joy in simplicity.

Just figured I would stop in and write up a little blog while I've got a few minutes before we start preparing for the kids to come at 2 P.M.

We finished staff training on Thursday afternoon. It was a very mentally, emotionally, and physically draining  week and a half. It was awesome getting to meet and bond with my fellow staff members, though. We shared lots of side splitting laughing attacks, and have created memories that I will cherish forever.

I've learned a lot about Minnesota and the people here. I ate my first tater tot hot dish. Jumped in the frigid lake for the first time and my toes turned blue. Experienced some of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen in my life. Been drawn closer and closer to God each day that I'm here. Did my first vow of silence in my life. It was beautiful. Accidentally stuck my gardening glove in goose poop while doing a service project. Got hit in the face with a frisbee and got a fat lip. Slipped and fell on a puddle of water in the dining hall and bruised my tail bone. And I've gotten more bruises all over my body then I care to count.

A lot has happened within the past couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to what else will happen during the remaining 8 weeks that I'm here. Here goes nothin'. Can't wait to meet my cabin full of girls!