First off, I've been attempting to teach myself to play the ukulele. Attempting is the word you should focus on in that sentence. It's not really going very well. My roommates are so very patient though, and it has been kinda fun.
Second of all, I have spent the last 8 years of my life trying to figure out what I want. To be honest, I have no clue. I've come to a few conclusions about what I want to be a part of my life, but I have no real ideas. So I'm riding bikes again...because that's what I do when I don't know what to do. (If you happen to have any suggestions, I'm more than willing to listen to them.) And speaking of biking....
Update #3: I've been mountain biking a few times in the last week and a half. I still haven't reached a conclusion if I like it or not, but I want to like it. I REALLY want to like it. I like the people. Biking people are some of the best I'm convinced. I went Tuesday, and everyone I met on the trail was friendly, helpful, and complimentary even when I didn't deserve a compliment. The great part about mountain biking is that I get to see things like this:
The not so great part of mountain biking is that I have ugly bruises all over my legs which I'm not posting because they are unflattering pictures.
#4: I went biking with Tom's roommate the other day. He beat me. I'm blaming it on my legs previously being sore. However, he did say that I was the best rider he's ever ridden with. I will never get sick of hearing that. He also said I was the best company that he's been with on a ride too (so maybe he was just flirting. I hope not.) This is a picture that he took. How can riding through this not make you think the world is a very wonderful place?
Last of all, in case you don't know, life has been full of ups and downs lately (more so than the average emotional roller coaster that I live on). That being said, I've been reminded again that life isn't easy. It's actually really, really hard. I'm starting to understand why though. I'm understanding the quote about no trial ever being wasted. I've definitely learned to lean on the Lord again. It's been good for me. Really good for me. I don't like that it took all of this to get me to do that. I wish I would have just chosen to do it on my own, but nonetheless, I'm living life with focus and a purpose again. I'm still getting lost occasionally, and the trail gets bumpy, and I feel bruised fairly often (biking analogy), but I'm making it. It definitely hasn't been without help though. I have some amazing friends and family. There are some talks that have helped me like nothing else which I will share with you because I love you.
I know there are a lot, but I've needed A LOT of help lately. :)
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