Into the Unknown

Gotta love those “play catch up” Saturdays… It’s been a long week and a whirlwind last month or two. Here’s what’s been going on:

I quit my job…
It’s funny – I’ve bounced around to over 15 different jobs in the last 5 years here in Dallas, but I’ve never had to quit one until now. I finally found a place where I enjoyed the work, loved the people, and could picture myself for quite some time. (Insert shout-out to the American Airlines Publishing clan here.) So it will be sad to leave that behind, but I’m more than willing and ready to do so.

And accepted another…
Why quit a great thing? For something even greater! Starting in December, I’ll be working as a designer/coordinator/communications guru for Mercy Project. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work for MP on a full-time basis, thrilled to use my talents and passions to help some sweet kiddoes in Ghana, and thrilled at how everything has fallen into place for this to happen.

Which means I’m moving…
I was moving anyway at the end of a lease, so the timing could not have been better. Sort of… My lease in Dallas ended Oct 31, so I moved everything but my clothes to Bryan the weekend before. Now I’m hanging in the Metroplex until Thanksgiving, wrapping up work and a few other commitments. Thankfully, I have some very gracious friends who have offered their homes to me for the three in-between weeks. Then it’s off to Canyon for Wyatt’s birthday/Turkey break and back to Bryan for good at the end of the month.

To the BCS area…
Ah… small town, no traffic, friendly people… I’m excited. I will miss a few things about Dallas but am glad to be making the transition out of the city. Goodbye commuting, hello HEB! Mostly, I’m excited about living in a place small enough to really experience community and living life with people. That’s something I’ve searched for in Dallas but have had a hard time finding amidst all the noise and busy chaos. I’m looking forward to living with friends for awhile in Bryan and seeing what God has in store for this next leg of the journey.

In the meantime…
Marathon training is in high gear for the next two weeks. Running a half tomorrow morning, then two more long runs before taper time. Super excited about the upcoming SOLD OUT race. Aside from that, the next two weeks are for running errands, getting in last minute appointments, and hanging out with Dallas friends.

Probably won’t be posting too much in the next few weeks but am planning to return by the end of the year with a little blog makeover. I’m sure it will be good… once I think up what it will entail…