I want to start by saying sorry I haven't posted very much...I am not really the writer of the family and I have been overwhelmed with everything going on here. But I am going to start blogging more because I want to document my trip and keep you all...all of my seven followers...updated :)
On Friday, I will be done with my two week intensive Spanish class and I cannot wait for it to be over! I really enjoy the class but it is SO much work... presentations, papers and exams all squeezed into two weeks. But hey, on Friday I will be done with 3 credits so that is awesome!
Besides school, Katie, Kristen, Lauren and I have been planning a lot of trips. Our first trip is THIS weekend! We are taking the high speed train to Madrid and just reserved our hostile. I cannot wait to see what this sleeping in a room with randos is like...hopefully it won't be too bad! But I also have trips planned or in the plans to Cadiz, Italy, Paris, London, Córdoba, Granada, Morocco, Portugal and Barcelona. With only being here for four months, that pretty much takes up all the weekends, except for the two weeks John and then my parents are coming to visit! I am so excited to see them and be with them in EUROPE!
And I have been really trying to find a church or church group I can go to during the week with other Christians here in Sevilla. I am meeting up with a young woman missionary tomorrow for lunch/coffee...I am so excited to find out more info about what she does within the mission field here. I am also going to check out a Christian group called Encuentro tomorrow night with one of my friends, Alyssa. God has definitely placed people in my life already to help me desire to grow closer to Him while I am here.
I am starting to love the city so much more and feel so much more comfortable. It is hard being so far away from my family and friends and everyone, but it has been such an amazing opportunity for me to grow and I know I will continue to grow. One thing I have learned is that I can handle a lot but as soon as I get discouraged and lose all my confidence and trust, it is game over for me. I have also learned the power of prayer and have felt others prayers for me when I have been discouraged and down. There have been days where I have felt SO alone but those are the days God showed me that all I need is Him.
Anyways, today Lauren and I explored the city (El Centro, which is the center of the city and is filled with historical sites, great shopping and restaurants) and got CHURROS Y CHOCOLATE at a cute restaurant. It was delicious but I ate too much and have felt sick since but it was so worth it!
More posts to come...I promise! Please comment on them as I love to hear from you guys!
Xoxo, Rebekah
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Escúchame
Hola Todos!
I don't even know where to start...there is so much to say!
Let's start with some major differences and where I'm feeling the most culture shock:
1. There is NO snacking here...they eat 3 meals a day and nothing really in between! Breakfast is whenever you get up, lunch is at 2 and dinner is at 8 (every family is different but these are my host family's times).
2. There is no soap and rarely toilet paper in public bathrooms.
3. They are much more conservative about electricity...water and lights, which means no long shower/hot showers :(
4. You have to weigh your fruits and vegetables before you get to the checkout line...otherwise you will make people angry in line...I may or may not have done this.
5. Everything is closed on Sunday so don't plan on getting any shopping in.
6. They stay out until morning...coming home at 5AM is too early.
I am staying with a host family and they are in their 80s. Not what I was expecting at all but they are SO nice and cute and cook delicious food! I love them already. Sevilla is absolutely gorgeous...everywhere you go there is another stunning sight to see. I already have favorite places to go in the city :)
Classes start tomorrow..I am really excited to get into a routine and start planning trips!! Also, a girl in my program and I are looking into churches and youth groups together. I am really excited to see where God leads us and meet Spaniards along the way :) He is so good!
xoxo...more posts to come soon :)
I don't even know where to start...there is so much to say!
Let's start with some major differences and where I'm feeling the most culture shock:
1. There is NO snacking here...they eat 3 meals a day and nothing really in between! Breakfast is whenever you get up, lunch is at 2 and dinner is at 8 (every family is different but these are my host family's times).
2. There is no soap and rarely toilet paper in public bathrooms.
3. They are much more conservative about electricity...water and lights, which means no long shower/hot showers :(
4. You have to weigh your fruits and vegetables before you get to the checkout line...otherwise you will make people angry in line...I may or may not have done this.
5. Everything is closed on Sunday so don't plan on getting any shopping in.
6. They stay out until morning...coming home at 5AM is too early.
I am staying with a host family and they are in their 80s. Not what I was expecting at all but they are SO nice and cute and cook delicious food! I love them already. Sevilla is absolutely gorgeous...everywhere you go there is another stunning sight to see. I already have favorite places to go in the city :)
Classes start tomorrow..I am really excited to get into a routine and start planning trips!! Also, a girl in my program and I are looking into churches and youth groups together. I am really excited to see where God leads us and meet Spaniards along the way :) He is so good!
xoxo...more posts to come soon :)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Adios Estados Unidos y Hola España!
I leave for Sevilla on Tuesday and this is my first post in an attempt to document my trip! I am extremely excited to become fluent in Spanish (fingers crossed), make friends with the natives, travel Europe, and see how God will use me in these next four months!
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