Bamboo noise

Little ken being crazy

Chatting with Leah!

Christmas present making

And traditional music

Happy things: Leah may come to Thailand!

Sad things: Time is flying by

Retreat and homecoming

Home sweet Home.

Early mornings and fun games

Crazy yarn and learning to knit.

Laughing and noodles.

The past few days have been busy to say the least. The weekend Nav retreat turned out to be fun. The lessons taught I had learned already, due to having a Nav Dad. But, None the less I did learn a few things. The mountain weather was freezing, but luckily I packed all my winter-y stuff. Thank God for Crocheting, or I'd have been frozen.

But nothing was sweeter than coming back to my Indonesian family. Little Ken ran up to my and clung to my leg as I moved around the kitchen. Indarto and Erna took all of us to yummy noodles for dinner. We had so many laughs as we joked and teased like a big family. I certainly will miss them when I go back to Thailand.

Happy things: New yarn and lots of it. Finished another scarf.

Sad things: I leave so soon

Funny things: More people running from the 'bulee'

Total exhaustion

Today is a tired day.

The sort you want to curl up and not move.

Mainly due to catching the flu.

But!

I made chicken Parmesan for everyone.

And then proceeded to plop onto a couch and crochet.

Last night was enjoyable, I went to Mister Agung's (Sorry if I mispelt your name!) and had dinner with his family. A mini Thanksgiving! They had made so many kinds of food for me. Lovely, lovely people. Tomorrow I am being sent off on a retreat. Into the mountains, praay I don't die of the cold or get more sick. In other news. I am feeling insanely Christmas-y and due to this I'm linking you to a fabulous Christmads Craft so go check it out. She does a wonderful blog full of lovely crafts.

Happy things: Chicken Parm turned out yummy

Sad things: Sick, sick sick,

Crocheting again and sharing.

Washing, Hanging, and Ironing.

Organizing, crocheting, and dancing.

Defineitly feeling like a housewife.

Today has been enjoyable so far. I've been catching up on the little odd bits I needed to do. Such as cleaning up my clothes! No one wants to smell like a suitcase. At least..No one that I know of. I;ve got this massive house to myself. Suprisingly enough, it's peaceful to be in it for a few hours and act like i own the place..Or at least the washing machine.. Hopefully I'll be seeing New Moon later on today. I'm quite excited to see it..I'm an ashamed Twi Fan..Sadly I didn't end up seeing New Moon. It still hasn't come out. Though it promised to come out last Friday..I'm annoyed with the theaters for lying continuously to us. Later that evening I shared my life with the students who came to study and see the 'Buleea' foreigner. It is getting much easier to talk to large groups of people about my life.

Happy things; Sunny and warm day. I was called an Angel and a miracle:]

Sad things: The spinner went on strike.So I had to wring the clothes out.

Funny things: Kenzie, the little boy who lives in this house, came running up to me shouting 'GOOOD MORNINGGG' So cute.

(pictures of my latest project)

Drowing in the rain

Karoke in the presidant suit
Running through the rain soaked streets.
New yarn!
Lots of new friends,
Sharing at the Nav Rally.

Happy things: new organic yarn,
Sad things: my shoes are in a constant state of dampness
Funny Things: A man on a motorcycle nearly crashed due to staring at the white girl aka me

Traveling again

Girls hangout time.

Sharing and singing homemade karoke.

Laughs and coffee for hours.

Happy things: On my Way to Bandung, made lots of fun new friends

Sad things: I keep banging my head on the roof of cars. Leaving the Nav family

Funny things: A small child sees me and runs yelling 'Bulaee!!' which means foriegner.

Weird things: Smoking is allowed inside

Tears and smiles

Professors,Students, and Coffee.

Last night was encouraging and fun. I was introduced to a few girl students and joined their bible study. Boy was I thankful for Daddy's training me to be ready on the spot. Since, After the intoductions, I was told I had a half an hour to share. Suprised and slightly disgruntled I began to share on my life story. Basically a short version of Thailand,Mom, and family struggles and stories.

I had them all tearing up and a few crying. I felt terrible, it's simple little life brings tears to others eyes. I told them how our ministery works, what Dad and I do, and so on. After the sniffles passed they were encourged and excited to try and live life in a new manner. I felt very blessed to have been able to encourage them.

After dinner and more bible discussion we parted ways.

Things that made me Chuckle: Passport control " You're going to Bandung?" Me" Yes, to visit friends" PC " What? You have friends in Bandung? Really? Wow" - The fasinaction with my womanly talents of cooking and crochet - The fact I'm the only white person I've seen in two days.

Happy things: I seem to be considered a 'weird' foriegner because I eat everything,shower out of a bucket, and sleep in small spaces without issue.

Sad things: I think I slightly scare the shy girl who is with me today. Sigh, I swear, I don't bite