Have and Have Not

Because today is laudry day, I get a few minutes on the web. I was walking this morning and praying and thinking about something... I feel more clarity and peace than I have felt in a LONG time. And it made me think about things I am doing differently.

In the last month, I have not:
Watched television
Drank any caffeine (save two coffees at this internet cafe)
Had longer than 3 minute showers
Had more than about an hour every 5-7 days on the internet
Had a cell phone
Driven
Set my own schedule

I have...
Gone to mass everyday
Prayed 2-3 hours a day (an hour in the morning and at night, and sometimes in between)
Studied my faith and what it means to live as a Christian
Spent a LOT of time in community activity, prayer, living, etc.
Written and journaled A LOT (I am half way through a composition book)
Read a LOT of scripture.

Kind of interesting to think about as my prayer life was not that great before I came here, but I was on the cell a lot and in front of a computer 8-10 hours a day. Just some interesting observations. With all my freetime not busy with the cell or net or tv, I have actually spent some time in thought and alone. Or getting to know others. Or praying or exercising. Or just being. For those of you who know me, this is a challenge. I am a doer! But it has been awesome. So, just something for all of you doers out there to contemplate. :)

I found out today... I AM GOING TO LEARN TO DRIVE THE HUGE VAN. Which is awesome as we currently only have 2 drivers. To top it off, it's really great since I found out that we have a 7 DAY DRIVE across Australia. Yes, a full week of 12 hour days of driving. :) I am actually looking forward to it as our schedule is a bit insane and we can ride in our PJs. :) Pray for me as I learn how to drive a manual (which I am average at) van pulling a trailer on the opposite side of the road. God help us all. :)