I had a good chunk of time to think this afternoon and then I was given the opportunity to contemplate even more. We went out on a walk, planning to go to a cafe, and it took us to the cafe at the second big hill in Athens (the one that does not house the acropolis).
On our way there, it began to rain. Not so fun in Athens. All the sidewalks are very slippery. There is a lot of marble and you can't be too sure that you won't fall down. As a matter of fact, I fell down running around a corner after class today. I slide as if I were going into home plate. It was quite the graceful tumble. But on these dangerous sidewalks I am extremely happy I was so lucky to fall as if I really wanted to slide tackle a girl in soccer. Anyways, the view from the hill was absolutely beautiful. I stood there in the nighttime and the rain, and I was reminded of home, yet so incredibly aware of the vast differences. Today, my life has been one deep thought (Ms. Wheeler). If only I had a wonderful quote to go with it. The one thing that could have made me contemplate that much more was if the skies were clear and I could look up to see Orion's belt. That would have been a sight and a memory beyond words.
My life here in Athens is exploding. I think of my life at home, I think about who I am, I think about the people here, I think about God, I think about how many people and cultures make up this world, I think about the life I am living. All of this flies right at you in a class dedicated to identity. It's not always easy to face who we are, or who we think we are, but I am loving the experience and how it's giving me a chance to look and myself and others from many different standpoints. I'm only finishing day 6 and I feel as though much of my life has progressed greatly. I am extremely curious to see where I'm at on day 21 :)
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