Adventures at SBCC

I can't believe the experiences I'm having while I'm here in the Philippines!  Every day is a new adventure, and I'm loving it.  I went to two birthday parties this week.  They were for the same person, Ate Jet, who just turned 50 today.  One party was with her employees from Josiah's Catering, and the other was with her friends and family.  They were the most elaborate, spectacular events I've ever been to!  The food was amazing, of course, because it was prepared by Josiah's Catering.  They were held at two different venues, and the decorations were amazing.  At the second party, there were even Las Vegas-style dance routines, complete with a live band, sequence, and pyrotechnics.  It was a more formal event, and I was able to wear my new black dress that I bought on Wednesday.  Oh, I also saw Transformers II with a group of 15 people.  It was quite a big event, especially for those who've waited for the sequel to the first movie (I admit that I haven't even seen the first one).  My next adventure will be to go on España Blvd. with Trisha to try all the exotic Filipino fruits I can find.  I have been craving fruit more than any other food, and I need to take the opportunity to try fruits I can't get in the U.S.

Several times this week, I've let the boys take pictures with my camera.  I think they're all aspiring photographers/models!  They favorite poses are ones where they jump in the air, just in time for the camera to flash.  I've promised to put these on my new Friendster account, so they can look at them and put them on their own profiles.  

Next Saturday morning, I will be leading my first bible study with the boys.  Actually, I was suppose to lead one yesterday, but didn't know this until 30 beforehand!  I told Ate Weng that I hadn't prepared anything, so we agreed to move it to next weekend.  I think I want to talk about forgiveness, so please be praying that God will give me wisdom and reveal passages in his Word as I prepare this week.  I excited that I can do this, because it will give me a chance to know the boys on a deeper level.

Please also pray that God will fully restore my health.  I've been fighting a sore/dry throat all week.  I don't know if it's allergies or a cold, but I'm thankful that I haven't been sick in bed.  I do want to feel my best though.