Dustin' off the Blog

So it's been a month since I've frequented poor bloggy-woggy, but in Belgium I went through another notebook, so another one (now green...the last two were that ugly mustardy yellow color that I like) has been started. Oh, I love wriitng words. And drawing pictures.
I like going through my old notebooks, too. I read through the last finished one (or part of it), and realized that I write more poetry than I thought, I like writing in different directions, I like drawing funny pictures, and I title nearly all of my entries.
My favorite entry was on the back of a page (which I hardly ever do), and halfway down, it says, "F you, Ann Coulter."
Must've been a bad day, because I normally don't care about politics, and I hardly ever watch television where political figures (no matter how stupid or smart) are speaking. She really pissed me off that day.

Here are some updates:
I just got back from Belgium 3 days ago...it was amazing. I reconnected with old friends, made new ones, and realized that I really AM in love with Belgium. It's home in a very odd sort of way.
I officially left Indianapolis yesterday. It's been my home this whole summer, and my family there was incredible.
Now I am in Louisville with my sister and her family, and it's great. My nieces absolutely have my heart...they are beautiful and hilarious (yep, even 4 month old Kendall), and I love the personality Ella is forming. It's awesome!
No word from the Peace Corps yet. Frustration.

This weekend, I'm going home to my parents' house to live for a while. It will be very challenging because I've been on my own for 4 years, just bouncing where I please. But this is a totally new dynamic. It should be interesting.

In Jesus land, I've gained a lot of perspective this summer. I've learned lots of things, I've met lots of people, and I feel like I know myself more. Most of all, I think I know God more. He and I had some struggles this year because I didn't understand him and honestly, I didn't want to a lot. We kind of got on each other's nerves a little...well, I think I got on his nerves. If I were God, I would get on my nerves. ANYway, I got a bit self-indulged this past year, which happens, but I feel like my inner Christian hippie is growing and waking up to more opportunities and more growth. I even hope to start making my own clothes this year! Even if it's just socks and beanie hats, I'm totally okay with that.