Spring time means heat time

On Sunday I did the normal activities of getting up, and preparing to go to church. I was amazed to find that the heat was back! It feels like it has been cold for months, I don't do cold--at all. I got to wear a skirt and a short sleeve shirt, my excitement was through the roof! After church the normal crowd went to lunch after, one of my favorite activities here. It was so nice we could sit outside and have that company. I got to take every form of transportation on Sunday...which is rare, but exciting. Metro, Taxi, Walking, Motorbikes and an auto rickshaw.

My friend Rebecca and I had a genius idea to go up to the country club and go swimming, best decision ever. Needless to say I got sunburnt, but it was totally worth it. I will call it my base coat for the Philippines and summer.


My life here is going normal and is exciting and He is working in so many ways. I was asked to return back to the school next year, so the decisions are being made...I have till Friday to sign or not sign my contract and so that is overwhelming in it's own. So please continue to pray this week as I figure out what is best for me, this time around.

I have been taking Chinese lessons more seriously this semester as well and my new teacher wants me to take the proficiency exam, I call her crazy...but it might be something I end up doing in a month or two! I enjoy the language and I am slowly actually remembering how to read the characters in chinese and not in english--which is so hard for my brain!

I decided also that I needed to be more healthy in life decisions, mostly in exercise. I have started going to the pool to swim laps and plan on 2-3 times a week, so far I am doing a great job with it! It is weird how much better you feel after working out, the endorphins are amazing! I have fallen in love with the pool that I get to use at the club...it's gorgeous and no one is ever there!

new favorites place. ever.

Everything is going well...planning a trip to HK to go see the Hunger Games...my excitement is (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and everyone is probably annoyed of my excitement, but I can't wait! And I get to be a full-time sub next week to grades 5, 6 and 7...so I get to be in charge, weird concept! but I am excited to do it, the kid's are great and the support here is very helpful when I need it.

Also some CUI folk will be here this weekend and I get to go to dinner with them. I am excited to see them and get to talk to them about summer and just what is happening back home!


Highs:
The weather being perfect!
Being asked to come back next year
Getting closer to the women here at work
Getting to travel soon

Lows:
Figuring out my decision about next year.

Prayer requests:
That I power through these next few weeks before Spring Break!
For my decision this week.
Strength in my friendships back home, feeling really discouraged right now.

With love,

Ashley