52 Days.

I can not believe that in 52 days I will be finished my program and into the "real world". Sometimes it feels like this 8 month program will never end, but mostly it just feels like this school year has flow by.

This week I'm on reading break. I'll admit, it's slightly less excitement packed than previous breaks spent roadtripping to Florida, riding an Elephant through the jungles of Thailand, or exploring Korean Cities and islands. However, it is nice to relax, stay in my PJ's til 2pm, read, catch up with old friends, hang out with my family, and spend time with a special guy. (Not to mention having time to do time-wasting things I never have time to do such as give my blog a make-over). I also have a bit of time to prepare for my next placement!

I'm SUPER excited to be spending my next 6 weeks in a Montessori preschool classroom. I think it will be very different than my last placement, and I'm sure the time will just fly by.

And after my 52 days are over, new adventures begin. Moving home, Finding a job, and getting used to life NOT being a student. It'll be an adventure, that's for sure.

And so I'll leave you with one of my current musical addictions. Fun - Some Nights.

Adventures in Oakville

For the past month and a half I have been living in Oakville. Some might not call that an adventure, but it's been new, it's been different, and it's been full of challenges. So to me, that in itself is part of what makes an adventure just that.

It might sound a little silly, but to me, in some ways moving to Oakville was possibly almost as scary as moving to Korea. When I went away to University I went with a friend. When I moved away to teach English, I went with several friends. When I decided to do the intensive ECE program at Sheridan, well, that was just me. But God has been good. I found a little basement apartment, I got offered a job part-time nannying, and I've even made a friend or two in my program. I think God also knew I needed some friends nearby, so instead of this program being way the heck out in the middle of nowhere it's kind of central to where a lot of my friends live.

I'm not going to say that every moment of the past month and half has been easy. That would be a lie. But I AM thankful for the little blessings God gives me every day. I'm also thankful for his continuing faithfulness in my life. And I'm thankful that he knows what he's doing, even if I don't always understand it.

Recently I've been going to Harvest Bible Chapel when I'm in Oakville. I've got to say that I'm really enjoying it. This week's sermon was on wisdom and was centered on Proverbs 2. I think my favourite point of the sermon was that when we seek after God's wisdom he also reveals his direction. Guess I needed to hear that this morning. We also closed off the service with the song posted below. It's a little long, but it's great. So have a listen if you've got some time. :)




I won't be overwhelmed.
Peace.

New Adventures!

Yesterday I received some great news! I've officially been accepted to Sheridan College for the Fall! I'll admit, I was pretty nervous. I applied late to the program, and then there were some difficulties with my transcripts and they didn't end up making it to Sheridan until last week. BUT in the end...I WAS ACCEPTED!

I'll be starting the intensive early childhood education program at the beginning of September. This is honestly something I haven't really thought all that much about before. That is, until I came here to Korea. And now, it's all I can think about!

It amazes me how much your life plans can change in one year. A year ago I was getting ready to graduate from University with a degree in Social Work. I was planning on coming to Korea, and then I was considering getting my MSW. But I've learned to never think that you have everything completely figured out. God has a funny way of turning your world around just when you think you've got it under control. SO in a few more months I'll be getting ready to have brand new adventures. They might not be in a foreign country across the world, but they'll be new and exciting just the same.

So friends, I am 100% coming home this summer! Be prepared for awesome hangouts :)

Also, keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I figure out the little details (such as a place to live!)

Peace and Love.