blocked.
For the past couple of weeks my life has been minestrone soup and grilled cheese. Hearty and warm, but desperately ordinary.
I'm not depressed or homesick, just stuck. Like having writer's block, but in life.
We've been in Singapore for six months now and although it is any easy assignment, to be honest, I'm struggling. Struggling to feel like I fit in. Struggling to make friends. Struggling to find my way.
In Chile things were different. I struggled with the language and adjusting to a new culture, but making friends came easy. Even though we spoke a different language, our friendship said enough. I was loved. I belonged.
Trouble is, as I've struggled to make Singapore feel like home, I've lost my creative spark for blogging. This Stella needs to get her groove back, and fast! So, this week I asked one of my favorite people to be a guest blogger. Meet my dear friend, Emily.
If anyone can get my creative juices flowing again, it's Emily.
Emily and I met in our married/student ward at BYU. She is one of the most generous people I've ever met and she can make me bust a gut with laughter. She has a super popular blog and she's a published writer. She is beautiful and honest, and I love her to bits. I am honored to call her my friend.
Welcome to my blog, Emily!
Let the creativity begin.
5 comments:
Thanks Lynette! I'm feeling slightly nervous about your glowing commendation. Don't set the sights too high! Heh heh.
whoa, my little sis has some serious shoes to fill!
-gym
Hmmm...two of my favorite people in one place! What could be better?
I can't believe it's already been six months since you've been in Singapore. I'm sorry to hear you've struggled to "find your stride." Hold on to the ones you love and add more cheese to your grilled cheese sandwiches- it'll see you through.
I know what you mean about not really feeling the blogging. I'm the same way. I can barely muster up once a week to appease my family. The thing is -- it's such a bummer because I really love to read our old stuff.
I'm sure you'll be making good friends in no time!
We never should have left Anto! It really is a special place. Do you think it's a big city thing, the whole not fitting in? Cuz there are plenty of nice people here, but it's not the same. Maybe we should both move back:)
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