Experiencing the World Cup in a soccer-obsessed country is an unforgettable experience. It's almost impossible to describe, but for the sake of the reader, I suppose I must try.
Let me start specifically with Honduras' history in the World Cup, or el Mundial as it's known here. Honduras has only made it to the World Cup only three times: In 1982, 2010, and 2014. Compare this with a mind-blowing 14 out of 19 World Cups for Spain, and you can see why this is so exciting for us. Especially after 2010's humiliation (2 losses, 1 tie), Honduras is back and looking for redemption. Yet, thus far, they've lost to France 3-0.
Even if Honduras hadn't made it, the country would still be in a frenzy. Let me put it this way: 97% of this country's favorite sport is soccer. 3% prefer basketball, which is the same percentage as hockey in the United States (Sorry Uncle Greg!). For this nation, and most of the world, soccer, or football, is a way of life, not just a sport. Street kids create makeshift soccer balls out of coconuts and plastic bags. At El Sembrador, boys play futbolito every chance they get.
Soccer is ingrained in this country, and many, many others across the world. This next month will certainly be a whirlwind of activity here, with everyone enjoying the matches. Make sure you enjoy the rest of Honduras' matches!
Ecuador vs. Honduras Friday, June 20th 6 PM ET
Honduras vs. Switzerland Wednesday, June 25th 4 PM ET
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Check Out This Blog Post About Me, Yes Me!
Wow, my blog is so awesome, other blogs are blogging about me!
(It couldn't possibly be because I'm a missionary kid!)
Check it out!
http://missionscentral.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/an-mks-story/
(It couldn't possibly be because I'm a missionary kid!)
Check it out!
http://missionscentral.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/an-mks-story/
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Why Every Person on Earth Should Do Missions
Why should you go on a missions trip? This is a very simple answer.
Why not?
I've learned in the past month that missions brings the greatest joy one could ever have: the joy of Christ. Bringing the hope, and light of God to another country is the most rewarding feeling that is possible on this Earth.
Would you like to know the second most rewarding feeling?
Letting people teach you their culture. I've done some pretty crazy things this past month. Rode in the trunk of a car, gotten shaved by a man in a tuxedo, eaten some street sausage (not the best idea). Honduras is the most amazing place I've ever been. Many Western nations in the past, as well as now, have thought of other countries as "backward" and "different". But they couldn't be more wrong. If anything, I believe these countries have found better ways to do things. Church is amazing here. You spend two hours in the service, and then hours after just talking with people, sharing stories, and supporting each other in Christ. Also, I'm amazed by the fact auto shops here can fix just about anything with a Pringles can. They don't do that in the US!
I'm so excited for what God has in store for us in the next 17 months. I encourage you to see what God has in store for you!
WGM Short Term Mission Trips
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Why not?
I've learned in the past month that missions brings the greatest joy one could ever have: the joy of Christ. Bringing the hope, and light of God to another country is the most rewarding feeling that is possible on this Earth.
Would you like to know the second most rewarding feeling?
Letting people teach you their culture. I've done some pretty crazy things this past month. Rode in the trunk of a car, gotten shaved by a man in a tuxedo, eaten some street sausage (not the best idea). Honduras is the most amazing place I've ever been. Many Western nations in the past, as well as now, have thought of other countries as "backward" and "different". But they couldn't be more wrong. If anything, I believe these countries have found better ways to do things. Church is amazing here. You spend two hours in the service, and then hours after just talking with people, sharing stories, and supporting each other in Christ. Also, I'm amazed by the fact auto shops here can fix just about anything with a Pringles can. They don't do that in the US!
I'm so excited for what God has in store for us in the next 17 months. I encourage you to see what God has in store for you!
WGM Short Term Mission Trips
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Friday, February 21, 2014
You're Gonna Miss Me By My Hair
My awesome new MK (missionary kid) friend found this song that applies perfectly to my departure:
"You're gonna miss my by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone"
This is it! This time tomorrow I will be in Honduras! So, to all of you that are going to miss my hair, here's a video of my glorious hair (and body) getting egged and floured on my birthday. You're welcome.
"You're gonna miss my by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone"
This is it! This time tomorrow I will be in Honduras! So, to all of you that are going to miss my hair, here's a video of my glorious hair (and body) getting egged and floured on my birthday. You're welcome.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
5 Frequently Asked Questions
As a missionary kid, I get asked many questions about how life in Honduras is like for me. So here is a list of the top 5 questions I get asked and my answers to them, just to make things a little easier for all of us!
1. Are you excited to go back?
Yes, I am. Even though there are many things that I will be missing here, (See "Frozen Pizza, Adieu!" and "Baby Bertha the Baritone") I am excited for many new things and adventures to come!
2. What do you eat?
Usually rice, beans, and tortillas. Although my favorite food I had in Honduras was the whoopie pie.
3. What are you doing for school?
My first sixth months I will be going to an international private school in Tegucigalpa called Academia Los Pinares. The lessons are taught in English, so the transition between school here and there shouldn't be too difficult! After that I plan on being home schooled through the summer, and then doing early college online through University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN.
4. Are you going to be in the same area as last time?
Well, eventually. At first, we will be in the capital of Tegucigalpa so my parents can go to language school. Then, after about six months we will be out at El Sembrador, which was where we were last time. We plan to spend about a year there.
5. Do you have internet?
Yes, which means you will get to keep up with my totally rad blog!
Any other important questions? Leave them in the comments!
1. Are you excited to go back?
Yes, I am. Even though there are many things that I will be missing here, (See "Frozen Pizza, Adieu!" and "Baby Bertha the Baritone") I am excited for many new things and adventures to come!
2. What do you eat?
Usually rice, beans, and tortillas. Although my favorite food I had in Honduras was the whoopie pie.
3. What are you doing for school?
My first sixth months I will be going to an international private school in Tegucigalpa called Academia Los Pinares. The lessons are taught in English, so the transition between school here and there shouldn't be too difficult! After that I plan on being home schooled through the summer, and then doing early college online through University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN.
4. Are you going to be in the same area as last time?
Well, eventually. At first, we will be in the capital of Tegucigalpa so my parents can go to language school. Then, after about six months we will be out at El Sembrador, which was where we were last time. We plan to spend about a year there.
5. Do you have internet?
Yes, which means you will get to keep up with my totally rad blog!
Any other important questions? Leave them in the comments!
Saturday, January 18, 2014
My Finals Week
In light of the...odd week I've had, I thought I would give a list of all the strange occurrences I've had this week. Enjoy!
1. Talked about knitting a cat.
2. Talked about knitting people.
3. Got tickled by a 7 foot tall classmate while trying to eat a taco.
4. Got into a staring contest with a teacher while taking a final.
5. Got licked by another male.
6. Almost choked to death on a Dorito.
7. Watched a redneck contest. (Who's truck can do the most donuts?!)
8. Stole a chair from my Chemistry teacher.
9. Found out my Chemistry teacher is an etch-a-sketch wizard.
10. Ate a Cheeto off the floor. (I was hungry)
11. Watched a classmate break dance in an Obama mask. (He was pretty good)
12. Laughed about large mouth bass being patriotic for 10 minutes.
Finals week is always interesting, that's for sure. But who knew my week could be so weird?! Then again, I am Nick Solheim, and crazy things are attracted to me! (Including people, meaning you.)
1. Talked about knitting a cat.
2. Talked about knitting people.
3. Got tickled by a 7 foot tall classmate while trying to eat a taco.
4. Got into a staring contest with a teacher while taking a final.
5. Got licked by another male.
6. Almost choked to death on a Dorito.
7. Watched a redneck contest. (Who's truck can do the most donuts?!)
8. Stole a chair from my Chemistry teacher.
9. Found out my Chemistry teacher is an etch-a-sketch wizard.
10. Ate a Cheeto off the floor. (I was hungry)
11. Watched a classmate break dance in an Obama mask. (He was pretty good)
12. Laughed about large mouth bass being patriotic for 10 minutes.
Finals week is always interesting, that's for sure. But who knew my week could be so weird?! Then again, I am Nick Solheim, and crazy things are attracted to me! (Including people, meaning you.)
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