Comments on: Drive by blogging

By: Meredith

Meredith — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:30:56 +0000

Hi there! As one of those Oxford students who runs through the rain dressed in ridiculous clothes on my way to silly formal shindigs on a regular basis, may I say it’s good to hear about it from another perspective? I am usually complaining about living in a socialist country and all the other stuff, so your positive attitude is good good good to hear! Keep it coming!

Am off to New College for a formalish thing tomorrow night — will think of you and pray for some furniture for you and the kidlings to sleep on!

By: Katie Hurt

Katie Hurt — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:01:16 +0000

I love your posts Bekah. Blessings on Oxford Adventure Part II!

By: Luma Simms

Luma Simms — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:39:24 +0000

Please don’t stop posting on living in England… it has been my life’s dream to visit, and dare I say, to live there. The Lord had something else in mind for me, however.

Yes, there may be some inconveniences, there are plenty of those no matter where you go. I am sure, however, some can be easily overcome (e.g. make coffee real quick before you leave the house and take it with you in a to-go cup, you save money and you won’t care if there’s no Starbucks).
You are living in a beautiful season of life and I am sure you will treasure all these moments in your heart. Thanks for sharing some of it with us.

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:44:19 +0000

Rebekah, you’re bringing back so many wonderful memories for me of my time at St. John’s! (Right across the street from Eagle & Child!)

When I was there, those stands served something akin to gyros (falafel?) with those outstanding chips….with vinegar and salt! Mmmmm…and at least THOSE little carts were open late into the night….I wonder if they serve coffee?

I was only there for a summer, during my college years as part of a study abroad program, but I loved it and would go back in a heartbeat (I keep hinting to hubby that he should try for Doctoral work at an Oxford college…maybe I’ll be sleeping on the floor some day!)

Thanks for posting from your cozy car for all of us to enjoy!

By: Brandi H.

Brandi H. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:13 +0000

oh, rebekah, it’s so glamorous and romantic! sleeping on the floor in oxford so your precious husband can follow his dreams. i love it!
my husband studied at oxford for just one month when our first baby was just 6 weeks old. we had such a great time! we lived in a dorm… which taught me the importance of GETTING OUT of the house with a newborn. i bonded with that little baby in the park, museums, and tea shops while poor hubby had his nose in the books. i had forgotten about the formal events every night. i kept asking “is it halloween here? what’s going on?” and are there still fireworks every night? what’s up with that?
i spent a fortune at mcdonalds there, b/c at the time it was the only internet cafe in town. a couple pounds for 30 minutes, something like that.
i loved those late-night little take-away stands. i remember outstanding fries, but i can’t remember what else they served. curry? burgers? tacos? surely not tacos?
i hope you’re having a fabulous time. it sounds like there are plenty of difficulties and inconveniences, but i pray that God’s grace will wash over it all. Blessings.