I couldn't quite decide whether to make a really holy title referring to one of the events that has happened this week or to make a film reference, which is what the title is. I can explain later but I think it was quite a cool quote that was repeated during the film I saw last night and gave a pinch of reality to the film.
I am once more humbled by the fact that this blog has had over 2,000 views in the last two and a half months. Some of my stories that I have published online have only just reached over 3,000 hits and they've been up there for perhaps a year or more...It is amazing to know that you all still care about me and want to read about what I am getting up to, almost three months into my adventure out here.
Tuesday and Wednesday saw the delights that is K2 Parent Observation. On Tuesday, as I don't teach K2 on that day, it was up to those who to do their job while I fought through six lessons of K3 which could have been worse. It was Ruth's birthday and later that evening, a group of us headed to the same barbeque place in Siu Hong that Will, Katie and I had been to when celebrating Ms Judy's birthday last month. It was once more excellent company and a wonderful time to be had by all. As Ruth said, it was the first time most of us had experienced a proper bonfire without the need for coats.
Wednesday saw 3 classes being taught the story that we had been rehearsing (I do not exaggerate, we actualy rehearsed it using each other as the children). I got general good response and a 'you really made the story come alive' from a parent who apparently has high expectations of his child's education! Now I just have to face K3 tomorrow and Wednesday where I will be teaching the more difficult classes...
Friday and Saturday saw the excitement that was the Worship Central conference at The Vine. It was really good to see Tim Hughes, Nikki Fletcher and some of the WC team, a piece of home from somewhere that wasn't home. I was volunteering along with several others and it was awesome to meet so many people from across the three services and make new friends who were interested in Hunger Games and the Lord, a wonderful combination for conversation that could last over the weekend. There are some photos from the weekend but I can't post them again this week because of complications, ugh! It was exhausting but exhilerating time. Guaranteed front spots every session and access to the workshops like all the other attendees, friends, church and quite a bit of work and food.
Sunday afternoon found me, Ruth, Willow, Ben, Lucy and Chris viewing Catching Fire, the second Hunger Games movie to be released. I will remember at some point this week to post a review of the film, I personally adored it and have to say that while they cut out some things and made the time in the arena far too quick, it was one of the most faithful adaptations of a book I have ever seen. The title comes from what was said to Katniss (main female protagonist) often throughout the film as she was wary of the many people who surrounded her continuously. We caught some food afterwards and it was the perfect ending to what was a hectic weekend.
Sadly, I am writing this with a headache and feeling like I was going to throw up, I got sent home at lunch from school and have spent the afternoon sleeping and trying to write that little bit more of my NaNoWriMo which I would have completed by the time of the next update!!
I hope you have a great week and that it warms up wherever you are. I am ashamed to admit that I was feeling cold when it was 17 degrees today...that must be paradise in comparison to those who are suffering in the low single figures or less.
Until the next time and December!!
Batkinson xx
Cantonese word of the week: pronunciation - ho genga; translation: I'm scared
Quote of the week: 'Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.' - Leo Tolstoy
NaNoWriMo update: 41,656 words
Prayer points:
- That K3 observation goes well, I'm nervous about what is going to happen, especially with some of the more difficult students in the groups
- I get better soon, I'm not feeling at all good...
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