Friday, May 23, 2008

Island Home #2

Here I sit in a house with aircon and couches, two luxuries I only get to experience (house-wise) when I visit the city of Koror on Palau........but now I am in my parent's house on Guam enjoying a break from teaching. It's relaxing, but different. I am still enjoying it of course, but it's weird that the year is already done. There were times when it felt endless, and here it is at the end! Strange feeling. We will be leaving in a few days to spend some time with my uncle and aunt on Hawaii, and then flying to Southern CA for 2 weeks to be with my Mimi and relatives, finally arriving in Northern CA around the middle of June.

I miss everyone! I think more than anything, I missed people this year. I missed fellowship and familiarity, and the closeness of people I have known and loved for so long. Of course, I am also excited about the funny little details, too, like hanging out at Starbucks, enjoying the beauty of Northern CA landscape (oak trees, mountains, pines, rivers) which is so homey and comforting, and even wandering around old Placerville. As weird as it sounds to P-villians (not the same as villAINs), as much as everyone wants to get away, it's still been my home for so long. So I have missed it all this time. At the same time, I wouldn't trade this year with it's struggles for anything; it has taught me a great deal, and challenged me as well. God is good and faithful in the complications as well as the comforts of life. And he definitely shows up as our comforter through complications and trials.

Right now I'm a little tired, and not quite ready to start planning for my classes next year......is that lazy or normal? So I think I'm going to just relax a bit and enjoy just being right here. ;)

2 comments:

Jessica said...

OK>>> A few quick things!!
1. when are you coming to Redding!! My roommate is going to be gone so you have a place to stay (just and FYI) if you want to hang out for a while (really if you want to hang out as long as you want...) BTW If you drive through Rdg on your way to Christiana's wedding I might hitch a ride with you!... well if you're ok with it....
2. I hope you're sitting down for this one: Yaks is taking over the coffee shop at Simpson!!! We'll be in full swing decorating mode when you are in CA so if you want to come up and help (or give your expert opinions) You're more than welcome to... we also have someone who was rolling around with the idea of opening a Yaks on Guam... I figured you'd be a good one to talk to about that...
3.I miss you so much!! And I love you and I can't wait to see you. Animal fries for sure and maybe we can squeeze in coffee, camping and Kayaking... although that might be a lot... and you might just want to chill... Anyway... I love you and I can't wait to see you!!!

Unknown said...

Yay! Enjoy your time off and the rest of not having to do anything!

I must admit I probably won't get to see you, but you stay classy San Diego. lol

P.S. Jessica's comment about YAKS taking over the Simpson coffee shop is AWESOME! Yay for Yaks!

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