nothing much

This is a crack up. I love it. And it also describes my life as of late. (No please don't think I have been sitting around with a bunch of guys drinking L&P. It's not quite that nothing much) But just because it is nothing much, doesn't mean it is nothing. There have not been any marvelous, spectacular, or stupendous experiences lately. But something has definitely happened. Actually, it's more like somethings. As in lots of small things. And when you put all the small things together, it results in something pretty awesome. Because, you see, everything is a learning experience here. Learning about this place, the culture, how people live, act, and interact with each other. And learning about myself. My strengths, weaknesses, ways I can improve. Testing and stretching myself. Pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Just absorbing the whole feeling of this place. Yes, I am still getting used to it.
Long walks. Beautiful scenery. Learning to drive again. Meeting new people. Making new friends. Making phone calls. Trying to match all the names to the faces. Spending large amounts of time holding the cutest baby ever. Answering an endless amount of 'what is it like/do you do this/does it really snow lots/do you know so-and-so in Canada?' questions. Listening to the birds. Admiring the trees. Smelling the flowers.

Sometimes it's good to slow down and just experience what is around you.

Before I left Cardston someone said to me that I shouldn't spend to much time in nz. I should go for a short visit and hurry back so I can get my education started. I couldn't believe it. Education? yeah it's great and everything, but there are some lessons you can't learn from books.

The best education comes from life.

 I have learned more useful information in the last month and a half than I did in an entire year of school.

So what have I been doing lately? 

Nothing much.

 But that has taught me everything