At the Library

So I was finally able to obtain a library card today Saturday August 29th. Now to most people that wouldn't be a big thing for them, but to me this little green and white plastic card is my ticket to communication with those back home.

My first week in Chicago has been busy! And I have to admit that I am exhausted, but it is a good exhausted. God has provided me with a great group of people to live with while staying here. I have recently begun to learn the CTA (which is the public transit system) and can basically get anywhere I want to go by walking down the street and getting on either a bus or the EL. I never thought I would enjoy living in the city, but have come to realize that since it's only for a month I am going to make the best of it, and I actually do enjoy it! We have been doing so many things together in our group that I feel as though I've known everyone forever (which is nice). I have definitely learned to savour my alone time in the shower each morning because after that I am basically not alone until my shower the next morning. We are living in a very small flat consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, dining area (no kitchen) and 18 people. It is not somewhere I ever pictured myself living, but it is acutally quite fun!

Since I am going to Paraguay with 4 others, we have started getting together everyday to practice our spanish. 3 out of 5 have basic knowledge which is helpful for the other two of us that know basically nothing. I am trying to learn as much as possible before we go to make the transition as easy as possible. I am looking forward to heading to South America because it is also not somewhere I ever pictured myself living, but have realized this is where God wants me to go, and so I will go. We fly out of Chicago to Paraguay on September 20th and arrive there on the 21st. All thoughts and prayers are much appreciated on not only those days, but everyday as well!

3.5 days and I will be on my to Chicago to meet up with my fellow journyers. I am feeling a mixture of excitment and nerves as I prepare to leave for my first time ever! God worked wonders when he brought my visa back to me in less then the expected time. Well I'm not great at blogging so my posts will be short and sweet! Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.