Update

Well I shall only be Miss Warren for another 12 days. My exams are finished, my bags are packed, and I've said farewell far too many times already. I take the boat home on Friday night and by lunchtime on Saturday I shall hopefully be napping comfortably in my soon-to-be-parents-in-law's spare room.

This semester has gone so fast! It was everything I had hoped for and much much more. The Lord has blessed me abundantly and taught me a great many things. Exams were actually really fun. I know it sounds crazy but I really enjoyed them. When I'm home, unpacked and can find things I will endeavour to dig out the questions and post them. I'm still going over some of them in my mind, purely because there was just so much to write about and not enough time to think until now.

The plans for the wedding are finally seeming complete. My dress is nearly finished and now we're just finalising things. All I can think of is that I hope I won't be tired on the day. I feel so tired all the time - I think I'm still catching up on all the sleep I lost this semester.

Today I got a Greek New Testament. I am very excited about it and I started reading through Κατα Μαρκον  ([the gospel] according to Mark) because we're doing Mark next semester. I really want to read through John and I'm so jealous because people who have already done Greek are able to do John in Greek this semester. I guess I can't have everything I want...

Sleepiness is overcoming me so I shall sign off here. God bless!

Tomorrow Beginneth Intensive Greek.

I should really be getting an early night instead of blogging...

I dashed back to Tasmania for a wedding over the weekend, and I decided I would make and take flash cards with the Greek Alphabet. Rather successful, I think, and it certainly made the travelling less monotonous.

I had about 3 hours in the Melbourne CBD before heading out to the airport, not having anything in particular to do, I hopped on the free City Circle Tram. I got off at Melbourne Central shopping centre and proceeded to covet my way past each window until I found an exit near the tram stop.

I took the bus to the airport and was hideously early, but being a wet Friday evening , I didn't fancy being in the city. True to Tasmanian style, I bumped into a Christian brother who was also on the same plane, two rows in front of me. We were very blessed that our flight was only delayed about 30 minutes. Other flights were severely delayed and some even cancelled. Praise the Lord!

All I'll say about the wedding is: beautiful!

I made it back to RTC, about lunchtime today, after a long walk. Lets just say my impatience got the better of me and I took the first bus that went in the general direction of RTC. All was well after a nanny nap! I missed the morning service so I went to this evening's prayer service and was very satisfied spiritually. I got to meet the RTC principal, Murray, his lovely wife, and a few of his children. I am so grateful and blessed to have met so many lovely people already and I am finding it a bit overwhelming.

So Greek starts at 9am tomorrow morning. I haven't met the lecturer yet but I have been assured he's great and I'll love his lectures. This evening I met another Greek student and we had a good old chat. I think I will be fine tomorrow and it helps knowing that there will be familiar faces. The end of the week will be interesting. By Friday my brain will have turned to mush!

(Click on the picture for a better view)

Much prayer for wisdom, concentration and a non-mushy brain would be very appreciated!

The Adventure Begins!

Tomorrow morning, if you were standing by this cross

you would see my boat leaving Tasmania, bound for Victoria.

Please pray for me.

Travel Plan

I am very nearly packed and the next 18 days will disappear lickety split!
I've never driven on the mainland so much prayer for me (and the other drivers!) would be much appreciated.

Sunday 6th February 2011:

• Some time in the afternoon leave town (After church and fellowship lunch).
• An hour later arrive at my parent's house in Launceston and stay the night.

Monday 7th February 2011:

• Wake at about 5.30am
• Coffee!
• Leave Launceston at about 6.00am
• Arrive in Devonport at about 7.30am and check car in at the Spirit of Tasmania dock.
• More coffee!!!
• Leave on Spirit at about 9.00am
• Arrive in Melbourne at about 6.00pm
• Drive to Geelong - hopefully arrive at RTC before 8.00pm

I thought a map would help to give a clearer understanding.

This is Australia and I've circled the area I'll be travelling.

This is it closer up with the main points of interest.

There are plenty of flights between Melbourne and Launceston and they only take about an hour. I decided to take the boat for my initial trip because I want to have my car over there (and I will stuff it with as much of my junk as possible!). 

Homesick before leaving?

A lot of people talk about not realising what they had before they lost it. I already know what I've got and I am, in a way, dreading leaving it. Physically, moving isn't that difficult, just a nuisance. I do like a good challenge and I am moderately motivated for the relocation.

I shall very much miss the Tassie scenery.

Behold the beauty:

The rest of Australia is spectacular too. Perhaps a post later in the year.