Yes... It Was Another Hectic Day!

I was up early... but by the time I went out to run, I only had 35 minutes... I ran only 5K.

I came home and did not take a shower as I had planned to do that at Isaiah's house, in order to test their water pressure.

I got there before 10am and went and dropped off books for donation. YEAH!

I bought two tea eggs and an iced latte and settled myself down at the dining room table and waited. Isaiah messaged me: the guy was downstairs! Wow... it was 10:30 or so!

It took him about an hour to finish... it was really difficult to remove the old ones... after he left, I changed the three outer ones... But a lot of water came out of each filter, so I had to do a mopping of the kitchen floor. 

I changed the shower head and took a shower... short showers... no problem... BUT... if the shower lasted more than three minutes, the water did turn cold! It's not a problem with the shower hose. It's not a problem with the shower head. It's not a problem with the hot water heater... as the other shower is fine. I think it's the way that the piping was done. Oh well... 

I left Isaiah's place at around 1pm and got home at 1:37! WOW...

I put things away and laid down for a Power Nap after I put in a small load of laundry. I brought back the rags that I used to mop up the water... 

When the load was done and hung, I went over to our friend's house and put way a few things and then came back home for prayer time at 4pm!

I was so happy that I had a semi free evening as I wanted to finish packing the boxes!

I also heard from the Evangelistic Sisterhood Lodging called Kanaan! I will be staying there from May 16th to the 19th!

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A Short Post...

I was up early and after my time with Jesus, I had about 45 minutes to get something started with packing up the boxes to be shipped.

Then I was off to help the gals who are going to go abroad as their oral interview and writing prompts were this morning. And people were still down in Taitung for the Challenge Taiwan competition. Another young man was having his violin try-outs... so lots to be praying for.

The gals did extremely well as we over-prepared and the questions were easy!

I went to church to join Isaiah's Young Adults group and Alan was the only one there with Isaiah. In fact, Alan went early and got the church set up... so nice!

We finished at 12:15 and I made the Love Cafe ready and went home to rest... the hour flew by!

I was back at church and I was praying... And we had a decent crowd even though most of the usual people were absent... God is so good... 

The service was finished at 6pm and people hung around to chat... 

I didn't get home until 8:30 and then started packing... Wow... 

I had prayer time at 9:30 and did more packing of the boxes... 

They are almost finished. But they will be filled... In fact, I have way too much stuff... 

I will have to do some reorganizing to get everything in.

By 11pm, I was so ready for bed... This was going to be a short blog... but ...

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Can The Day Get Any Busier?

I was up early and did not go out for my run until 8:42... I could not leave any later!

I ran for an hour and took a quick shower before going to be pick books.. This complex has the best guards. There were three of them who helped to get all the boxes into my car. I got home and parked the car and headed out to tutor. I got there right on time... if not just a few minutes early.

The hour went by quickly and I extended the time just a bit, which meant I had to rush home to pick up all I needed for my next tutoring gig!

I was 15 minutes late as I couldn't find their home!

I again extended my time and didn't finish until 3:37 and I was home by 4pm.

I just sat and ate... 

Alan and I left to drop off things for Angel Lin at the Hyatt and another bag of things for a friend in our neighborhood. We then bought pizza and fried chicken for Alan's dinner.

We got back and I went to Challenge Taiwan Live Stream and at 7:52 caught the finish of the three people from House of Praise! YEAH...226km relay!

I then started to do the pickled carrots and cucumbers and white radishes... and then I put veggies into the crock pot!

I still had so much to get done.

The boxes are not packed... and our dining room table is filled with things that I was sorting. Toiletries to bring on my trip... And I need to check the weather to make sure I am bringing the right clothes...

I have another full day tomorrow...

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Another Very Full Date Day!

I was up early... and Alan went to work out while I was still having time with Jesus, so we never talked about all that needed to be done today...

After Isaiah left, I went out for my usual 8K... the weather was great... but I still limited myself to an hour. I so enjoy being out... it was drizzling and windy, but I loved it!

Alan got back early.. YEAH... and he remembered that I wanted to go over to the traditional market right near Isaiah's house. And we decided to play it by ear to see how much we can get done before I had to go and tutor.

So... off we went to the traditional market... and I got so much for about 10US$! He went and bought lunch and CoCo... He picked me up as I could not carry about 15 kilos of veggies and fruits! Such bounty! We went to Isaiah's house, but we couldn't find parking. So Alan went up... and then we switched. While I was at the house, Alan decided to go and park the car at pay parking... He came up as we needed two people to test the hot water heater!

We finished all the little jobs at around 1:30 and then headed to Soochow to pick up Isaiah's rain coat... and then we went to pick up items to pack for the box. We were home around 3pm and Alan ate his lunch box and I decided to take a Power Nap! I had eaten like 10 tangerines in the car!

I headed out in the rain and tutoring went fairly well... I then went to drop off the cards that Abby had written to thank people. She should have gotten these done earlier and dropped them off herself!

I was finally home at 8pm. I checked the recycling and cleaned that area up and came home to make soup. Alan ate the duck soup as I forgot to put a sign on it...

Prayer time at 8:45... 

It's going to be a very busy weekend... A group of church friends headed down to Taitung for the Challenge Taiwan Triathlon! I joined it and ran the marathon part of the relay... four kids from our church have major exams this weekend... and I have tutoring tomorrow and Young Adults Fellowship on Sunday plus tutoring and I will be sharing the message... Please pray... It's the weekend before I leave... and this week is going to be packed!

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Seek Him First!

A Very Full Day!

I was up... and went out for a run... just 8K... 

After sending Isaiah and Alan off, I was on the phone: order boxes for the Philippines, checking on Isaiah's water filter system and hot water heater... and then I rushed off as I had tutoring at 10:30!

That hour flew by and and I went to have lunch with a dear sister, the one who always treats me to the most spectacular meals... And for lunch, we had DUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow... And of course, she always gives me all the leftovers.

I then went to Taiwan Cell to purchase 'buffet data' for my trip to Europe. I splurged and paid 100US$ for 15 days of unlimited data. This way, I can check for maps or information when I'm out and about. 

I had made an appointment for a massage for 3:30 and I arrived a bit early! YEAH! Those 90 minutes were so relaxing! I walked out of there refreshed!

Tutoring started at 5:15 instead of 5:30 as we had a lot to do this evening. I tried to cram and prep these gals for their oral interview and written entrance exam on Sunday. When I got home, the mom sent me a message: the girls would like to have one more session! WOW! They felt it really helped... so we're looking at Saturday!

I ate some soup from lunch... so delicious... and then it was prayer time...

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Midterm Study!

I was up but not early enough and thus, I did not get a run in... This is what happened:

It was too hot by 8am... and so I decided to bake and go buy more veggies and fruit. Oh... I found lantern fruit or cape gooseberry. They are very delicious. I also took a nap...

I had study at 1:10 and the pineapple cake turned out extremely well.

After the study, I had tutoring and that hour went by fast.

When that was finished, I decided to go to the park... maybe for a walk... and I lined my Wednesday 6pm tutee... "We're not having class tonight, are we?" The Mom replied: Why not? I answered: because I thought you switched to Saturday morning. "Oh no, I wanted two days a week!" 

So, I rushed home, picked up my teaching box and headed off. I was home by 7:35 and I didn't want to go out for a run even though the weather had cooled down. I sat and ate a salad and prayer time started at 8:45!

We had Family Time at 9pm.

And by 11, I was so ready for bed!

Tomorrow is another full day of tutoring! I did make a reservation for a massage at 3'30 with Ms. Hsieh!

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Truly Rested!

I was up and after Isaiah took off, I went for a run... and yes, I tried to stick to one hour only... 

I was home and after a quick shower, I got my coffee and my books and read and rested... And I fell asleep and Alan came home from his workout and it was already 1:17! WOW...

We had lunch together and I turned on the WiFi to look at train schedule. I can now get a senior discount, I think, but things aren't so cheap nowadays! Anyhow... I didn't buy anything... 

At 5pm, I had prayer time... and then at 6:30, I headed off to my Tuesday evening Bible study. It was so good to see everyone.

I joined the 8:45 prayer time... and rode home at 9:10. 

It was nice to get home... I decided to start baking so that I won't have to do it tomorrow!

Again the day flew by...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!