Hey Mates!
Ok, so they don't actually say that as much as you think they do. A word they do use a lot? Heaps. "That was heaps fun!" Also, they call McDonald's "Maccas." Ok, enough lessons on Australian lingo. :)
Orientation started on Sunday. It was really simple - just a quick outlining of house rules since we're living in community, and then registration, and worship. Then yesterday was a little more intense. We started the day with quiet time, and then more worship. From there, we went to the lecture setting and went over guidelines and such. It's been pretty low-key so far, and I've really spent the last couple days really getting to know the people around me. In my DTS, I hear accents from Canada, Japan, England, Ireland, Australia, Southern USA, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and New Zealand. I've also talked to people from Austria and South Korea. The range of pronunciations and lingo is simply awesome. I'm learning so much about all those cultures as well as the culture of Australia itself. It's been so educational, and so much fun. You should hear a British man imitate an American accent. It's so great!
I've found myself already so challenged by God, and we haven't really started into real lectures or outreach yet. He really found a way to break me down: sending me across the world all alone where I don't know anybody. I've found myself having to lean harder than ever on the strength He promises to provide if I simply trust. I can't imagine how much more I am going to be challenged and pushed over this time.
Some fun new experiences so far have been; eating kangaroo (no, it's not like chicken), hearing the entire array of Disney Classic songs sung in French, knowing that when someone from the UK says "Are you ok?" they actually mean "How are you?", seeing a gigantic fruit bat, holding Australian money (which is so much prettier), and seeing the sun rise in the west. I'm sure many MANY more are to come. I can't wait to see what happens!
Being educated more than ever,
Nikki
As always...it's good to hear what's happening. Does anyone comment on your Pennsylvania Dutch accent?
ReplyDeleteIt's really good to here how your doing hope things don't get to over whelming.12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.(Philippians.:12-13)hang in there just remember that our strength comes from our joy in the lord. Diane & I , we got your back in prayer you are never fare from our thoughts. i enjoy reading your post today you made me laugh so kangaroo doesn't taste never would have guessed just kidding well it's 10.30 pm here so I'm guessing it's around 12.30 pm the next day watching the sun come up in the west has got to be different that would take some getting use to trust in the Lord for all thing He will find A mate for ya can't wait to read what god has in store you as time goes on
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