It Just Happens

For me, it just kind of happens whenever I get to a place that I'm not accustomed to.  And by "it," I mean just "figuring it out."  Just now I stepped off the plane in Copenhagen, Denmark and it wasn't until I started typing this that I realized that my decision to take the train to my hostel was born out of the same thoughts and feelings I had when I stepped off the plane in Shannon, Ireland in July of 2009.  Some of those thoughts/feelings today(and then) were:

This place is different.

What if I get lost(fear)?

What if people don't like that I'm from the US(fear)?

Where do I go? 

How do I get there?

What are those funny looking words?

Well, guess I need to figure it out.  

That train looks cool.  I bet it's cheaper and more challenging than taking an Uber or Taxi.  I think I'll do that. 

One of the differences today was that I asked this:  "Ma'am can you help me?" when I got to the ticket kiosks.  She cutely said, "No," and smiled.  Good thing I'm working on believing that I'm ok as I am because the old me might have gotten back into the security line and flown home.  That's a joke.  Or is it?

Anyway, she helped me purchase a ticket for 36 DKK which I'm not sure but I think is pretty cheap.  This will take me to near my hostel.  

I asked a couple of girls if this was the correct train to get to Central Station and they said yes.  So far I like the peacefulness of Copenhagen and the people, starting with the friendly immigration agent, have been really nice.  

I picked up this Avocado smoothie at the 7-11(about the fourth one that I saw....and one that I had to walk past the McDonald's and Starbucks to get to) after talking with a woman that was buying one.  I've made it a point to just strike up little conversations with people here and so far Copenhagen is batting 1.000 with friendly people and welcoming conversations.  

Bottom line, as my good friend Ray says, I have 38 years of God showing me he'll take care of me.  And when I press into the fear and take a risk, I'm usually rewarded with a cool experience.   So far, so good in that realm.  

This will be a whirlwind through Copenhagen and then it's on to Prague tomorrow!