Jamming session for Paul

United States of America

This is all bout life in America ~(^_^)/
(For those who haven't been here or places i just went)

About the weather
Transit planes from Singapore-Tokyo-LA-Denver-Indiana. And while on the midst of transit of terminals in LA, i was surprised to find that aircon in the airport is ALOT warmer than the natural air outside. I'm like??!?!? How come huh? Took alot to get used to this change.

Now it's summer here, i still wear sweat shirt n pants out in the afternoon sun. It's crazy. And summer is only for few months b4 the cold autumn, winter n spring. I wonder if 2 layers of clothes in summer(Anderson), and 4 layers of clothes in winter(Colorado) is still cold, how to survive sial?!!! God better heat my system up real soon or warm this place, else i'm gonna hibernate PERMANENTLY at home. Wahahaha...

About the food
My first meal when i hit my town was at Denny's, a fast food restaurant.
Thank God i opt to share my food with JM as i wasn't really hungry. Then the food came... Low morale,ain't good even when i lower my standards... Worse, it sucks in BIG portions. Man... And as days went by, i realised that in all places, the amount is food served in ONE portion is enough to feed 2 or 3 asians. Best food is available MOSTLY when u cook at home.

About clothes
In Singapore, I wear sizes mostly from Medium to XL. Occasional small maybe.
But right here, i wear MOSTLY small or EXTRA small. And occasional medium to XL if i shop in the juniors' section, which is for kids. It's fascinating. I dun feel so big suddenly like back in Singapore, and it's a SHIOK aka great feeling...

About the road trip-May 2008

1. Colorado- Winter on mountains at Aspen- Had my first snow sighting~! It is SO pretty, like amazing... I stuck my tongue out to catch the snow, unknown to JM;p Wahaha.. Jm's aunt and sis rushed right now of the house to make mini snowmans. And i was like, it's pretty cool but i dun wanna go out for it's TOO cold. I'm in THREE layers of clothes in a HEATED house and i SO desire a pair of good gloves, which i dun have. And u wan me to make freezing snowmans in the killing icy winds with my bare hands?! Throw that thought. I will NOT move my butt. Wahaha.. Anyways, mountainous views of forests of pine trees covered with snow were awesome with constant snow. And i made my first fire in the house fireplace, ALL BY MYSELF>> So proud. wahahaha...
   
2. Arizona- Grand Canyon- Thought desert places was suppose to be hot or VERY hot? Surprisingly, it snowed before we came, so the roads were covered with leftover snow and the weather was chilly too. I was freezing at 3am++ when i went to catch the morning sunrise over the beautiful canyons. It was spectacular view from the top. But didn't get to go down the valleys and up cos we heard it will take 2.5 days to do that. Lack of time. Plus we rode the shuttles around different parts of the canyon to have diff sightings. But after awhile it seems abit monotonous. So i reckon those who wanna go, 1.5-2 days at Grand Canyon is enough if u are not a hiker.
   
3. California- Yosemites- Weather was warmer here. Lived in a pretty little lodge in the mountains. Many streams and hills and Bass lake was huge and amazing. Think i saw at least 5 different types of waterfalls. It's my kind of thing. Happy. Went to the tallest one, had to run pass it with my coat for it's way freezing to have the GUSHING TORRENTS OF WATER falling down hard, and splashing all around, creating massive winds. It's so beautiful that i'm speechless.
   
4. California- LA-Disneyland- I LOVE IT~!!! Everything was fascinating~! Every single ride, even the simple ones are way cool~ And the streets were fun too, like i step into a fantasy world. And every long queue was fun too, for they made every step that u move along the line interesting, like carvings or pictures or robots for u to take picture with. I HIGHLY recommend anyone to go there~! But when i came back, i heard Disneyworld over at Florida is more fun cos more rides, but of cos more expensive...
5. California- LA-Southern California Park- All thrilling rides are here. Everything unimaginable. Way cool. Guys will like it, and gals will prob freak out. Wahaha... I especially like this horror tower ride, that people will have to go into an elevator and be thrown around in the darkness. It was AWESOME and exciting... Highly recommended too!
   
6. Back to Indiana- Anderson- Moved in to stay with Tara and Phil, JM's Caucasian God parents. They were so kind AND funny. And they had a cookout with food that finally taste good... lol~ My room is so pretty and neat that i think i ruined it by shifting in. Cos im a pretty messy person. wahahah... Anyways, I'm beginning to like Anderson as the weather warms up and i begin to make friends...

About homesickness
I miss my family, church, ex cellmates and cellmates and frenz alot, MUCH to my surprise ;p

About what i miss in Singapore

1. Awesome food OBVIOUSLY~! I LOVE spicy food and there ain't ANY here! Except occasional expensive Korean Restaurants.
   
2. Meeting up with all my cool buddies and my huge family
3. The hot weather
4. Trinity Christian Centre and it's worship ministry and the ppl in there
5. Basketball in the sun
6. Swimming
7. Gaming- Dota, Battlefield... etc.
   
8. Karaoke-ing
   

About what i love in America

1. 95% of people is patient and kind here, mostly. Everyone speaks to anyone and smile to everyone.
   
2. There's abundance of food.
   
3. Almost every house i have been to is VERY VERY beautiful. Even the restrooms are pretty with ornaments, pictures framed, knitted hand towels, fluffy carpets..etc. Need i say more?
   
4. Beds are taller, u need to jump to get on it.
   
5. Pillows, cushions and blankets are way more comfy.
   
6. It's spacious and wide all around, u get to see horizons.
7. You get to see a beautiful lake, the woods, or any natural scenery as you drive along the road and you can just stop by and breathe the fresh air...
8. My boyfriend is here. DUH~
   

About life and pace here
Life is WAY slower here. I dunno if it is because i haven't start school and also i have nothing to do. Or because everything is just slower here. I guess the pace will be hectic once school starts. but right now, i'm just cooking for JM, doing laundry for us, unpacking my tons of luggage,slacking around, going to meet different people, making new frenz, and whatever people invite us to, and shopping for more winter wear... That's bout all...

Need to start in my resolution to go jogging... JM say i will never do it. Maybe he's right. wahaha. I'm such a slacker, hope not getting fatter... IT RHYMES~!!! wahaha... self high~!!!

About thanking God for this experience
Without Jesus my saviour, i will not be in America.
For i will not have the finances, the sponsorship and aid of my school that filled with genuine and kind people (some i have already met). I believe that in all things give thanks, for it's God's will...
So that even when playing Monopoly, you will always win;p (Quote by Vera- John's wife)

But really, why do we give thanks to God?

Psalm 118

¹ Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

²¹ I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

Isaiah 12

⁴ In that day you will say:
"Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

And my fave verse

1 Thessalonians 5

¹⁶Be joyful always; ¹⁷pray continually;

¹⁸give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

²¹Test everything. Hold on to the good.

²²Avoid every kind of evil.

God is SOooo good to me..
I believe I'm very favoured. Some people really do tell me that (^_^)/ hehe...
Anyways, check out all fantastic pictures in facebook.(Taken by me or JM)
Not uploaded yet. Will do so soon after HE sorts out almost 2000 pictures. wahahah...

Either mine- ginnytay@gmail.com OR in my bf's- jteo@anderson.edu

Feel free to read my blog again n again n again n again, cos one post usually cost me at least 2 or more hours to write~!(@_@)(Proper English fanatic mostly)

Love you all...(^_^)/