Ok, after watching those videos, I really need to see my stylist when I get back to the States for a new hairdo. I haven't had my haircut since November and have wanted one since Feb. but I only allow one person to cut these lovely curls and that is Kat down at Urbane (shameless plug..go see her, she's great!)
It's Sunday. Woke up at 10:48am feeling like a million bucks. Three days in bed really paid off! No more sickies! But I think I've caught up on my soap opera, watched too many Quentin Tarantino movies, the 2nd season of Janice Dickson Modeling agency, and... have managed to give myself a serious stiff neck! But all in the name of feeling better!
Last night I had a twinge of weird feelings as I thought how quickly my last few weeks here will be passing by. Wow, this has been such a rollercoaster of events. So many amazing experiences and highs that no drug could ever provide all the way to suffering some heart-break, disappointment with University policies (or lack thereof), going totally broke for 2 weeks, feeling too old, too Black, too fat, not developed enough w/ my French language, unintelligent (due to my American upbringing), intelligent, smart, funny, lovely...All of the above on any given day...
But the thing that keeps going through my head is that I fulfilled a dream. One of my dreams came true. I've always wanted to live in France and I did it. Maybe not the way I thought I would, but I did it. And, I'll probably do it again. Another thought was this...When I really want something, I go after it and I get it! And, when I say I'm gonna do something, I do it.
All these things make me feel so proud and more importantly blessed by God. Sometimes I think God isn't listening or maybe He didn't hear this specific prayer...but I have to remember it's all in His time, not mine. Which, for someone who can be rather impatient, is difficult to understand.
Sorry, this is kinda long. Guess I just have lots to say today.
TODAY: My Belgium friend, Steven and I are going to cook a grand feast for some close friends for Steven's going away dinner. He leaves for home on Wednesday. He's cooking his famous lasagna and I'm making my famous eggplant parm! Yum! Wine, bread, olive oil, the works!
I'll miss him but he's gonna make a guest appearance in Omaha in August, YIPEEE!! So you'll have to meet him when he comes by!
I'm gonna go listen to a sermon, do some yoga, a short workout, clean my room and then prepare for the dinner!
Thanks for reading, would love to hear your thoughts. It means a lot to me that you've been loyal readers!
Much love to you!
Bisous,
Rene
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Hey Lady! It is wonderful to read that you are in such good spirits. It is crazy how the things in life never are quite as well put together as the pictures we put together for ourselves in our minds. Variety is the Spice of Life, and I think that that is Gods way of reminding us that we really don't have the control but "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat of the good of the Land" Isaiah 1:19
ReplyDeleteIt is so thrilling to see how much, even to yourself, that you have grown! I am happy for you and proud of you! I pray that these last few weeks be the most beautiful and eventful of your entire time there. Eat good, Smile a lot, and Give thanks always! Love ya and will be praying for your safe return!