Relocation, Humidity, Humility, and Love
So this is my third post in one hour..."what is going on?" you may ask because I usually update once a week and try to cram as much in as possible, however, I think that will be changing.
We moved this morning. We moved to an amazing flat two floors up from the one we were residing in. Now, Lauren no longer has to sleep in the kitchen, we have internet, chairs to just lounge in, closet space, and a not-so-intimidating washing machine. The only downgrade: no coffee maker. We do have a french press which I used within our first 20 minutes here, but its just so much more work. I'm pathetic, I know. But overall, my roommates and I are ecstatic to be here and are feeling a bit more grounded now that we won't have to move again.
For the first time in my life I am experiencing the phenomonen known as "dry skin." Being from Richmond, the humidity capitol of the world, I have never experienced air sans moisture. Its the weirdest thing, its the strangest thing (Rob Bell anyone...?). Their is truly no humidity here, when you walk outside it doesn't feel like a wave of water crashing over you. I actually had to buy lotion not because I liked the smell but because it was necessary. Seriously, weird.
I am continuing to be humbled as I find more and more that the Czech language is still nothing but jibberish to me. As Christa so poignantly stated upon our arrival, "Where are the vowels?!" It's really difficult to know there is a wall between you and the people you are living amoung. I know its to be expected, but even in Guatemala I could get by with knowing some french and a few phrases in spanish and the structure of the language, but this is such a daunting task and I am very insecure is saying the three words I do know.
I didn't really know it was possibly, but with every day I am here, I fall more in love with this city. It's as if, with ever corner I turn, I find more beauty here and my heart becomes a little softer to this place. We have heard over and over again "Watch out, Prague will get into your heart and you won't be able to get it out." I don't know if thats a good or bad thing. But for the moment, while I am able to soak it up for all it's worth, I will bask in her loveliness and not think past the moment I am living in.
MUCH love to you all.
We moved this morning. We moved to an amazing flat two floors up from the one we were residing in. Now, Lauren no longer has to sleep in the kitchen, we have internet, chairs to just lounge in, closet space, and a not-so-intimidating washing machine. The only downgrade: no coffee maker. We do have a french press which I used within our first 20 minutes here, but its just so much more work. I'm pathetic, I know. But overall, my roommates and I are ecstatic to be here and are feeling a bit more grounded now that we won't have to move again.
For the first time in my life I am experiencing the phenomonen known as "dry skin." Being from Richmond, the humidity capitol of the world, I have never experienced air sans moisture. Its the weirdest thing, its the strangest thing (Rob Bell anyone...?). Their is truly no humidity here, when you walk outside it doesn't feel like a wave of water crashing over you. I actually had to buy lotion not because I liked the smell but because it was necessary. Seriously, weird.
I am continuing to be humbled as I find more and more that the Czech language is still nothing but jibberish to me. As Christa so poignantly stated upon our arrival, "Where are the vowels?!" It's really difficult to know there is a wall between you and the people you are living amoung. I know its to be expected, but even in Guatemala I could get by with knowing some french and a few phrases in spanish and the structure of the language, but this is such a daunting task and I am very insecure is saying the three words I do know.
I didn't really know it was possibly, but with every day I am here, I fall more in love with this city. It's as if, with ever corner I turn, I find more beauty here and my heart becomes a little softer to this place. We have heard over and over again "Watch out, Prague will get into your heart and you won't be able to get it out." I don't know if thats a good or bad thing. But for the moment, while I am able to soak it up for all it's worth, I will bask in her loveliness and not think past the moment I am living in.
MUCH love to you all.
posted by becca at 12:36 AM
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