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The Westminster family lost another special person last week. Dan LeMonnier, performer, actor, musician, storyteller, and former "Benny the Bull" passed away from lung cancer. Dan was so many things to a great number of people, including me.
The year that I was living at home after college was not an easy one - a diversion from my life plan. While quite grateful for the support of my parents; I was ready to move on, but did not know how. One Sunday while preaching the sermon, Dan said (directly to me, it sure felt like) to be open to let God guide you where He wants you to be. While I may not have the words exactly right, I assure you that was the gist. So I did my level best to be open minded amidst the craziness, and it worked. I was open enough to move to Denver, a place that I had only visited twice in my life; one of which was my interview trip. I would say that decision worked out pretty well. I also took comfort in my Dad's advice: if this decision does not work out then you make another decision. I am always reminding myself that very few things are set in stone - it is okay to change your mind.
Dan, I am trying to heed your words again, and in the spirit of true honesty/credit, my Mom is also saying something very similar. I have been putting off some pretty major decisions until after the wedding/honeymoon. Since both those events are over, I am out of excuses. Don't you just hate when that happens?! I wish I could remember how I did the whole "open thing" as it goes against my borderline obsessive drive/need to plan out every detail. I always feel better once I have made a decision, and so I think it is this period of uncertainty of where to go/how to proceed that is freaking me out.
So until I figure out what to do with myself, I am on the search for a solid hobby. Wedding planning consumed a very large chunk of my life for the last year, and so now I need something productive to do with all this free time. Danny has registered for Ironman Wisconsin in 2013. While I am super excited for him that is not something I can do (EVER)! Someone suggested I take up the Ukulele, which is under serious consideration. I am going to see the Denver Roller Dolls on Saturday at which time I may revisit my dream of joining a Roller Derby team. Okay, my sisters are probably still right on that one.
I am going to sign up for a couple writing classes as I have fun blogging for myself and the Bears. Maybe that can turn into something. I also purchased some supplies to start a project to capture memories from the honeymoon that I will document in detail soon. Finally, I just returned from a class on various Google tools, which has me excited to implement different things both personally and professionally. In my head that is progress!
Dan, I am trying to heed your words again, and in the spirit of true honesty/credit, my Mom is also saying something very similar. I have been putting off some pretty major decisions until after the wedding/honeymoon. Since both those events are over, I am out of excuses. Don't you just hate when that happens?! I wish I could remember how I did the whole "open thing" as it goes against my borderline obsessive drive/need to plan out every detail. I always feel better once I have made a decision, and so I think it is this period of uncertainty of where to go/how to proceed that is freaking me out.
So until I figure out what to do with myself, I am on the search for a solid hobby. Wedding planning consumed a very large chunk of my life for the last year, and so now I need something productive to do with all this free time. Danny has registered for Ironman Wisconsin in 2013. While I am super excited for him that is not something I can do (EVER)! Someone suggested I take up the Ukulele, which is under serious consideration. I am going to see the Denver Roller Dolls on Saturday at which time I may revisit my dream of joining a Roller Derby team. Okay, my sisters are probably still right on that one.
I am going to sign up for a couple writing classes as I have fun blogging for myself and the Bears. Maybe that can turn into something. I also purchased some supplies to start a project to capture memories from the honeymoon that I will document in detail soon. Finally, I just returned from a class on various Google tools, which has me excited to implement different things both personally and professionally. In my head that is progress!
Please know that (viable) suggestions on hobby ideas are welcome. I include the caveat because one day I Googled hobbies, and on the list was online dating. Danny nixed that idea. Until I figure out what's next, I am going to remember Dan and my Mom's words, as well as this picture that is up in my office.
