Events in town.

Part of the fresh start in Houston is getting involved in activities I enjoy and not making excuses. I'm very lazy and after I get home from work (or if I'm not working at all) I have a very difficult time convincing myself to leave the house again. There are pros to this because it keeps me organize.d I dislike leaving the house to run errands so I plan my day to prevent this. However, this little habit keeps me from participating in things I would enjoy. So, I've joined some activities.

The first thing I became part of was the United Nations Association International Choir. This choir is made up of individuals of every race, nationality, color, and creed. There are a lot of really interesting people and I meet someone new every week. I had forgotten how much I enjoy singing and learning music. And I'm falling in love with the classic European composers again.

Then I found out about a Bible study Beth Moore is hosting at First Baptist Church of Houston. I went to the first class tonight and really enjoyed it. We'll see how this progresses.

Finally, I have found a yoga class right by my house that is fairly in expensive and meets on Thursday nights. Honestly, giving up The Office for exercise is not in my nature. I love some funny TV. But I can watch this on my own time due to the invention of online television! Yay.

Beyond these weekly activities I am trying to incorporate some of the opportunities a big city offers. Last Friday we attended the Tour of Gymnastics Superstars.

Most of the museums in town are either free or free on a certain day of the week. The Museum of Fine Arts is free with extended hours on Thursdays so we are going to see the Monet exhibit currently on display. Before the exhibits leave, we want to visit the Museum of Natural Science to see Bodyworlds and "Dinosaur Mummy CSI".

This Saturday will be my first visit the the Main Street Theatre. I am slowly learning of smaller more intimate settings to spend time and do things I enjoy. My dear friend Cathie recommends it and is taking me here.

There are many traveling theater groups that come through Houston in the next few months. I hope to see Spring Awakening, Les Miserables, and Legally Blonde.

Chris participates in my ideas when he has time, but a good restaurant or two is usually the main focus of his interest! We'll see what we can fit in and who I can convince to go with me when he's too busy/not interested. If anyone's interested in participating in anything here let me know and we'll play.