I sat for a half an hour, watching the inky black sky change into a velvety grey, broken up by pockets of milky white. Needless to say, it was overcast and largely underwhelming. However, as I put my chair away, I met this girl named Lulu. She's tall, with long brown hair and an accent. We decided to have breakfast together, and I set my Bible on table as I went to get tea.
When I came back she told me she was Christian too! We said grace and then talked about our communities back home (she's from Zimbabwe but studies in the US), our courses, our hopes for community on board the ship. We're getting lunch today. It's amazing how God answers prayers.
I don't start classes until 1300 (after lunch), so I'm going to shower and then do some readings (right, that whole school thing). Yesterday was Orientation, so sitting and listening all day (let me summarize: "Do not be stupid and do go to class."). I'm excited for class. I've been without meaningful mental stimulation since November. I also met all my professors yesterday, and had an incredible chat with my Acting professor. He said "dramaturgy" and I felt giddy- he speaks my language. His work is in social justice and theatre. I can't wait to hear more. I am planning on sitting in on his Intro to Theatre class, just to get my fix of theatre and hear more about his work/international theatre.
You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
- Psalm 65:5
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