General Update

This will, perhaps, be a disjointed entry. I don't have a "theme" in mind, nor do I have anything to go on and on about. (But that's probably a good thing for anyone dumb enough to read this blog.) So here goes...

• While each day has its challenges, I do feel comfortable here. I know my way around; I have a routine; and every day I see familiar faces. I still have trouble at the office here and there and struggle with self-doubt and feelings of insecurity; but I feel that I have, for the most part, found my place. Of course, I always have questions, and there is always going to be more to learn, but I am glad to be in a spot where I feel settled. 
• I am very thankful to the people here who have made an effort to help me and my fellow interns/fellows formulate community. Our friend, Alejandro, is so gracious to give us rides to Bible study and other places; Matt's host family had us over for dinner Saturday; Andrea's aunt and cousin have, more than once, spent time with us and shown us great hospitality. Soon after coming here to Guatemala, I resigned myself to not having any friends, but the Lord has shown me love through all of these people, and for that I am grateful.
• Bennett is leaving us at the end of this month. One of the most difficult things about being a part of IJM's internship/fellowship program is the "revolving door." There's always someone coming or going, and our common bond gets broken. I am grateful to Bennett for her patience with me and for introducing me to this culture and the people she met before I arrived. She is, in a way, a trailblazer for the four of us who will still be here after she leaves. 
• After Bennett leaves us, Andrea is planning to move in with me and Ashley. I think/hope it will be a good arrangement. 
• Over the past couple days I've done a lot of reading about the resurgence of polio. I am a news addict in general, but I have found this topic/issue to be particularly fascinating. 
• I continue to be a faithful watcher of "The Voice." It's nice to have something that's just purely entertaining and lighthearted. Ok. Maybe it's not so lighthearted considering how riled up I get when I watch people get eliminated. But it's frivolous and fun. 
• I need to start searching for a "real job" soon. It's on my agenda to get the ball rolling this coming weekend. (Holler at me if you know of any Counseling/Social Work jobs!)
• As of tomorrow, my parents will be here in 50 days! (And my friend, Jack, will be here on June 9th!)

Ok. That's all I know for now.