Well, I was hoping that we would find a dog to adopt this weekend, so I could post pictures of him when I updated. Sadly, we did not find a dog that would be the right fit for us yet. We'd really like to have one when we move out to Malta, so I can take him with me to run and to have him around while Jeff is out in the field. Jeff also would really like to train the dog well for hunting.

So, we've been looking for a lab mix of some sort. We've been to shelters here in Missoula, Butte, and Helena. We're also checking rescue agencies and craigslist and stuff. We have certain stipulations from out landlord and certain things we are looking for. It doesn't help that Missoula is ridiculously remote and to go to another shelter requires hours of driving. We've decided to just keep looking and wait for the right dog. We may not even get one until after we move... who knows?

Also, I have downgraded from a full marathon to a half marathon. I don't have the emotional space in my head right now to commit to training and running my frist marathon. It's going to have to wait. I'm much less stressed now that I made that decision.

Jeff suprised me this past week with Missoula Symphony tickets. Yesterday we went and saw Verdi's Requiem. It was really enjoyable and quite a production. 75 piece orchestra, 100 voice choir and 4 soloists from all over the country. If you've never listened to it, you should. It's a very engaging and dramatic piece. IJeff even liked it and thought it was entertaining. Since Verdi was primarily an opera writer, it kind of feels more like a dramatic opera than an oratorio. Also, before the performance, the conductor gave a short presentation on the piece and talked about the background and where the piece sits in Verdi's life. It was great! It made me miss making REAL music. Singing opera arias and art songs was hard work, but I was always so proud of myself when I did well. Hopefully one day I'll get to take voice lessons again!