today

i was realising today that the only time i write on here is when something really intense, dramatic or exciting happens, which is pretty much every day.. but there are those rare days where everything seems somewhat "normal", and that life is ok in the world.. today is one of those days..

its sunday morning, and pouring rain, which i am loving, actually. my roomate is away, and the mission is perfectly quiet. in 3 hours, a nigerian church will be downstairs having a 5 hour service, (equiped with whistles and blowhorns and all), and soon the sound of rain on my roof will no longer be heard. rather, songs of praise in a nigerian dialect, and a sermon being shouted thru an unecessary microphone, right below my room.

i decided to not make any plans with people today, except maybe going upstairs to annie's and watching a movie and drinking tea. perhaps reading a book, or crotcheing a scarf (thanks to trina chase, i am able for that). normal, quiet, peaceful days are rare around here, as is my personality to be able to do nothing for a whole day. but it just feels rite today, to rest, to just be alone and to enjoy the stillness and quietness, and sounds of churchbells, and rain, and to just relax and enjoy being here. its really nice. i think because its so miserable out, im ok with resolving to have a quiet day, i dont feel as guilty for doing nothing.

i am off to light some candles and drink some tea.. i just felt like i had to write, because this kind of day and these kinds of moments are what help refresh my soul and get me thru. it is good. hope you all are having a fabulous weekend..