My attempt to cram the last three months into a nutshell

Bellingham
I moved to Bellingham, Washington in the beginning of September, somewhat on a whim.  I was ready for something new and had been considering Missoula, MT but decided I'd rather be closer to my extended family and experience some new things.  My aunt and uncle have been generous in allowing me to live in their home and share life with them for the last three months.  They've been a huge support and encouragement in my new life here!  I love Bellingham and the hometown feel it maintaints despite its population of about 78,000. 

Banking again
I got a job at a local bank less than two weeks after arriving (praise God!)  It was a surprisingly difficult adjustment for me, many days I just wanted to go home and cry.  However, the Lord's spoke to me through some people and some readings and helped me change my attitude- now I love my job!  Life lesson- most of the time our satisfaction depends less on our situation than our attitude and perspective in that situation.

Music
I've been playing my music a little- I've done a couple small gigs and have found my favorite open mic in town.  I've been writing a little, but hope to be putting more time in soon.  My recording project has kind of been paused for now- hopefully will get back to it soon.  There is no lack of music opportunities here- it seems as though every other person you meet is a musician that would love to jam with you sometime.  Open mics and live music are everywhere!

Budget coaching
A really exciting thing for me here is a program I've become involved with called Love Inc.  It's a Christian non-profit budget counseling/ coaching program.  This session I started out as a "budget coach assistant" and have enjoyed working with a client one on one.  Next session I get to be a budget coach, leading the team!!!  It's cool seeing God utilizing the talents He's given me, the ones I thought were just obsessive compulsive tendencies. 

Coming Up
A few exciting things on the horizon...spending Christmas with my family in Minnesota, moving in with a new roommate at the beginning of the year, and hopefully a quick road trip to visit my dear friends in Montana.

I love you, you're in my thoughts and prayers, and I would love to hear a quick hello from you!