once upon a time.

hey fam jam. or friends.

so if you are reading this, i'm most likely off saving the world in leotards. or making leaps for mankind in science. something exciting like that.

or, i could be at Nakamun, or TWU. either way, i'll fill you in on life here.

NOW. so Nakamun is half way through, and holy smokes - it has gone by crazy fast, & i have changed so much. for example,

1. i dislike being away from my friends for more than one night. (notice: FRIENDS! and wanting to be WITH them, not away! how odd...)

2. my time to get ready in the morning is half of what it used to. and i've thrown hair straighteners out the window.

3. i told a boy i liked him. weird? oh yes - i am supposed to be afraid of them!

4. weekly i jump into a lake/pool. bah! since when do i enjoy aqua? blech!

5. i snuggled with friends. goodbye personal bubble.

6. often i crave copious amounts of slushies - a childhood habit i thought i grew out of.

7. value village/army&navy are now my best friends in the clothing department.

8. in the mirror, i actually like what i see.

9. i feel good being away from home - independence has done wonders.

10. i thrive well off of 3 hours of sleep. yes, i do function quite well indeed!

All this to say - summer has been awesome. I've made killer friends, grew closer to others, and expanded my comfort zones. I've come across hard questions, hard times, and hard choices, but am loving where I am going with all of it. I see God chiseling away, making me into who I really am. In 6 months from now, will I recognize myself at all?

OFF TOPIC, but still amazingly cool: Tattoo day! I'm getting Isaiah 26:3 inked on my inner right bicep. "He who trusts in the Lord will have perfect peace - his mind will remain steadfast." My dad gave me this verse on the day of my graduation, and it has inspired me to be strong in the face of the future, and always hold the hand of God through my journey of life.

ALSO ODD, but neat to know: i've been a vagabond for over a month! Seem's longer than that, but then again, time is warped out at Nakamun. My possessions have been packed into two drawers, one lululemon bag, a well used purse, and a single miniature triple drawer unit. I wouldn't say I'm living off the clothes on my back, but I'm close...

Bah, another day has yet come to an end. Why does it seem like a day can fly by? It's time you can never get back, or undo. A somber, chilling thought, as I've seen my teenage years take off without a return ticket. Not that I want to see them again, I would have liked to learn how to appreciate them that much more. BUT, my life is gearing up for even more adventure. I can't wait.

Cheers!

D.