Every day I stay here, I just get this awful sinking feeling. I am falling for Scotland. I've not sure how hard I've fallen just yet, but I definitely have. I love the country. I love tea and biscuits and kilts and bagpipes. I love traditions and crazy accents and friendly people you can't understand. I love my bible study, Phil and Ros (the leaders) and all the friends I've made.
Yesterday I had a great day. I know I said I would write a "day in the life" post, but this was just so much more enjoyable that I would rather write about it. I woke up early to turn in two big essays I have been obsessing over, took a nice nap, and then officially got up for the day. Mari and Rebekka (my Norwegian friends) have been raving about this one pub's scones, so I went up and got one for myself. Probably the most delicious thing I have ever tasted. I felt slightly like a loner as I was sitting all by myself, but I enjoyed some great people-watching. I then headed up to the castle's gift shop to do some shopping. After some hefty purchases I made my way through the historic part of Stirling, stopping to read plaques and spend time in the old cemetery. I wish I had my camera...it was the stereotype of a spooky cemetery. All these old tombstones sinking into and earth and sticking out at weird angles. The earliest one dated back to the mid 16th century. Crazy.
After giving in to some more shopping (I know, I'm weak) I went to the town library, where I met a friend and found a good reason not to do much reading. As they would say, we had some good "banter," before we left for bible study. It was my night to give my testimony, and though I was nervous beforehand, it went really well. Something about opening up and being vulnerable with people. (Sidenote: if you haven't heard my testimony before and would like to, just send me an email. I would love to share it.)
All in all, it was a great day. But it just reinforces these feelings. I love it here. But I love home as well. Why do they have to be so far away?
I want to hear it... I know most of it but would love to hear it in person. Testimony dinner when you get home! =)
ReplyDeletesounds good! I feel like you have heard most of it, but we'll see.
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