Europe is where it is at

Here I write from Europe now. I am in the Czech Republic which was formerly known as Czechslovakia. It became its own country in 1993 if I remember correctly. The city that I live in is Kralupy and it is just outside of the capital Prague. As North Americans we often think of our downtown areas as old. That is an understatement, the towns here are near ancient it seems to me. The buildings look like they could crumble at anytime. Hopefully not though. The buildings certainly have a lot of character. The building that I live in is pretty stunning in my books. I live right above a copy shop in the downtown core which is also right beside the ministry space where I will be working. I use the same entry as the ministry space. I have a spiral staircase to walk up to my floor to which there are three apartments. My ceilings are high and I love it! My bedroom is painted blue and many blue accents have been added. Have a taste.

I also made a trip to Prague last week so that I will know where my language course will be. I took a few pictures there, but I'll just add the picture of me and the Prague Castle in the distance behind me along with another of me about to enjoy a Czech dish.

Oh so long!

This could be a long post as it has been oh so long since I wrote anything.

I leave in two short days to go to another country. I can't believe it and the reality of this adventure still hasn't sunk in. This is likely because I am not there yet. I was fine with it until today in my thoughts, today I have been all over the place with my emotions and I am sure that it is going to be even worse between tomorrow and Sunday. I am of course excited to go, but scared and apprehensive too. I don't know where my thoughts are as they are all scattered everywhere.

I have been home for almost a month now and the first two weeks back was mainly time with my family with spending Christmas with them and seeing many members of the family on all sides. I have enjoyed my visiting times very much. I also spent ten days between London, Cambridge and Kitchener. Through those ten days I saw many people and loved that as well. It was wonderful to be able to see so many people that I love and care about during the time back in Ontario. It was such a blessing and encouragement.

So if you think about it and see this before I travel to Czech Republic please pray for me. I have an apartment to call my own and am very excited to live in it. I have been told that I have a blue bedroom, which is something that I always wanted.

Blessings on all you readers.