I realized that as a blogger the majority of my posts have consisted of lengthy rants, and pictures of the girls. Today I want to hear from you.
As an apartment dweller there are many frustrations and rejoicings that can be expressed about our living situation.
For example:
Frustration - loud, random noises above our heads and/or right by our front door that drive this mother of two small children, who are in bed long before 9:56pm, up the wall, with a sudden urge to find the noise and do whatever it takes to stop it.
Rejoicing - hearing the sounds of a familiar worship song being sung in Korean by at least 7 or 8 people who have gathered together below my feet to praise our Father above.
What about you? If you have ever lived in close proximity to others, what frustrations and rejoicings do you recall?
6 comments:
Ahh yes, apartment living. Let's see...
Joy: Not having to put my shoes on to go see a friend, and having people stop by unplanned...just because. Love it.
Frustration: A large crack under the front door that let's in cold air, let's out warm air, lets in bugs and creates less privacy in our conversations and the conversations of those in the hallway.
Amen :-) Those are great. Thanks for commenting, Sarah. It always makes me feel good when I get feed back from a friend.
i think some of our neighbors were trying to kill a small creature yesterday afternoon.
but i'm in agreement about the korean songs. AMAZING
that's all i got.
I really don't remember apartment living, but I have to thank you for posting this. It reminded me of the time I was taking care of Lizzie at your apt in Vancouver and I was convinced that the people upstairs were dropping bowling balls. It brought back some great memories!
Grandma H
We haven't spent much time in apartments, but we have lived with family for more than half of our marriage.
Joys: more often than not there is someone to hang out with if/when lonely or bored; although not always fun, it is a joy to live in community because it helps keep our focus off of ourselves and gives us more opportunity to put others needs above our own. We have really come to appreciate this.
Frustrations: in our situation less alone time; different sleeping/waking schedules more difficult.
Fun times :-)
Thanks Em
Great to hear from you!
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