New Friends + Painting

One thing that I've noticed has changed since moving back to the Coeur d'Alene area is that I've had a much easier time making new friends. When I moved here before in 2010 I only socialized with co-workers, with the youngest being 12 years older than me. Needless to say I didn't find a lot in common with them even though they were great people.

When we moved back to CDA I had to start a new job since my old one had  been filled. This turned out to be such a blessing. I work now with therapists of all ages, from 26 to 61. I have made some great friends with the younger crowd and it's been SO NICE. I didn't realize how bad I missed having friends. We go on froyo dates, to the casino for crab feasts, to painting classes, and let our dogs get together for play dates. Such basic things that many people take for granted! It's nice for Paul too since a couple of my friends our age are married and the husbands naturally gravitate towards each other when we're all together.

My cooking class ended recently and even though I'm the youngest by far in the group we are planning to continue doing things together. I went out for drinks after our last class and we are planning on going to a play together in April.

Speaking of painting classes, here's some photos from the painting class I did in the beginning of this Month:

 

And the finished product...

 

Can't say I'm that excited about the houses but the rest of the painting I like. I'm planning on doing 2 more classes so I can have a "mini-gallery" on this wall. Right now it looks pretty silly! Some people suggest I frame it, but I can't see myself spending any more money on it. It's not THAT good. Ha!