Hello Everyone,
So the new year came too fast. That's all there is to it. It was always really comforting when people asked me when I was going home and I could say "next year." Next year always seems ages away, but then when "next year" becomes "this year," it becomes frighteningly more close.
But enough of that! This week was pretty fantastic. Lately, it just seems like everything's going right. I don't know how long it'll last, but I'm very happy to just let it stay forever haha. First of all, Dhylyn is doing great. We taught her the Word of Wisdom and she had a little problem with coffee, but she was really willing to give it up for a greater cause. Her boyfriend, Paolo wasn't there, though and he's the one who really needs help, so we hope we can get in contact with him this week. They are both set to be baptized on the 31st.
Also, miracles! Brother Lu, who's been pretty anti-gospel discussion lately, told us yesterday that he talked to the sister missionary who contacted him in the first place at temple square and she helped him set a goal for January 31st as well. We walked into gospel principles and he was like, "Elder Smith, just so you know, I've set another goal to be baptized on the 31st. I know you're going to call me tomorrow anyway, so I just thought I'd let you know now and get it over with." Not the most positive way of telling me, but I think he's just kind of trying to save face or something. I don't know, but we'll keep talking with him about it and just see what his thoughts are about it. That was really exciting and super unexpected though! Then, also yesterday, Yonghan(a member's younger brother) set a goal with us to be baptized on the 7th of February. That was awesome and his family is so stoked! Ever since Brother Su's been baptized, the ward's seemed a lot more excited about missionary work and it seems like they trust us a lot more as well. It's exciting!
Last Friday, I had an exchange with Elder Rock. He's super funny. I was super impressed by how hard he worked especially on learning the language. With any spare minute he had, he was getting out his flashcards and studying them. It was awesome and made me realize that I can't let myself get comfortable with my Chinese speaking level. I need to always be striving to improve.
Last thing, we went over to the Ramos' house yesterday and ate something called Balut. I don't know if you know what that is, Kayla or Georgette. I don't think they sell it in America. It seems kind of unethical. but it's basically a duck egg where the duck is already partially formed inside. It was SO gross. I almost threw up twice. But I ate it. It's over. And next time, I can eat it more slowly(they told me eating the whole thing at the same time is the best way to do it). This is what it looks like:
NAAAAAASSSSTTTTYYYYYY! but as you can see, we also ate some nice chicken soup and some papaya. That was pretty tasty.
Anyways, I hope no one threw up when they saw that. Have a good week!
-Elder Smith
P.S. Also, in other news, my family is moving to Olympia. So here's a sad-ish song:( -- Abide With Me 'Tis Eventide.
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