Plans for next year

Okay, I give in. I surrender the idea that I will ever be able to do the long accounts of what I've been up to. It seems that I'm constantly excited to blog about one adventure, but before it happens, I go on a new one. Then, I think that I can't record the new one because I haven't said anything about the previous one, and before I know it, I'm completely backed up and nothing is getting written. See why I don't keep a journal? So, rather than getting all wrapped up and writing nothing, I'll just stop by when I do have time at random moments to write about what I'm up to at the time.

Currently, the focus right now is on my plans for next year. As some of you know, I was flirting with the idea of teaching in China next year. The school I was looking at was awesome and had a lot of opportunities, but all I could think throughout the process was "I hope it's as awesome as GES." Then, I thought, "Hey, wait a minute, Self. If you like GES so much, why are you leaving?" Naturally, I had no answer for such a well thought out question, and so I've decided to teach another year at GES. Honestly, I truly do love my school, the people I work with, my students, and my new church community.

Speaking of my church, today was day 1 in a 12 week series based on the book The Search for Significance. As I just got the book today, I haven't read it yet. I'm looking forward to it, though, and I'm hoping to get a lot out of it.

In other news, I'm finally back on my exercise schedule (yay!) for the first time since October break. I've lost a lot of weight so far since I've been in Thailand, and I hope to lose even more. After all, I need to look hot for my friend, Zugey's, wedding in April!

Speaking of, I can't wait to be back in the States in 3 months. Thailand truly does feel like home, except for one important thing: family. I really miss my family, especially my nieces and nephews. I had a realization a few months back that my youngest, Abby Kate, will only know me as a face on a computer screen. I have no idea when or if I will live near family again. I thank God for modern technology, though. I can't imagine my only communication being through letters that take weeks to arrive. With Skype, I almost feel like I'm there. Except for the hugs. I miss the hugs.

Well, that's enough of my boring life for you. Sorry it's not filled with my time on the beach of Koh Sammed or my awesome time in Chiang Mai. Like I said earlier, I have to just write about things that I'm doing now. And what I'm doing now is waiting for my laundry cycle to finish. Ooh, thrilling!!