Monday, May 2, 2011

Foreign Soil

It's my birthday. But not in my time zone. Just the one I'm in now.
This place is weird. And it's weird because it's just not that weird.
Traffic, old highways, lots of trees, Target, PetsMart...

Training is going well- we seem to have a decent group so far. No lunatics spotted yet. And the instructor already made a red shirt reference, so I know I'm in good company.

The weather isn't even what I expected so far. We are supposed to be getting a thunderstorm. That would be an awesome birthday present. We have this suite we all get to use as a lounge and it has a great view. I bet a thunderstorm in there would be super fun. And a scary movie on Netflix.

It is all strange and yet familiar. I think Ayrian was right- he usually is to be fair. It's like a new beginning. A fresh start with a fresh perspective. As each hour goes by I am equally confused by the time zone, and clarified on what I want.

I love my dogs. I love my house. I love my sister. I love my friends. (In no particular order.) And I want more love in my life. Giving has never really been that difficult for me. Accepting it however, was like Chinese Water Torture or something. And admitting I wanted it? Ha! But even with all these wonderful treasures in my life that I so appreciate, I know I have more to give.

So on this weirdest of birthdays where I find myself literally on the most foreign soil I have ever set foot on, my wish is that I get to share more love and that maybe some more will come my way. I want that for everyone. But on my birthday, the one day that is mine, my most sincere wish is love.

That is all. Goodnight y'all.


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Location:Bulkhead, Atlanta, GA

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