My Move!

I successfully moved to my new apartment on Saturday. It was more tiring than I expected it to be, but more exciting and life-giving as well. I love the new city I'm in. The best part is the huge mountain I can see from my window and anytime I walk outside, and there is also a river with a walking path. I have been craving nature these days, so it's perfect! At the same time it's very convenient in terms of having lots of grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, make-up shops, etc. The subway is not the best, with only a few trains an hour, but the buses are pretty good. I like buses better, anyway!

I am commuting to my old job until next Monday. I ride a bus about 30 minutes, so it's not bad. Riding the bus helps me get the lay of the land a bit, too. This weekend I did a lot of walking around the area, helping me get more comfortable, but it takes time for it to all soak in. Next Tuesday we have a national holiday, which is perfect. This way I have a day off between starting my new job on Wednesday, March 2. I've been to the school many times already, since it is on the 3rd floor of my apartment building, and I can go there to get filtered water.

Some friends helped me move and unpack, though there's still a bit of unpacking to do and there are multiple things that I'm not quite sure where I put. I love my new place so much, though. It's still a studio, but the kitchen and bedroom/living room area kind of have their own sections, and then there is a laundry room and a bathroom. It feels like a lovely little home.

I appreciate prayers as I finish up at Poly School this week, adjust into my new home and surroundings, and then adjust into my new job next week. I can't believe working here is almost over. I'm so grateful because it's been hard. It has been such a challenge and I have learned so much about myself. I felt like I was living half alive there for a few months. I worry a bit about what kind of challenges might be ahead of me- if there might be any issues with changing my visa to a new school, or other potential unforeseen problems, but I'm trying to trust God because I believe he brought me this far.