In some ways it's hard to believe I've been in Hungary for a week already. It feels like only a few days. But in other ways it feels like I've been here longer because it feels like home.

I have unpacked everything and started to settle in. I was able to get some things to organize my room with. There aren't any decorations in my room yet, but that's okay eventually I'll get around to hanging some things on the walls.

This past Monday, I met my principal. He seems very nice, and he speaks enough English for me to understand him. My network of people at school seem very supportive.

I still have a few more legal documents to take care of, but that should be done by Saturday. I got my resident alien card, a bank account and a cell phone. I'm so glad that I came out earlier than my original flight date.

Things are going really well with my flatmate, Erin. (Here she is pictured with me.) It will be a good year for both of us. She has been so helpful. God really blessed me with someone who has lived here before. She already knows most of the things that I need to do, when I wouldn't even typically think about them. She is part of the local Calvary Chapel church. I attended the church with her this past Sunday and will probably continue to attend for the remainder of my stay.

The weather has started getting a little cold for me. Yesterday evening I went out with my hat, scarf, and gloves and I was still a little cold. I hope my body adjusts to the climate here before it starts snowing!!!