One of these days I'll actually leave the house

It's the second full day in Denmark and I have to say, only 5 hours of darkness messes with your brain a bit. The sun is completely set sometime between 1030 and 11 and then sunrise is officially at around 420 but it's like by 4. Thankfully I can easily fall asleep in a room with all the lights on so this really isn't a problem. However, yesterday and today I woke up thinking it had to be after 10 because it was so bright only to discover it was 845!

Yesterday I really didn't do much: read outside, there was a thunderstorm (the first thunderclap sounded just like a gun shot!), read inside while it rained, did some prep e-mails and stuff, and read outside some more. Jin, the other student living here, came home a little before 5 for the sole purpose of helping me find the atm. I'm really glad she did because, since it was the first time, I didn't feel comfortable going alone. We also went to the store and I bought what I think is ground beef. The burger I made from part of it was delicious so I think I'm safe. :-)

The highlight of yesterday was a surprise Skype call from Ally! I happened to sign on and the next thing I know I'm getting a call. We were able to chat for a bit and then realized we both had webcams so we got to see each other too! Right now we are both in the same timezone, which is wonderful because there's no need to think back 6,7, or 9 hours to figure out whether she's awake or not. Plus we hadn't talked in a month so catching up was great.

I don't remember whether I mentioned this in my first post or not but my host and her family buried her father yesterday. He passed away about a week ago and the poor woman had to deal with both Jin and I arriving during this rather stressful time. It's hard enough getting used to living with two complete strangers but these added circumstances just wiped her out. So if you would pray for her I'd really appreciate it. Tomorrow is also Father's Day. I have no idea whether or not it is celebrated in Denmark but if it is I'm sure the day will be a little difficult.

Due to the nightlife I've heard about, I highly doubt I will ever be up this early on a Saturday again, unless I'm travelling somewhere. Granted, I only ventured out of the house once yesterday so I don't exactly have the friends yet to drag me out at night. But I know from experience that it will happen (Gisela, Valerie, Rogie, Jimmy, Jose, Azzi, Leo, Rueben--you taught me well last summer!) and so I'm anticipating all the fun. If you would still pray for courage and patience for me I would appreciate it. I know that as I stretch my comfort zone the rewards will be great but it's the first stretch that needs to happen before I start really branching out. That's all for now!
Bekah