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Growing up, I moved quite a bit. The longest I ever went to any school was about 2 1/2 years. For some people, that would make them want to stay in one place once they got settled. For me, after I've been in one place for eighteen months, it's time to start looking for something different. My husband had a few moves when very young, but the house he moved into when he was about ten is the house his mom lives in still. Needless to say, he is ready to stop the moving and settle in one place.

Next year we will be moving to Maryland. Since this will be the fourth time we've lived in Maryland, it's pretty close to "home" for us. And with the abundance of employment opportunities, this could be the last move. It is kind of daunting to be looking at houses on-line and deciding if you could live in it for more than three years. I believe that everything happens for a reason and if we're meant to live happily ever after in Maryland, then we will make whichever house we buy our home.

The Zen of Golf

I decided that I should learn to play golf before we move from Hawaii. I have a great group of friends who are learning with me and I've recently started to take lessons with the family. I mostly play at a par three course at the Air Force base. Today was my third time for playing from the men's tees (that means farther back). While I have been getting better with each outing, I still have a long way to go.

There is a lot to think about when golfing. How to hold the club, how to position your body, how hard to swing, which clubs to use... I have found, however, that there is a point when you get done with all the thinking, and just let the club do all the work. The trick is figuring out where that point is. If you think too much, you're likely to muscle the club and slice the shot. If you stop thinking too early, then you are likely to top the ball and see it dribble down the fairway.

Saturday I am playing the par three course with my husband. Sunday is lessons with the whole family. Next Wednesday I am playing with a spouse club at the big Pearl Harbor Navy Marine Golf Course. I am very nervous about playing on a course where you can't see the flag from the tee. Perhaps I should practice my meditation as well.