There are some things you never want to hear before going into a really old building. “Wow! We definitely don’t want to be here if there is an earthquake,” is definitely one of them. That is exactly what my leader, Philip, said as we climbed the steep metal stairs of this ancient-looking two-story structure to [...]
We wandered through the creepy, narrow alleyways of an old apartment complex after dark until we found the entrance. Then the two other Campus Target leaders and I (Sonny) began to climb the flights of stairs. As we approached the 4th floor, we heard a sound calling us to our destination. It was singing. We [...]
This has got to be the best feeling in the world. My strawberry yogurt shake has long been empty, and I am sitting in a coffee shop in southern Asia, explaining THE story to my friend who is confused about and hungry for God. I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing, or [...]
One foot, next foot, they trip and you pick them up, right foot, left foot, “You are doing good,” you say as you teach your child how to walk. “Chew with your mouth closed…this is how you tie your shoes…maybe next time it would be best to not talk to your brother that way…” The [...]
Things are moving along here and one would even say going well. Our renovations are complete on our bathroom and kitchen, which is pretty cool. Hardly fancy, but definitely more functional than before. More importantly we have a washing machine, so I’m finally wearing clean clothes again. We have come through a typhoon unscathed. Really, [...]
We have an apartment, but still no working internet, so I’m in Starbucks. I’m doing pretty well! I’m pretty much moved in at this point and hopefully will be able to send some pictures of the place soon (i don’t have a camera, but my roommate does). We still have to register with the police [...]
“Psst. Can I talk to you for a minute?” Sweetpea turned from the crowd of girls surrounding her to see the face of the whispering girl who had slipped up next to her at the English Corner. They both stepped away from the circle, and the girl introduced herself. “My name is Winter. My friend [...]
“Eva! Everything is incredible since I met you. You said that it is God arranged our encounter. I believe so. I thank Jack for he met you guys and brought me to you and I thank God. Our first conversation in English went so smooth and comfortable, not because I am good at English, but that you [...]
As I peered over my shoulder I was eye to eye with my new Asian friend. I could hardly believe it; I had to look twice. It was like I was looking at myself in a mirror. There is a rumor that everyone has a Asian twin, but I had yet to find mine — [...]
“What do you believe in?” I asked my friend Whutzong on a long walk to our apartment. “I believe in science and my mind. Some of our parents believe in Buddha but the younger generation in Asia believes in growing the mind.” “That would make me sad.” I responded. “I believe that there is a [...]