Since I last blogged, a LOT has happened. The direction of life has changed, and I'm just following God. First of all, the trip to the Philippines was AMAZING. I got to meet people, and see things I'd never seen before, such as Subic Bay, one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. We also spent time in Manila, and also Tagatay City. I was shocked when I saw a sign that mentioned Tagatay City was a Character city... (The Christian group I used to work for, IBLP, had a program to teach character to government people in different cities.)
After 4 days in the Philippines, I went to Brunei. The entire trip from my hotel to Whitney's aunt's house was crazy...first of all, I met a friend of Whitney's in the Philippines, who showed me how to get to the airport, using a taxi, 2 buses, a jeep bus, and a tricycle (motorcycle with sidecar). It was so cool to do something "local"...not just looking at the city from a tour bus.
After 2 plane rides, and a SUPER long day, I was SO ready to see Whitney. HOWEVER, when I got to the airport at 10pm, it was empty... nobody was there to meet me! Apparently, the plane arrived a half hour ahead of schedule...and I was rather freaked out! I had Whitney's phone number, and if nobody showed up, I would have some way of contacting her. Thankfully, I didn't have to use it, and it all worked out...
We spent about a month in Brunei...relaxing, learning about each other, and having fun. I saw a few lion dances, set off firecrackers, and ate some GREAT food. We saw some of the famous stuff in Brunei, went hiking, and saw an entire town...built on top of a river! We bounced between Whitney's two uncles' houses, which was kind of weird, but it worked...for a month.
The last night of the trip was the best. We were in Malaysia, and had satay meat and rice, drank coconut juice at a place right next to the water. It was BEAUTIFUL.
When we got back to Taiwan, we spent two days at the Flower Expo, a day in Danshui, and two days in Taichung. The Flower Expo was amazing, and incredibly beautiful.
When I last wrote, Whitney and I were thinking about going to Australia next year. That's changed, and now we're thinking of spending a year in Taiwan or the US first. We're just waiting for God to tell us what He wants. I'm learning a little bit of how big God's promises are. He has promised that he will provide all our needs. Right now, He's given me work, so I can save up for the plane tickets, and he's given me a WONDERFUL dear to share my life with.
I know that when I graduate, even if he doesn't give me a job right away, He will still provide me with food, and a place to live. I don't know what I'm going to do, or where I'm going to live, but I know God does. The job market in the US is tight, and I think it's hard to find a business-related job in Taiwan, but no matter. I just hope I can say the same thing when things are a lot tighter!
