Monday, January 28, 2013

Folk

I spent Saturday and Sunday with the Sellar family (Margaret Sellar will be my cooperating teacher) camping at the Auckland Folk Festival.  Imagine tunes similar to The Civil Wars and Mumford and Sons and that is what I got to listen to live for two days, rather pleasant music!  I am glad that I had the opportunity to get to know Margaret and her family before I work with her in the classroom.  The Sellar family welcomed me in and quickly brought me up to speed with necessary knowledge of cultural differences so that people wouldn't stare at me.  There is a reason that the bathroom is called the lou so therefore, it is quite weird for me to use the term bathroom instead...noted.  Also, instructions on how to properly operate the toilet are greatly appreciated.  Jet lag has surprisingly been manageable, I turn in rather early but not too bad for a 17 hour time difference.  Something that I have been rather excited about is the abundance of fresh fruit (Thank you Jesus for summer in the southern hemisphere!) all around me.  The Sellar family has already nicknamed me Cherry, it might have something to do with that fact that my fingers are presently stained purple from all of the cherries that I have eaten.  :)

This morning (Monday) we packed up our campsite and headed back into town.  I returned to the Matthew's house and helped with final preparations for one of their granddaughter's 3rd birthday party. The party was held at a park surrounded by pasture full of sheep (New Zealand has a quota of 9 sheep for every 1 person) and full of sunshine.  A lot of stretching has been required from my introverted personality these past few days, but I enjoyed talking to families at the party.

All in all, I am still rather emotionally exhausted (the jet lag probably doesn't help).  I greatly miss all of you back home, but am enjoying my current adventures.  I really look forward to school starting tomorrow as well as moving in with my host family.  This type A personality is in need of some structure and routine again.  I am certain that unpacking and getting settled in my new home will provide a greater sense of comfort and peace.  I suppose I should get ready for bed now, tomorrow is a big day.  As always, prayers are appreciated!  Love and miss you all.


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