We are now in our fourth day of conference. We've had a million great sessions and speakers, and there's so much to process.
One of the big things on my heart right now is if I'll return to China in the fall with a different program in this awesome organization. Can you lift me up as I have to make a decision soon?
I know that I want my life to bring Him glory, and the best way right now seems to be to continue teaching and serving with this organization that has strategically made that goal its goal too.
I'll let you know if I learn anything else...
P.S. I'll write more about Thailand when I return to Nanchang later this week. The internet costs money here, so I can't blog forever.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Toes and Teeth
It is the last day of my time in Thailand before our conference starts tomorrow. A few people on my team and some of my friends went on an all day "trek," which I also really wanted to go on. But that is out of the question with my toe. They left early this morning and will be gone all day riding elephants, walking through the jungle, visiting several hilltribe villages--like the long-neck Karean people-- and swimming around a waterfall. Meanwhile, I'm just slowly shuffling around our hostel.
Oh, I'm not as sad as I sound. I'm a little disappointed, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it next time. It's another reason to return to teach in China next year with this organization! :)
So far I've just been sitting in the warmth by the pool. I also went out on the street to peer in a few cute shops. Then Lily, from another team, and I, went and got our teeth cleaned for only $16. Now my teeth are sparkling just in time for lunch with some of my friends.
Last night we celebrated Joelle's birthday at a really nice restaurant outside. There were huge tropical trees forming a sort of canopy over us, and huge flowers were everywhere. In the middle, a man and woman in traditional Thai clothes quietly played traditional Thai music. I've never been somewhere so exotic.
Ok, so despite the amazing weather, wonderful food, friendly people, abundance of fresh fruit, and pretty scenery, I'm ready for conference to start. And then I'm ready to go back to Nanchang, where I'm more useful.
Have a great day wherever you are!
Oh, I'm not as sad as I sound. I'm a little disappointed, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it next time. It's another reason to return to teach in China next year with this organization! :)
So far I've just been sitting in the warmth by the pool. I also went out on the street to peer in a few cute shops. Then Lily, from another team, and I, went and got our teeth cleaned for only $16. Now my teeth are sparkling just in time for lunch with some of my friends.
Last night we celebrated Joelle's birthday at a really nice restaurant outside. There were huge tropical trees forming a sort of canopy over us, and huge flowers were everywhere. In the middle, a man and woman in traditional Thai clothes quietly played traditional Thai music. I've never been somewhere so exotic.
Ok, so despite the amazing weather, wonderful food, friendly people, abundance of fresh fruit, and pretty scenery, I'm ready for conference to start. And then I'm ready to go back to Nanchang, where I'm more useful.
Have a great day wherever you are!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Siam: The Land of the "King and I"
Hello, avid blog readers.
This little stint in Thailand is getting really long, but I'm not complaining too much. Our conference starts Wednesday, which I'm looking forward to.
Not much else is happening. Yesterday we got massages by the city wall, and walked around a gigantic Sunday market. We've also been swimming in a great pool, surrounded by exotic trees and birds. It's all a little surreal after being in a dreary, polluted Chinese city for the past four months.
Tomorrow I was supposed to go ride elephants with my friends, but I took a side trip to a hospital by myself today. It was a planned side trip, though. I went to the hospital, where they directed me to the emergency room. They operated on my ingrown toenail, without much communication. They certainly removed much more of my toenail than necessary, so I'm in quite a bit of pain right now. That just means I won't be able to walk around and do anything exciting for the next couple of days.
When I was there at the hospital, I thought about the first time I had an ingrown toenail out by myself. That was when I was in Texas with ABT when I was 15. Now I'm 22, and I had it taken care of in Thailand. It's sort of a strange life I lead!
That's all for now.
This little stint in Thailand is getting really long, but I'm not complaining too much. Our conference starts Wednesday, which I'm looking forward to.
Not much else is happening. Yesterday we got massages by the city wall, and walked around a gigantic Sunday market. We've also been swimming in a great pool, surrounded by exotic trees and birds. It's all a little surreal after being in a dreary, polluted Chinese city for the past four months.
Tomorrow I was supposed to go ride elephants with my friends, but I took a side trip to a hospital by myself today. It was a planned side trip, though. I went to the hospital, where they directed me to the emergency room. They operated on my ingrown toenail, without much communication. They certainly removed much more of my toenail than necessary, so I'm in quite a bit of pain right now. That just means I won't be able to walk around and do anything exciting for the next couple of days.
When I was there at the hospital, I thought about the first time I had an ingrown toenail out by myself. That was when I was in Texas with ABT when I was 15. Now I'm 22, and I had it taken care of in Thailand. It's sort of a strange life I lead!
That's all for now.
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