worker he is, found a job rather quickly. Monday-Friday. While I had a job Saturday and Sunday. So obviously that was working.

Rather terribly.

Well on one of those weekdays that I was home alone, I went and bought a few plants. Just to liven up the place and my whole life.

I was lonely and plants are always the solution.

Then a few days past and I realized they indeed did not talk nor did they give hugs.

I then began to troll the local humane society website. There were so many sad cats, dogs, gerbils, mice...I think there was a chameleon. Whatever the animal, it was very sad and lonely. Just like me. AND they had these awful timelines. The longer they were housed there the been cheaper they were...I saw a dog for $20.00...that is literally cheaper than the organic chicken we bought for thanksgiving. Awful.

It quickly escalated from there. I was just nonchalantly scrolling through pictures on my computer when suddenly I found myself parking my car at the shelter. I strolled in and decided that the least I could do was go say hi. So there I was, unbeknownst to Sean, walking around making new dog friends. I have to note that the music they play in there is really good marketing. It's this sweet, angelic solo piano that you would imagine playing at a funeral. And to top it all off, the dogs there were howling these sad notes, and some were barking because they just want to get out and then there was one who was sitting so close to the cage his fat was hanging out. That was Louie.

I sat down on the ground next to his kennel and he leaned in closer. I stuck my hand up and he lifted up his paw and we certainly high fived. I looked over his profile and information, which was not a major selling point. He was returned by a family just the day before for being uncontrollably boisterous and before this shelter he was being housed at the 'dumb friends league'....(I know that dumb just means the inability to speak but I am not into that name)... But lucky for him I have a soft spot from dummies such as himself. I then had to break the news to Sean that we were going to get a dog. He came and at first was a little mad because we really didn't have the means or the time to get a dog but was immediately captivated by the quiet piano melody, Louie's charm and we left hand in hand in paw.

And that's how we came upon Meriwether Lewis.

have a latte

It's just been great. It was 80 degrees today.

We finally found our next apartment. The housing market here is literally the pit of hell and it is such a relief to know that we don't have to search anymore. I was so excited that I forgot to check which direction the windows are facing, which is a big deal to me and Louie...fiddle leaf trees and sun bathing are a priority here. 

I also started a new job. There has been so much change in the last couple weeks. I feel like I'm constantly being twirled around. Hopefully this is the last of it for a while, I'm ready to just settle in to a regular routine. Hope you are having a great monday! 

this weeks synopsis

The snow is non stop this weekend. Our little town seems sleepier than usual being under a foot of snow and it is lovely. Currently I am sitting by the window enjoying a nice hot cup of coffee while the snow is falling gently down to the ground, all the while Louie keeps my feet warm under his belly. Ahh bliss. 

This week I finished my first pair of knit mittens, was asked to be maid of honor, kept up with my morning routine and overall had a very happy time. I'm off to go make some grown up mac and cheese! Yay!

Goodmorning sun!

I'm a huge fan of lists, schedules and routines...it makes me feel on track! So I've recently implemented a few things in my daily routine that I would like to document. I'm not sure if the two people that read my blog are still readers but I feel a little more accountable when I post things. Anyways!

Morning ritual:

1. Wake up EARLY
This has proven itself to be a very difficult task indeed. I am a serious morning person but these days my fleece sheets have kept me captive in coziness and I cannot get out of bed. I started trying the -slowly wake self up through breathing exercises and stretches- but alas it had the opposite affect of rejuvenation and I was lulled back to sleep within a matter of seconds. So now, I literally just force myself to wake up.

2. Lemon water
Apparently if consumed first thing in the morning, before you eat/drink anything else, it helps start up your digestive system. All the ayurvedic blog people have been practically yelling about this so I kind of had to. It's only been a couple of days and mostly I've noticed no difference but I will be back to report any breaking news after 21 days.

3. Sun salutation
I love yoga, but I don't do it enough. So I've made it a goal of mine to do at least one set of sun salutations in the morning! One of my friends does however many repetitions as whatever day it might be. What a great idea that I am too lazy to do!

Well, that's, that! I'm hoping I can report back in a few weeks with an A+!

I'm trying to be healthier. I really am. I've almost completely put an end to the over gluttonous pasta nights...almost. They are now down to once a week instead of three. I'm not trying to make excuses but my significant other only likes beige colored foods. Sometimes I cry about it. All will change starting today. I bought a cucumber and I'm going to eat it.

There is no real reason for this blog post but I did want to share with you the extreme weather we call totally normal here in Colorado. This was exactly seven days ago...

Winter-effing-wonderland. We snowshoed through the fresh powder and it was just a dream. It reminded me that I still am a ski virgin. A few years ago I made a goal that I would ski, three years later it still hasn't happened. Honestly, I don't even want to anymore. My fear of sudden avalanche death is heightening the older I get. I'm a dog mom now, I can't be too risky. What would Louie do without me? Anyways, a week later it looks like this...

Spring? Are you here already!? It was the most sensual weather this weekend. It's awful to think that it is only February 7th and winter is still in full force through April. I don't know if I can make it.

Isn't this a beautiful place? Rocky Mountain National Park just celebrated it's 100th birthday this past week so I went up before sunrise to see the alpen glow. This place has a special spot in my heart. Sean and I went on our first date here and since then we have explored the park little by little, hopefully to cover every trail and peak there is to climb. I feel incredibly lucky to live so near. Thank you EARTH for such a wonderful gift.

First off. ALL OF MY PLANTS ARE DEAD. (I left you last time with the notion that they were doing well, I'm sorry)

Second. Right as I was thinking of the second thing to say, I spilled my whole cup of tea on my leg. It is very hot. But I will not clean it up right away because I'm too annoyed to confront this just yet.

Over the Holiday break I was able to visit my precious family for a week and it was wonderful. I really miss them. I also got to see some friends but mostly I stayed home listening to my little sister's absurd stories and tried to keep my parent's dog from eating Louie and Louie from constantly humping her...

Now that it is 2015 I really only have one goal that I want to keep this year. Last year, I made a charming little list (that I did not accomplish) but this year my goal is to be more POSITIVE. I did too complaining last year and it is not good. This year is going to be full of smiles and rainbows.

 January

Capitol Reef National Park (Tory, UT)

February

The crater (Midway, UT)

March

Corbett's Cabin (Jackson, WY)

April

Craters of the Moon (Arco, ID)

 May

Lake Blanche (Salt Lake City, UT)

 June

Wheeler Peak (Baker, NV)

 July

Manito Park (Spokane, WA)

August

Hanging Lake (Glenwood Springs, CO)

September

Blue Lake (Indian Peaks Wilderness, CO)

October

Lory State Park (Bellvue, CO)

November

McCaslin Open Space (Lousiville, CO)

December

I somehow did not take any pictures this month, so here is one from 

Mount Sanitas that looks like December

Goodbye 2014!