One blue girl in a purple state

I'm about to move to KCMO. Not only will the move enable my vote to count in November (GO OBAMA in a swing state!!!), but it also puts me out of my teensy-weensy little one bedroom that I've loved for so long. Add to the equation one wonderful roommate in my manfriend, and I've got a pretty exciting May and June as we move.

The house we're renting is one that has passed through numerous people at our church, and by the grace of God was available at darn near the perfect time. (If moving right as my event is happening is perfect - ummm...yowza - but that's another issue for another time.)

The coolest part of this house is that it a) has monsterous room, b) is crazy cheap, and c) gets us into a sweet little neighborhood about 5 blocks from our church in the midtown area of KC.

I've loved this area ever since coming to Jacob's Well. I took Cass to 39th Street as one of our first activities. I've sat on the patio at Fric & Frac with a beer and a book through so many summer afternoons.

This area is just so much more full of life than suburbia where I dwell, and not quite as sketchy as downtown, where Mr. Man lives. The people aren't all saccharine smiles and Target carts, and they aren't trying to constantly hit you up for money outside your house either.

I was so filled with anticipation as I grabbed coffee the other night in an area really close to the new digs. The air was buzzing with energy. The people are a mix of wealths, ethnicities, and lifestyles. THEY are my people.

I'm already excited for future Ally. I envision her biking over to 39th St. to grab coffee, planting tulips in front of the porch, and having people over to a bonafide house. It's gonna be so cool...