Wee Bit o Fun

University of Aberdeen

I have been here less than a week now, and quite a bit has happened in that short amount of time. To name a few:

- Finally went to my first lectures on Friday, all four of them!

- Met some amazing people that I know I will be spending a lot of time here with, who are all pretty much Northern Irish

- Made the first out of four teams for basketball here at the university

- Went to the seaside/fishing town of Stonehaven with one of the best kept/scenic castles in all of Scotland

- Had my first encounter with UK’s famous fish and chips in Stonehaven

- Defied death while climbing steep cliffs near the castle

- On numerous occasions been looked at like an idiot because I couldn’t understand people (which I thoroughly enjoy and is good entertainment for my friends around me)

-Switched classes three times currently (I think my schedule is finally set in stone)

- Attended CU which is the Christian Union on campus

- Made an old lady on the bus sitting next to me reminisce about her old American acquaintance just by hearing my voice

- Thought my room was getting broke into at four am but found out it was just some kids climbing on my window (When I opened the curtains they ran away)

-Have been challenged spiritually and am resting in God’s mercy, love, and grace

-and there are many more, but too numerous to write.

I guess you can say I am still in the honeymoon stage of just being in this completely new place. Many of the friends I have met are Northern Irish, like I have stated, but nearly all are Christians (which was a big surprise to me how many Christians there are). What a blessing! My flat mate (called roommate in the States) James, is also Northern Irish and a Christian. We get along great and I know God had this ordained from the beginning for us to be next to each other. It is a beautiful sunny day out today and as you walk down the street, the sunlight sparkles off the granite building causing a wondrous radiant display of beauty. I have learned a lot about the culture. Whether it be new words or terms, foods, social behavior, and way of life. I like it here. I walk everywhere I go for the most part, even up to an hour’s walk. It is great. You are able just to slow down, think clearly, observe. You are able to take notice of small things that you would bypass on an everyday basis, and appreciate them. The Father’s love for us is so great. Take time to notice it today, even the sunshine on your face is the Father’s tangible love for you. Embrace it. Stay in prayer for me, and I for you.

*Check out my latest adventure to Stonehaven on my Facebook videos! Enjoy!