I'm teaching at a school in the middle of nowhere. It is such a small town that I'm pretty sure they don't even have a grocery store. The students wear cowboy boots with their shorts and love things like rodeos and demolition derbys. They all know what a farm is and are obsessed with horses. I went to a track meet in the next town over in the spring and it had such a unique feel. It's the kind of town where everyone knows everyone, they have livestock at the high school (and you can smell it) and everyone is wearing boots, checkered shirts, and hats.
Sometimes I think that I really like that kinda stuff. It puts a smile on your face and makes you think of every good country song you've ever heard. It reminds me of my mission in the south. I think sometimes the country is really beautiful and there's nothing like sitting on the porch swing drinking lemonade and then watching the stars at night.
But then I remember the city. The energy that's there. All the hustle and bustle. The diversity of the people you run into there. The fact that you could have a sports game, a broadway show, a huge convention, and tons of shopping and eating all going on at the same time within blocks of each other. The city lights and the traffic. It's all so exciting! Walking on the sidewalks, maybe staying in a fancy hotel, or just there for the night. It's always an adventure and I love every minute of it.
I think there has to be some balance in our lives. The ability to appreciate both. I'm grateful for where I grew up, kind of a small town but definitely a city suburb, two beautiful cities within an hour away. It is so fun! And growing up where I did allowed me to appreciate the beauty of the country and learning to enjoy taking a step back and slowing things down. It's never boring in the country, it's relaxing.
And there's so much to learn! I've always been one that loves to learn about different cultures and sometimes that doesn't take you too far from home.
Sometimes I think that I really like that kinda stuff. It puts a smile on your face and makes you think of every good country song you've ever heard. It reminds me of my mission in the south. I think sometimes the country is really beautiful and there's nothing like sitting on the porch swing drinking lemonade and then watching the stars at night.
But then I remember the city. The energy that's there. All the hustle and bustle. The diversity of the people you run into there. The fact that you could have a sports game, a broadway show, a huge convention, and tons of shopping and eating all going on at the same time within blocks of each other. The city lights and the traffic. It's all so exciting! Walking on the sidewalks, maybe staying in a fancy hotel, or just there for the night. It's always an adventure and I love every minute of it.
I think there has to be some balance in our lives. The ability to appreciate both. I'm grateful for where I grew up, kind of a small town but definitely a city suburb, two beautiful cities within an hour away. It is so fun! And growing up where I did allowed me to appreciate the beauty of the country and learning to enjoy taking a step back and slowing things down. It's never boring in the country, it's relaxing.
And there's so much to learn! I've always been one that loves to learn about different cultures and sometimes that doesn't take you too far from home.
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