Friday in... CHATTANOOGA!

Guess what...

I surprised my brother Andrew and my friends in TN this weekend. Boy, were they surprised! No one knew I was coming. Success.

I spent Friday afternoon with Andrew (not doing my favorite activity-rockclimbing, but in good company). We cleaned his apartment (oh boy) and then I cut his long locks of hair (At least a few cm off...). Then- Friday night at Margie's! One of my favorite places to be. Delicious curry and rice. Music, oh heavenly music... I am soaking it all in.

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Wow. It was nearly a culture shock. I was very much sensing the difference between St. Augustine, FL and Chattanooga, TN. Probably because of where my brother wanted to spend the afternoon at. Urban Rocks. Outdooe rock climbing is best, but thunder and rain forced the climbers indoors on Friday. Our friend Big-Hair-Bobby came and climbed too. I didn't climb.

But I took a few pictures with phone!

Going up like a pro.

Bobby climbs up the wall like a gecko. Even in his work jeans and a pocketknife in his pocket. Crazy guy.

Friday Sigh

This week was my first week off of orientation. Co-workers supported me, mother encouraged me, and God sustained me. It was hard- but not as hard as I expected it to be. It will get easier.

I have two days off before I have another set of three days in a row. But let's not think about that right now.

I am calling it a productive Friday. Laundry done (new washer & dryer in the apt laundry room!). Groceries purchased. Floors mopped. Went to beach. Made hummus.

Now it's time for the Friday sigh. Ahhh.

You know you are spoiled when you bemoan the fact that you only went to the beach twice in one week.

"Give your burdens to the LORD and He will sustain you." Psalm 55:22