We Are Who We Are

The craziness of summer has begun with peace murals to paint, kids club programs to plan and run, and gardens to tend. Oh yeah, and that ever present job of looking for future employment after BVS is over!

As I'm doing all this stuff and working with my housemates to keep our place functioning, I'm constantly reminded of how different each one of us is from one another. How we grew up, the experiences we have had, our communication styles, you name it, effect who we are at this moment. That means that as much as we have gotten to know one another over the last 8 months, there are still debates over everything from the temperature of the AC to the definition of what "clean" really is. Our differences can lead to these somewhat frustrating exchanges, but they also make for wonderful discussions about things like the idea of expectations.

Our world would certainly be easier if we got to control everything and had similar thoughts, but then there would be no excitement, no drama. I'm not ready to live in that world, are you? Now if I could just remember to use this wonderful wisdom I am sharing that would be great! Maybe the long Memorial Day weekend vacation in PA with my family and good friends enjoying the beauty of Hegins, PA will help.

Speaking of differences, for your enjoyment here is a sample of the reading material we have been indulging in lately!!!

Blessings and have a happy start to summer,

Anne