Monday, October 6, 2008

update on upcoming life abroad

The main thing I want to say today is read Justin's Sudan Blog (see link on the right). It is funny! and it makes me want to travel to Budapest today as in, right now.

Okay, so I won't have an African adventure. I'll be in a city, allowed to drink the water, etc., but I am excited even still. I'm currently getting ready for another Hungarian lesson. I met a girl through a language exchange website who currently lives in NY. She's tough. I read dialogues to her, and she tells me she can't understand me.

I will be in Budapest December 23rd - January 1st. I am so thrilled! Spending Christmas day with the Bullocks, meeting people for coffee throughout the week (I have a lot of friends with friends in Budapest and a lot of friends who have lived in Budapest), potentially taking a glance at a Christian school where I might teach part-time, and hanging out with Jen for a few days around new years. She lives in the city centre - no doubt we'll have a great time, and I'll get to hear more about missionary life in Budapest.

Meeting with a friend in human resources tomorrow for all the details about how my job in NC will be affected by my leaving. Counting the cost, but knowing it's worth every penny. No doubt about it, there's much to be excited about here and abroad. 

3 comments:

Brandee said...

Gotta make a book suggestion! Transit Maps of the World by Mark Ovenden. We have it in our collection and you'll find it useful to say the least. Good luck and have fun in all your travels, Nicole. And thanks for keeping this blog b/c it's nice to see someone living a bold life. :D

JustinPhillips said...

I love that poem below this post.

Can't wait for you to go to BP!!

How is the *awesome* public school system?

Unknown said...

Excited for you.. And a little jealous... :) It's like you get to be in The Bourne Identity.