EIGHT.
EIGHT MONTHS.
And almost that long since I wrote a blog post. So here's a quick update on the Mitchums, in no particular order of importance:
- I own a Houston Astros hat now. Does that make me officially Texan?
- Travis has perfected his own homemade BBQ sauce.
- We just discovered "The IT Crowd" show on Netflix. Where on earth have we been?? So funny.
- I've stepped into the role of coach for our worship team members as we pursue a more unified sound, style and atmosphere. Coaching is a passion that started growing in me several years ago, and I am THRILLED to help the leadership achieve their vision for engaging the congregation in spirit-and-truth worship.
- I'm re-reading some Jane Austen works. I just finished "Sense & Sensibility" (my favorite), and I'm now into "Persuasion" (wait...maybe that one's my favorite). After finishing "These Is My Words," there was nothing that seemed even remotely worth reading...but dear Jane never lets me down.
- I'm also reading a fantastic book on Abraham Lincoln called "Team of Rivals." I am seriously considering writing the author after I finish to thank her for this comprehensive work that has solidified my forever crush on Lincoln. What a model of humble leadership and wisdom! I don't think there was another man on the planet that could have navigated the tumultuous waters of his day. And yes, I am from the South, but I will gladly concede that the North won. I ain't bitter - I'm grateful.
- I'm also listening to audio books, since I'm in the car for about 90 minutes every day. World War I murder mysteries mostly. Love me some period pieces. If it's a story that's not set in today's time, I'm there.
- Almost every weekend involves some kind of animal encounter for us - sometimes planned, sometimes completely unexpected. Lately, we have enjoyed visiting the bearded dragons at PetSmart, and we also got an annual membership to the San Antonio Zoo, which happens to be one of the best zoos we have ever seen.
- Also, we are now those people who get annual memberships to things.
- I can speak fluent real estate now. I listen to myself having conversations with clients sometimes and I think, "What in the world am I saying?" Three months ago, I couldn't imagine understanding any of this stuff, but now I'm a real estate contract manager...and it's awesome.
- We are building relationships!!!!!!! (This deserves many exclamation marks, as any of you who have moved to a new land will understand.) Our local church is becoming more and more dear to us, and we've finally found some friends who share our sense of humor, which is muy importante.
- Also, I have become fluent in Spanish.
- That was a joke.
- I have become convinced that we bring rain everywhere we go. Our wedding, our honeymoon, our anniversary trip, SAN ANTONIO...This place hasn't seen this much rain in years. We feel right at home, but everyone else is freaking out a bit.
- We got a new mattress. Life-changing.
- My sister and her husband are coming to visit us this weekend, and we couldn't be more excited! We're going to take them to do lots of non-touristy things, and it's going to be brilliant.
- Lastly, SOMEBODY'S birthday is coming up...I've got some special things planned for my man's birthday. Stay tuned for the reveal on that in a couple of weeks!
xo,
S
