What Have You Learned?

It has been almost 4 weeks since I arrived in this amazing country! Can you believe it? I can't. They say college goes by so fast, I now can vouch for that. They say your time abroad goes by even faster and so far I totally agree. Thank you to everyone who is reading this right now! I'm so thankful for your love, support and prayers. I literally would not be doing this well if it were not for you.
In talking to people I have been asked a very valid question, "What have you learned?" So this post is all about the little snipits of truth that I have learned so far. Just take them for what they are worth and feel free to ask questions :)
~Not everyone understands our New England sports dynasty
~The Saints dominating in the Superbowl is not as crucial to everyone as it is for me!
~America is from Canada to Chile/Argentina
~I'm from the States
~Everyone doesn't hate the US
~Everyone doesn't love the US
~Smiling at everyone on the street is a no-go (basically like Boston)
~Drinking at least 2 cups of tea a day is a must
~I know slim to none about the histories of other countries
~Not everyone wants to be infiltrated with American pop culture
~Not everyone from the LA area spends their lives on the beach
~Trying food, even when it looks funny, turns out to be a great experience
~Never say "I'll think about it to a pastor", it means YES
~God's church around the world is beautiful
~Power outages are a normal occurrence in Neumann
~God is God in Malden, Wenham, Chicago and Klaipeda
~People don't actually leave the building when the fire alarm goes off
~I still struggle focusing in my 1 1/2 hour classes
~The Lithuanian air has made me really good a the finger snapping thing
~When you step out, God lifts you up
~The language of love is more powerful than any words you could utter
~There are 20+ year olds that have never opened a Bible
~No matter how hard I wish I will not learn Lithuanian without practice and hardwork
~I'm still gullible (or as I'd like to say, very trusting)
~You have to pay to take a shopping cart...always take a hand basket instead
~"Prayer is the constant awareness of the presence of God"
~Living life as a testimony to God's goodness is hard
~Love like Jesus...no questions asked
~You can have co-ed floors and still love Jesus
~I'm still a SINNER...that needs forgiveness daily
~Judging others instead of myself is a no-go
~Messiah is not as in the middle of no where as GC people think it is
~Lithuania is not as cold as everyone (who have NEVER been here before) say it is!
~During my lifetime Lithuania has gone through a lot of pain and hurt
~The church is the church in all languages and cultures
~I represent more than just myself
~God is GOOD in all circumstances

I'm sure that is not all that I have learned, but it's a good chunk :)
Have an amazing day!! Live loved :)

Much love,
~Chrissy