Ah what a cliché of a title but it's true. I've been home for a week now, and I'm amazed at how fast I fall right back into my normal routine, with a few twists. I can't believe the summer is gone already. I've learned so much, grown so much as a person/wife, and met lifelong friends, all while experiencing a new country/culture/lifestyle. It's bazaar to think about. And I SURVIVED.
It almost makes me tear up just to think about the amazing life God has given me. I'm not a crier, but if I was, I would. Who gets to say they can travel (and not work, which let me say is a blessing in itself...lol) all over the place for hardly what people spend on vacations. Sometimes, I just have to step outside of myself and take it all in.
A few words to describe my experience:
-Awkward (only at first)
-Amazing
-Interesting
-Thought Provoking
-Adventurous
-Exciting
A few words to describe the people I met:
-Fun
-Weird
-Kind-hearted
-Intelligent
-Patient
-Loving
-Motherly (for my amazing host mom)
Now don't get me wrong, the first month was a HUGE lifestyle/mind change that I was having a hard time adjusting to. But it just takes time to unwind and feel comfortable...at least for me and in that time, I found myself and who I wanted to be (more than I already knew). Being home, I see certain things I do differently, and can pin point what I like and don't like. Ex. laundry being of that list I STILL CAN'T STAND. It may seem easy to some people, and believe me, I know HOW to do laundry, but I would rather go through my whole closet and wear ridiculous outfits than do a load of laundry...and I don't think that's changing.
Anyways, I just am so grateful for this summer and opportunity and pray we are somewhere just as amazing next year. Who knows, maybe we'll be back in Canada, or maybe somewhere on the east coast. All I know is that wherever we are, I'll have my rockin' hot hubby next to me, God watching over me, and a blessed life I couldn't ask anything more of.
No comments:
Post a Comment