So we did another skype, this time was not such a good experience you see, our teachers here find us people that are willing to help us practice teaching by having them skype us and we teach in Chinese. Well last monday we had very short notice and a sub teacher. So we didn't end up with a native for ours but rather a returned missionary. And, all you returned missionaries, if I ever catch you acting the way he did I will punch you in the face and repent later. Because that was the worst thing I have experienced here. It was fun to have a guy laugh at our Chinese though I mean we already knew it sucked but at least the Taiwanese are nice about it and don't get upset cause you slaughtered the grammar structure but white guys... its a whole other ballgame. But its all good, I just know not to ever act like him now :) And it also increased my love for the Taiwanese they are so sweet and I just love em! Also it reminded me that you have to really give all you can to this and allow the Lord to change you as much as he can cause I do NOT want to end up like that guy!
Also, a little shout out to all the Bear River seminary kids, apparently Brother Mick has been putting my letters on the FB page, may I offer a bit of advice? Do not just gain a testimony. You need to be converted. Have Brother Mick teach you all the difference. It will help you with your missions a TON if you come in already converted.
FUN NOTE- I GOT MY TRAVEL PLANS!!!!!!! WHOOOOO!!! So if anyone has flying tips for me I would greatly appreciate it sense our plans are as follows:
Leave MTC at 7:30
Depart SLC Airport 11:20 arrive LA at 12:16
Depart LA 4:50pm aug 27 arrive Taiwan 9:05 pm aug 28.....
So... yep a 14 hour flight. seriously I need some tips cause thats a heck of a ways to go for someone that has never been in a plane before.
Also I found out we will be arriving in Taiwan just in time for the raining season! So I will most likely see a Typhoon!!!! How sweet is that?! yep I know you are all jealous.
Its really weird to me that I will be leaving the MTC, I feel like I haven't really learned anything yet although I know I have. It just weirds me out that I can leave and maybe actually start to feel like a missionary. OOHHH :) Fun challenge for you all go onto Mormon.org and serch the Happy Tourist video profile on there. Listen to it- I can totally understand that!!! Yep and... thats without the subtitles.
Another fun thing. So I have with me here a locket which is probably 1 inch long and maybe a half an inch wide oval shaped. But I don't have any pictures in it... So I am opening up a contest! Everyone send me little pictures of your face (maybe like trying to escape or looking trapped or something you get creative) and I will put in whoevers is funnest into my locket and wear it around in Taiwan! That way I have a funny story to start up with members. But I kinda would like them soon so that I can have it done quick and can wear it around. This was inspired due to the fact that I learned recently in Taiwan you can make your own postage stamps of your face!!! And the coolest one was a sister miming the who box thing. So... mmmhmm all take the opportunity to be close to my... uh??? collarbone??? Cause I know you all want that!
Well, that is pretty much it :)Sorry the letters are getting really dull but I promise better ones when I am in Taiwan and meet new people rather than all missionaries daily. Love you all and I think you are all awesome. Oh also Haley Young, I am a bit offended that Jeff with two F's has written me and you have not... uh.. well its whatever I guess I have moved on;) Megan Smedly from Kaysville is my roomie now :) Thought it was ironic. I guess kaysiville people and I are meant to be together.
-Sister Thornley!
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