don't touch.

i've had a recent revelation. some of you who know me well may have heard me say, "i'm not really that touchy of a person." and for the most part, this remains true. i'm not really a "snuggler" or "cuddler" but i don't mean that i can't stand a pat on the back or a needed hug. i'm not totally cold hearted!

my revelation, i suppose, is this: my new friends at house church are all huggers. you walk in the door: hug. it's time to leave: hug. you're standing next to them: hug. but you know...it's really not obnoxious. and it really isn't uncomfortable. i do still think it can get to be too much, but so far it hasn't. they give you a hug because it is genuine and they are really excited to see you, to have you there, and are really caring for you. it's no longer the middle schooler "i need to hug you every time i pass you in the hall" scenario. i'm really starting to change my mind about "touchiness."

while the hugs i appreciate...and the occasional back rub (for less than 10 seconds preferably) is also more comforting than in the past...i just don't know that i'll ever change my mind about massages:)



i was just going to share this...but i guess i will share all of my recent news. (as i have heard more than one person say they did not know these things. i must not be as good at communication as i thought.)

1. i'm going to move to oklahoma city in janurary. this is different because i was planning on moving to tulsa in janurary. i'm really looking forward to it and have already met several bridgeway friends there. i'm living by myself which both excites and terrifies me. i still haven't found an apartment because they don't like to lease until less than 30 days out. as you know the planner in me doesn't take that so well.

2. i'm probably not moving back to stillwater to finish my masters. this doesn't mean i'm not finishing my masters, it just means i won't be coming back here. there is an online option which may or may not be more difficult and more than likely will take more time. i don't have to decide right now, but for the time being, this seems to be my favored plan of action.

3. this may or may not mean i'm moving back to kansas. i would like to be home soon, i just don't know for sure if that will be as soon as august, or if i will find a job in oklahoma and hang out here for a little bit. only time will tell!

that might be all. actually, i'm sure it isn't..but it's the important stuff. and now i should go study. one and a half weeks until thanksgiving in kentucky!!!!!!