Vida

The Seton girls-as I fondly call them Their lease ends June 30th so they're all on their way out of the city. This past week we wanted to "inhale as much of the city as I can" -Marianne =) And I wanted to spend as much time with them as possible before things get shook up. It was bitter-sweet. As much as I want to always be able to call them or shoot them an email and plan to see each other within the next week, everyone's moving on to new things and I know we'll still stay in touch. We got some delicious/cheap sushi, saw The Hangover (my movie for the year) for free, went to a martini lounge (Kit Kat Lounge)...I wasn't a fan of my drink (it didn't help t hat it was very warm that day and I was probably very dehydrated), but the company was amazing & courtney was able to come as well...it was great to see her again...Guthrys (the board game bar). I love it there! It's definitely one of my favorite bars in the city. I was able to ride my bik

i should have wrote this last sunday, but i'm definitely not used to this blog thing yet. last weekend at mass on the grass, katie and i had a fabulous time on the DAB blanket.  i was surprised they did a blessing for all the post-graduate volunteers It was so nice!  I won't lie when they asked us all to go up I said, "Is this really necessary."  (I don't like bunches of people looking at me.)  They gave us a blessed medal though with St. Vincent DePaul, which I am definitely taking with me. =) We sang "None can stop the Spirit burning now inside us.  We will shape the future.  We will not be silent!"

this is from UMIN... Words of Wisdom to Carry with You… v   Know that your service, time and energy may not always be appreciated by those you are serving. Not everyone is going to offer you love. v   Don’t forget the privilege it is to have this opportunity to serve. v   Don’t get too wrapped up in the lives of those you are serving. Leave work at work and create space for your own life. v   Simple living is about wholeness and knowing what you need. Bring something with you that makes you feel special   that you can turn to when things get difficult. v   Avoid being competitive about simplicity and social justice – you miss the whole point if you are! v   Community can be the most challenging and rewarding part of the experience. Keep an open mind. Sometimes you need alone time and that is ok! v   Community “is not magical at all!” v   Don’t be too hard on yourself…this is an individual journey and it is going to be uncomfortable v   Most likely you will ask seve

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