We arrived this week in Waterloo Belgium and I must say it has been a crazy journey to get here. There have been so many events that have made me laugh as well as a few that have simply made me shake my head and wonder, “why in the world did I agree to this!”, But overall I have been learning a lot about myself and how to be more patient. I really hope that as people have said, this time here will forever change my perspective on things. Already I have liked talking with my neighbors and getting to meet their children. Even being without some of the things like TV have been refreshing.
All in all the only thing missing are Elle and Jake. I really miss them and hope that they will take advantage of coming out soon.
So far, there has not gone a day that I have not had to laugh at some oddity or seemingly peculiar thing that I saw or heard. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all bad. On the contrary, there are some beautiful places I hope to visit while here. But before I can enjoy the wonderful opportunity of this place, I first must get registered, figure out how to buy groceries, re-learn how to drive, learn to speak French, (unless I am north of Brussels then I can’t speak French and must speak Dutch), buy several items from Ikea, eat more fish and seafood than I have in my entire life and when possible try to make my wife and family feel like this place can be home! Then maybe I will be able to venture out and see this unique place of historical significance.
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