Coming back, I promise!

With our move in June and then the flurry of activity that comes with fitting in as much as possible into the Alaskan summer, I have not had much chance to tangle!  I hope (no, I WILL) pick back up with the Diva's Challenges this week.  With winter coming (fall has already begun here in Homer!) we will be turning more toward indoor activity to keep us occupied.  I need to create a portfolio so I can try to offer classes through one of our local art centers (of which there are actually two, in this small town!).  I am looking forward to spreading the love of Zentangle® in our little artsy town.

Thanks to everyone who has been keeping up with us during this "time out."  You can see outdoor summer adventures here.

Why These Tangles Are Traveling

So, have you wondered the meaning behind the name of this "Traveling Tangles" blog?  Well, we are a Coast Guard family.  We move around the country.  And when I say around the country, I mean it!  We're originally from Florida, but have been stationed in Kodiak, Alaska, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, and currently in southeastern Connecticut.  My blog posts (and Diva's Challenge submissions) have been lacking lately because we are on the verge of another move, this time 5300 miles away to Homer, Alaska!  The movers arrive to pack us out in 2 weeks, so we are a little crazed right now.  Fortunately, I am attending the CZT(Certified Zentangle Teacher) training before we move on, so I'll be sure to fill you in on all of the fantastic details of the weekend seminar.  It really is great timing, and will hopefully be a great stress reliever.  Our military lifestyle is one of the big reasons that I am becoming a CZT.  Not only is it something I love to do, but once I am certified to teach, I will have a portable means of income.

So forgive me if there aren't many posts to this blog in the next month or two, but you can follow us on our cross-country adventure if you wish.  That's right, we are driving to Alaska from Connecticut.  With two kids (ages 5 and 3) and a yellow lab who happens to be an Alaskan Native.  We will be blogging our journey here.