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It's been a long week, my friends. I've been adjusting to a new job the last two weeks with intense training and absorption of knowledge. I've started a second job working on the side for a woman. I run various errands for her- helping her with the turtles, planting, watering, etc., And I suppose even though I moved here August 1, I'm still settling in and figuring things out. I'm working on health insurance, a Doctor, a bus pass, getting around on a bicycle, finding a church, and little (but big) things like that.
I am still enjoying the pool in my backyard and taking nice long laps after work or going to zumba. I feel free whenever I ride my bicycle, like a little kid, exploring her new big city. I've been watching old VHS tapes on my "new" television. Tonight I watched You've Got Mail. There are so many things I love about this movie, and I catch new things each time I watch it. One thing I loved about it tonight is how Karen Kelly lost her job- the job she envisioned for herself forever- , but when things shifted, she was able to see that it might be a chance for her to do new things. Bravery. Might I add that I love Tom Hanks? It's been said many times, but the chemistry is a beautiful thing to watch between Tom and Meg. I'd like to sit on the porch and drink lemonade with Mr. Hanks.
One thing I love about people is a lack of pretention. I think no matter how hard we try to not give in to consumer pressure, we all fall prey to peer pressure. I remember as a little girl wanting the special Eastland shoes that didn't tie but knotted on the sides. I wanted them because the other girls had them. I also wanted hair styles like the other girls had- long hair with intricate braids when mine was short and flat. The temptation is always there, but reminding myself of how many blessings I have now is key. For instance, almost everyone I know seems to have a fancy phone where they connect to the Internet, use maps, listen to music, share pictures, and a million other things. A co-worker at the Space Needle even jostled me about my phone, "Wow, I haven't seen one of those in a long time." Well, here's what I love about me. I like having one foot back in the dirt. I like my VHS tapes, my library card, my National Geographic magazines, my old lazy boy, and cooking meals instead of fancy meals out. I like my flip phone because it's simple and easy, and I feel fortunate to even have a phone. This week we were meeting with another AmeriCorps member, and he talked about how he didn't have a fancy phone like everybody else. I liked this. I like that he's living within his means and not falling into trends that aren't necessary. No, I don't think fancy phones are bad, but I think we all get carried away with too many things.
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