Good and bad...

Coming back to Denver has been both positive and negative.

I've had trouble breaking out of old routines and I still feel in somewhat of a slump with my friend scene in Denver.

I mean, what does one do when her best friend is her ex-boyfriend?

The answers are obvious but 

CRAP.

How much easier was it to avoid avoid avoid in Iowa City?

Anyway,

  I also haven't climbed or worked out since being here.

Because I live in a new neighborhood and didn't take much time to explore before my trip to Iowa, I know I must start the arduous process of finding my "spots."

Although I generally find this to be daunting, I'm trying to keep an upbeat attitude and remember,
"THIS IS AN ADVENTURE, SONJA!!!!"

Step one was taken today when I found a local coffee shop down the street.  This may seem miniscule but, shoot, being here has put me back in the writing mood and I'm now more excited than ever to return to school.

The next step will be to find a climbing gym and in the process, perhaps find some new climber friends?

Time will tell.