I can't believe that we have been here for almost 2 weeks! The days have gone fast and slow all at the same time. We have kept fairly busy with mostly just getting situated and learning the in's and out's of Poznań. Eric has already started working on the computers here and helping the "flaky" internet connection. I have been meeting with fellow christians in the community and seeing how we can partner together. We have found a lot of the staple restraunts and grocery stores. We've been to 4 malls, ikea and I don't know how many other random stores. We feel pretty confident walking around by ourselves and getting around on the trams without help. The missionaries here (Ev and Rhonda Tustin) have been amazing. They have been extremely helpful and made us feel very at home.
We have already gone through what people call culture shock. I'm not sure what it is but whenever people go over seas it causes them to stop and think about what's going on in your life. It can be a difficult time and somewhat depressing. We are doing good though. Like I mentioned above, we have a good support system here and they have been a huge help.
So that the title of this post isn't totally random I wanted to share with you a few of the simple things that have come to my attention that I took for granted while living in the states. Here are just a FEW:
1. Eavesdropping. You just can't do this here. There's no hearing about a random persons best friends boyfriend that broke up with so and so's sister. I guess that's what happens when they all speak Polish.
2. Asking to borrow a chair. Eric and I went to KFC (yes, they have KFC here) and there was only 1 chair at our table so normally not a big deal, right? WRONG.. I had to sit there for like 20 minutes deciding which charade skit would work best to act out asking for a chair.
3. Cooking. I can't even believe that I brought this up. I've already blown things up, caught things on fire, made hamburgers... no wait turkey burgers, ate pickled canned kiwi... It's been crazy. I miss the days of easy mac.
These are just a few of the things that we have learned while here. I will sure more later. Have a great evening! Love and miss you all!
5 comments:
something about pickled canned kiwi just doesn't sound right!
hmm... I had a whole comment typed and tried to post it and it errored me!!! :-(
You need to give more details about the cooking thing!
LOL it sounds like things in the food world are interesting there!
Don't worry the Polish will come - but I think it would have been funny to see the skit of acting out how to say "can I borrow that chair"
Love you!
Hey knuckle-head!
Great talking to ya guys the other day. We miss ya. Hope you can adjust to all the moving around and different culture. I bet God has really taught you patience through all of this, huh?
Well, just thought I would say hello!
T <><
When are you going to update again?? I miss *sniffles* the updates!
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