I know many will not agree to the snow part of that statement- but really- can you enjoy hot cocoa with pepermint candy canes quite as much if there isn't just a bit of snow outside??
We have been entering the base community very slowly this PCS. I think it is a multitude of reasons, most being the fact that we all felt more culture shock in this move than any other so far. I know, you are thinking
Language is probably our main problem here, (Uhhhmmmmm, French is
But here in Belgium, the government seems to have decided that if we're going to be here- they are going to
So, now that I have subjected you to my
I love the base here, it is simply great. SO many things to do. There is a theater for movies and another one for productions, a truly awesome bowling alley that serves yummy pizza and beer (wine too for those of us who swing that way.)
The school is nice, and gives us a chance to experience yet another style of abuse teaching after being in the German school system for 4 years prior to this. (I think we can all agree that having a parent teacher conference in English is much easier than in a language not our own.)
We recently became involved in the theater program here and on top of us loving it, it is serving the dual purpose of getting me out of my cave house. The production at the moment is "The Wizard of OZ". Bria is thriving and has apparently found her calling as an actress of the stage. The production has spared no expense...pyrotechnics (FIRE!) and video effects are all part of this fabulous show. I only wish our friends and family could be here to see it. But alas, that is what they make DVD cameras for right?
I am truly thankful that we decided to take the plunge and accept the time commitment that a theater project entails- I have met some wonderful and talented people and find myself smiling so much more these days. I predict more of the same in our immediate future. The PWOC here is also fantastic. I got sidetracked at the beginning of the year and wasn't able to participate in the bible studies, but am back to it right after the holidays. It is so nice to fellowship with other women of the same faith. What a wonderful group of women!
Well, as there is a pile of dishes to clean up after our weekend, and a meal plan for the week that really needs to be accomplished soon before I have to resort to tuna casserole and mystery meat sandwiches for the whole week which would cause
Until we meet again.