Extra Stuff

So, I've got a little time on my hands today. First day since I started this trip that I have had time to take a nap. It was great! We had another meeting this morning, but this one was with ECES, the program specific to Charles University. So, we really just heard all the same information that AIFS has been providing us, but from a different source. With the free time that I had yesterday, and the time I had today, I have been able to do a little necessary shopping. I had to get a towel. The one they provided us with, and actually intended for us to use as a bath towel, was only a little larger than a regular dishtowel! Literally. I made due for the first day, but after that I knew I would have to get something a bit bigger. Also, I was able to pick up a few groceries to keep in my room. A water bottle, some yogurt, some apples, and some pasta. Just a few things to tide me over if I don't feel like going out of my room to eat. However, I don't think that eating my room is going to be very easy this semester. Our meals are designed to be eaten at restaurants and the dorm cafeteria. So, will we see how it goes.

I am actually very anxious for classes to begin. I feel like I am in this indefinite waiting period. Just filling my time with shopping and eating and trips. Not that that is at all a bad thing, but I feel a bit purposeless right now. Also, I have made some friends, but we have really only been together for about a week. It is just hard for me to feel like I can rely on someone after only knowing them one week. So, half of the time I feel like I am in my room waiting to go to dinner or something, but then I panic thinking that they might have forgotten me, and that isn't a good feeling to have to live with. The program people recommend doing a lot of things on your own here, just to really get a feel for the culture. However, when you do spend a lot of time by yourself and then decided that you are ready to hang out with someone, everyone has already made their groups and you feel like an outsider. It is a hard position to be in. I am having to rely on Jesus big time to fill certain needs in that area.

Tomorrow I have a day trip to the Prague Castle, and I am pretty excited for that. It is the biggest tourist site in Prague. But it starts really early. The least few days we haven't had to get up super early...around 10 or so. But, the next couple days are early again. I am excited about Thursday, because they have absolutely nothing planned for us...so I will be sleeping in!