January 4, 2010: moved into a foreclosed house for a month. Within 2 weeks, found another place to live. Attended CRM staff training. Moved into a new house with 3 fascinating roommates. Started meeting people and attending conferences. Started praying with people. Kept walking around the neighborhood. Learned my way around town. Saw the desert in bloom. Wore a couple of bridesmaid dresses. Travel: Mexico City, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore/ Philadelphia. Planes and trains. Potlucks and meetings. Walks and talks. Streets and alleys of friends and strangers. I was host and guest, learner and teacher, server and recipient.
January 4, 2011: a new year is just beginning! May this one bring even a few more sights, smells, and little tastes of the Kingdom of God.