Absolutely Loving It

Okay, apologies in advance if this is a ridiculously hippy, happy post.

Actually no, I don't apologise. That's something I'm learning from the Americans (or from Berkeley at least) - I do not have to apologise for any feelings, emotions, or idiosyncrasies I may or may not convey.

I had a great weekend. Friday night I went to SF with M and some guys, we danced the night away (until 1 am that is, when our feet hurt and we hobbled home). Didn't sleep until 3 though, girly time. Then Saturday I woke up at 7, worked for an hour, and went shopping with M in SF. First time I've been to San Francisco in the daytime, and the first time I've felt christmassy since I moved here. Loved it.

Saturday night went to a thanksgiving meal & dance with C and M, in Concord, about half an hour away. That was a hilariously strange night in a way that only Mormons can be hilarious and strange.
We really are a peculiar people. But again, no apology necessary, we are what we are.
Some people are just weirdos, and we love them anyway.
Then I went back to C, M & A's gorgeous apartment and we all watched The Kings Speech, chatted, and braided each others hair.
'I totally feel like I'm at a sleepover right now'

Sunday was church, which was, as always, a pleasure. There was incredible food after, and it was so nice to sit down and eat with everyone. By this point however, I was running low on social and physical energy.

I hate missing out on opportunities to socialise because of tiredness, I hate it.
As Bob Wright said 'You can sleep when you're dead'.
He's so right, and I've lived by that ever since. I certainly did this weekend, by 3pm Sunday after talking with my family and friends (Ashlee, made me so happy to Skype <3) I was dead.
I usually hang out on Sunday nights with a few friends at C's house, and I wanted to go.
So I slept for a couple hours, and went over. I wasn't there for long, but I just like being with those guys, enjoying their company.

Today, back to work. It was a nice day, the extended family are here since its thanksgiving this week. Finished work at 5 and then had spanish class. Finished class at 9 (actually 930 but ditched the last bit) and had yoga at church. Lush.
Then M and I went to an adorable late night cafe. Mexican hot chocolate, good company and hours of laughter make for a beautiful end to a day.

I'm so grateful to God for sending me out here, and the people He has put in my path.
I usually enjoy life, and try to be positive.
But here, I don't at all need to try, I am completely and utterly in love with life at the moment.