Articles: BBC News(1, 2), Star Tribune (1, 2), Fox News, Weekly Standard, New York Times, and I’m sure you can find others… This entry is to serve two purposes. First to let you know that I am safe, second to give background on the feeling here in southern france. Toulouse was hit by the rioting…
Read MorePhoto: Capitol Facade
The center of the city, and a beautiful building. Less than a 10 minute walk.
Read MorePhoto: Flowers at the Grand Rond
<img src="http://static.flickr.com/28/57221280_939555be88.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Flowers at the Grand Rond" / I went on a photo adventure today around Toulouse. There will be more photos coming from various parts of the city.
Read MoreWhy I fast once a week
Before I left for my year abroad in France I was doing the college church fair circuit at Bethel and Northwestern College in Minneapolis and I met this great guy named Tom from Navigators at the U of M. Dont remember what church he was with but we were able to talk about the church…
Read MoreScripture for the last Entry
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalms 126:5-6 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are those who weep…
Read MoreThe First really Hard Day
Considering that it has been over two weeks since arriving in country I was over due for my first truly challenging day. It wasnt in a way I had been anticipating (though it almost never is). My skill with the language has proved more than adequate for the basics, I havent gotten lost, havent felt…
Read MoreAt Midnight it Started
It started sometime in the night and was still going when I awoke. Through-out the whole day it seems to rain and pour upon us. As I ran to make copies, went to get our long stay visas, and then left with more paperwork, walked to campus, walked to the bank, I cleaned the apartment,…
Read MoreBackground from France!
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Read MoreDearest Bloggy
Its so unreal being here in France, to really be here. To wake up and breath French air and to talk to people in French and have them understand. For my mispronunciations to be caught be someone else. Finally realizing that I will be here through July, its so weird. That is so long, yet…
Read MoreWaiting with MEGA Anticipation
So earlier I was driving back from dropping some pictures off to get printed at target and picking up some books I didnt realize I needed for my STINT. Eh, whats a couple more books anyway. Afterall they could prove interesting and insightful. For the last couple days, however, I havent really been feeling all…
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