peanut butter

They love Peter Pan ;)

So I have been in Hungary for two weeks and one day. I've had my very lows, lows, okay, and goods. No greats yet, but I'm still being patient. I live in Miskolc, pronunciation : mishkolts, yeah I was far off on that. I have learned to count to ten, began learning my colors, order my turkey sandwhich with no lettuce and tomatoe and to add mayo :), say hello (formal and nonformal), and say yes and no. There are other things of course but that is the main. I have learned the 's' makes a 'sh' sound and the 'sz' is the 'ss' sound. VERY complicated let me tell you. Not something I will get use to quickly. But when I do not sure how easy it will be to turn it back to the American way.
British English,now that is way harder to understand then almost anything! It is so different! Yeah I knew we spoke "American" but when everyone elses language is British English then you begin to realize they are NOTHING alike. It is legit crazy!
For my English class (with class 2) I taught them slang. It was really hard to come up with "slang" words cause I use them everyday. It's not "slang" to me. When you say soda to them, it means the carbonated water, which by the way is gross!
I still have homesickness. This morning was really hard. I had a very realistic dream last night and I was home, with my family and everything. Getting ready for some steak out on the deck. So simple and so common I didn't think anything of it. Woke up, thought I was back in America. Heard Hungarian, and the real world hit me like a wrecking ball. Didn't cry (very proud of myself). I mighta actually smiled to myself. Not sure if for good or bad. But maybe for a little bit of both.
I'm starting to become more comfortable with it here. I talk more to my family, and I'm starting to not feel like a burden. I don't think I ever was, nor did they put it off that way. I just know what it's like to have someone you don't know or know anything about live with you. It's awkward and hard. I make jokes, and talk more with them. They ask me about my day and it's starting to get better.
(except) The stomach aches have kicked in. I've bloated up like a balloon and just don't feel good. My American Mom told me that I shouldn't go to the doctors unless dying, so I insisted to not go. My Hungarian Mom called anyhow to see what I should take. They said two weeks is the time the food digestion starts to kick in and its perfectly normal. He gave me bloating pills and a medicine I have to take everytime I eat so it won't upset my belly. So that is what I am now taking. The water system here is also different so along with the stress that comes along comes the usual acne! yay, wonderful teen things! Gotta love it! Sike!
Culture shock. Not sure how to describe it but I'm pretty sure I'm suffering from it. Hungary is kinda like taking a step back in time. It's kinda cool actually. At the same time it's on of those you've got to be kiding me moments. Ha! Not in a bad way of course! With Hungary having the older buildings and travel styles it really opens your eyes. I love the way a simple building looks. They just always find a way to take your breath away. (And) The art , its undescribable. Everyone and everything is artistic and creative. It is so cool! On the walls of the sides of building are paintings. I haven't taken pictures of them yet, but I will be sure to and post them later!

  

 Books! I'm still me, so I still read. I brought my kindle with me so I am able to get books off of that. I read The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven. I always heard it was such a good book, but I was always skeptical to read it. Yeah, I know exactly where it took place, and after reading it, I know some of the people in the book. That's really crazy. I understand how 47 is a scary road to drive on because it freaks me out at night. I needed that book though. Before I left the States I was becoming a huge Christian. I was so scared it would leave me the minuet I left the country. And for awhile I think it escaped my mind. When I bought the book Tuesday night I thought : 1. I know where this crash happened so I should read it to bring me back home a little. and 2. I need to get back to Christ ASAP.. Well for one it made me realize how lucky I am to be on this exchange and to have everyone support me on this. I've been a pain about it to. I'm not really the easiest person to get a long with, some call me stubborn, but I say its just part of my genes. :) This book was a must need read for me and I am so glad I did. I couldn't put it down. So now that I've finished it I will begin to the Help once I find it.. Ha, but anyhow.
I think I have posted almost everything important. If i forgot it will be posted later :P
Well , I will try to get some sleep.

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. ⁵ For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— ⁶ God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. ⁷ Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
1 Corinthians 1:3-7
God Bless.
Goodnight :)


My weekend in Debrecen. --The Americans minus 6 or so.




The fountain in my town :) BEAUTIFUL




Gotta love older buildings :)



My Exchange Friends-- We had a make up party
From left: Jessica Siebert (Germany) Maggie Smith (Michigan) Me (Ohio) and Kyle Hicks (Canada)

love,
madi