Sticky

our morning lecture was about Conflict Resolution from a Biblical Perspective. Annette wanted us to understand that with so many different backgrounds and cultures living on top of one another that conflict was bound to happen, but there is a way to resolve those conflicts in a loving Jesus-like way. It was really interesting to me and I really got a lot out of it. I’m excited about all the things we’re going to be learning over the next three months. I feel so ready- so…. eager to soak up as much God as I can.

Everything is sticky here. Everything. Skin, fabric, food, my sheets, my bible, my hair, everything. Sand manages to get everywhere. Its always SO humid. I don’t understand how the air could possibly be SO thick. I mean… I gets this bad in North Carolina, but we have air conditioning. There is simply no escape to the sticky heat that seems to be constantly smothering me! Right now I’m sticking to my shirt, my sheets, and my computer. Its really the only thing that I can complain about Gold Coast. Its beautiful.

Tonight we had a free night so we went down to Surfers Paradise. It was beautiful at night with all the shops and lights and the beach and the ocean. Holly and I walked around the shops and I got some fantastic shoes. I know mama and daddy are rolling their eyes at this, but they should know that they can actually be proud because I have barely spent any money on things like that. Everyone here thinks I’m cheap because I won’t buy stuff or I’m always asking about the price. So, y’all can be proud of me! Haha

After we finished shopping, Holly and I took a walk by the ocean. Surprisingly, not a lot of people were on the beach even though the shops were packed. It was beautiful. On one side was this HUGE city skyline. The Buildings were huge and all lit up. On the other side was the vast ocean. The ocean is so different here. It’s so much scarier. I don’t know how to explain it, but its totally different from our ocean. Holly and I walked down to a part where it was really quiet. It was just the waves and the sand and the stars. We could see the Milky Way. It was so magical. All I could keep thinking was that I was in Gold Coast, Australia, sitting on the beach, all grown up, looking at the stars. Holly and I had a really good conversation about God and about what we wanted from this DTS. I really like her. Even though she is a couple of years older then me, and has a completely different culture and background, she has a very sweet spirit that I relate to. Anyway…that’s all that happened today. I’m listening to Explosions in the Sky (the best band ever) and about to brush my teeth. Its about 9:30pm (6:30am at home) and I’m exhausted. YWAM is making me so responsible! I keep eating right and walking everywhere and going to bed early! And spending money responsibly!! What am I going to do with myself?!

upon request, i am going to post the names and ages/nationalities of the people here:

DTS Students:
Shae- my roomie. 21 years old. from Richmond, Virginia
Holly- my roomie. 24 years old. from New Zealand.
Frankie- 18 years old. from Canada.
Ivan- 20 years old. from Canada.
Andy- 26 years old. from California
Ezra- 19 years old. from Malaysia

Staff:
Carly- early twenties, Australian.
Tina & Emmanuel- later twenties. Tina is from Canada, Emmanuel is from Nigeria
Frank- 26 years old. Norwegian.
Rochelle- later twenties. Australian.
Cheri and Dave- late twenties. Cheri is from Washington State and Dave is from Canada. they are the DTS leaders.
Annette and Darcy- Annette is Norwegian (Frank's older sister) and Darcy is Canadian. they have four children. they are the Base Directors.
Martian- i have no idea how old he is. from Germany.

Ugh I’m so sticky and I have sand all over me and I can’t get it off. Oh well… haha I’m to tired at the point to care. Love you all and miss you heaps!

grace