I Feel Free

Today was one of the first days where I am beginning to feel actually adjusted. Moving to a foreign country, even one that speaks your language, is no easy task. But a challenge is what I was up for; and I got what I wished for indeed.

The weekend was quite enjoyable. Friday night found me at Sydney Football Stadium, for the opening match of the A-League. It pitted Sydney FC against the Central Coast Mariners. It was good fun. A bunch of folks from SUV came along, and we stood and watched from the supporters section, watching the game and singing along to what we could pick up. It rained on and off during the whole game, and it wasn't until after the fact that I decided to make a four mile walk home... in the pouring rain. It was awesome. Right now I'm surprised to not feel that ill.

Saturday was another good day. I met up with Megan and some of her friends from Hillsong. I enjoyed a three course meal over in Randwick and then headed over to Edgecliff for delicious Thai Food & Max Brenner. We feasted on all kinds of chocolate... better than you can imagine. Trust me on that one. If you're in the Manhattan area, find the Max Brenner on Broadway. It's unreal. After Edgecliff, I made it to a pub and caught some English football. Chelsea v. Pompey in a snoozer. Lampard's strike in the first half proved winner, and I was relieved to see that the Gunners eked one out against City 1-0. It proves quite difficult to watch EPL when the first game starts at around 10:30. No worries though.

The rest of the weekend involved various elements of reading and writing. I watched some of the A-League match (Perth v. Newcastle) and made it to Hillsong for the 7 PM. That always proves an experience, a service at Hillsong. You find yourself inundated with images and colors and sounds that are supposed to help you worship. It has been hard, but last night's service was the best. Plus I know people there now. So here's to having a few more friends, and a few more laughs from these past few days. If anyone's reading this from JMU, enjoy class!