A Little Bit of Conquering...

Today will go down in the record books.  I seriously am feeling pretty proud of myself, and can see a little glimpse into the reasons why I have had to go through the things I have while being overseas and in the states.  5 years ago I would have never had the confidence or desire to venture out on my own and explore only a few days after being in a completely knew place.  

I started out the day by going to church.  I called a taxi company, and went to church.  As I got out of the taxi, there were only Asian faces...I was beginning to think I had landed in the wrong spot.  You see the churches are all on one compound and there aren't very many anyways, but there are many, many different services.  That is exciting to me, but also a little bit intimidating.  As I stepped out of the taxi and looked around I was a little bit disappointed because I think I was expecting to see an ECB crowd and I didn't get that at all.  In fact I felt more like the minority in church then I do even walking in the malls.  

It will be okay though, and I am already learning to step out of my comfort zone, so what's a little more stepping out, right?  

On my way out of church I met this really nice couple from the states.  They have been in Kuwait for 3 years and were more then willing to chat with me and help me settle in to life here.  Super great..once again not what I was expecting, but I am so excited!!!  

After church the mall was in order.  Trying to get a taxi wasn't too horrible, but I am ready to just be done with all this negotiating stuff.  It doesn't even matter that there are meters, they still want to negotiate.  Ugh!  One of my biggest pet peeves!  

At the mall I managed to get things so I can actually eat real food at home, and feel like I have a home.  It has taken a little while, but finally starting to put all the pieces together.  

Today was a day that I just did what I needed to do.  I would have liked to had some company as I plowed through IKEA, and Carre Four and tried to get food, and stuff to make a home, but that wasn't really an option for today.  So, I did it myself.  

When I think about all the different places I have lived, I know that this day wouldn't have been as good if I hadn't had the experiences in the other places that I have lived and if I didn't have a confidence and strength in who I am.  

So...I am thankful.  I am thankful that I can see myself changing and growing.  I am thankful for today, the fact that I have food to eat, and that I have an apartment that is starting to be more like my home.  

I am also thankful that I get a full two day weekend!  That hasn't happened in a VERY, VERY long time!  

So here is to conquering those fears and doubts that keep us from reaching out and just doing what we know we should do.  For walking the path that may not be the easiest, but it is the best...Here is to adventure and growth.