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Thursday, August 25, 2005

But not all of it lah

Ok. I think my previous post might have given some the impression that I am settling in and never coming back. Hold that thought. Notice the conspicious absence of glowing references to food.

I wouldn't say the food here is terrible. I wouldn't say it's half bad either. In face, I'd say the food in the cafeteria is top-notch. But nothing compares to a hearty plate of nasi kandar, or a platter of steaming soft chappatis, or a nice hot bowl of pan mee. And I still get laughed at for eating my rice with a fork and spoon. Apparently "everyone" eats rice with a fork.
I do miss home. A lot. I miss the food, the people, the culture...everything. Yes, even the brainless drivers. Because they're what I'm used to.

Crossing the road here is an alien experience to me. Drivers actually slow down and come to a stop to let me cross even before I my foot touches the pavement. I don't know why I get so embarrassed when they do that, but I do. I blush and say thank you and hurriedly cross the road. o_O

Oh, praise report! I managed to get up at 6:45 this morning! I'd say it was the power of prayer and the grace of God, because before my alarm rang I was wide awake. This morning was fabulous...I'm getting more and more insights into the immeasurably glorious character of God through the Psalms, and I started meditating on one of the Commands of Christ today. I plan to focus on one of the 49 commands each week, then repeat the cycle. "If you love me, keep my commandments". Captivating catch phrase for the cover, dontcha think? ;)

Assignments are slowly but surely coming in, and so far my head is still above the tide.
I'm getting some nudges from God toward the direction of Family Psychology after learning this morning about the profound effects that ineffective or dysfunctional parenting has on children. The immortal words of my venerable casually dressed professor are still ringing in my head: "We raise adults, not children". The result of a dysfunctional home situation is not a dysfunctional child, but an ill-prepared [malformed] adult. Scary, huh? No wonder God places so much emphasis on the home (husbands love your wives, wives submit, children obey your parents, fathers provide, etc.). Veeeery in-te-res-tingggg...

Ish. I have no idea how to end this post. So much for unity and coherence (learning that in Comp. I). So, er... End! ;p

3 Comments:

  • Haha, I'm having so much fun reading about your experiences in the States. Brings back memories of when I first touched down in the "Land of the Free". Culture shock eh? Just dont get "Culture Shiok". ;)

    Have you found a church to go to, yet? How about Friday small groups?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7:38 PM  

  • Hehe...memory lane by proxy eh. ;p
    Not really culture shock lah...but it's definitely a big change la.
    Had fun playing football with the Central Americans today...some of them are REALLY good.
    I haven't "found" a church yet...still looking. Am looking forward to the Alpha and Omega and Baptist Collegiate Ministries meetings next week. I'm visiting First Assembly of God this Sunday.

    By Blogger Joel Chan, at 7:44 PM  

  • Cafeteria food suckzzz!!! It's yucky!!! But maybe your cafe has good food, but normally they just are vomitting! Lucky u to get good food! ;-) PEACE & HOLLABACK

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:22 PM  

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