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There I sat, textbook open, pens and pencils scattered, notes written, completing my first lesson of Spanish only to be distracted by the slight sound of something hitting the ceiling. I thought perhaps Vivi dropped something upstairs and it echoed to my ears downstairs. I returned to my work, "uno, dos, tres, cuatro--" cut off again by the same sound only, this time, accompanied by a buzzing. Then, I spotted the source. A giant-wait I take that back, a massive bug pathetically drove itself in between wall and door, attempting to reach the source of light, which so beautifully illuminated my homework. My body stiffened, and I tried to relax. I tried to draw my eyes away from this bug, yet each time my eyes returned to my study I pictured the bug flying straight towards me, attacking my face and invading my hair-I have a wild imagination, I know. Needless to say, my eyes could not stop following this bug I discovered. I sat at the table, heaving a sigh I thought, "What did I get myself into?"
Day two, and I already met a new creature. Oh what adventures lie in store.
When new things, people, or bugs come your way, may you embrace them. May you take the time to notice what these new things tell you about yourself, knowing as you learn, grow, and experience new things God remains constant, eternal, forever, and ever, creator of all.
All my love,
Gennavieve

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