Life from Abroad

It's almost been one full week since I've been in this country (I'm just 12 hours short). It's quiet a bit different knowing that I'll be here for the next 9 months than just a 2 week visit. I've learned that making anywhere I go my home is very important so I've set to do that here as quickly as possible. It's more difficult then I had anticipated. Everyone is trying to figure out how things work and where they fit in. This base is quiet a bit bigger than what I'm use to so I feel like there's always someone new to talk to. On the other hand I feel like I'm getting to know my classmates quiet well. Last night we all went to the pub and laughed the whole time.
The work aspect is been quiet interesting. I feel like a bit of a geek. I'm now getting excited with Paul uses plurals. We've been in Philemon for the past three days and I feel like we could use another three days (we don't have that much time). It's amazing what you can see when you look into the bible and what others see. Our class has been very interactive and we're all encouraged to ask many questions, some of which may never get answered. I was told today that we will leave SBS with more questions then when we came. Not very encouraging if you want to teach the bible. However I think the bible can be studied over and over again and you will always find something new.
Anyway I should go make a cup of tea before class. Here's a photo I took of an old friend. May it bring joy to some hearts.