Usually I write when I am overwhelmed or have something to "say", but tonight is mainly an update. I was sad for awhile because I was thinking about how Olivet probably started classes today. So why am I not as sad anymore? I will tell you why by telling you what I did today. First I had another job interview (I will explain later) Then I came home and took a nap, read, painted, played some instruments, went to community dinner with Jake where we decided that after Kristen and I went running, we should throw Montague a surprise birthday party after his module. SOOOO we did. we bought a cake, and icecream and invited everyone that we knew that might be able to come.

All this is to say, that I am surrounded by "Olivet." Whatever that actually means. Im really not trying to rub it in to people who are lonely right now, the dame way that people who are still in college are not trying to rub it in by being excited about seeing old friends or preparing for Ollies Follies. All Im saying is that this place is not so bad and I am seeing the reasons why I am here....Infact, I will probably be here longer than I thought which is sort of exciting and gives me a sense of ease. But definately the best thing about living here is the community. It is so nice to enter a place with some sense of familiarity. This is not to say that I am not trying new things or meeting new people....On the contrary, I am being continually stretched and introduced to not only new people, but new kinds of people. (and the people I already "knew" were mainly just acaintances before and now...after a few weeks....I am starting to consider good friends....friends like ive never had before)

Sometimes I think to myself that I shouldnt have moved here....maybe it is too familiar and too easy...BULL. I dont know why I do that to myself sometimes....Sure there are times I need to be uncomfortable and stretched, but Im learning that growth can happen even when I have a support system. Actually it probably helps me to make sense of it faster. These people help me not freak out. I have already learned a lot through them and I am excited about being here....Thats right, Im excited. Im not scared or depressed or feeling regretful. I have hope for the future and I feel a sense of peace. but not complacency.