So, I've just started classes. I'm actually in the library right now studying for Greek. I'm really excited for this class. I feel like a big nerd, because I am up late using this notecard program I downloaded for my computer to study. But I'm finally learning about stuff that I'm passionate about. And It is very nice to be able to be surrounded by people who feel the same way about these topics.
I led worship last night. I feel like I did an awful job (which I think I really did, I have little to no sense of tempo). But that makes me realize that I might be able to play on my own. I found a place called The Bloc that has an open mic on Sunday nights, so I think I'm going to at least check it out sometime.
The culture here is one of pubs. It's nice, because they're generally very relaxing environments. Weird to be hanging out with a bunch of Christians in a "bar", but that's the way things work here. What's even stranger is that all the shopping stores are set up to generally close around 6 p.m. everyday; so that people can go to the pub at night. Weird.
I'm planning on visiting Jade and Erin Junod, they're in Eck en Wiel at L'Abri right now, in The Netherlands. That'll probably happen in November.
Oh, and I guess I've made some friends. So that's nice too.
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What is the name of that notecard program?
-Chris
I played C.S. Lewis in the play "Shadowlands" a few years back, at Trinity. In the opening scene Lewis and all his friends are in the pub, smoking pipes and drinking beer. It was too much for some of our older audience members--one of whom walked out--to see Christians "behaving in such a manner." But such is life in that culture...it doesn't have the same stigma we attach to it in the States.
I love reading your posts, Mark. And I miss our morning coffee together!
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