Hit the Ground Running

We're officially (and hopefully for a while) back into the groove of things in New Mexico. Things have been moving along the last few days, and I'm anticipating a relatively busy week, including a doctor's appointment, prepping the house a little to get ready to hopefully receive some family this weekend, and a serious haircut (it pains me to admit this, but I haven't gotten my hair cut since basically the week after we got back from our honeymoon-guys, that's SEVEN full MONTHS!). In case you were wondering, I did basically an hour of research before picking a place to get my hair done, and my voice was practically shaking when I got on the phone to call them. Since I was 12, I've been getting my hair cut at this really great salon in Marietta, Georgia. I made one or two trips to a local salon, but seriously, it did not go well. I could have justified making the trip when I was back visiting family, but this place is not cheap (I'm talking I'd leave with sticker shock just about EVERY time), and I really couldn't justify spending *our* money on it. So off I venture into the unknown.

We're planning on finally attending a community group this week with our church, and I'm really looking forward to that. I went with Andrew yesterday while he auditioned to help out with the music (he was awesome, by the way), and we had a chance to meet just a couple of people who were so nice. I can't wait to build a connection with more of them. Still, I can feel a very real hesitation in me to branch out and make friends. It's always been challenging for me to meet new people, and the idea of going through the process of doing so just to get up and leave them in a little while seems...well, lame, to say the least. But I also can't sit here and shell up, waiting for a time when we know we'll be stationed in a place for whatever length would satisfy me and seem "worth it" (3 years? 4? 5?). And I know that fellowship is just SO crucial to helping us grow in our faith. So I'm excited to reach out and see who God does or doesn't put into our lives, whether it's just for a little while or forever.

Already since we've been back I've redecorated the front porch with a definite splurge wreath that I'm in love with, so I'll be back to share pictures of that. And yes, I still plan on giving the house "tour", so hopefully I can do that this week as well.

I hope the first month of 2011 has been a great one for everyone!