8 legged Squirrels

I've been on something of a roller coaster ever since I decided this is what I needed to do... which is funny, because most times when I think of doing God's will, I think it must come naturally and without any snags or doubts or tears.
I had more than a grand day on Saturday. It was the first day the Covells were gone, and I was enjoying the luxury of being free to decide what I wanted to do; I could clean or read or make lunch or go for a walk; it felt good (even though I miss having people here at the same time).
In the afternoon I meandered over to my new house to drop off my deposit. Audrey and her brother Luke were there, and she invited me to tea. Stacey had advised me before that it is culturally polite to refuse at first.. but it made me a little nervous to do it, since I really wanted the tea! But I said no thanks, and sure enough, she offered again. I was really excited it worked! : ) I really enjoyed hanging out with them that day; they were gracious about me asking, "what does that mean?" and explaining things to me. They asked me a bunch of questions too like where I'm from and such. I was amused even just saying, "Mukilteo" to them. Luke ended up looking it up on Google maps/street view and was virtually walking around my home town, which was cool that they were interested.
Audrey had collected a bunch of "conkers" or chestnuts for a traditional Halloween game they play. There were a bunch on her bed and she and Luke were picking through them, looking quite like squirrels.
me: (gasping excitedly) Do you have squirrels here?
Luke: Oh sure we do, but they have 8 legs here.
=)
Earlier, I was hoping and praying that I could be myself around my new roommates and here in Ireland in general. I think I still hope for that, but I was realizing that I would rather be more Christ like then just myself, because the character of Christ brings out the best in us, I believe.
The thing is, I really don't want to be making projects out of people, or have an agenda. I just want to get to know people and still live out my faith and be praying.

Yesterday Audrey called me up and asked if i wanted to go to the zoo with them, her and Luke and Amy and Connor (two of the other roommates, there're two others I still haven't met) And I gladly accepted the offer - how sweet of them to include me! Anyway, I just got back from the Dublin Zoo, and I will only say two things, because I ravenously hungry right now - it's 8pm and I have yet to cook up some dinner!
Item #1: There was an island in a grand lake that had monkeys on it, but it was crazy - there was nothing to separate you from the monkeys but a river and a low fence.
Item #2: Also, I love dogs, children, and am looking forward to getting to know my roommates better, but I'm still at the awkward getting to know you phase with them; sometimes I get quiet in groups of people larger than 3. hm..

Tomorrow I'm going early into Dublin to wait in a huge line in order to get my Garda immigration card (since i'm an alien) It's supposed to rain tomorrow. And the stomach is rumbling. God is good.