In the last month or so I have managed to lock my keys in my car not once, but twice. Not only that but I would also venture to say that I have been much much more "blonde" than I generally am. I will constantly catch myself saying things or doing things that do not come across as a well educated woman in her mid twenties should. I do not say this to gain sympathy, but rather I feel like it just goes to show how busy I have been and how there has been much on my mind these days.
I have been LOVING my life up here in Maryland and have been trying to enjoy the most out of each day. Whenever I find myself without plans I am quickly able to find something to fill the time. Whether it's practicing for my next piano lesson, hitting around the volleyball in the gym, pouching (porch couching) with the interns, or just chilling in the brick house - there is always something to do. That's one of the great things about living at the ranch, it's always filled with adventures waiting to happen. I'm thinking sometime this week or next weekend I might give the mountain boards a go...this should be interesting.
Aside from doing so much I would say that I am also learning a ton. The Lord is always faithful to teach those who are willing to listen and while, sadly, I can't say that I'm always faithful to listen, I would say that on the occasions I do He has been so faithful to open my eyes and ears.
I'm reading through a couple of books right now, one being Love and Respect. While it's generally about the relationship between a man and wife (and I am by no means married) I would say that it's a great concept to pick up on for any male/female relationship in your life. Learning to treat men with respect and women with love is not only a great idea but it is also so biblical. This book is opening my eyes to how I treat others and how my words and actions may come across as disrespectful or unloving without even meaning for them to. While the book itself is somewhat repetitive, I would say that the main idea behind it is one worth studying a little deeper.
On a side note, my efforts to help the world better pronounce the word "Appalachian" are going well. Slowly, one person at a time, I hope to change the incorrect pronunciation of the place I once called home. For those of you wondering, the wrong way of saying this mountain range is: apple-a-chin. It is correctly pronounced apple-ahh-chin. Thank you and goodnight.
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