or it snows. and then it melts. everyday I can’t decide between walking to work, riding my bike, going to yoga, going for a hike, or just skipping work that day!

the weather is amazing, it’s warm in the sun. this weekend James and I spent time sitting in the backyard after skiing. he worked on the bronco, I handed tools and got afternoon drunk. the next day we took a drive around the crazies. it was due time to scout out those mountains, can’t wait to spend more time there this summer and spring!

suddenly I have money coming in. suddenly all the work is paying off and I am making more money than I have in a while. suddenly the wallet strings don’t have to be so tight. suddenly, again, I can buy the expensive steak at the store. the nice bottle of wine, skip the 5 dollar bottle of wine. I think moving to Montana brings on the obvious and inevitable financial struggle for a little while. everything has a cost and that seemed to be mine, but I am back and can finally pay down my student loans rather than just keeping up with it. also, I have finally decided to apply for citizenship this summer. wonder how long it takes.. it would be wild if by next christmas, going to finland, I could be a US citizen.. what a crazy thought! so many years in the making, I am here to stay.