Well, life has taken on a sort of rhythm here and we are having less to post about. We go to class, we go home and study, we lay on the couch and watch Micah be cute, and we go to bed.
We have been reflecting on some of the readings in our texts....I can't remember if I posted about them or not. It seems like most readings talk about a person who is a doctor and has a busy life but lives for the weekends. The weekends always include dancing and eating out with friends until early in the morning. It is interesting to have the opportunity to look at a culture from the outside as it helps look at your own. Rick and I have wondered, is that what most Americans do too? Just waiting for the weekends and the chance to let loose and party? Wouldn't it be so much better if each day was exciting in and of itself because it was a gift given with its own treasures? So, we're trying to keep our eyes more open to see what delights happen in between the weekends. And funnily enough, we seem to get our own dance party with Moo most nights. His best dance moves include endless circles that make him fall on his bum and quick stomping of the feet. A future on the stomp circuit?
One of our classmates from our first language class came to church with us today. What a special gift to discover that she has a similar background to us though she comes from Finland! I actually learned last week that there are many Michiganders with Finnish roots...similar climate I guess. It was great fun to reconnect with her and share stories of exploring the city. She will only be here through June, but how fun to have met her and developed a friendship in these early stages of getting rooted here.
I survived my first Turkish presentation and I have celebrated by reading 200 pages of an English novel by Clive Cussler, Shockwave. It is nice to read something fun in English to ease the language headaches. ;-)
Have a great week!
