A Fresh Start

On March 1, I moved into “my first place.” Looking back, it’s amazing how long I lived with my family, and how much different it is living alone. It took me about a month to get used to all the quiet, but after my school’s “spring break” ended, both my jobs are keeping me busy as ever. I’m teaching two more classes than I used to, and building websites in-between.
In the mix of moving and working, I tried to fill every spare moment with thrifting, organizing, and working with Paul on a girl for the CWC Anniversary exhibit (Wish we could make it to Japan this year to see her and all of the amazing contestants!).
Not only does this spring bring a big change to where I’m living, but I resolve to make big changes in how I live. Living alone has shown me just how many resources I waste – I’m making a big effort to re-use and re-purpose what I have, resisting the temptation to shop the big-box-marts to fill my empty cupboards. I’m also trying to eat healthier – I’m currently addicted to raw green smoothies (made a big batch of mango parsley this morning – YUM!), and walking or riding my bike places I used to have to drive to. I’m already noticing a change in the way I feel waking up in the mornings.
Now that the dust has settled, I’m looking forward to having a bit of time to take pictures and write again.
Shoot me a comment if you need my new address for your books.










May 7th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I love that room; that blanket, that furniture. Well done you on being all green and that…
May 7th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
been passively admiring your abode on flickr. not surprised really, but you do beauty with your space. yay for new exciting changes!
May 7th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Absolutely gorgeous, Melissa!
May 7th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Hmmm address pretty PLEASE
May 19th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Ahhhhh, new spaces of life and web! <3
New ways of living = goodness too!
I need to pick up some healthful habits, I was so good last year in phases but since I moved, I have tossed all care of the body (and the car) because the home obsession took over.
I am going to write your address into my thrifted red plastic ro-lo-dex (well it doesn’t really roll at all, just a cute little business-card-sized filebox). It will be the first entry!
June 11th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
hello lady!!
welcome to your new (MOST FABULOUS) home!!
new address please!!
xox
July 26th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Hi
I like your pictures @ Flicr.
I´m doing a Video to a Song about Reiki I have written, were I tell the origin of Reiki. I would like to show a picture of Mt. Kurama of yours.
Would you allow me to ?
Saludos,
Johnny
November 12th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
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November 17th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Hey Melissa – would love to do a profile of you and your photos on our website – I don’t see an email here though –
Carrie