Create, Learn, Grow

The smell of apple cinnamon fills the house as I write. My second attempt to make applesauce. Cooking has reached a new level since I came to China. The first time I made applesauce our hot plate, that I still don’t know how to use very well, turned itself up and while I was out of the room.. burnt! Nearly a fire….BUT never mind that, this time it turned out great! Create: I love creating something out of nothing and I love being able to serve others with it. The Father created the world….I guess I take after my dad ;) Learn: Lately I am trying to learn more about photography and computers. I like the idea of being able to capture moments that people would want to treasure. I have been blessed with a nice camera and computer and I would like to be able to use them to the best of my ability to help serve. I also really want to learn Chinese, I think that is a given though. Grow: More than anything I really want to grow as an individual. I want to grow in all areas. I don’t ever want to grow stagnant. I want to be that woman who learns a new language at age 83.

Comments

Home Sweet Home

The time has finally come to reveal what you all have been longing for......our home! I really wish I had taken before pictures, so you could see what all we did to the place. Here is the result of all our creativity and shopping trips back and forth from store to store. We don't have any decorations up yet, just the main necessity things...but soon I hope to add some color with pillows, art, and some throw blankets!!

First Day of School

First Day of School. The same nerves that run through everyone on their first day of school were kicking in as I walked up the stairs to room 203. I have never taught at a college level before, I definitely have not taught Chinese. Would they like me? Would they be able to understand? All these worries and thoughts were flying around my brain, but within an instant the madness stopped! As I let go of Jeremy's hand and stepped foot into my classroom, I was immediately filled with peace and joy! Their smiling faces and eager hearts just makes you melt :) I greeted the 10 or so students who arrived early and then began writing on the chalk board. It may be messy, but writing on a chalk board is totally teacher and made my day. The first class went well, it was a little bumpy but for the most part my lesson was accomplished and the students left smiling. As that class left, the second arrived and I started all over. This time with a passion and a confidence. I loved Teaching! ...

Bieber Fever

Surrounded by sounds of horns, buses, and loud Chinese while walking down a crowded street can seem so foreign and a somewhat out of body experience. As we were walking down a shopping street trying to find our way, to my utter disbelief, I heard Backstreet Boys! Yes, I did stay and listen to the whole song, and it was wonderful! It is funny the things that remind you of home, the thing’s that make your heart smile when you live here. I would never think that hearing “Baby, baby ..ooohhh” by Justin Bieber would be a heart warming experience, but sadly because he speaks English and is totally American, I now have bieber fever! I have really enjoyed hearing some older, not so popular, pop songs and was not expecting to hear what I heard one day shopping for rugs. It was as if the Father was talking directly to me. It was a praise song in English! They had no clue what it was, but to me it was a reminder that He is with me…. anywhere I go! I was praising Him in English in a rug store! ...

An American Girl in a Chinese World

Search This Blog