it may be a little hard to read... but this is "MEATFLOSS CAKE BREAD" ... found at walmart last week. hmm.... what exactely is "meatfloss" ????????? it's less than a dollar though so at least its a good deal. but no i did not buy this and try it. in my opinion, this type of bread should not involve meat.

I was just saying how i was surprised that it was december.. and now its march! it's amazing how time flies when you're keeping busy. i'm so glad to be back from my travels. i love vacation and the places and people i saw made it a fantastic time. but it's just nice to be back in a routine. although, this week i'm feeling like i don't have much to do to keep myself occupied. that's actually a nice change from last semester though!

i have a new chinese coteacher this semester. i'm hoping she lasts. it's been very up and down so far with her classes. she's a good teacher, the students just have some attitude issues. the one class made her a card though to apologize so that lifted her spirits today. it's been so good getting to know her over the past week...she's SO OPEN which is so strange. she's quickly befriended nicole and i so we're asking for opportunities to encourage her and be a light to her.

the university friends i have are meeting in a new place this term. it's great because this has opened opportunities for them to get to know some older nationals who are very wise and strong in their faith. already they've both been mutually encouraged so we're lifting them up and hoping that it will be a growing experience for both sets of followers.

things with the team have been good so far this term and i'm excited about continuing to grow together in our community. i really want them to dig in deep with each other so hopefully i can encourage that even more this semester. i can imagine that my job is much easier the second year because it already feels easier the second semester. i had no idea what i was getting into last term and i feel like i sank pretty quickly when i tried it in my own strength. but now that we had a month away and some refreshment and rest i feel like i'm ready to thrive this semester. (which is great because last semester was a severe low point for all of us so its great to be on the other side of that storm)!


so today i went to the post office and it was all kinds of trouble. it used to be easy last semester. you walked in with your letters, handed them to the person and they gave you the stamps and you paid and off you went. but for some reason this semester they ask all these questions i've never been asked before and dont understand. today i handed the lady my four letters. she looked at them and then asked me something i didnt understand. after a few more tries she gave me an airmail envelope and told me i had to use those and not my envelopes (why? who knows...). so i had to rewrite all the addresses (not the first time this has happened. it seems to happen at random times though). then i gave the letters back and said i wanted stamps and she asked me several more questions i'd never been asked before. sometimes i feel like i know a lot of chinese and sometimes i feel like i dont speak a word of it. i guess i just know things i need to know.. and post office lingo is out of my realm of 'need to know' chinese. so anyway, she asked me tons of questions and i told her i didnt understand and she must've either given up or just made choices for me eventually i was able to pay and go on my way.

so next time you are at the post office... you should be friendly and interact with them just because YOU CAN.