Apologies

I feel bad since I promised my family that I would update this at least once a week and it has been nearly a month since I last did an update. I working on changing this schedule and being a regular updater with this.

So, what has happened in the last month....? Nothing much new really. Lots of personal growth and realizing what it is I am supposed to be doing here. Some of it is on a personal level....learning to be a man ( I know that is a strange concept to some, but I do believe that we don't spend enough time learning to men and women when we have the chance) and learning what it means to be a responsible adult. I can't really say I have that responsible part down, but hey....I'm a work in progress.

Speaking of which, I am starting a diet plan to help loose some of those pounds before the holidays. I know, most of you are thinking..."You don't need to..." Ok so maybe I live in a make believe world, but hey, I have to try and be funny at some time.

For the holidays, it was a bit of a shock to not have Thanksgiving, either the celebration or the time off. I had one person, a Brit, tell me Happy Thanksgiving....and my family wished me it as well....but other than that, nothing. I think the strangest thing with it is that since that holiday isn't celebrated here, there is nothing to stop stores and people from decorating for Christmas right after Halloween. It is getting pretty over here.

Also, I will be traveling back to see my parents for the Christmas, so I do get a chance to get some real food and spend time with family. Although, some of the people I have met over here are like my family, so it all works out well.

Work is still fairly normal....some good days, some not so good...but that happens with everyone. The important thing is to keep moving forward, whatever that looks like for you. For some that means simply pressing on while for others it might mean working harder than ever. I think that is one lesson you don't learn until you are in it. I am finding that everything everyone has ever said about how character is who you are when you are alone is so true. We all have ways we react to stress and that shows your true character. It is a scary thought, but one we need to have in order to grow and become real and honest people that others want to be around.

Other than that, I am doing fairly well, having some bouts with sickness and the like, but I look forward to the fact that I have 3 weeks until my holiday and I get to see my folks. I also look forward to just being able to try and refocus with some time off. The hard part will be that it takes so long to travel that I lose some of the time by being on a plane.

I can't think of anything else new that I have learned over here....except that some foods do not belong in cans and that bargain shopping isn't always good when it comes to taste (cheap ravioli is not a good idea!)

So again, I am sorry for not having more updates but I will work on that this week and getting more photos up and more stories of the area.

Be sure to email with comments and questions as I love to chat with people during my free time.
Peace, love, and prayers to you all!