Like a sore thumb...

Yeah, that's me. I had a midterm this morning, and the lack of sleep put me in a light blue sweatpants, messy hair, and glasses mood. After living here for the past 6 weeks, I know when people are looking at me funny. And let me tell you...this morning was one of those times. People in Athens never wear sweatpants, and even American students dress up almost everyday. As I become more comfortable here, I'm regressing toward my Grove City norm...very scrubby all the time. Of course I chose the most pajama-like sweatpants that I own (duplicate of Andy's) this morning. But here's my rationale... Who am I trying to impress? "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Furthermore, Europe clearly doesn't understand the comfort above all principle. I'm just edumacating them. What are these women thinking, wearing stilletto heels and tight clothes? They really should reconsider. In my eyes, comfort is analogous to the free-spirit for which Americans are known. By the time I leave this place, maybe all the young Kolonaki-ites will be strutting the sweatpants, t-shirts, mesh shorts, and hooded sweatshirts. But sadly, I doubt it.

As I mentioned above, midterms are in the air here in Athens. It's hard to believe that this is week seven. I think that means that there are 10 weeks left! That's very exciting. Sure, living at home will seem much more restricting than I am used to here, but oh man... I miss America! I miss my family and friends! I miss being around people who know the real Libby and still love me. I miss deep conversations with people who are like-minded. I miss understanding the native language and fitting in culturally. Don't get me wrong, I really like it here...but now I appreciate home in a new way. For all those reasons and many more, May 16th is SO exciting!!!

I guess I didn't say anything about Istanbul on my blog. A couple weekends ago I went to Istanbul, Turkey. It was interesting, but very foreign. I'll be going to Cairo, Egypt sometime in April, and I'm sure that Cairo will also make Athens feel like the cleanest, nicest city ever!

If we haven't been in contact this semester, email or IM me sometime!! I love hearing from GCC peeps and other friends from home. Oh yeah...go to the upcoming Toby Mac, Audio Adrenaline, and Kutless concert at Grove City College! (There's my Stonebridge plug.) Keep warm and stay cool, y'all. Adios.

~Libbbbbb

Song of the day: "If You Want Me To" - Ginny Owens

Aaand because I'm indecisive:
Song of the day #2: "Psalm 25" - Justin McRoberts