In Seattle...

I'm currently in Seattle visiting my family for the holidays. Sadly, because of the big snowstorm in Denver, I was unable to get moved into my new place before I left for Seattle - so guess what I will be doing New Year's Eve??? Oh well, at least my place is all packed up and ready to move when I get back. I just hate the whole concept of going back to clean my old apartment on New Year's Day. New Year's should mark new beginnings, not cleaning up old messes...aaaahhh the symbolism and analogies THAT represents!

Got my dossier guide from CCAI yesterday. Looks like I am well on my way with the required documents and paperwork I'm needing to gather. I'm sure I'll learn more at orientation on the 5th. When you look at the guide, it can be overwhelming, but I'm trying to focus on one thing at a time and remember "slow and steady wins the race"...well, okay - maybe not "slow" in this case - but maybe "focused and steady - if a little bit rushed" :)

Christmas was great with the fam. Lots of support from my parents, grandparents and other relatives. We watched the CCAI DVD together. We all cried (happy tears). It's been a blast hanging out with my sister and catching up with old friends - at least those I could fit into the schedule. I wish it wasn't so rushed when I visit. It's hard to schedule everyone in. But nice to know that people WANT to see me and spend time with me when I am here.

I've been here four days now and I'm starting to miss Denver. It's home to me now. It's so dark and gloomy this time of year in Seattle. I miss the sunshine (and the glare of all that snow!) and I'm anxious to get my new place set up and start out 2007 with a refreshed sense of hope and optimism.