Weekend Away

• I am on a weekend holiday out of the city. It is my first real trip completely alone. I am literally in the middle of nowhere in a place called Egmond that is supposed to be near the coast, but I haven't seen any ocean yet. I took a train and then a bus and then walked a half a mile or so. When I got off the bus I actually started laughing as the bus pulled away because I literally had no idea where I was and all I could see were cows and farms. I spotted a Texaco station in the distance and asked for directions and then went walking down the road trying to find this hostel. I finally found it after a few wrong turns ( the directions were totally wrong). Currently I am trying to figure out why in the world you would put a hostel here. There is nothing here (side note: I have a 5 person dorm room to myself). So far the only person between the ages of 12-37 that I have seen, are the people working here. . It's ridiculously quiet compared to crazy Amsterdam. I had almost forgotten what quiet sounded like. But it is a much needed time away from the city. It is hard to find time for God in the middle of the chaos that is Amsterdam. The concept of downtime or quiet time just doesn't exist. I am always doing something. So despite the jokes, this weekend away is much needed. I need time to be alone and to be with God.
• Side note: Currently, "Stop in the Name of Love" is playing in the bar at the hostel.
• Side note: i am the only non dutch person here as far as I can tell. People keep trying to talk to me and I ahve no idea what is being said. It will certainly be quiet if i can't speak to anyone other than the receptionist.

Prayer Request: I have my interview with the Immigration department on Tuesday for my Residency Visa. Another girl here was rejected last week so I am very worried about not getting it. If I don't get it then I have to leave the country.