Bike Ride

So, I took my first solo bike ride since being here and I have news for you. 1. Riding a bike is much more scary than walking here. There are so many things to keep track of. The other bicyclists, the other motorcyclists, the cars, the buses, the pedestrians. The many many many pedestrians. I biked from Ruth's home to my new home. It really didn't take very long but it was a frightful ride-against traffic, with traffic, paused in traffic. This is all very new and different and you can just continue to think of me during this time. Oh and for those of you who wanted to know I do have a basket on the front of my bike...:)

Here I am

I am finally back on Blogspot. I am sorry that it has been a while. The Issue: when I turn on the filter that will allow me to access Blogger my wireless internet is disabled. Something I intend to figure out the glitches before I move. If I am unable to-I will let you know that there may be a temporary break in my communication. :)
I sign my lease in the morning and then go pick out paint colors with the painter. Not much else is happening. I did not find the pecan pie flavored moon cake but I did have a grape flavored one which tasted like a fig newton. I watched the National Day Parade with some nationals and it was unlike any parade I have ever seen. I sat for two hours before I left. I guess the floats and dancers and entertainment followed after the third hour. But all I saw was the president and prime minister riding in fancy cars past all the military and the weapons oh and don't forget the speeches. I will upload pictures now. love you so much. Denise

Denise's View of KM

Pictures of My Un-Finished Apt:

New Apartment!!

I will soon be the proud renter of a two bedroom, one office, one bath apt in KM. I am so pleased and excited to eventually share pictures of it. Things are so different here. Instead of paying monthly rent you pay the whole year all at one time. That is a huge drop into the bucket. So tomorrow is the Moon Cake Festival. I have been instructed to find the moon cake that tastes like pecan pie. So, those of you who had the pleasure of trying the moon cake at my open house, not all moon cakes have an egg in the middle. I know that you are all relieved on my behalf.

Biker Chic

I rode on the back of a bike today. Sounds really cool until you realize I mean a REAL bike and the bike was short and I am tall. Soooo it was really awkward cause I had to lift my feet up off the ground and balance myself on the back of the bike too. The woman who was driving said that we would be the silly girls and everyone would smile. I told her I was used to being funny and having people laugh at me. I imagine it was quite a site.

P & P

Today, 9/21/09, is my first real home sick day. I had tea with a young nurse like myself who has been here for one year and she was telling me about her school experiences. I was encouraged but also my anxiety returned. I know that this is going to be hard. I know that this is where I am supposed to be. I Choose to be obedient in this task. Yet the many different options of schools is making my head spin. I entreat you all to come before the one who does KNOW which school is best for me and ask Him to guide me as I visit them this week and give me wisdom and questions to ask. I am so thankful for you all.