Oh family, I know you weren't expecting an email until tomorrow, so you didn't email (except for Mike, thanks Bro. I love you! I will rant and rave to you someday when I get the time haha. LOVE YOU), but it's okay! I have so much to tell you and limited time.
First off my address here is:
23A Oceanview Dr.(no there's no ocean view in Amherst)
Amherst, NS B4H3K9
Write me friends! I have so much I'm DYING to tell you! P.S. I'm so sorry I haven't been able to send pictures yet, maybe next week I can email a couple just so you can see a preview. So in little old Amherst, we are out on our own. We are the only missionaries in town. Our district leaders live a ways away in Truro, and our zone leaders away in New Glasgow. And that comprises our district (us two, and four elders). It's a po-dunk town. No ocean view, pot holes everywhere in the roads. There are a handful of really cool houses in town, but most are run down and dirty. I've been in so many interesting homes already. It's a beautiful drive out here. Nothing spectacular, but the light seems to hit the trees here differently. I HATE the mosquitoes here!!!!! I already have about ten bites. I haven't even itched them and they are swollen huge! They keep me up at night cause they itch, but I've got some things today that I'm going to try and remedy that. The awful thing, is they are so huge, you can even feel them when they bite!
They are ALL about recycling here. They have special bags you have to have your certain trashes in for them to pick up. The prices and conversion stuff here is insane. I don't comprehend it at all. We have to pay for a toll at least once a week when we travel to go to district meeting every Monday in Truro.
Anyway, we live in the basement of a house that sits on top of a hill-ish overlooking Amherst a little bit. It's a young couple in the house and they are way nice. They are remodeling a little bit, so we have to climb over dirt piles to get to our door at the back of the house. Our apartment smells like dirt, is dank. But don't get me wrong, it's completely fine. It was sooooo cluttered when I got there. The carpet is disgusting. You could feel greasy just from touching it. No dishwasher, that's fine. We have a washer! But the dryer is broken so we have to hang our stuff to dry. So far so ok with that. I only feel the humidity in my insanely crazy hair (it's frizzy and feels like horse hair) and my gross bed. Oh and jogging isn't too bad. It's so easy to breathe and not feel the burn in your lungs, it must be because of the low altitude here. But the stormy days, I definitely think I feel in my joints. Anyway, I'm adjusting.
We have a small branch. There were maybe 20 people at church on Sunday. Maybe two strong families. The rest is crazy. Our branch president lives an hour away.....it's just insane how weak it is! I got here, and I really felt like I'm inheriting so many problems, it was hard not to feel overwhelmed. We even do mutual night. But turns out it's not so big a deal. My first few days I was trying SO hard not to hate it here. Me and my companion struggled with some differences of opinion. BUT we've come a long ways in a week. Some walls have come down and I feel like we have a lot to gain from each other. So that helps a ton to have those walls down! She's great really.
I heard Sister Tolley called you! I love her already! I hope that was okay, didn't send you into shock or missing me, but it helps me feel like our connection is maybe was just a tinsy winsy bit stronger. Anyway they're great. Different, but great!It's really cold here in the morning and at nights! But then today was humid and hot. It's so unpredictable. People do say it's colder here this fall than it usually is. But mom, I wouldn't mind you sending me my wool socks, tights, those blue thermals? And that gray fleece jacket I have at home. Please....? haha. I'm not sure about all the scarves yet, but it probably would be easier for you to just send them out too. I'm also wondering if you might possibly send me my green soft blanket. But if it's too much, I can totally hold out. It's overall not necessary, but I might possibly be like five times happier. haha
My first day here we did service at an old folks home about a half hour outside of town. It was funny. We played Bingo. Fiesty old people! My first week has been rough! BUT I will say that the days get better past the mornings as we go to work and meet people. And I AM determined to love this place. I will be here for three months and maybe very possibly longer. So yes,Family. You have so much going for you. You all live so close to each other. And we all love each other so much. And you have the church so close to you all. Don't take it for granted. Because I sure miss that and your strength. Oh by the way, I'm in Halifax for sisters training, that's why I'm emailing a day early. I might be able to check tomorrow, but maybe not. We'll see. If not, I will somehow live until next week. We are going to the temple tomorrow!!! So glad. And we get to go to Peggy's Cove, so that should be exciting. I'm going to see if I can possibly shop for a coat and boots while I'm here. We'll see. If not, I think I can find what I need in Amherst. So mom, my comp is a recently converted health nut. Anyway one thing I picked up that I love - quick oats, bran flakes, yogurt, and frozen berries. Just plop it all in a bowl and enjoy!
I love the Lord, I know He will be with me, He already has been. The gospel is true!I hope work is going good Mom. And Dad! And Chris. And Bill. And Greg. And Kim. And Jeff. And Jamie. And Mike. And you're all happy. :)LOVE you all so incredibly much! Sister Olsen Pray for me.
First off my address here is:
23A Oceanview Dr.(no there's no ocean view in Amherst)
Amherst, NS B4H3K9
Write me friends! I have so much I'm DYING to tell you! P.S. I'm so sorry I haven't been able to send pictures yet, maybe next week I can email a couple just so you can see a preview. So in little old Amherst, we are out on our own. We are the only missionaries in town. Our district leaders live a ways away in Truro, and our zone leaders away in New Glasgow. And that comprises our district (us two, and four elders). It's a po-dunk town. No ocean view, pot holes everywhere in the roads. There are a handful of really cool houses in town, but most are run down and dirty. I've been in so many interesting homes already. It's a beautiful drive out here. Nothing spectacular, but the light seems to hit the trees here differently. I HATE the mosquitoes here!!!!! I already have about ten bites. I haven't even itched them and they are swollen huge! They keep me up at night cause they itch, but I've got some things today that I'm going to try and remedy that. The awful thing, is they are so huge, you can even feel them when they bite!
They are ALL about recycling here. They have special bags you have to have your certain trashes in for them to pick up. The prices and conversion stuff here is insane. I don't comprehend it at all. We have to pay for a toll at least once a week when we travel to go to district meeting every Monday in Truro.
Anyway, we live in the basement of a house that sits on top of a hill-ish overlooking Amherst a little bit. It's a young couple in the house and they are way nice. They are remodeling a little bit, so we have to climb over dirt piles to get to our door at the back of the house. Our apartment smells like dirt, is dank. But don't get me wrong, it's completely fine. It was sooooo cluttered when I got there. The carpet is disgusting. You could feel greasy just from touching it. No dishwasher, that's fine. We have a washer! But the dryer is broken so we have to hang our stuff to dry. So far so ok with that. I only feel the humidity in my insanely crazy hair (it's frizzy and feels like horse hair) and my gross bed. Oh and jogging isn't too bad. It's so easy to breathe and not feel the burn in your lungs, it must be because of the low altitude here. But the stormy days, I definitely think I feel in my joints. Anyway, I'm adjusting.
We have a small branch. There were maybe 20 people at church on Sunday. Maybe two strong families. The rest is crazy. Our branch president lives an hour away.....it's just insane how weak it is! I got here, and I really felt like I'm inheriting so many problems, it was hard not to feel overwhelmed. We even do mutual night. But turns out it's not so big a deal. My first few days I was trying SO hard not to hate it here. Me and my companion struggled with some differences of opinion. BUT we've come a long ways in a week. Some walls have come down and I feel like we have a lot to gain from each other. So that helps a ton to have those walls down! She's great really.
I heard Sister Tolley called you! I love her already! I hope that was okay, didn't send you into shock or missing me, but it helps me feel like our connection is maybe was just a tinsy winsy bit stronger. Anyway they're great. Different, but great!It's really cold here in the morning and at nights! But then today was humid and hot. It's so unpredictable. People do say it's colder here this fall than it usually is. But mom, I wouldn't mind you sending me my wool socks, tights, those blue thermals? And that gray fleece jacket I have at home. Please....? haha. I'm not sure about all the scarves yet, but it probably would be easier for you to just send them out too. I'm also wondering if you might possibly send me my green soft blanket. But if it's too much, I can totally hold out. It's overall not necessary, but I might possibly be like five times happier. haha
My first day here we did service at an old folks home about a half hour outside of town. It was funny. We played Bingo. Fiesty old people! My first week has been rough! BUT I will say that the days get better past the mornings as we go to work and meet people. And I AM determined to love this place. I will be here for three months and maybe very possibly longer. So yes,Family. You have so much going for you. You all live so close to each other. And we all love each other so much. And you have the church so close to you all. Don't take it for granted. Because I sure miss that and your strength. Oh by the way, I'm in Halifax for sisters training, that's why I'm emailing a day early. I might be able to check tomorrow, but maybe not. We'll see. If not, I will somehow live until next week. We are going to the temple tomorrow!!! So glad. And we get to go to Peggy's Cove, so that should be exciting. I'm going to see if I can possibly shop for a coat and boots while I'm here. We'll see. If not, I think I can find what I need in Amherst. So mom, my comp is a recently converted health nut. Anyway one thing I picked up that I love - quick oats, bran flakes, yogurt, and frozen berries. Just plop it all in a bowl and enjoy!
I love the Lord, I know He will be with me, He already has been. The gospel is true!I hope work is going good Mom. And Dad! And Chris. And Bill. And Greg. And Kim. And Jeff. And Jamie. And Mike. And you're all happy. :)LOVE you all so incredibly much! Sister Olsen Pray for me.
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