Waiting for Some Weather


I have been agonizing over how to start this post, so I think I'll simply state that as my opening. I have, of course changed the larger structure of my life, but I don't think I really thought about all the little changes either...

My writing schedule on here is one of the victims of this. I would apologize but I think that it is also a great example of everything I'm doing. I'm not on the computer as much as I used to be! This was one of my goals, so I'm fine with that. It's amazing how used to being constantly connected we are.

I am also on my feet much more...and jobs I used to be exhausted by (like washing dishes) no longer phase me because they are my only job. I used feel like I had three jobs between writing on here, keeping my house (relatively) in order...oh yeah and my day job at TV Guide Magazine. Days off here are full on days off...I almost don't know what to do with myself having so much proper time off.

I am constantly being social...whether it be hanging out in the vollie lounge areas or my own room...or at the pub :) This is completely preferable to my little apartment.

Daylight hours are insanely long right now, so I've been staying up late so as not to waste them...

I used to hate taking showers at night...yet here I prefer it.

I no longer feel frumpy while wearing comfy clothes...I feel like one of the gang, although others have brought more fun clothes than I did and occasionally I pine for my closet and larger sweater collection. The trade off is so worth it ;)

I've mentioned it before...but I feel so much less stress since I'm not responsible for every chore (excluding the stress of worrying I won't get all my socks and underwear back from the laundry, of course...but it's such a blessing to have it done for me right now).

I am also adjusting (quite well) to the new work environment in the kitchen. I love working in the kitchen! It has totally erased my horrible waitressing/kitchen jobs of the past. However, I am still trying to shake the "always look busy" mentality. I'll get there. Spontaneous singing and dancing helps a lot.

I love the random opportunities that pop up. For example, last night I participated in a recording of worship responses for BBC radio with John Bell. He asked for some help while eating at the Abbey and I thought, why not!? I find myself raising my hand quite a bit for last minute things these days. Iona feels very in the moment to me when I usually plan a wee bit more.

Being here is changing me from the outside in and the inside out.

XO

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Outlander Kitchen said:

... And it's only just the beginning! Sounds like a great start. :) Theresa

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Hilary said:

... Loving these updates LeeAnn ~ and it all sounds that things are just as they are meant to be ~ I am sensing contentment, I hope I am right! xx

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Lee Ann said:

... Yes, I'm quite content :)

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