Selective hitchhiking

So when I blog I get really excited. I start to think about all the things I forgot to write about or remember funny events that I wish I would have talked about. And since I am at the housesitting house and have nothing better to do I will include some extras for this Sunday edition of my blog. First after leaving the coffee shop I went to the grocery store to buy some kale which is a treat I buy for myself. The grocery store reminded me of my first month in Anchorage. Me and Molly went there the first month to get some groceries and when we finished we realized we would have to wait an hour before the bus was going to come. So instead of waiting we practiced what Molly calls selective hitchhiking. It's catching a ride but gives you the perception that it's safer because you choose who you ask for a ride. So this is how it goes down. Stand outside of grocery store and ask people if they are going in your direction. We asked a few people and then finally asked these two girls who didn't live near us but gave us a ride anyway. They also just moved to Anchorage and were going to school at UAA. In retrospect I would say it's not the safest thing but it's a funny store to tell now.

Second I really like my housemates. Yes there are some moments that are hard and challenging but for the most part living in community this year has been pretty great. I definitely lucked out with my community and their willingness to be be vulnerable and to challenge themselves. Last night was really fun. I was listening to music out loud and then we watched Justin Timberlake's spoof on Beyonce's song Put A Ring On It which led to listening to more songs. So I asked my roommates if they knew how to do the Cupid Shuffle which is a popular song to play at the club. yes I know that it's not a hard song to dance to but I never knew when to turn so Sarah Lauren and Annie helped me out. There was just something special about the night, all three of us dancing the cupid shuffle in the living room and then other roommates joining in. I think I need to show more love to my roommates. For the most part I play the sarcastic mean role in community. I know that they understand me and know that I am joking when I say my sarcastic comments but I also hope that they really know that I do like them. Haha this is not going to turn into a romantic love sonnet for my roommates. But I hope that when we all move on from this experience that we keep in touch and that they know that I've really learned a lot from all of them. Now I think I will put on some dance music and dance and pretend that I am really good.