I cherish so much about the past month, including the time spent preparing for the wedding. Overall I felt like an angel, floating from one compliment to another well wish... and to snap out of it is not as easy as one might think. The winds of a SD prairie, however, might just do the trick. :)
I am currently living with AJ in a quaint, three bed-room house on the prairie. My father likened it to The Little House on the Prairie (Laura Ingalls Wilder style) and despite the fact that I have a few more modern appliances, plumbing, etc...he's nearly right. Since AJ has been away to a conference, I have not spoken to another person face to face in days (unless you count the guy driving past as I was walking. He asked if I needed help.) Ha, I guess most people don't enjoy a dusty walk in the middle of nowhere. But even among the natural elements, I sense a calm about me. I am able to drink in this solitude now, knowing fully well the noise that awaits me in Princeton.
Speaking of Princeton, I am eager to return and see all the lovely faces that I had yet to meet one year ago. Although with a 2nd year comes added responsibilities, it also involves a social scene where you actually KNOW people! I cannot wait to see them again!
I have been reading Kathleen Norris the past few days, and she really has a gift for putting religious words into everyday language. I am relishing reading a book which doesn't exactly require taking notes! Two more precious months of such learning for the sake of the soul. :)
Well, I send my smiles once again. This is perhaps one of the last times I correspond as Emily FISCHER. I received my marriage record in the mail today, which means I can now submit a name change to the Social Security office- and then I will officially be Emily MUNGER. I'm actually getting used to the idea, even if I wasn't the bride most eager to make the change. :)
I'm not sure how little/much my blog is being read, but I assume for the sake of continuity that I have an eager audience for each post. Thus, I say farewell my eager audience, and I hope the Lord shines heavenly blessings upon you FOR BETTER OR WORSE. :)
Much love,
Em
