Last night was Enrichment and the theme was rest and relaxation. I almost didn't go because Joseph had two tests today that he was studying for but I decided that I needed a break and who in their right mind turns down chocolate fondue? Besides, the girls go to bed in between 7:00 and 7:30 so he only had to worry about them for at the most, 45 minutes.
I also wanted to go because it has been A LOT harder than I thought adjusting to the new ward. I don't feel like I know very many people and I feel like I sit by myself a lot in Relief Society. However, my mother has always taught me that if I am feeling all alone in relief society that I need to go find someone else who is by themselves and sit by them. She has taught me to be the one to get out of my shell and go meet people instead of just expecting everyone to come to me to get to know me. As hard as that is, it helps me to keep that perspective and to realize that everybody probably feels like they sit by themselves a lot or that they don't have a lot of friends.
So, Enrichment was really fun. We did about ten minutes of Yoga so that those of us who had never done it (me) could get a taste of it. Then we had a girl who is going to school for massage come in and teach us massage techniques. We all formed a "train" and practiced massage. It was very relaxing. Then finally we sat around and visited and ate chocolate fondue. It was a really fun night and I got to know a few of the sisters better. I came home in a great mood and thankful for my needed break!
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That sounds heavenly! I am glad you got to go. We really don't usually have activities here, so it is a bummer. You have a great attitude about getting to know other people!! :)
I agree with Rachel; that sounds like a wonderful way to spend the evening! I think I need to adopt your perspective on making friends, because I am terrified of making conversation with people I don't know, and the bigger the crowd the worse I am...
I'm not much into yoga, but I love getting a massage, and know how to give one too:) Hmm, I also agree with Calista about needing to get out a bit more.
It's great what your mom taught you about reaching out in relief society. That's something I need to do, because I'm a "sit alone until someone sits next to me" kind of person. It gets lonely, and that's not what relief society is about. Good job getting yourself out of the house and visiting with the sisters.
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