I have been on the World Race now for almost 6 months. 6 MONTHS. I seriously cannot believe it. Though there have been moments where it seems as if it would never end, a majority of the time I cannot believe how fast this time in my life is flying by. I have become accustomed to an entirely new way of living, so here is a look at some of the things i have adapted to:
– Living out of a backpack, literally. I have everything I need with me in this tiny bag and know that whatever I buy I have to carry (which has significantly decreased my shopping….probably not a bad thing).
– Wearing my clothes mutiple days in a row because if I didnt it I would be doing laundry way to often
– Giving away clothes because I feel like I have too many (then seeing other people on the team wearing them)
– Eating whatever is put infront of me (which people who know me know that is a little hard for me sometimes…luckily though I have found ways to get out of eating beans everytime I have encountered them…which has been A LOT).
– Being constantly in travel mode
– Feeling at home in an airport
– Being excited over hot showers
– Sleeping on my sleeping mat and now finding it oddly comfortable
– Rarely drinking coffee because nescafe is the most disgusting drink ever made
– Never going anywhere without my nalgene
– Loving the flexibilty of time in other countries (now who would have thought I would enjoy not being scheduled?)
– CONSTANTLY being around people. With a new family of 31, being alone is extremely rare. For the past 6 months I have yet to sleep in a room by myself. Currently I am in a room with 9 girls. We pretty much cover the entire floor with our sleeping bags and use tables in the room as “dividers”, making things seem a little more spacious. Though this morning I did wake up with Dre a little too close to my face (which, anyone would be lucky to have…shes sitting right next to me (again proving no privacy)).
– Thanking the Lord for technology, especially skype
The past 6 months has had its ups and downs. I have learned a lot, I have changed a lot, and I have experienced more than I ever thought possible. I absolutely LOVE being here and wouldnt change one thing. The Lord has blessed me more than I can ever know, and adapting to this new way in life has no comparison to the things God has shown me. It is a joy and a privaledge to be here and I cant wait to see what the next 5 months brings.
