Finally, I have moved to my own place- my second older brother's brand new and empty apartment in Taoyuan. I am on my own now and trying to adjust new apartment in a new area, after living in the States for two decades.
I got my new ID, new Taoyuan citizen card, two shopping membership cards and trying to know how to get around here. I am at the 24 floor in a 28 floors building (with addition four floors in the basement). I need to take the number 24th elevator and know the garbage bin is at B2. I am trying to not get loss at this moment. As the building is a new construction, many owners are still doing modeling and it is noisy and dusty.
This morning, I checked the churches around Hsin-Wu U. again and I am planning to take bus to one of the church's prayer meeting tomorrow evening. I need to figure out the bus and the schedule. And find my way there and come back.
With the concerns of Omicron in this area, I am kind of overwhelmed. Somehow, I kind of think what if I do not stay in Taiwan until June...I know it is impossible to go back to Newberg, OR now. Just pray for His strength and be thankful and joyful...
This fresh experience of re-verse (or real culture shock) is helpful for me to understand the international students. I need to take deep breaths and give myself some time to adjust. I need to give myself grace. I am reminded everyday is a new day and a gift from our Lord. And it is by His grace, not by my own strength!
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Zechariah 4:6