Yesterday was a beautiful day- 70 degrees, sunny, crisp breeze. I never thought I would like to live in the country, but I definitely see the appeal in it, especially to live in the country for a summer or a few months of the year, like so many people do here. I've never been that much of an outdoorsy person really. I don't really look forward to exercising at home but here it's perfect because half the things I want to do outside are really good workouts. Most of us have been running up our huge hill as a workout. One run up and down on that, and you're pretty much set for the day. There's a nice trail that runs parallel to it to so that gives some variety as well. Karen, Tim and I went for a hike up the mountain across from ours that has the radio towers on top. It took us a good 45 minutes-hour to get to the top- it's incredibly steep the whole time but the views are just so amazing the further you go so it's one of those rewarding workouts. We also went for another bike ride and it's great to feel myself building more endurance each time we go.
After dinner, our director surprised us with the latest purchase for the monastery: it's first flat-screen TV! He had us all go into his office where he had it temporarily set up with the Moulin Rouge playing and nine chairs. And of course he didn't forget the peanut M&M's which have consistently been our junk food for various surprises. It's funny- I've never gone this long without watching TV but I've been realizing that I missed it only for the social aspect of it. I miss watching Gilmore Girls with my mom, or watching Steeler games with Danelle, or procrastinating at school as my housemates and I all watch stupid, funny movies. I don't miss actual shows all that much, I guess I just miss who I watch them with.
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