Monday, April 30, 2012

Just taking it all in

I was considering not writing this blog anymore.  It has been almost 4 months since I posted last and I'm not faithful at writing anyways.  I will give it one more try and see if I do any better in 2012. 

Taking it all in is the perfect title to summarize my life.  I had 3 wonderful months in America (January-April).  I got to travel to several states and see almost all of my family and friends.  I didn't get to go everywhere and see everyone but almost.  I felt like 3 months was the perfect amount of time.  I enjoyed the wonderful weather in America and the great food but most of all just spending quality time with family and friends. 

Now I'm back in Bangkok and happy to be back.  Although the weather is very very very hot!!!  April is the hottest month of the year.  It has been around 100 and above every day.  I go through clothes quickly since I have to wear at least 2 outfits a day. 

I'm now back studying Thai at Union Language school.  I really want to be fluent in Thai so I'm trying to work very hard to get it this time around.  So far it hasn't been too hard because now I have 3 years of experience listening to Thai people speak.  It is a whole different experience then what I had 3 years ago when I first arrived and studied Thai.  3 years ago I was so lost and had no idea what the teacher was saying and spent hours just trying to understand and complete my homework.  Now I understand almost everything the teacher says and it takes me only about 10-20 minutes to do my homework, but I am trying to study 1-2 hours so I will get more of the vocabulary.

There are lots of changes in my ministry since coming back.  I am now only focusing on reaching Chulalongkorn University.  It is the #1 university in Thailand and has about 24,000 + students.  I am really excited to see the doors that God is going to open there. 

Well that is a very brief summary of the many things I'm trying to take all in at this time.  Hopefully more blogs to come in the future!