Daily routines

I thought I'd explain a little bit about what I do in a typical day.

A typical day begins at around 7am...well I guess if I'm honest probably closer to 7:20, and breakfast starts at 7:30. At 8:15 I start cleaning the dining hall bathroom, and our first lecture starts at 9am. We have two 45 minute lectures and at then a 20 minute tea/coffee break. After that we have interactive groups until 11:45. An interactive group is about 9-10 students, usually from the same geographical location. (my group is entirely Washingtonians since we are the second biggest group of students, Alberta being ahead of us) It is a student lead group, similar to a bible study, but can also be fun-filled. We had our first one today, and spent most of it just getting to know each other better and talking about what we wanted our group to look like. After interactive group we have one more lecture till 12:45 and then it's lunch time! After lunch we have free-time from 2-5:45. We can do pretty much anything we want in this time, such as: study, play sports, go on walks, read, play games, on different days there are buses available to Carnforth the nearby town, and Lancaster, the nearest bigger city. Tea(dinner) is at 5:45 and then we have two lectures from 7-9. After evening lectures we have till 10:45 then we have to be in our dorms. That's a typical day in my life.

First Adventures

Hi all,

My first adventures start in Seattle at the airport. My flight was delayed an hour causing me to have to change my connecting flight to Manchester to a flight that landed at around 10pm. This made me change my plans to taking a taxi straight to my hostel, instead of taking a train and then walking. Which ended up being easier and probably much safer. But was a little more expensive. I didn't sleep much the first night there in my hostel. All the noises from the streets of Manchester and the sound of thudding bass from the club across the street didn't make for the best sleeping conditions. But in the morning I made some toast, had some tee, gathered my gear, got directions to Picadilly train station, and checked out. Walking the streets of Manchester to Picadilly reminds me a lot of downtown Seattle, the buildings have an older look, but it has a very similar look and atmosphere. Arriving at Picadilly with no trouble, I got my tickets and proceeded to find a place to sit and watch people, and the departure board for my train since I arrived about an hour early. Once it was time for my train to arrive, I went to Platform 14 and waited for a couple minutes till my train entered the station. Trains are most enjoyable to ride, being able to watch the towns and country side pass by is both relaxing and exciting. After quite a few stops I arrived in Carnforth and was picked up by the school. I spent the rest of Saturday meeting my three room mates who are all rad guys, and exploring the school. 

Sunday we had church in the morning, which was an awesome first service. After lunch I played a football (soccer) game for about two hours. My team won! haha Then we had an evening service and the went to bed after hang out for a bit.

Today we had an informational meeting all morning. And now we have the afternoon off. 

That's it for my first adventures.

I love you all,

God Bless.

Leaving.

Hey all,

I'm leaving in a couple hours. I love you so much, and will be missing you. My flight leaves at 9:55 and then I'll be flying directly to London. I have about 2 & 1/2 hours then I fly to Manchester. Once there I'll be taking a train to Picadilly train station, and then walking to my Hostel where I'll be staying the night. That will consume Friday, and Saturday my train to Carnforth leaves around 1 and then I'll be picked up at the train station by the school. Then it's moving in time! A couple things you could be praying for are:

1) That I'd have peace about flying by myself,

2) I'd find my hostel without any trouble when I arrive in Manchester.

3) That I'd stay safe overall.

Thank you all,

God Bless,

Clark