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お早うございます！
最近　すごく忙しくなってきたので　あまりブログを最新のものにしなかったね。。。でも私は本当にこのごろいっぱい主イエスの祝福と恵みを受け取りました。本当に神様は忠実である。今朝の天気は少し霧気味けど　雨が降らないから　私も嬉しいです。今梅雨の時期から　時々雨がバット降ってきた。激しい雨の日はもしその時外にでっている場は　もちろん大変でしょう。でももしその時家にいると　とても幸せと思う。私はそんな感じが大好き。家に安全感があるし　雨の匂い雨の音とか　本当に皆の心を癒されると思う。そしていろいろな考え、思いもでって　祈りまして　幸せです。

私ね　最近まで　本当にもう一回学校に入ることがあまりはっきり考えなかった。けど福岡から帰るとそうするつもりです。今度ＪＥＴの契約を終わって日本語学院に一ヶ月間で集中して勉強します。これはどうしてかと言うと夢を持っているからです。最近一つ忙しいの理由はいい学校を探していることです。今申し込んだ学校はとてもいいと思う！私も先生と相談した。。今ね本当に授業のを楽しみにしている！

今少し疲れた！簡単な朝食を食べながら　書き続けます！
濃いコーヒーとチーズを添えているクラッカーを食べました。簡単でも嬉しいです。今も一つの大好きな聖書のみ言葉を思い出す。。。

ピリピ４書11-13節
生活に困っていたから、こう言うのではありません。私は、物が豊富にあろうとなかろうと、楽しく生きていくすべを学びました。文なしの時にも、何でも揃っている時にも、どのように生活すべきか知っています。満腹の時にも　空腹の時にも、豊かな時にも　貧しい時にも、どんな境遇でも満足する秘訣を見につけのです。なぜなら、力を与え、強めてくださるキリスト様に助けられて、私は、神様の要求を、何でも成し遂げることができるからです。

ふふふ。だから簡単な食べ物も満足してできる！感謝してできるです！




















Well, and now, I am really a little tired! Japanese language is difficult but fun. :) A brief translation of what I have attempted above... First I talked about the morning and the rain. It's the rainy season here and well, the rain here is quite different from what we have in Singapore. Hahhahah. The feeling is just different. When it rains, it isn't exactly those thunderstorm kind that we experience during the monsoon season.. these days, the rain here goes pitter patter.. a little milder than what I would have expected. However, weather conditions here are super volatile and unpredictable! It could be sunny in the morning, then suddenly, suddenly, BATTO! The rain pours! And then, after a while, it stops. Hmmm... what is challenging here is being out in the streets when it rains when the wind is strong. My umbrella has gone koyak many times... but haha, you can grab any nice cheap umbrella at the hyaku yen shops (the 100yen shops) or combini (convenience stores) that dot the streets everywhere.

And well, I love the feeling of being at home, cosy and snug, when there is a thunderstorm or heavy rain. Nothing beats that safe and protected feeling, knowing that I am warm and dry in my santuary up the mountains though the whole world outside is being trashed by the winds and storms. Hahhahaha. I dunno if you know what I mean. And of course, at the same time, you could read a good book, surf the internet, mull around the house, do housechores, be jolly and happy... and enjoy a good, steaming cup of coffee or cocoa!

Next up... Recently, I haven't been updating the blog much cos I have been pretty busy! Towards the end of the JET contract, must finish all the school work, set exam papers, email successor, sort apartment stuff, administrative matters... and that aside, I am going to study the language intensively for a month at one school here before jetting home. So need to search for school, settle accommodation, check out courses... lots to be done! And well, seriously, I have never really thought that I would go back to school again... and I am really excited about it. God has really brought me thus far and I know my adventure with Him has just begun. I have a dream and I am going to keep dreaming bigger dreams for Him and I am so looking forward to starting school. :)

And also, I have been busy meeting up with friends and and and... Steve is coming to visit! So have to plan the itinerary, check out the cheapest yet most luxurious accommodation, best way to travel, interesting places to explore... book stuff online, aiyah... many things to do, but I am so enjoying the process and I am getting happier and more excited by the day. I already told him I envisioned meeting him at the airport, imagining his coming out of the arrival gates, wondering how much he has changed... what hairstyle, what clothes, leaner and fitter perhaps! And wahahahaha... I leave the rest to your imagination. It is so good to have a hope to look forward to.

And then I wrote about eating breakfast. Hahhaha. I was eating Premier Brand lightly salted biscuits with cheese and drinking my Nescafe Expresso (Italian Roast) just now and enjoying, savouring every bit of it. It ain't the most luxurious or delectable spread, but I simply love it. I love its simplicity and then while I was eating it, I was reminded of these verses.

Phil 4:11-13
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

I love it! In Japan here, I am truly learning to be content with whatever I have, despite the circumstances and situations. I want to continue to grow to be like Paul, to be able to be more content in all things! And I know I can do it because Christ gives me the strength. :D

And now, I am wondering what pictures I should put in this blog. Of course I dun necessarily have to... but it's nice to show you beautiful Japan. :D

Vending machines














Kawaii Menu























Kobe Kouhoku School Festival


Last year's Sports Day


Cows!!!!!





















Have a very very nice day ahead!