I've settled down at Lee Abbey London. The first few days took some adjustment. But no more jet lag at last!
Today is Saturday and I planned to be out and about exploring the city. But then I woke up with a sore throat and was feeling unusually drowsy. I popped some Coltalin and followed by a brief nap. Now I thought I would just hang around the house for the rest of the afternoon and drink plenty of water.
It's easy to lose track of time. London is always gloomy. There are always thick layers of gray clouds covering the city, like a giant soft box we often used in studio photography. But the city and its people are so vibrant it cancels out any bad weather.
Lee Abbey is name of the Christian hostel I will be working at for the next three months. In the last few days, I've met so many amazing and God-loving people from all parts of the world. My roommate whom arrived yesterday is from Hungary. Her name is Luca (pronounced "Luza") and she's awesome! Others come from countries including Spain, Latvia, Russia, Korea, and Uganda. I haven't had the chance to get to know each and every person yet but I already love them so much. I pray that God will replace our self-centeredness with his love and continue to change our hearts.
I'm proud to say that I am doing an absolute great job budgeting. Since I've arrived I have only spent close to £28, which is equivalent to 40 USD, At Lee Abbey, my meals and accommodation are covered and to top up, I get roughly £45 of pocket money per week. I was worried that I would be spending too much at first since exchange rate to British pound is high. I didn't know how realistic it was to live and travel Europe on a budget. But afraid not because God provides! I'm thankful for those who have helped me along the way. I likely won't be where I am today if it wasn't for your support.
