A thing or two

They say when you travel or move to another country you can have a wee bit of a culture shock. Whoever "they" are were spot on. I've lived in London now for 3 weeks and have discovered a few things.

1. The Pub. The pub is a place where people hang out and watch futbal ( do not call it soccer) while socializing over a beer. Well I'm not too keen on the taste of alcohol so I ordered the next best thing, a pot of tea, do to the coffee being instant. If you order a pot of tea or a "cuppa " on a Friday night when the pub is full, you get some odd looks. 

2. The Bus. Lord only knows how hard I've tried mastering this new way of transportation. And I finally have a grip on it. No talking. No eye contact. That is the motto of the bus. Me being an extravert who is excited about London life obeys these rules. I will be a Londoner. And blend in. 

3. The accent. Three weeks in and it is still a struggle. I often say "pardon?" Or "huh?" And my thoughts are in a British accent. Confusing? Yes.

I'll stop there with the list. I'm not a huge fan of lists. But I am a fan of England and the way of life over here. Even though it is so foreign in so many ways, it feels like home. I'm so grateful for the staff of All Saints and how amazing they are and for my fellow interns and hosts. They feel like family already. It's amazing to see how faithful God really is when He asks one to step out in faith. He does not disappoint.