Lunch at Our Favorite Place!

I was up early... and it was nice and super chilly!

I did go out for my usual 10K at around 9am... and got back to take a shower and take off with Alan for our Date. We went to our favorite noodles shop and it was so wonderful to see the owners. They always ask about Abby and we have the best food. A CoCo Drink Shop opened up right around the corner, so Alan was super happy.

We went to Soochow afterwards and saw three colleagues of Alan and chatted a bit. The church had a box of See's Chocolates, so I got some and shared them with everyone... 

We were home by 3pm and I had tutoring at 4:45. It went long but I got paid! YEAH! I rushed over to the photo developing shop and got the pictures put in... Should be ready in a week!

Alan put down the toaster oven and it was picked up! YEAH!

I made water dumplings and soup for dinner and a huge salad... and we watched House!

It was so cold scootering back from tutoring... and the temperature is going to continue to drop... WOW!

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Hello 2026!

Getting up at my usual early hour was not easy... but I did get up... and then went back to sleep. How wonderful.

The weather was fabulous... COLD! Alan had to ask for the radiator heater... I thought it was marvelous!

I did go out for my run and did my usual 10K.

We had plenty in the fridge... I had a great big salad with steamed chicken. So yummy!

More people came to pick up things... YEAH!

And I got a bag of light bulbs from the recycling. There were two bags...each bag had like 20 lightbulbs. The other bag was taken by the recycling yesterday. But today, I took the bag up and tested them. I had a feeling that both bags contained good lightbulbs as there were four light fixtures in the recycling. So... I figured that the remodeling people just took out all the bulbs before disposing of the light fixtures. And I was right. I should have put both bags aside and brought them up. Now... I realized... I can afford to buy lightbulbs. That's not the point. I just can't believe the waste... As a follower of Jesus, I want to be a wise steward. It's not whether I can afford to buy something... It's about using all that we have. Like getting the clothes from my neighbor. I'm wearing a beautiful outfit right now... the color, the fabric... even the brand... I'm so well dressed by the clothes people gift me. I don't need to shop. And I'm helping the environment. 

We didn't have anything planned for today, which was a real blessing!

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Goodbye 2025

I was up early and as it is Wednesday, I went down to help with the recycling after Isaiah and Alan left.

Then I scootered over to Costco to beat the lines and got the items that I needed for the party this evening. They ran out of sour cream... Oh well...

I was home by 11am and put the meat in the crock pot and finished bagging things to give away. At 11:30, I ate a simple lunch and took a nap. A run came after that... I didn't have time to drop off the Christmas decorations that I borrowed. It was either a run or going to drop off the decorations. So, I hope you know what I chose... I had to get a last run of 2025 in!

I got home and took a shower and the meat smelled so good.

I sat down and cut the croissants in half... stir the meat and people had come to pick up items... NICE!

Alan came home at 4:30 and went to bed for a nap.

We left at 6:30 for church. Set up... and service started at 8:10. We had a small crowd but it was a great evening! The service finished at 9:20 and we had snacks and played games until 12:20. After cleaning up and dropping people off, we didn't get home until 1:40! Wow... 

Happy 2026!

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A Much Needed PR Day!

I was up and just felt so blessed to have a PR Day... YIPPY!

I had cooked chicken, so I packed lunch for Isaiah and Alan. They took off and I ate a nice breakfast and settled down to read.

At 2pm, I went out for a run and just loved the weather... and loved being out... SOLITUDE! What a gift! How refreshing!

I was home and after a shower, I had several phone calls... one neighbor needed my help with his wife's clothes. She has expensive stuff... Another person needed me to pray for her application to a medical program. And another gal messaged me asking if we can talk as she is in a bad place... I don't know her and met her just twice... I think she has depression. So, Alan went for the massage and I stayed home.

At 6pm, I walked over to the neighbor's house. I brought a huge bag and it wasn't enough. I could have brought 3 huge bags and had them all filled. I sorted through her stuff and will post to give away to international students in need of winter clothing items!  Before leaving to go over to their apartment, I threw in a load of wash! YEAH! 

At 6:40, the sister called. She needed some encouragement towards her current work situation. At 7pm, another sister called. The evening flew by...

We had Family Time at 8pm. Abby has a bad ear infection. Please pray for her!

I was planning on going to Costco... but I will do that tomorrow as I'm cooking the meat for nachos cheese that will be served at the New Year Eve's Service!

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A Tiring Monday

I was up but not early as I didn't sleep well. I ate veggies and fruit before I went to bed so I had to pee...

Isaiah and Alan took off and I started to read the essays as the electricity was going to be shut by 8:30. Sure enough, by 8:50, it was off. So, at 9:30, I took off for my run and got home by 10:40. I took a cold shower and worked on a Word document.

The electricity was back on at 11:45 and I dried my hair and took off for a meeting. Time was not enough, but I had to take off for tutoring at 2pm. That went longer than I had expected, but it was great... We will have to meet again on Wednesday. And as for my other meeting, we also had to schedule another hour on Tuesday afternoon. So, no massage tomorrow!

I was home and blogged and Alan came home. We took off for a dinner engagement with friends from the States. Delicious Mongolian BBQ- buffet style! We had a great time!

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Last Sunday of 2025!

I was up and Alan and Isaiah were also up... They had a game to watch... Chargers lost!

After my wonderful morning time, I went out for a walk... I also went to check the recycling and the security guard informed me that a new cleaning lady will start tomorrow! Let's see if she's any better!

I then walked down to the market and got bread. The weather was so superb!

At 10:30, I headed off to church as I join the Young Adults to support Isaiah. We had only five people, but it was a great discussion!

After the fellowship, it was tutoring time. The hour went by so quickly and I was downstairs setting up. I wanted to sanctuary to be set up differently. It worked out quite well. I also made real hot chocolate with whole milk. It turned out so nice!

We had about 28 people... not a huge crowd. I had planned a very different kind of service... with people sharing in small groups and then I shared a simple short sermon based on Mark 4:39-40. 

For Love Feast, we had turkey and pizza. Everything was eaten. Oh and I forgot to mention that for Love Cafe, we had so many delicious snacks plus the hot chocolate! Wow... 

I didn't get home until 8:30... feeling very exhausted!

No need to pray at 9pm as the gal was at church this evening! YEAH!

The week has started! And it's going to be a busy one! So what else is new???

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Nice Mix of Activities

I was up... and the weather again was splendid...

I didn't go out for my 10K until 11:30!

Alan went to play tennis and do a 5K run. Isaiah was dead on the couch. He came home quite "early"... after his company party and KTV time!

At 2:15, we all went to Costco. It worked out well as Alan stayed in the car while Isaiah, Emily, Augus and I went in. It was so crowded! We didn't get a cart. I just gave everyone a bag and we shopped! Very efficiently! We got our hot dog and a drink and ate, standing up and then we were back in the car. We dropped everything off at the church and drove back home.

Isaiah and the gang went back to church. Alan and I had a nice evening at home. 

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