City vs. Village

TUESDAY

Living this far away from a large city has both an upside and a downside. Sunday while we were out sledding I laid out on the river bundled up in snow gear, staring at the sky. It was a beautiful day and while I laid out on the ice, I couldn't hear a thing. The entire world around me was silent. I wish I could do that every day. On the other hand, the favorite past time here is going walking or watching TV. I think that living out here you really need to keep your connections to the outside world while still finding hobbies, outdoor activities, and people to socialize and entertain yourself with within the village. Yesterday Rachael and I brought some fresh pineapple and other fruits to the staff meeting - someone commented "I haven't seen a pineapple in a long time, well... except for the ones I grow on FarmVille!" I think a lot of people grow "farms" out here. :)