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Four weeks in, I am learning how to live here. Routines are appearing and constant onslaught of foreign languages is passe and not as much of a disturbance as it was in the first few weeks. I am finding my slot at LCC and appreciating so much the unity of the community and the encouragement behind doors 1, 2, 5, and 7. It's true not ever door in this dorm is open but a gentle knock is usually greeted with a robust PRASOM and an invitation to tea. Tea and cookies will be staples from here on out in any place I call my own.

I learned on Wednesday that I've already been through a bit of culture shock (unbeknownst to me..). Though I didn't document those low moments here, I've had a few. Things like trying to create my home away from home, distancing myself from the people around me, and stereotyping. Yeah, I did all that and more. I found myself empty, communication with home wasn't satisfying and neither was the half-hearted communication here. I saught God and He led me to understand the emptiness and reminded me to be where I am.

So, maybe that can best explain why I don't blog all the time or spend hour upon hour attempting to upload pictures. There are amazing people God has put in my life for these four months and I have got to get to know them.

After making this decision a week or so ago, things have been getting better and better. I am learning a lot about my international brothers and sisters in Christ and a whole heck-a-lot about myself. It's good and I am having -so- much fun!

More on various adventures at a later date. It's bed time now.