We live in a day and age that is ruled by technology. We are constantly connected. We can have any piece of information we want in an instant. Our world revolves around our iPhones and Andriods, etc. So what would it be like if we disconnected ourselves? Well, not necessarily by choice, that is exactly what I have done this past year.
Due to finances I have not had internet in my apartment. On occasion I was able to use a neighbor's internet by standing on my left leg with my right leg pointed towards the west, my right hand on my nose and my left hand holding my laptop. As you can imagine, this was not the most convenient way to stalk people on facebook... I mean, do meaningful work. :) For the most part I went to Starbucks to get in some world wide web time. As for my "smart" phone, it wasn't so smart. BlackBerry's are being phased out and in doing so less apps are being designed for that platform. In addition, having a wireless provider from the north significantly reduced my service resulting in a slow, not so smart phone.
What has this year of limited connectivity taught me. Well mostly it gave me time. Time to be with friends instead of facebooking them. Time to read books instead of meaningless lol's online. And most importantly, time in the Word. I focused on my relationship with God and it has been an amazing experience.
Although I doubt anyone would willingly try this experiment, I'm glad I was able to. Even if I am able to have consistent internet and a faster phone in the future I hope I still take time for the things that matter.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Swing Dancing
Over the past month or two I have started going swing dancing at the Handlebar with my friend Sharon. It has been so much fun. Basically, it starts out with a lesson in which you learn five or so basic moves then the rest of the time is free dance. What ends up happening is, you dance with someone for a song and once the song ends someone else comes up and so on. You end up meeting so many people and have a lot of fun doing it.
It is obvious that some of the guys have been going for a long time and know what they are doing while I think for others it is a miracle that they have not broken a girl's foot from stepping on it. Some guys spin to much, others not enough. Some can't keep time, and others are making their own time. Some have the ability to carry on a halfway decent conversation, while others need to stare at their feet the entire time.
This was my last night attending swing dancing and all I could think of was the KJ-52 song in which he just wants someone to dance with but is continually rejected by girls who say, "Your pants are straight ugly, you can't dance, and your personality just bugs me" which is how I felt about many of the guys I met. None of the guys I met fit my rhythm.
As KJ so wonderfully points out in the song, it doesn't matter how many people reject you or how many are not the right fit for you. What matters is the one that is the right fit. That's the one that will be your dance partner for life.
It is obvious that some of the guys have been going for a long time and know what they are doing while I think for others it is a miracle that they have not broken a girl's foot from stepping on it. Some guys spin to much, others not enough. Some can't keep time, and others are making their own time. Some have the ability to carry on a halfway decent conversation, while others need to stare at their feet the entire time.
This was my last night attending swing dancing and all I could think of was the KJ-52 song in which he just wants someone to dance with but is continually rejected by girls who say, "Your pants are straight ugly, you can't dance, and your personality just bugs me" which is how I felt about many of the guys I met. None of the guys I met fit my rhythm.
As KJ so wonderfully points out in the song, it doesn't matter how many people reject you or how many are not the right fit for you. What matters is the one that is the right fit. That's the one that will be your dance partner for life.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Let's Review
The packing has begun. It is finally real that I am leaving in two weeks. It's hard to believe. I have come to call this place home and I can not explain how much I will miss it.
Since this blog started as a way to discover fun things in your area I thought I would give a quick recap of all the things I have found to do in Greenville.
First and foremost, I have found an amazing church family that has taken me in and made me feel so loved. Thank you to all of them. This week is our Sky VBS and it has been a blast so far.
I have become addicted to Zumba and you should all check it out. I also was recently introduced to a venue that does swing dancing every week and I have had so much fun learning it. I have gone to some amazing hiking trails. And along with the active theme, I have spent many enjoyable hours biking on a beautiful trail downtown. I even participated in a fundraising bike ride to support a wonderful local mission.
I have loved going to outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and many other special events downtown.
I have found amazing restaurants, coffee shops, cupcake stores, rooftop bars, and much more that have been wonderful places to be with friends.
I'm hoping to see the local baseball team before I leave. There are many other things that I wish I could have done before I left but the things left undone just give me more reasons to come back and visit often.
Although I have found some amazing places down here, what has meant the most to me is the amazing group of people I have met. Each and every one of you has impacted my life and I will never forget you. I love you all and hope that I can spend some time with all of you before I leave and can not wait to come back and visit.
To all of you in New England, I am so looking forward to seeing you. I have missed you and I can not wait to catch up with all of you.
There's so much more that I feel like I need to say but the words are not coming. For now, I hope that all of you can go out in your community and find some fun local activities but more importantly, find the people that will make those experiences memorable.
Blessings to all.
P.S. For those of you who don't understand this post: All of the things I am talking about are links to web pages with more info so you can check them out on your own. :)
Since this blog started as a way to discover fun things in your area I thought I would give a quick recap of all the things I have found to do in Greenville.
First and foremost, I have found an amazing church family that has taken me in and made me feel so loved. Thank you to all of them. This week is our Sky VBS and it has been a blast so far.
I have become addicted to Zumba and you should all check it out. I also was recently introduced to a venue that does swing dancing every week and I have had so much fun learning it. I have gone to some amazing hiking trails. And along with the active theme, I have spent many enjoyable hours biking on a beautiful trail downtown. I even participated in a fundraising bike ride to support a wonderful local mission.
I have loved going to outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and many other special events downtown.
I have found amazing restaurants, coffee shops, cupcake stores, rooftop bars, and much more that have been wonderful places to be with friends.
I'm hoping to see the local baseball team before I leave. There are many other things that I wish I could have done before I left but the things left undone just give me more reasons to come back and visit often.
Although I have found some amazing places down here, what has meant the most to me is the amazing group of people I have met. Each and every one of you has impacted my life and I will never forget you. I love you all and hope that I can spend some time with all of you before I leave and can not wait to come back and visit.
To all of you in New England, I am so looking forward to seeing you. I have missed you and I can not wait to catch up with all of you.
There's so much more that I feel like I need to say but the words are not coming. For now, I hope that all of you can go out in your community and find some fun local activities but more importantly, find the people that will make those experiences memorable.
Blessings to all.
P.S. For those of you who don't understand this post: All of the things I am talking about are links to web pages with more info so you can check them out on your own. :)
Monday, July 9, 2012
Rumor Has It
Lately there have been many rumors flying as to what I will be doing in the next couple months. Well I am here to finally give you the truth. I am moving back to Vermont.
I apologize to my SC friends that are finding this out for the first time on here. I have been putting it off because I know it is going to be incredibly hard. I have come to know so many of you and love you all dearly. The thought of leaving here is breaking my heart but I know God has big plans for me.
I can not tell you all the things that I have learned this past year. I have grown in so many ways and would not trade that for anything. Every experience has been a blessing and you all mean more to me than you will ever know.
I am going back north to attend grad school at Antioch University in Keene, NH and I have multiple interviews for positions within the human services field.
As of now I'm not sure what else to say. I am planning on moving in July 30th. I hope I will be able to spend time with everyone before I leave. And don't worry, I love this place, I will be visiting often. :)
I apologize to my SC friends that are finding this out for the first time on here. I have been putting it off because I know it is going to be incredibly hard. I have come to know so many of you and love you all dearly. The thought of leaving here is breaking my heart but I know God has big plans for me.
I can not tell you all the things that I have learned this past year. I have grown in so many ways and would not trade that for anything. Every experience has been a blessing and you all mean more to me than you will ever know.
I am going back north to attend grad school at Antioch University in Keene, NH and I have multiple interviews for positions within the human services field.
As of now I'm not sure what else to say. I am planning on moving in July 30th. I hope I will be able to spend time with everyone before I leave. And don't worry, I love this place, I will be visiting often. :)
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