*This is not ranked in order, just an overall top ten from this month*
1. Genogram Weekend
This month we went on a retreat led by the Jason Young. Jason is an amazingly wise and awesome person. He taught us A LOT in a short amount of time and I am excited to continue to learn more about my family system through doing a genogram with the help of Jason.
2. The Fair
The North Carolina State Fair is a beautiful place. Food, friends, rides, lots of interesting people, and GAMES. Over the years I’ve learned that I am very skilled at very odd and typically unimportant things. However, at the fair, I am able to showcase my talents which results in winning giant stuffed animals that are great at first but then surprisingly not too great to find a use for once you get home.
3. Fall Retreat
The Church of the Apostles Youth group had our fall retreat at new life camp a couple of weeks ago. I had a blast hanging out with the high school guys, as well as meeting a lot of the other kids over the weekend as well. I was also reminded of my love for square dancing.
4. Surfaces
Natalie and I went to a concert (Surfaces) this past weekend and it was arguably the best concert that I’ve ever been to. It started with a couple of very interesting/ strange openers, that we can now look back and laugh about. But once Surfaces came out it was an amazing experience.
5. Neighbor 2 Neighbor
Each Monday afternoon the fellows all have the privilege of tutoring an elementary school kid in downtown Raleigh. I have the honor of hanging out with and learning math with Logan. Logan is a shy but extremely sweet kid that will light up a room with his smile if you can get him to let his guard down just a little bit. I’ve loved getting to spend time with Logan and am excited for what the Lord is doing through our relationship.
6. Board Games
Living with my host brother Luke has taught me that it is okay to lose to a 5-year-old at board games. I have loved getting to play games with Luke, Matt, and Ashley; even if Luke embarrasses us.
7. Football
I love football, and October is a great month for football. One thing that I’ve realized so far during the Fellows Program is that I am not very good at resting. However, I think that I’ve learned that watching football is one thing that will always energize me and that I’ll always enjoy doing.
8. The Enneagram
We’ve had some great classes so far during fellows but one that stands out was our class on the Enneagram. I have always been an opponent of the enneagram but I will finally admit that it can be pretty helpful and insightful if used correctly. For those that are curious, I am a 6.
9. Monday Night Raw
Every Monday night is guy’s night. The Raleigh Fellas (plus our beloved Sam Bradford) all meet at the Boulton’s house Monday nights to spend quality time together in the sauna, watching football, playing ping-pong, and my new favorite activity – watching Monday Night Raw. If you don’t know what Monday Night Raw is just ask Dylan, he would love to tell you all about it.
10. Pumpkin Carving
Another hidden talent of mine is carving pumpkins. This talent most likely comes from my granddad’s (Sanddad) mastery of sand sculpting; follow Sandy Feat on Facebook for evidence. Natalie and I carved a football helmet this year, it wasn’t our best work but I enjoyed spending time with her even if she got annoyed at how focused I can get on carving the perfect pumpkin.