A Few Observations

Today as I got up I was thinking about the little things I like that are different here. One that makes me smile every morning and every evening is the bed I am sleeping in. For some reason I have never liked sleeping under a sheet (I think it is called a "top" sheet). Here in the place where I am staying my bed has no top sheet only a bottom sheet so I can quickly jump into bed and snuggle into the big comforter and drift peacefully off to sleep. Then in the morning because there is only one big comforter that basically lays only on the top of the bed I can quickly fluff the comforter & my pillow--the bed is made quickly & without any struggle!! (can you tell I never quite got the hospital corner technique down) I know it is such a small thing but it brings such joy to me :)

I must place a warning on my blog--as I get my mind to focus on Czech--I realize my English is already starting to suffer. Please forgive me if my grammar is not correct as I write this blog. Part of it is just my normal mistakes in not applying proper grammar rules and part of it is I am in the midst of learning another language :)

One social custom I like observing is on public transportation--buses, trams etc. It is expected that a person give up their seat to an elderly person, to a handicapped person and/or a mother with young children. I have had the pleasure of doing it several times. When I do it I stand and give a gesture to the seat and say "prosim" (or please). The person than thanks me and takes the seat while I look for something to hold onto as I stand waiting for my stop to come up. Olga my future roommate made an observation the other day while we were riding a tram together. She mentioned that I have picked up the Czech habit of heading to the exit a little early before the tram actually stops and opens its doors. I told her that is my natural tendency--I would rather be early and ready to jump off than be too late and miss my stop :)
I am noticing that there are some things that are just a part of my normal personality that fit in with the Czech culture.

In some ways God has equipped me well for the task at hand. And how about you--hasn't the same God equipped you well for what He has for you to do? I know I need to take more time to thank and praise Him for it! Take care until next time...
Blessings,
Colleen