Hello again . . .

Acceptance isn’t assuming that someone is like you and treating them like it. Acceptance requires learning of someone’s differences and loving them for those differences. We have so much to learn from each other.

I learned so much about people while up at the Shakespeare festival. Ol’ Will knew his stuff when it came to human nature. To be honest, I’ve read few books besides the Bible that have so much insight into the subject. Anyways, It was really interesting to spend time with the girls—especially Stephanie. I realized I knew nothing about her or her life. I may not always love to be around her, but she really is an amazing woman and God is working wonders in her. Another lesson in never judging someone by the little we know of them.

After Amanda and Stephanie left, things were a little more relaxed. They didn’t really want to be there. :/ Anyways, Bobbi and I had the room to ourselves yesterday. (: We spent the day on the town with Mr. Rose. He showed us all his favorite shops and we ate at his favorite restaurant and all that. We met one of his students from 20 years ago too. (: We also met up with Dr. Campbell and his family that night. I’ve gotten pretty attached to Bobbi. I learned a lot about her family this weekend. That, plus all that I’ve learned of Mohng culture from her, has been so fascinating. I can’t say how fun this trip was (: In all, it really was the experience of a lifetime. But I’d rather tell people about it in person—over a nice cup of coffee—with my pictures in albums—chatting about life and TV shows—ah—ahem, anyways *snaps out of it* I was truly blessed.

That was the first time I have been out of state for nearly four years! First vacation-like trip that I’ve taken in a while too!

I wonder how many people know I used to sew my own clothes, bake bread, cake, and muffins, and collect tea sets. Sometimes that life seems far away. Sometimes it seems such a very important part of me. Not many people know about it anymore.

As happy as I am right now and as delightful as my life is, sometimes I feel as though I am in a downward spiral of doom. (: I’m such a DQ (drama queen).