Nie Roziem

"I don't understand", was the major theme of the conversation between the hair cutter and myself.  "How difficult could it be to get a trim with some layers and bangs?" I thought to myself as I approached the salon Rich had told me about a while back.  His experience had been very good: he was served espresso.  My experience was good, but in a much different way.  As i sat in the chair i prayed for divine intervention as the hair dresser took up her shears and began to snip away.  It all looked well and good, for the most part like what i would expect in Arizona.  And then it was dried...i am no hair cutter, but i knew there was something off.  Trying to explain that to her using only motions....not so easy.  I tried, and it got better, a little, but i still feel very lopsided.  :S  I calculated in my mind how i could possibly communicate to this woman that more needs to come off in order to balance this out.  Visions of plus signs, the word "mas" (more in Spanish), counting on my fingers came to mind....poot.  It was hopeless.  But!  If i can only find some sharp scissors, i think i have figured out what it is that is wrong and how to fix it.  So my first haircut as a missionary equals a very fun, interesting and faith building exercise.
Right before the exploring that led to my hasty decision to get a haircut without the benefit of a translator, a new friend named Klaudia was helping me to get my Tram card.  A funny thing....at home, most of my friends walk so slow it is almost painful for me to walk with them because i feel as if i am in slow motion, but here!  The people understand the value of a brisk pace!  : P  Hahaha, yes, it may be small and silly, but it is one more thing to add to my list of ways i can "fit in" here.
Tonight i will be going to Bible study.  Monday nights we are studying Jonah.  :)  I am certainly looking forward to it!  It will be a small study, but i hope and pray there can be some additions soon.
Made some chicken soup and rice for supper through this week.  i am pretty sure onions are no that strong in America!  They were so powerful!  Can't wait to taste it.  Don't have the typical spices i would use here but....i am sure it will be tasty!