Day 59-62 - March 5-8

The past few days have been busy. On Wednesday morning I headed back to the gym with Mike before heading off for my Mandarin class. Mike and Gen didn't go to class so my teacher did a bit of a review. It was helpful. In the evening we had dinner with Carmen at a nearby noodle shop. Because we had to leave early the next day, Carmen stayed over at our apartment.

On Thursday morning the four of left around 8:30am to teach English in northern Beijing. I would love to elaborate more but that will have to wait for another time. Before leaving we were treated to hot pot. It was ok. Once we got back Mike and went to the gym before heading over for young-adult fellowship. Once again I had a wonderful time of fellowship. There were probably about 50 people at BICF. For the next few weeks a couple from South Carolina will be teaching and sharing on relationships.

On Friday morning the three of us had to be up early. The land lord had called the night before and there was some paperwork that needed to be looked after. After it was taken care of Mike and I headed off to the gym. The gym also has a ping pong table. Give me one week and I will be able to beat Mike. I had the Subway special for lunch before heading off to class. After class Mike and went and talked with our friends from hotpot. Again my great Father facilitated a time when we could answer and share. The manager of the hot pot is really thinking and at the same time confused. For our friends, the stress of work and life don't always leave time for meaning centered reflection. I never really thought about it from this perspective. Back at the flat I did a bit of work. Mike and Gen went out for dinner at KFC. I didn't go because I had half a sub left over from lunch. It worked out well. I was able to call and talk with my grandmother. At ten or so Mike and I went off over for a cheap massage.

Today I got up pretty early. In the morning I headed over to see our friends at hot pot/ I have asked them to help me with a gift for Mike's birthday on Wednesday. Unfortunately I didn't get to the gym however, I was able to get some work done.