A Dash of sunlight

Well, I've learned that it doesn't rain every single day here! This has been such a good revelation! Still, it is very wet. And dark. BUT! This does not diminish our spirits!

But people never keep appointments. Ever. It's really frustrating. But it's okay - we still meet up with them - they just don't see appointments as important or binding in any way... x) 

Some of my favorite people in the world are atheists with good morals. They are so cool - they just decide to be kind and friendly just because it's a nice thing to do! They have been some of the nicest people ever. 

So! Exciting story of the week! A drunk man sort of charged at us, while I was on exchange in Irvine. It would have been terrifying if he weren't short, stout, and running like a penguin. I just stood there confused while my companion ran for it. But I'm alive! :D He stopped running after a few feet, as if he changed his mind about it... 

Scottish word of the day: cuddle [v]: to hug

A member asked my companion if he cuddled his grandma, which sounds funny to Americans, but the Scots couldn't see why we were laughing so much. XD So give someone a cuddle for me! 

European chocolate is so much better than American chocolate. It's much more pure and tasty and delicious and ... you really need to experience it for yourself. In comparison, our chocolate is really waxy and blech.  

I pray you're all doing well, and have a great week! Thank you for reading, replying, or just saying hi! I love even getting short messages from you - it's good to know that you haven't fallen off the side of the earth. x) 

Oh, and one more complaint: people who say they "believe in science" What the does that even mean? No self-respecting scientist would say that... I mean, believe in the results of science, but those who use that prase never know much about science. It's frustrating to have to deal with these people who try to teach me about the big bang and evolution, when I already believe in them, and know more about them than they do. It is hard to keep calm, and just pretend I don't want to slap them. But I'm getting better at it! :D I've been much more tolerant of the less informed recently than I was in the first few weeks in Limerick. 

So keep on being awesome! Sorry no photos today - I forgot my USB cable. >.<

Cheers! :) 

– Elder William Kevin Black