1. I just got in from my first legs, bums, tums work out. And lets just say that it even hurts to type. My body has never worked so hard in its 19 years, but the instructor was awesome and out of the whole class he would come over and encourage me...he even went and got me a lighter weight at one point (how embarrassing!) then recommended a swim..sauna...walk; something tomorrow because, "you'll be feeling it." Thank you very much, I already am.
2. I had my first lecture today, first assignment, first intimidating theology books out of the library. I know I'm a loser but the international students here have been really showing me that it is a privilege to learn. I have a Chinese friend Helen, who talked the other night about how little resources there are on Christianity, the outside world and even China, back home. She says she has learnt more about China being outside of it that in her whole life there. She explained this is why people joke about always finding her reading or studying in the library...she knows these books and teachings wont be available when she returns. Another girl Raquel from Venezuela who just moved in across the hall from me told me she picked up English from TV shows, movies and music. Wow, her English is perfect. I know my enthusiasm for classes is likely to soon fade but right now, after a years break, I'm excited to be in education.
3. The people here are lovely. I'm already feeling secure and at home here. All first years get assigned a third year buddy, I met mine and she's a beautiful girl...she was really sweet, asked if I had any questions,took my number and I thought that would be that. Well the past few days she has text me every day to see how I'm doing...today she text me to say she liked my cardigan! I made a mental note to be an awesome buddy when I get to third year!
Then next door to me lives a girl named Ali. I'm pretty sure she has the gift of encouragement and I'm pretty sure she doesn't realise it. But she told me today that she had facebook stalked me and my pictures were crazy. She then went on to say "And do I see that you have a boyfriend? You too look really good together. The way you look at each other you can tell that you love each other." Then at dinner she said "I can tell you have a funny side, you started off all quiet and professional but i'm looking forward to getting to know that side of you." Its these small things that give you the confidence to walk tall through the day.
I could actually write a bit about all the people I live with because they are great, but this probably isn't making a very interesting post!
4. Today Lindsey, a gorgeous lady from Georgia, threw a painting party in the lounge simply because she had some paint to use up. So us girls made posters with our names on for our doors...and the boys watched because apparently painting isn't 'manly' haha.
5. I have so many times asked the Lord to give me diligence. And I think it may be starting to slowly arrive because it sounds stupid but all of a sudden I love cleaning. Cleaning the kitchen, doing dinner duty...whatever, I'm enjoying waiting on people. Maybe I just have to much time?
oh and 5 1/2. Naomi has arrived in Belfast so Friday I get to see her lovely face!
So there you have it, today has been great so I figured i'd share my joy. Soli deo Gloria.
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