THE SIMPLE LIFE

ANOTHER UPDATE

I had spent a long time typing out this massive update during the week but my computer was dealing with this virus and suddenly decided to close my window just as I was finishing up. I got so mad that I ended up studying for my anatomy test instead of continuing my procrastination.

Here was the just of it:

1. I am increasing my girly tendencies. When I went to Florida over the thanksgiving holiday, I actually ended up spending 4 out of my 5 days SHOPPING. That’s right, for those of you who know me, I’m normally like a guy when it comes to this topic – I despise shopping. I figure out what I need, I go in, grab it and leave. However, my argument is that outlet shopping doesn’t count as mall shopping because the deals are so good, even guys would go crazy. The day after thanksgiving in US is like boxing day sale in Canada. I keep on hearing stories about ppl getting DVD players for $14-$20…crazy!

2. Went to visit Waterloo when I went back to T.O. Great seeing everyone again. Pre-opt crew still the same as ever…I miss the laugh-until-your-gut-hurts and inside jokes. I was warned that CCF was different this year…totally amazed at how all the froshies are clicking and the just AMOUNT of them. Wow – that all I’ve got to say. Felt at home until Jeff introduced me as “alumni”. That’s when it clicked…I was one of “those” ppl now. You know, the old geezers that would go back to visit; the ppl that I used to look up to because they seem so much wiser – HA!

3. Got to catch up with a lot of ppl and even got to spend some one-on-one time with a few; namely Cass, Alex, Deb and Sam. There’s something about one-on-one conversations that I love – I believe it’s the intimacy, the ability solely focus on that individual. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy getting together in groups and hanging out, but you could be hanging out with the same people yet not really know who they are. Wished that I could’ve talked to Jeff too…felt bad that we didn’t get a chance. Jeff if you’re reading this – we need to get together over the holidays!

4. There isn’t one person that I wouldn’t trust in ‘loo – I know that I could share with anyone and that they wouldn’t judge but simply encourage in any way that they could. I know because so many different people have shown this in various situations. And because I was able to open up to others, I also learned a lot in return. Many thanks to those who took the time to listen during my visit. I think I’m starting to face the right direction. "Love is a choice"; "No use crying over spilled milk" =) I also need to learn how to let go and be more vulnerable while I’m down here. I feel as though I’m not even moving close to my fullest potential in terms of my purpose here.

5. Went on my small group retreat last weekend. Something else I learned about myself, I need to be around nature (Does that make me a naturalist? I forgot the term). I enjoy the sounds as music, how individually created everything is and just how well they work with each other -->wonder and awe, that’s how I feel. But yes, I think another reason I had felt stagnant is because I go between 2 buildings every day and it’s literally across the street. I never realized how much I cherished my quiet time while walking to class back in waterloo.

6. I think I’m falling for this city. I was suppose to catch the late-nite showing of Ocean’s Twelve yesterday but it was sold out, so just got droved around the city for 3 hrs. It’s beautiful, especially at night. They have white Christmas lights out ALL over the city and with their usual 1920’s street lamps, the combination is great. We also drove by this section of the lake that had crashing waves…looks amazing at night! I have this huge urge to drive around downtown Toronto more now.


I have a lot more little thoughts that I want to write about but I have to go decorate my door now – it’s this HUGE competition. I’ll put pictures up if I ever learn how.