You mean I can't do this on my own? whaaaaat?

There are some things that I feel fully capable of doing. Actually there are too many things that I'm sure that I can execute without any help. I've lived in the US pretty much my whole life and I can find anything and go anywhere anytime that I want. I can speak to everyone and feel confident. For example, if I need a job I can go out and fill out some applications to places that I'm familiar with and land a couple interviews. I've come to realize that when neat things happen in the US, I forget that anything special happened, because so much of it was under my "control". Here in the Basque Country it's very different. I am at the mercy of my surroundings. My charisma, power, connections, and social skills are greatly diminished. I doubt my ability to do tasked deemed simple back home. It's in this realization that I find a beautiful test. My need for the Lord's guidance is ever more clear. It is obvious that I'm in over my head, and now I pray more and understand that God has to go big for things to work. It crossed my mind that it'd be neat to always feel this way, I don't know if I'm ready to pray for that yet though!

Today was spent with the youth of one of the local churches. We had a BBQ at this lighthouse that one of the church members runs. Super rad location. It was good to see old friends (from my last trip here in 2009) and talk to them why I'm here now. I'm excited to spend time with these guys and girls and listen to their lives.

Last note: the video game tournaments need locations before planning can continue. I'm looking at finding venues in three or four local towns and setting up a dozen tournaments for the next month. This is a tall order, but my God is good!