Blood and Mistletoe

Being here in England I've learned a few things about myself. 

I've learned that I really like the Druids and would love to learn more about them. The trip to Stonehenge was magical and I can't wait to read more about it and the history of the Druids that worshiped there.

I've learned that I'm bad with money, especially when I'm lacking in direction or bills. I spend and spend and get excited and spend some more till there is -5.13 in my bank account and a stack of pennys in my wallet. Then I have the audacity to worry and fret about money when I have no more. Maybe a budgeting class or self control class is in order. 

INFP really describes me. Understanding that has taught me methods on how to interact with children who would usually cause me mental pain to not snap at. I love people and now I think I've figured out how to include children in that mix. Trying to understand where they are coming from instead of snapping at them or getting mad at them has been a game changer for me. I hope this method works still when I get home.

Learning to trust God has been a big part of being here and spending time with him and putting my future in his hands has been such a big relief. My plans have always failed me but when I know God is behind an action I know which way to go. 

I really suck at giving gifts. Especially ones that I don't make. It weighs on my heart the idea that the gift I get the person won't be enough or that they really won't like it and then they will just give me that fake smile. I've got a shelf above me covered in gifts for people at home. I just hope they like them. 

Not a fan of beans with breakfast. Just...not that into it. I know its a common British thing but I'm really not too cool with it. I'll take my iHOP french toast thank you very much. 

A lot has to change for me when I get home. I need to work out more, eat healthier, find more work, do more crafts. No more lazy days. Being here has taught me that I need to be more active, less governed by my emotions, which is difficult being INFP...

Newbold College. I want to finish my bachelors degree. I already have my associates and I really want to finish and open more opportunities for myself. This means money and money and more money. I'm praying about this, would appreciate prayers.

England has been an amazing experience. I have little over a week left here. Everything has been wonderful and I've learned so much, all this and more. I've gained so much intellectually and physically I've put on a few. I would definantly visit England again, next stop: Everywhere else.