They weren't kidding

Right at the start of bible school they told us that the first two weeks would drag, and then once we reached the third week, time would just fly. They weren’t kidding. And so I come to almost the end of my third week at Bode. Silly as it sound but I’m already dreading leaving this place in March; the final day here is going to suck, big style.

This week has been slightly more chilled. Now that people are settling into life here, more people are starting to just hang around at the school during afternoons, rather than head out places. And this week I feel I’ve chilled a lot. And it came to a point yesterday where I just needed to get out of the school, so four of us went out for coffee so my roommates birthday. We came across the cutest little cafe (...which we are tempted to keep on the down low!). It was awesome just to sit with these girls and just chat, there are some great people here and I love getting to know them. Because there are so many of us it’s almost hard to really get to know people. But then you head out with a small group and you can just chat and chat.

Anyway, so what has happened since I was last on here?! Oh my gosh, where to start...

We had a school trip last Saturday to Switzerland where we hiked up the Alps. It was such a beautiful day for it, and the view from the top was immense. Though reaching the point for the amazing view was hard work.

K-groups have started. Basically, the school is split into smaller groups of 12-14 people and we meet each Monday, chill out and share together. I got voted as one of our group leaders, not entirely sure how I feel about this yet. Part of me would just like to turn up rather than organise, but I guess God has other plans! And I’m also not too sure what my role entitles, time will tell!

Friday night was international night. We had a German style meal with all the staff dressed up in traditional German attire. The dining hall was all decorated and after that each country took to the stage to represent themselves. And yes, the rumour is true; I did in face rap about England! Maybe one day I’ll put my lyrics on here. Maybe.

Sunday I realised how unfit I have become and my need to stop eating the amazing chocolate they have here as I ran in a 10k race. My time wasn’t too bad, I got what I would aim for, but it was pretty hard going running the race, and 3 days post run I could still feel my legs. Not good. I need to find the motivation to run here to avoid serious weight gain.

We have also been put into our outreach teams. I think I actually put about that in my last post. Since them we have had a couple of meetings and stuff. I’ve gone from being totally overwhelmed about the amount of stuff we are doing, to really relaxed and excited, and back again. I leave with 4 other students and Justin, the guy who is staff and heads up the English team, on Saturday. I am pretty excited but it feels surreal that I’m going. I worked out than in the next 35 days I’ll only be at the school for 18 because in 2 weeks I’m heading out on another English camp in Germany. Part of me is gutted that I’ll miss loads of stuff that goes on at the school. But another part of me is excited that we get opportunities that other students won’t be getting. I’m torn.

Also while I’m away I’ll be missing the lectures by a guy called Ken (not sure of his last name!). And he is from England. Gutted. But he knew I wasn’t going to be around, so invited me and another girl out for coffee and cake today. It was really cool to chat with him. And it made me realise I want to get to know some more of the staff here.

What else can I tell you...hmmm?! I actually think I’ll just leave it there for now, lectures are starting again soon.