In the past week since I've been home I feel like I have learned more than I ever imagined learning in one week.
As soon as I got home from hillmont I found myself headed to Louisville for a 3v3 soccer tournament. There I learned that it is very possible to go to a tournament with only three girls, two fans, and no coach and still come out on top. Cassandra, Crystal, and I persevered through the heat and no substitutes to win the tournament. Also while there I learned that I hate having gross teeth and that those new colgate wisps are life savers.
In the last week I helped install a dishwasher. For starters I have no clue what any type of tool is called, which made for a difficult time. I was, what dad liked to call me, the plumbers assistant. Every time he asked for a tool it took me about three tries. However, I do believe now if you asked me for a wrench, any type of screw driver, or a nut I could find it. Installing the dishwasher was fun. We had to take a few extra trips to Lowes, but it was worth it because now we have a new dishwasher that works great!
Staying on the dad topic, I have a totally new respect of him. Since I've been home I have had to start back training for soccer. This time my dad has been coaching me in my running and some of my lifting. I don't know how he does it. He has done two Ironmans and is about to do a third one next June. For those that do not know what an Ironman consists of, it is: A 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile run. All together that is 140.6 miles to be completed all in one day. I can't even imagine the pain your body must go through in order to finish! My dad and all his friends love it and train consistently for such races..most aren't as long. I however almost died when my dad made me run two miles and do sprints the other day. After running I came home and got on the stationary bike for about fifteen minutes before I was ready to pass out. I really earned a lot of respect for dad and all his friends, its hard to do what they do and I've never really even thought about it that way.
I've learned my clothing style has somewhat change. Wearing skirts are by far way more comfortable and I could wear them for the rest of my life. I'm all about comfort these days. A v-neck T, cotton skirt, and flip flops can go just about anywhere.
I am a huge nerd that loves to read. I play video games a lot more than you would think. I dressed up as Harry Potter for the midnight premier of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I'm decided to embrace being a nerd and have fun with it. I've learned you have to be yourself, and if that involves being different, then go for it.
Living in an attitude of worship is hard to do. Practically all summer I've been doing something that involved church and worship. Younglife camp, working Bible school, New York mission trip, and staffing Hillmont. This past week has been a test of all that I've learned and been through this summer. I've learned it takes more than just listening to worship music and praying. It takes actions and words to really proclaim what God is doing in my life. My actions show others my "inner man" ( Hillmont word!) and that inner man needs to stay clean by what I listen to, watch, and do.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- His good, pleasing, and perfect will. (NIV)
i love you :)
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