Day at the Beach

Last week I decided to ride my bike over to the beach. It was so nice to relax and listen to the sound of the waves go by. I am really enjoying myself here in Cali. When I first found out we were moving to California for two months, I was really worried with what I would be doing while Lincoln worked. I knew I could probably have gotten job at Wendy's, (or a temp agency) but Lincoln and I both agreed that it would be better if I used this time to do everything I have ever wanted time to do. And I have.
Among the things I was able to accomplish were FINALLY writing the thank yous from our wedding, having time to practice the guitar, reading a ton, catching up in my journal, and making a book from digital pictures from my mission in Argentina. (I used Blurb.com- I highly recommend it!) I started making a book for Lincoln's mission too.
But what has truly saved my sanity was the free month gym pass Lincoln's firm gave me for 24 hour fitness. I love getting up early and going to all the different classes they offer. (yoga, pilates, kick boxing, step, body sculpt... etc) I started taking two or three classes a day, because I have the time! It has been great! Exercising first thing has really helped me structure and organize the rest of the day. I also signed up to volunteer with the YMCA at a local summer program for Spanish speaking kids.... (However, they had to do a background check and it has taken so long, that I won't be able to volunteer because we leave next week). We also have Cable at our apartment- with 20 movie channels. So while I have been making books, or other things, I have also been watching movies... Like right now, as I am typing this, I am watching Patch Adams.
Life is great. I would have never asked for two months "off." But I know that this has been a great opportunity for Lincoln at an amazing firm, and I have really enjoyed it more than I thought I would.