After traveling on and off for the last three years, I have finally settled myself down in a brand new place, Seattle. I don't know how long it will last, but thus far it has been over a year. I am of course here with Stephen. We live live in an apartment on top of a hill with the most spectacular view - the city with Mount Rainer behind it. We again some how acquired dogs that are not really ours, but yet they are. Two dappled dachshunds sisters, Demi and Desta. We have a couch, a tv, dishes... all of the the home furnishes domestic people have. We go to work and buy groceries. We watch Netflix and American Idol. I never thought it would come to this, but it feels good to have a place I can truly call home, a stable environment. Even before I began my travels, I never had that.
Seattle is a progressive city with a lot to offer. This wonderful place, nestled in between three mountain ranges is it's own world. It accepts everyone as is, as long as you eat organic and buy local. (joke) Every weekend, I have a new place to go and to explore. Hiking, restaurants, hot springs, dog parks, snow shoeing, etc. I never run out of new things to see, eat, trip over... I especially love that every single restaurant has at least one vegetarian/vegan option. I love that there are bars that allow dogs. I love that there is a yoga studio on every corner, which also allows me to do my dream job. I am proud to announce that I am a full-time yoga instructor. Yipee!
In the last year, I have realized that Seattle is where I belong. It just works. I am happy to be here and I hope to keep taking in what it has to offer and learning more about what it has to teach me.
My goal for this new year - 2011 - is to blog at least once every week or two. I plan to blog not necessarily about me, but about everything and anything else. I would love for you to join the conversation. Till then... namaste!
