Update!!

Oh man oh man oh man! Sorry It’s hard to find internet access…
Let me fill you in a bit! J
Tuesday 7/21
This was my last day to rest before school started! George (my host dad) helped me set up a bank account, and get molds for my retainers made. A very productive day if I say so myself! This was a night of not so great sleep.. the next day I was so so nervous for school!!
Wednesday 7/22
My first day of school! It was pretty rough. I had no idea what I was doing, and I followed a girl to every class. I don’t like not knowing the building, or any people in it! The girls were nice- I couldn’t tell you anyone’s name! Most girls have very tricky names to say... let alone remember!! I was so so lost- but god pulled me through the day!
Thursday 7/23
Rain, rain, go away come again another day… the cold cold weather finally arrived. BURR!! I’m not kidding- it’s really cold here in the icky half melted snow—with zero heating and a cement built school! Ick. But aside from the freezing, Thursday was fun! After stumbling through my classes at school, I went to Caroline Crisp’s home for dinner. She is a Rotarian and sent her daughter Ensley to Australia last year. Ensley was in town and we had a yummy meal with great conversation. They were a fun family to be with for an evening.
FRIDAY!!! 7/24 (still raining)
YAYYYY!! Fridays, gotta love ‘em! Finally it was Friday. No matter what the weather was like- it was a good day! After another long, lost AND cold day at school, I got home and took a very nice hot bath. Mmmm :) After that, I went to youth group at Suzette and George’s church. It started at 7pm and I didn’t leave until 11pm!! I didn’t want it to end! It was so much fun! Some of the girls from my school also go, so I officially have a friend or two. (A little side not to anyone going to school: If there is a “new kid” please please welcome them. Invite them places, be kind and speak to them.)
Saturday 7/25
A beautiful sunny South African day! Unfortunately, I slept through most of the sun. I think the jet-lag (sp?!) finally got to me. I mean I’ve NEVER slept that long.. 2:30pm! I loved it though! Saturday was officially one week I’ve been living in G-town. Later Saturday evening, Suzette, George and me went to a rotary dinner. It was held at a woman named Este Coetzee’s home. She is a Rotarian and wanted to do something special for the international exchange committee. Ater the very fancy and delicious dinner, the adults chatted about odds and ends for a while. Eventually Suzette and I were yawning tons (turns out she wasn’t too interested in the conversation either) haha!! The car ride home was a giggly one! Ya know, when you get SO tired everything seems to be funny?! It was a lot like that! It was a very fun night.
Sunday 7/26
This day was the best day so far!! I went to church (I really enjoy their church!!) Then Justin, Suzette, George, Justin’s “friend” Zelda, and I took a day trip to Port Alfred. Port Alfred= Indian Ocean! The Indian Ocean is something that everyone needs to see. It’s absolutely beautiful. There aren’t words that can describe how amazing it is. :) My mouth fell open—and stayed that way! Those of you that can access facebook will be able to see some photos. God really made a beautiful Earth! I had such a great time and can’t wait to go back in the Summer!! :)
This past week 7/27-8/2 was very fun!
On Monday Was school and rotary meeting. I got told that i look so much more happy. I think i'm known as the girl that smiles a whole bunch!! :) I'm really having a great time. On Wednesday I got to have dinner with Rob and Kate Benyon. Oh and their adorable daughters Jessica and Paula!! Having younger sisters will be awesome!! :) Friday was a great day (they always are..right?!) I went to youth group again- but this night was a special themed evening.. VINTAGE!! Oh it was a blast-- photos coming soon.. I've been getting involved with church a lot. I'm helping lead worship in sunday school and with a Friday afternoon program for kids called JAM. I'm doing well thank you all for your prayers :)
Love,
Alison