It has taken me forever to start this dang thing. This blog will be short-lived, but I think a good thing. I want to simply write down some of my memorable experiences, thoughts about life, cultures, etc., and whatever I want. That's pretty much a blog.
So much to catch up on though...It's been just over 2 weeks now. The first several days in Prague and the next week in Austria. I am back in Prague now. Probably Germany, then Switzerland, France, Spain...don't have it exactly planned out yet.
A couple things I have noticed...
-the people in Prague smoke way too much, at way too young of an age.
-they have funky hair colors. Generally speaking, they look like they are living in the 80's--hair, clothes and music.
-Toilet paper is the same texture as America's standard public bathroom paper towels.
Austria is much cleaner than Czech Rep. We stayed a night in the Alps, and it was magnificent--the beauty is overwhelming. We stayed at a cute little bed and breakfast.
God has blessed me so much on this trip so far. I have more time to notice Him. I have more time to talk to Him. I think I will learn a lot.
I got a job Friday night! The hostel I am staying at (which doesn't even compare with other hostels, it's definitely more of a hotel) is having it's opening party on Friday, and since Lauren Backenstose (one of my best friends) lives in Prague and works at another hostel loosely affiliated with this one--I have met the managers etc. and they offered me a job to work at the big opening. Neat.
I suck at taking pictures....or, I just don't feel like ever doing it. I will try my darndest tho.
And now, to end with a funny little story...
Liz, Amanda (the 2 girls I began my travels with, and have now since made their way back home) and I were eating lunch on the stairs of a cathedral...and this Czech guy came up to us and asked us a question...I looked at him puzzled and then said matter-a-factly, "English." Then he repeated himself. And, I just stared. Then Liz informed me that he WAS speaking in English...
Ha. Yes, I was that girl.
hhahahaha i can totally picture you with that Czech guy and everyone being like, "whaaaaat?" that's hilarious!!
ReplyDeleteand that's exciting you have a job, that's so great!
i like your blog. keep it up please.
praying for you always. love you!
haha they made me use my aol account to post the blog and that's the only user name i have for aol from way back in the day.... kinda embarrassing!! this is anna if you didn't catch that
ReplyDeletekatie, thanks for the snapshots into your trip! love and miss you girl, and glad to hear things are going well. so jeal of your stay in the Alps!!! seriously.
ReplyDeletelove love!
abbey
Katie, this Blog is so You! In the best way. You are a gifted writer who totally captures the moment. Love it.
ReplyDeleteyayayayayay!!!! i like this too. i miss you bug. i can't believe you are living this extravagant life there in europe. seriously whenever i tell my friends about my family they are like "whoa, your family sounds so COOLLL" and i respond with "seriously, only this year are we cool, last year we were pretty boring except for daniel who was in South korea"
ReplyDeletebut we are pretty cool now! ha. glad you are doing well. i pray the lord BLESSES YOU ON YOUR ENDEAVORS and perhaps, katie, use these blessings as a way to GIVE back because you are so good at that.
stay safe please. you're in my prayers... i miss harmonizing with you to funny songs we make up. we will be reunited sometime soon. keep the faith, love.
<3 kristin
This blog IS so you! I'm now a follower. Keep the updates coming, miss you. Loves loves :)
ReplyDeleteahhh, i love that story! i'm so glad you included it. let's see, today you should be at La Brie, in Switzerland. my prayer for you KG (I always get confused when I see Kristin has the same nickname) is that these next two weeks God will pour out revelation to you. that you will understand him bigger, and that he will begin to unwrap his purpose for you on this trip. his purpose, the specific calling he has that he is offering for you. i know you'll grow so much!
ReplyDeletelove and miss you.