So, I've been in school here in Sweden for one week now and it's awesome. First, I almost missed my stop getting off the train, but had the conductor person phone the train driver and stop the train to let me off!!! Once I made it here I met my 4 roommates from Germany, Latvia, USA and Canada.
In order not to write a novel here, here's a brief rundown of what I've experienced so far\been up to:
5 classes a day
soccer at least once a day
people thinking I'm an 18-year-old German
bundling up in warm clothes--yesterday it was only 9 degrees C, which is cold for me!!!
walking around Vetlanda, the nearest town where I ate the most disgusting pizza in the world. It was made of ox, shrimp and gorgonzola. Di-sgus-ting.
Also, lots of Bible reading which has been good!
Even though the workload here isn't nearly as bad as it was at college for me, I'm not doing a great job of setting aside time to journal or reflect on what God is doing in me here at Holsby. HOpefully that will change as I settle in more.
Keep keeping in touch!!!
Em
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Yeah!!!! I am so glad you finally updated this page!!!!!! I'm glad you are settling in. Check your
e-mail. I wrote you a message.
Sorry, I started one post and accidentally sent it before I finished. ugh. anyway...
Yay! So exciting to hear the first report from Sweden. My friend Casey starts classes at Capernwray on Monday and I've been thinking of you both during this exciting time!
p.s. Update on job situation stuff for us: Gary and I are going out to candidate for the job at our church in Seattle in 4 weeks. He's their top choice and we're looking forward to seeing what God has in store. I'll keep you posted when we know more!
Woohoo! I'm really happy that you posted. It's good to here that you're getting to taste disgusting pizza. Sounds really interesting. It also sounds like you're going to be super busy with classes, exploring, playing soccer, and explaining to people that you're a 23 yr old American. Hopefully, posting on your blog and journaling doesn't get to be a chore.
Well Em, I've found a lot fun in reading your blogs. I'm so glad you got to Sweden safely and are somewhat getting used to daily life there. The roommates sound really interesting. Please keep updating when you can. Will you be there for Christmas?
Emily!!!!! Finally!!!! I have wondering about you and your adventures. Write me a real letter soon so I can have your address and write you back. I miss you, and I hope you're having a great time! love, MJ. p.s. Roch says hi too!
Yay, Emily! So glad to hear you arrived and are well! We definitely miss you around the office (but no guilt trip from me - I'm glad you're adventuring!). Keep us updated!
that pizza sounds AMAZING -- i think i will pick up some OX meat at TJs and try to recreate it. Keep warm and I shall email you soon!
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