All of the above....

Searching for "The Big 5"-- & I was successful!

      Well, today I really have no idea where to begin. We're just approaching our halfway point to our time here in South Africa. And we are so busy. And I love every minute. God is so good! But what in the world have I been doing in South Africa the past 2 months!? Gosh I'm so glad you asked!
Well here's the deets and the tails, the overall sha-bang, glimpse into my life these past 2 months... [I'm kind of scattered, so do forgive me =)]

Nursing classes all day Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Helpppp =/

Tuesdays & Thursdays = Clinicals. Either in the community or in local HIV/AIDS and Pediatric clinics. Definitely my favorite days

Morning devotions by a waterfall right outside of my bedroom-- I mean, where else would I do them right?

Joined a  20's "connect group"(home group) on Tuesday nights to study and discuss Gods word with some of the locals from our church! Definitely Lakaaa!  [Laka = cool] <-- Learning the lingo too! =)

Leading a D-group (devotional group) with my dear friend Jen! We are going through 1John with 11 girls who live on campus with us! Such a blessing!!

Attending an African Hip-hop class. Hey, why not? 

Realizing servant-hood is more difficult to act out to those around you each day, not those we consider we are actually "serving". Humbling.

THE ELEPHANT-- My favorite animal!
(I think I cried a little when I saw this guy)

SAFARI! The Lion King literally came to life for me this past weekend during safari in the bush of South Africa! I can't even begin to explain the beauty that overwhelms me in this place. Ahhhh the handy work of our God is truly majestic not only in the creation of His earth but in the greatness and uniqueness of each animal! Lions, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, rhino - each so beautiful and magical in their own way. It was a nice break to be away from campus and the busyness of classes and homework for a few days. Unforgettable.

Random dance parties with the girls in my chalet. Cause its fun =)

Visiting the battlefields of the English-Zulu wars and learning about South African History- I need to be culturally competent, I think I'm doing a good job so far. Yes?

Enjoying TEA-TIME 2x's a day-- Fresh Pastries, Fruit, Tea, and Coffee! (Why dont we do this at home!?)

Runs through a nature reserve right next to our home! Spotting zebra, monkey, and buck along the way. God had too much fun creating these magnificent animal!

Night Ice cream runs to McDonalds-- whenever we need a quick fix =)

Zip lining through a beautiful forest, seriously felt like I was a monkey swinging from tree to tree! Weeeeeeeeeee

Drakensburg Mountains

Seeing things through a different perspective

Hiked through the Drakensburg mountains! GORGEOUS!

Allowing The Lord to truly break my heart. Asking Him to show me MY cause for His kingdom. And wondering if it might be different then I planned/thought/expected...

Falling in love with South Africa more and more each day. The land, the people, the language, (even at times) the food!

Learning how to speak Zulu... Well, kinda. "Sawubona, Unijani"-- that's a start at least?

Just laughing more, cause its fun

Making 52 new friends!! So many incredible people on this trip, loving every moment with each of them!!

Powdered coffee. Yes powdered, not filter or ground or ground/instant, but powdered. And yes its possible- I didn't think it was either. It tastes just as good as it sounds, sooo be thankful for your coffee at home.

Referring to the USA as "the states", that's what they say here, weird huh?
"Are you from the states?"....  the what??

Being told that I have a "beautiful accent"-- an accent? 
what are you talking about...

Having geckos and Mosquitos as bedtime buddies. Learning the phrase "don't let the bedbugs bite" has a wholeee different meaning here.

Sunset on Safari

Missing my mama's home cooked meals and cookies and pumpkin waffles. Often dream of them...

Howzit? = How is it? Taking contractions to whole new level. Little oddd, but fun to say!

Having a "Bry" by the lake (Bry=BBQ)

Realizing that nothing could truly be better than living each day to bring honor and glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!