Laaazy days

I was going to walk a mile to check out the local pool to see if it is open, but I have no keys to get back in the house, so I think I'll call it good for the day. Also, it's 101 F outside, and 68 F inside :D

Yesterday I checked out the art shops of Tucson. They have some pretty amazing things, especially Old Town Artisans. If I wasn't a poor grad student I'd stock up on some lovely pottery and paintings.

Did another tour de liquor in Tucson last night. I can't believe how cheap drinks are here. We went to Club Congress and The District. I've also been to the Shelter and Sky Bar out here. I liked Sky Bar- mainly because it seems like it is a super inexpensive coffee shop during the day, which is more my style. I think I'm going to get out of drinking sooner rather than later.

I am getting really excited for my move to Seattle. I am going to start out staying with a good friend from college, until I eventually find a place on my own, or good roommates from the school. We'll have a couple weeks before I start school where we will be able to start checking out Seattle hot spots.

Also, I think the time has come for me to start working out again (ie, my clothing doesn't fit). I am really excited for UW's fitness class offerings. Right now they just have the summer listings, but I assume they will have even more classes available come this fall. I am thinking aquatics or pilates. I know there is a completely free rec center to use, and I will make use of it, but paying to take classes always makes me more motivated to actually show up to the classes.

I sent a volunteer request to SAFE (Save A Forgotten Equine), and though I haven't heard back, I am hoping to become a volunteer for that organization once I move to Seattle. They are based out of Monroe, so as long as I schedule things well I can visit my own horse on the way back from the rescue.

My horse is still in Salem, but I can't wait to get her back and get started up in Seattle. I feel pretty lucky that my barn is only going to be 12 miles away from where I'm staying. I really want to start doing a little showing. I don't think showing is the most important part of horse ownership (actually, I have quite a lot of fun barely ever competing) but I want to see where I'm at in my riding skills, and I do think one of the better ways to get a comparison is to compete against other riders.

I am really enjoying Arizona, but it will be nice to get back to my regular lifestyle after this, be a little more active, not rely on public/bummed transportation to get around. Still, this is the type of relaxation I needed in order to want to move to Seattle and feel a little less burned out before school starts.