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Being relational is funny in the start, at least to me it is. There's always that awkward stage of what I like to call the "Boundaries" of knowing how far to take things, how close to stand, etc. This stage makes me laugh when people do it to me, because I know what they're doing so depending on the person I like to either make it more awkward for them or less awkward and more inviting. Then you move into the "High Five" stage where the only form of physical touch is the high five. When you could do the stupidest thing and give them a high five. Just to get over or rather move onto the next stage. Which is the "Side Hug" when you're not fully committed but you want to let them know you're not a creeper. It's the first sign of saying you're pretty cool so I'll give you a side hug. As long as they don't stand there just with their arm around you tightly then it's alright but if they do stand there with their arm around you tightly then run as fast as you can in the opposite direction! Then the next stage is the "1 second hug" This is where you hug for just a second. To let the person know that ok this stage is a little awkward for me so I'm just going to grab you for a second. hhmm let's think about that, it's like testing the waters to make sure that it's alright to go in for "The Big Hug/Moment!" Once you have reached this stage congratulations! This means that the person is alright with you and that they have accepted you! Hoorah!!!
So when I meet a new person, you can call me silly if you want I don't really care but I set a goal in my head and say alright in 4 days I will be hugging you. So far that has never failed me. I mean ok I'm a bit different and I hug people when I first meet them just because that's how I'm wired so I can't really change that. It's cool to see how different people relate to you and to each other. I love sitting back in the kitchen and watching how people react in different situations. It's impressive sometimes and other times you're like oh man I'm glad that wasn't me! Just kidding that's never happened. So my point is that when you live in community you need to build relationships. With everyone not just boys for me. My favorite moments are in the girls house when we just sit by the fire and talk about what we're doing, most of the time we end up laughing on the floor, it's amazing! I am looking forward to the times to come with the different people that come through here. I can't wait to see what God is going to do.