I'm not sure if I'll blog again until I get back up to Taipei!
Seek Him first!
Friday, February 24, 2017
Blogging Via My Cell Phone!
For those who read my blog, you noticed that I missed a day or two! That's because we came down to Taichung! So I'm blogging using my cell phone! This is a first! We came down to share with the students at Morrison. And since we know so many people here, we decided to make it into our family trip! It has been so much fun! Too much fun! My daughter asked me, why didn't you put me in this school? Yikes! Morrison is a Christian school with smaller classes and loving Christian teachers but located in central Taiwan in the city of Taichung! Abby loves this environment and she would have thrived! I told her, maybe she'll come here and teach in the future! With no school on Monday and Tuesday, we're just going to hang around here and drive back up on Monday! Tonight we'll go to the senior play. Tomorrow will be Isaiah's all day tournament in Miaoli. Church with our friends on Sunday and basketball in the afternoon!
I'm not sure if I'll blog again until I get back up to Taipei!
Seek Him first!
I'm not sure if I'll blog again until I get back up to Taipei!
Seek Him first!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
More Tutoring Opportunities
This year is going to be quite interesting in terms of the opportunities that I'm getting to tutor.
I have my regular students on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
NSB is going to start back in April and I gave them Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening.
Right now, I tutor once a month on Saturday morning.
Now, there are two more students who would like for me to tutor them.
So, I've got them scheduled for every Thursday afternoon and three Saturday mornings (this gal has not gotten back to me yet. So, tentatively, my Saturday mornings are fully booked.)
I still write one set of test each month. And starting on July 16th of this year, I'll be speaking every Sunday at HOP! I still speak once a month at the morning Chinese church in New Beitou area.
I still like this more than teaching full time as there is a lot more flexibility! And I don't have to worry about the 'politics' that happens at school. I also choose my own materials and no tests to correct! The money is not as steady as teaching full time, but overall, I really am enjoying all the students I tutor!
Seek Him First!
I have my regular students on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
NSB is going to start back in April and I gave them Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening.
Right now, I tutor once a month on Saturday morning.
Now, there are two more students who would like for me to tutor them.
So, I've got them scheduled for every Thursday afternoon and three Saturday mornings (this gal has not gotten back to me yet. So, tentatively, my Saturday mornings are fully booked.)
I still write one set of test each month. And starting on July 16th of this year, I'll be speaking every Sunday at HOP! I still speak once a month at the morning Chinese church in New Beitou area.
I still like this more than teaching full time as there is a lot more flexibility! And I don't have to worry about the 'politics' that happens at school. I also choose my own materials and no tests to correct! The money is not as steady as teaching full time, but overall, I really am enjoying all the students I tutor!
Seek Him First!
Monday, February 20, 2017
Putting the Puzzle Together
Here in Taipei, most homes have very limited storage space. So, trying to get all our suitcases, carry-ons, fans, radiator heaters, sporting equipment nicely stored is quite a task.
So, this morning, I had to pull everything out of our living room closets in order to fit everything back. With Alan's return, I had to put away the suitcase and the carry-on he brought back.
It was like a puzzle. I put three patches on my back so that I would not get injured while trying to lift and shift and re-shift everything.
I'm happy to say I finally finished by 1pm! What a relief when the closet doors closed nicely!
Today, we also started the 40 day prayer challenge. As a family, we will be praying together for the next 40 days!
Seek Him First!
So, this morning, I had to pull everything out of our living room closets in order to fit everything back. With Alan's return, I had to put away the suitcase and the carry-on he brought back.
It was like a puzzle. I put three patches on my back so that I would not get injured while trying to lift and shift and re-shift everything.
I'm happy to say I finally finished by 1pm! What a relief when the closet doors closed nicely!
Today, we also started the 40 day prayer challenge. As a family, we will be praying together for the next 40 days!
Seek Him First!
Sunday, February 19, 2017
ALAN IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was a long journey...
First, because of the storms in Los Angeles, his flight was delayed for about 90 minutes. So he didn't take off until about 2am.
He arrived in Korea and did not have a long layover. He was on the next flight, heading to Taiwan.
He arrived 22 minutes late... I was using Flight Trekker to check.
He took the bus and we talked when he was nearing Taipei. So, I went down to get the car started. The battery was DEAD. I had to charge the external battery in order to jump start the car.
We were 15 minutes late to the domestic airport in Taipei.
We all headed home and started to see all the goodies from my sister and his mom and aunt Ethel! It was like Christmas and Birthday all wrapped into one!
But in less than 30 minutes, Isaiah and I were out the door as Isaiah had to play the drum and I was helping with set up and translating.
Alan pressed through and stayed up until 8:30!
We're all so glad that he is BACK!
He starts school tomorrow!
Seek Him First!
First, because of the storms in Los Angeles, his flight was delayed for about 90 minutes. So he didn't take off until about 2am.
He arrived in Korea and did not have a long layover. He was on the next flight, heading to Taiwan.
He arrived 22 minutes late... I was using Flight Trekker to check.
He took the bus and we talked when he was nearing Taipei. So, I went down to get the car started. The battery was DEAD. I had to charge the external battery in order to jump start the car.
We were 15 minutes late to the domestic airport in Taipei.
We all headed home and started to see all the goodies from my sister and his mom and aunt Ethel! It was like Christmas and Birthday all wrapped into one!
But in less than 30 minutes, Isaiah and I were out the door as Isaiah had to play the drum and I was helping with set up and translating.
Alan pressed through and stayed up until 8:30!
We're all so glad that he is BACK!
He starts school tomorrow!
Seek Him First!
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Some Answers...
Some people asked... what exactly can Isaiah be applying for with the scores he received?
To help you to know how difficult, there aren't that many schools... unless we want schools that aren't so good academically!
His two dream choices are: ChengChi University Education Department & English Department
His four maybe choices are:
Soochow University English Department, Political Science Department & German Department
Taipei University Education Department
Now, which schools can he FOR SURE get into: Ming Chuan University & ChungYuan University -- but we don't want him to go there...
He is going to talk to his school counselor on Monday. In the meantime, we're putting together his portfolio. If he makes it in the door, the second obstacle will be his portfolio and interview! Please keep him in your prayers. Selection will start on March 7-10. 'Call back' will be from 3/23 to 4/24. Schools will release the acceptance by 4/27. You then have until 5/3 to let the school know your decision!
Other than that, I went for a run and it was not so hot. And I want to say THANK YOU to my dear sister who gave me a new headset... I can listen to music as I run. I think I can also upload audio books... YIPPEE... I want to learn to speak Hebrew... and with a San Diego Library card, I downloaded a simple travel book with simple Hebrew phrases. I am waiting for Alan to help me do that.
And yes, Alan will be back tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
Seek Him First!
To help you to know how difficult, there aren't that many schools... unless we want schools that aren't so good academically!
His two dream choices are: ChengChi University Education Department & English Department
His four maybe choices are:
Soochow University English Department, Political Science Department & German Department
Taipei University Education Department
Now, which schools can he FOR SURE get into: Ming Chuan University & ChungYuan University -- but we don't want him to go there...
He is going to talk to his school counselor on Monday. In the meantime, we're putting together his portfolio. If he makes it in the door, the second obstacle will be his portfolio and interview! Please keep him in your prayers. Selection will start on March 7-10. 'Call back' will be from 3/23 to 4/24. Schools will release the acceptance by 4/27. You then have until 5/3 to let the school know your decision!
Other than that, I went for a run and it was not so hot. And I want to say THANK YOU to my dear sister who gave me a new headset... I can listen to music as I run. I think I can also upload audio books... YIPPEE... I want to learn to speak Hebrew... and with a San Diego Library card, I downloaded a simple travel book with simple Hebrew phrases. I am waiting for Alan to help me do that.
And yes, Alan will be back tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
Seek Him First!
Friday, February 17, 2017
Finally... A Run!
Yes, I finally had time to go out for a run... and it was HOT.
26C...but it felt so nice to be at the River Park...
I had time to run 12 kilometers! I would have gone further, if it wasn't so hot.
My legs felt fine... but the heat was blaring!
Again, the day flew by...
Seek Him First!
26C...but it felt so nice to be at the River Park...
I had time to run 12 kilometers! I would have gone further, if it wasn't so hot.
My legs felt fine... but the heat was blaring!
Again, the day flew by...
Seek Him First!
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Scores Out; Research Done
The scores were sent to the students' cell phone very early this morning.
Isaiah didn't want to look but his teammates all wanted to know.
He got the highest in his PE Class.
His total score was higher than any of his practice tests. But it was disappointing as he did not score the perfect score in English. All three practice tests he did. He did not score as high in math as we had hope... so... his overall score did not get past 50.
I spent the day researching on what are the possibilities for him in terms of college selection! I spent hours in front of the computer!
I have printed out three 'dream schools/majors'... and three safe school/major. He will get into Soochow, which was what we had hoped. But perhaps he has a chance at some better schools in majors that he does enjoy. When he gets back tomorrow night, we will look and talk over the information I have 'discovered'.
One thing we did decide, he won't use his PE scores to get into a school because he will have to study in a PE related field. For sure he doesn't want to do that. Because once you get in using your PE Scores, you can transfer to another department within the same school. He will be locked in unless he wants to retake the JCEE.
Needless to say, I had a very interesting day!
Seek Him First!
Isaiah didn't want to look but his teammates all wanted to know.
He got the highest in his PE Class.
His total score was higher than any of his practice tests. But it was disappointing as he did not score the perfect score in English. All three practice tests he did. He did not score as high in math as we had hope... so... his overall score did not get past 50.
I spent the day researching on what are the possibilities for him in terms of college selection! I spent hours in front of the computer!
I have printed out three 'dream schools/majors'... and three safe school/major. He will get into Soochow, which was what we had hoped. But perhaps he has a chance at some better schools in majors that he does enjoy. When he gets back tomorrow night, we will look and talk over the information I have 'discovered'.
One thing we did decide, he won't use his PE scores to get into a school because he will have to study in a PE related field. For sure he doesn't want to do that. Because once you get in using your PE Scores, you can transfer to another department within the same school. He will be locked in unless he wants to retake the JCEE.
Needless to say, I had a very interesting day!
Seek Him First!
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