I hope the new year finds everyone well- i know it has gotten off to a wonderful, refreshing start for me. i brought in the new year in my favorite place in the whole wide world, new orleans, of course. it was absolutely amazing getting to see dear habitat friends, most of whom have spread across to all parts of the country in all walks of life, be it school or career -focused. i returned to texas on a very early flight after a very late night out, made a couple new years' resolutions, and so far have been able to work on them successfully. :) school has been going very well- i constantly feel blessed to work where i do. i love my students and get to work with some pretty cool people as well. something i am pursuing and should know about within the next couple weeks is the fort worth junior league. i have always heard positive things about the junior league in general and figured it would be a great way to meet new people and get involved in the community. so expect an update on that in a few weeks. i also have decided to get back into running- i didn't realize how quickly i could lose the ability to run 7 miles! plus i don't think the holiday season of food and festivities helped too much. so one of my friends was telling me about the cowtown 10k i think at the end of february, and maybe i will build up to it again. there's just something so satisfying about building up to a goal. one of these days i think i will try a half marathon, but i've got a loooong way to go before that! well i guess i could go on about more things, but i think instead i will post some pics from the trip to new orleans.
the last is of jackson square- i love it- it's so picturesque, complete with horse-drawn carriages in front. the second is of one of my favorite little stores in new orleans- the flag shop! and the first is of my dear friend jackie, also a former habitater; we'd been planning this trip for months! we had an amazing time. :)
i hope everyone's year has gotten off to a great start! love much and cheers-
