Thanksgiving in Scotland

This has been my second consecutive Thanksgiving away from ‘home’ in West Virginia – and as I celebrate this beloved American holiday with a new group of family and friends in Scotland I am reminded of new things I have to be ‘thankful’ for…

I’m thankful for…the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and the opportunity to study abroad in Scotland for a year! I would truly not be able to be in Aberdeen without the Rotary and my time thus far would not have been as meaningful without the support of local Rotarians!

I’m thankful for…my new friends in Aberdeen! You all make Scotland feel like home.

I’m thankful for…the concept of ‘warm drinks’! Coffee & Hot Tea (a new favorite)! And that Diet Coke is international.

I’m thankful for…the RGU Sport Center – for supplying friends, treadmills, and enough endorphins to replace the lack of sun and warm weather I would LOVE to be getting.

I’m thankful for…my new home church in Aberdeen, CITY CHURCH – a true blessing! And…for all the girls in my small group women’s Bible Study <3 love them all for their encouragement and friendship.

I’m thankful for…my understanding of the ‘Scottish English language’… wearing my wellies, throwing rubbish in the bin, lovely castles, posh dinners, not being bothered, nip to the loos, ace pubs, trying not to look shattered, knackered after Masters assignments!

I’m thankful for…sticky toffee pudding MMmmmMm!

I’m thankful for…spontaneity and a sense of adventure!

Making the Most of Every Opportunity – this Thanksgiving and always.