Lately it's been fun, getting back into the American life. Catching up on what has happened and passed in a year's time.
Been doing some new things lately. I guess I'm a little more grown up that I thought. Not quite used to it. Like I tell all the underclassmen, the last time I set foot on campus I was a sophomore and the next time I set foot on campus I'll be a senior. It's a jump I can't quite mentally make yet.
1. Hanging out in trendy city areas like Downtown DC, Bethesda, Rockville
I guess living in the city for a year really brought out all I've been trying to suppress. I think I've always known how much I enjoy the city. But now that I've lived in a city and really gotten to know it on a more local, personal level, I kinda want to achieve that with the DC neighborhoods. I think it's a shame not to discover the city life. It's a life of its own and it's exciting. I'm at that age in my life where I think I need that. I mean we live in really nice suburbs, but there is a time and a place for that later.
2. I never realized how suburban we are
It didn't hit me until I was hanging out with some friends at a local shopping center, outside of the grocery store. We were gonna get Baskin Robbin's ice cream, but they didn't have the 88 cent scoop deal, so we bought ice cream popsicles instead and ate them outside. And it was just a typical picture of suburbia. We all drove in our cars, and as more people arrived we each pulled into parking spaces next to each other. It's so different from the life I'm used to in Taipei.
3. I went to my first Happy Hour
My first legal drink in the US! At a bar in downtown Bethesda. It was an interesting picture of grownup life. As much TV as I watch, I wasn't expecting it to really be such an integral part in the American young adult's life. I dunno if I'm ready for this yet. Haha I think I am more suited for Taiwan. Happy Hour was fun, and I'm sure it'll only be more fun as I get older/more used to it/train my alcohol tolerance lol, but I like night markets so much more.
4. I'm so out of shape
So the other weekend my dad asked me to mow the lawn and I nearly died doing it. Tonight, after dinner and hanging out, my friends decided to play volleyball. I got suckered into it and we ended up hitting around for awhile. Then they wanted to do a kickball game, which we drove over to campus for. In the end we played a good game of soccer and I nearly died again. I haven't exercised this much in like 2 years haha, it's so sad. But it was good. So much fun and it's healthy too!
5. I seriously love my KCM brothers
Being around them is so refreshing because you can really feel how burdened for Christ they are. Like even just regular conversation will turn towards discussing Bible passages, deepening understanding of the faith, sharing in struggles or encouragement. I love that so much. To be surrounded by people who are so real about their belief. I don't think I ever shared that before, but it is what I think. I mean just read what they blog about too. You guys are theologians and it challenges me to step up my own game. Iron does sharpen iron.
6. I'm still in fob withdrawal
My ringtone is a fob song and people make fun of me for it. But I am not ashamed!!! I dress like a fob too. I've been drinking tea like it's water.
7. I'm so unproductive
I need to jump on my professional game.
8. Joe, I owe you an oil change
Lemme know when you wanna hang out and get an oil change bro lol.
Time to go pass out in bed now! YEAH. That's a wrap. Today was a really good day. Haven't felt this refreshed in awhile.
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