Days 1-3: London

London has been such a great experience, so many people told me that it was dull and unexciting, but I actually really liked it! I felt like it was a mixed of DC (clean subways, streets with historical monuments) and SF (plethora of coffee shops that only serve brown sugar and three different cans for "rubbish"). I could definitely see myself living here!

In 3 days we visited St. Paul's cathedral, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, walked across the Milennium bridge, saw the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the House of Parliament (including Big Ben), Picadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and strolled along the Thames.

We have been staying in a hostel with 5 other girls. It was hard to get ready for bed using the light of my iPhone as to not disturb the other girls. Everyone wakes up at different times, and it's lovely waking up to the sound of a hair dryer. Very nice, my German friend. Grace and I agree that in a few years, we won't be able to hostel it anymore. We're too set in our ways and used to things being convenient and nice. =)

Some things I've noticed:
Everyone rides the subways in suits and they look even better when they talk. Man, that accent!
Coffee black vs. white. White is with milk (who knew?? Maybe you Americans did, but I didn't).
Brown sauce = gravy
Brown bread = wheat
The food definitely was underwhelming, so we ate Asian food: Thai, Korean, and Taiwanese, which we all really decent!
The Chinatown here is the cleanest I've ever seen.
The Korean restaurant we ate at played Big Bang and had writing on the window that said "I heart... [names of all 13 Super Junior boys]." It was great! =)

Anyways, internet here costs an arm and a leg. It's crazy how fast 20 minutes can pass by when you're wasting time online.

Heading out to Paris tomorrow! Good night!

Also, I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I PASSED MY BOARD EXAMS! Yay!! Praise God!

Nam's Graduation

Two weeks ago, we got to celebrate our beloved Pastor Nam's graduation from the Doctor of Ministry program at the Master's Seminary. He and his family have been through so much in the past 3 years, and we're so thankful for his faithful ministry to our church. He is such a great example of joyfulness and perseverance through suffering and trials. We all love you!

John MacArthur and some professors and staff praying over the newly hooded seminarians. What a high calling these men have!

 The Park family.

 Look at everyone who showed up! And this was only half of the church.

In the meantime, I'll be off galavanting in Europe for a few weeks in celebration of my own  graduation from USC and finishing my boards! I'll update when I come back with MANY posts. Can't wait for new adventures!

Laura and Thomas get hitched!

Laura and Thomas are the most laid back, low maintenance couple that I've ever met. Most couples ask for favors from their friends and family for help at the wedding, but they were so chill, that many of us eagerly volunteered our services to try to make their day "what it should be" when all they wanted to do was have a simple ceremony, eat some good food, and have the Gospel preached throughout the day.  

I've done hair for many weddings, but the morning of Laura's was the first time I even touched her hair, and she had complete faith in me. Her aunt had wondered if she was going to put her hair up in a simple ponytail! In the hustle and bustle of the day, she was so joyful and laughed at EVERYTHING, so much so that my dad made a comment at how her laugh permeated the walls of our house. :)

I had never seen a bride be so carefree, and I realized that she didn't care about her wedding, she only cared about marrying Thomas and nothing else mattered! How wonderful is that? May the Lord be glorified in your marriage! Cheers to you guys and for another generation of Kims!
I'm so grateful to have been a guest at your wedding!

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