My Birthday

So, my birthday was not as bad as I feared it could be. True statement. I worried about being forgotten on/for my birthday. Thankfully, this did not happen. My mom texted me to have dinner and/or a movie. My sister, though out of state, even texted me on the eve of my bday to wish me well. And, friends sent me messages via the phone and/or facebook. My work sang the birthday song to me, had me blow out a candle, and enjoy chocolate cake. I saw the movie, "Yes Man" with Jim Carey in it; pretty good. And, I got to enjoy myself with some personal devotional time. Overall, I am pleased with my day. And thankful for all the friends who sent their well wishes.

Naturally Supernatural

In my quiet time the other day I read an encouraging passage of Scripture that I want to share with you.

For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16

I was so encouraged and edified from reading this verse. God made me realize that his words are words of life to those who are being saved; that He could use me, my mouth, to edify the saints that I come in contact with on a daily basis. So, while I was at work, I began to praise the Lord in song. In Spanish song actually. And, it was so fun! But, more importantly, the words I sang imparted life and grace to the hearers.

God has been filling me with his spirit and imparting a boldness to speak and sing for him in the workplace. When a co-worker was sick, I prayed for him. When a believing customer came in with a problem, I prayed for her aloud as naturally as I was conducting her transaction. His grace is upon my life! Hallelujah, praise the Lord.

Studying Korean Again...

My alarm goes off at 7 am, as I had set it for, allowing myself one hour to get ready. But, I continued to press the snooze button until I could snooze no more. I slept overnite at the Korean Grand Spa, a 24 hour place that is similar to a jim jil bang, but, the sleeping room has these foam mats you get to sleep on, and the floor is heated, and the men's rooms are segregated from the women/s. So, Saturday morning I get ready to go to my Korean language class. I'm running late because I HAD to sleep in. Luckily, I catch a bus and walk into class only 2 or 3 minutes late, and am the first to arrive! The rest of the class gets there eventually as well. We are a small class of only 5 students. It was our last class of the quarter. We will have a final exam in 2 weeks. I'll probably be a studying hermit until then; I'd like to do well on the test, and make some effort towards my Korean studies!

During class, one of the students mentioned about the Korean raisin bread. I have been craving this for some time now. So, after class I ventured on a hunt for a Korean bakery for the raisin bread. I came to the PARIS BAGUETTE in Koreatown, Los Angeles, and found something suitable to eat, though not exactly what I was looking for. And, right next door to the bakery was a pc bang (internet cafe). So, I decided to take a peak into the pac bang.

Tonite I have to get my laundry done. And, start thinking about what to bring for our school potluck...I'm thinking of making homemade bread pudding, buying tamales, or making a chile and egg casserole. Hmmm...so many choices!

What to do???

I'm thinking about the following options for now.


Option #1~Teach at Pagoda?
Pay is good.
Students are uni and adult students.
Korean language class offered at low rate.
High population of western teachers at school.
December (end) start.

The hours are poor~split shifts, meaning 7am to 10am then again 6pm to 9 or 10pm.

Option #2~Teach at a public school?
Would have the support of a repuable recruiting agency; found by word of mouth with other satisfied teacher clients.
The hours are good~teach 3 or 4 classes per day but must remain at school during office hours, probably 9 to 5.
The class size would be large, probably around 30 students per class.
I would be the only western teacher at the school.
March new school year start.

What to do? What to do?

A third option is to continue waiting and stay put where I am now.

Thou shall not...

Thou shall not complain!!
Thou shall look on the bright side, and be positive, at all times!!!
These are my mottos right now in life.

What to do for mom's birthday?

I hope you all get a chance to go to the Glen Ivy Spa in Corona. What a relaxing day with my mom, in pools, jacuzzis, saunas, and a mud bath. Oh so good! And, you can get in free and enjoy all the ammemities on the day of your birthday!!

A New Day...

I feel nervous, excited, anticipatory...today is a new day. Actually, in about an hour and a half, I am scheduled for an interview. It could change my life. It is an interview over the phone for a teaching position in Korea. Again!!! And, wow, I am soooooooo excited, mainly to see old friends, and really try to pay off the student debt. And, yet, I must say, I have begun to enjoy and adapt to my new life here. It seems only recently many things have begun to fall into place in my life here. So, my teaching position will most likely start in the winter, end of December, but, we will probably talk about it tonite. I hope you've been praying for me!!