Greetings everyone!
Sorry about being M.I.A. these past couple months. I've actually started blogging a little on my Facebook account - it's accessible in China and more of my friends on that network.
Quick Recap:
July - I had an excellent time visiting family and friends back in Seattle. It was really good spending four weeks with the family versus the short two back in February. I think I'll return each summer from now on. The weather is better (especially in Seattle), and most of the folks are just...happier? There were some friends I'd seen for the first time in three years because they got to return home from college. I was able to spend time reconnecting with church friends, with encouragement going both ways. I finally caught a friend's show with his band. Took a day trip up to Vancouver, and then an overnighter in Portland. I got to play uncle for my friend's 2 year old who had really gotten used to me. I taught him to say "gnarly".
August - I came back, with two more weeks of vacation until I report to work. The first week was a bit too boring. No one I knew was around, my roommate was still in the U.S., and the teachers hadn't returned. But I took the time to visit the city often, checking out the "new Beijing". I was impressed.
Olympics! - It's finally here, and I'm hosting a couple of friends from L.A. They were able to get a hold of tickets to 10 events - crazy! I'm attending two or maybe three. Handball was interesting, but I hope fencing will be interesting as well. Either way, the ticket granted access into the Olympic Green. I was at the area where the Today Show was being broadcasted. I almost got onto TV.
A New School Year - in just a week! New teachers will arrive, new students, there's something about this time of year that allows for reflection and great anticipation. Honestly, I'm bored right now regarding serving. There's really nothing going on. Some of the locals aren't back so we can hold English corners just yet. I've brought back great Sunday school material, but have no real clear direction yet. Do pray for opportunities to hold some sort of iwana meeting at this community area - I've approached to organize it.
Anyways, sorry for the long delay. Things are well here!
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