Pictures!

Here are some pictures of my first few days in Kiev!

This is where we have classes every morning. We also eat breakfast and lunch here. And have Monday morning base prayer. Let's just say we move the chairs and tables around a lot.

The main square in downtown Kiev. The stature is the Spirit of Ukraine.

Me and Kseniya (who is 28, finally someone my age!!) on the escalator in the metro. It takes at least 2 minutes on the escalator to get to the train platform that's how deep underground they are.

Here are my roomates (left to right): Oksana, Arielle, Masha, Marta. Please note the deliciously huuuge pile of crepes in front of Oksana that we are about to devour.

If you didn't notice from the picture in the metro, we're already wearing winter clothes here. I've got my boots, scarf, long johns (yes, already!), two pairs of socks, and gloves on. Ok, not right now, but whenever I'm outside I have to bundle up. Boooooooooo. Since we're not completely sure where we're going on outreach yet we're supposed to be praying about it as individuals and as a DTS. I can already tell you that God has spoken to ME that He wants us to go to the warm coast of Turkey. Just sayin'. The Lord has spoken.

We cooked spaghetti for the school last night, and since we had another DTS that's joining us for the week we had to cook for over 40 people. I made the Texas toast and my hands still smell like garlic. It was a big hit, though.

You know my favorite part of the day? After lunch most days we have a break of an hour or so. I go find a quiet spot, put my headphones on, go online and catch up with things. Ahhhh, it's nice to be 'alone'. Haha, that's a funny thought. You're never ever ever alone in DTS, unless you're in the bathroom. I'm learning to find my own time, though. For example, I let my flat mates leave the apartment ahead of me in the morning and then I leave a few minutes later. Then I have the 20 minute walk to the base all to myself. Woohoo!!! Of course, I have to share that alone time with all of the morning traffic in Kiev, but it's so worth it. We ignore each other.

I really like Kiev and I can't wait to get to know the city better. There's a sushi place across the street that I'm wanting to try out soon. Maybe this weekend or next. The trick is to find another student who isn't as poor as the rest and can actually afford sushi. I think my friend Kseniya will go with me. Mmmmmm. I'm holding off on going to McDonald's until I'm desperate. I'm sure that time will come soon, haha.

Love you all, hope things are going well in the States!