My tiny town

My family moved to Homer, Alaska, 11 years ago, when I was barely one year old. ever since then, I have lived in Homer.

I love the tiny town I live in. All my old memories are from this place, and I can't ever imagine leaving it. Homer is forever inside of me. It's my childhood. When I go on vacations with my family, and we're in the city, it feels so strange. So many strangers, and so few friendly smiles. So many people are in a rush and don't take the time to say "hello" to those passing by.

just so u know how different my town is to the city, I'm giving some examples.

In a city: You always have to worry about locking your doors of your car and your house, and about people stealing your belongings.

Homer: Most people keep their doors unlocked, and don't worry about such things. It's extremely rare to have someone drive off with your car or steal something :)

In the city: you hardly run into someone you know in the grocery store or post office

Homer: is the exact opposite. It's extremely rare not to see someone you know when you're doing errands around town.

In a city: there's so many people who follow the trends. It kinda irritates me a tiny bit, because people just don't look unique.

Homer: People dress funky and there's freedom to be unique and artistic.

In a city: Cars look all new and expensive, and extremely clean.

Homer: 2 thirds of the cars in Homer are covered and dust, but we just don't care. I think we wash our cars 8 times a year :P

In a city: usually people have one job

Homer: several people have at least two jobs!!

Do you see what I mean? The city is so different from the small town I live in. There's so much more freedom to be who you want to be.

I think I'll stay in Homer forever.

I've changed. I suppose alot since I last blogged.

I'm different, physically and spiritually. I'm 5 foot 5 inches, have sidebangs, and my hair has naturally darkened to a very light brown.

Spiritually, I think I have matured and have found a deeper understanding of life and my Lord. I have experienced a more greater love, and have been trained in more skills of worship: praying (out loud, with a bunch of people, which can be really scary at times!), worshipping to music (and raising hy hands up), occasionally receiving "words" and pictures, along with other things.

My interests have changed, too. I don't read as much as I usually would two years ago. I no longer want to be a writer. I don't really know what I want to be when I grow up, but I've figured that whatever I should be will follow me, and God will show me what he wants to do with my life. What I now do in my spare time is photography and drawing. I hardly ever write, but instead set up photoshoots and break out some pencils to draw with.

Its been a long day, and i think I will end here.