It is scorching here! Think of the weather in the California deserts with the breeze of the ocean, the piercing heat of Texas, the beach like Florida, grassy dirt like New Mexico, the driving on the wrong side of the road like the UK, and the friendliness of Hawaii: that's where I live. It's definitely a unique place.
There are 18 of us--8 guys and 10 girls--living together in a house. The top floor includes the kitchen, eating room, laundry room, living space for the host family, and a balcony with the breath-taking view of a dirt hill, someone's house, and a sliver of ocean. Sitting at the bottom of a flight of stairs is the lounge/jam room and several bedrooms. Another downward flight of stairs leads to two more bedrooms; mine is on the right. Each bedroom contains 3 - 4 beds, a bathroom, a couple wardrobes, and a sliding-glass door leading to the backyard. The backyard contains a trampoline, a fire-pit, and a clothes-line. Last night we lit the fire and played a board game on the trampoline. It's hard to believe that we have only lived together for 3 days, and already we feel like family.
I am the only American in my house! There are 6 other internationals: Grace from London (she's one of my roommates), Rachel from Holland (she's my other roommate), Herman from Holland, Ludo from Botswana, Cerys (pronounced "Karis") from Wales, and Dooize from the Netherlands (but he's lived in South Africa for 2 years now; he's a TCK and an MK!).
Things you can pray for:
- Orientation is coming up. We don't know when, where, or for how long. But we do know that orientation takes place away from the house for an extended period of time, camping in the middle of nowhere, and doing crazy, strenuous activities. Pray that we'll be able to stay fit and work as a team.
- There are 18 of us in a house! Pray that we'll be able to bond, but also respect personal space. There are a few introverts who find some times overwhelming. Pray that we'll build up and not tear each other down.
Going surfing after breakfast!
Until next post,
Nadia
Hi! Your Mom just sent me your blog address! Sounds like this will be a great year for you. We will be praying for a great time during orientation while learning to get along etc. We have been living at the Mac for a couple weeks to watch over it while everyone else is in Thailand. It is our staycation so to speak.
ReplyDeleteWe will look forward to updates!!