Bicycle

I'm finally posting this picture of my new/used bicycle. A friend had it sitting in his garage, and gave it to me. It's a 10 speed Schwinn that's a few years old. I took it to the local bike shop and had it tuned and have new tires put on it. I love riding it to the University or to the FOI house for work. On days I ride the bicycle and Amanda drives the scooter to work we use next to no gas. (Though Amanda does spend her work days driving a big Nissan Titan.)

Pizza Night

On Thursday night Amanda and I had 4 Japanese students over to the house for pizza and ice cream. These students came last year and are sticking around for the first summer term before heading home for a few weeks of vacation. Classes for the summer term do not begin until tomorrow (Tuesday), so they have had a a couple weeks of just staying in the dorms. It was a great opportunity to get them while they had extra time. We had a fun time making the pizzas and ice cream together. Then we played a game while we waited for the ice cream to freeze. I think everyone had a good time, and I was happy to get them out of the dorm for a few hours.

Beach Trip Cancelled

Well, due to pouring down rain, the beach trip was canceled. Habitat had to cancel construction today, so Amanda is off too. So have a rainy day together! We'll probably get stuff to make scones for Mary's Dad who's in the hospital.

Summer has Begun

Last week a couple thousand students graduated at the University of South Alabama Commencement. I had not thought I knew so many people graduating until I started greeting everyone. For some students, it may be the last time I see them. Some students will stick around Mobile for a little while. With the summer also comes a bit of exodus for other students. Many of the Japanese go home or travel, Some Nepalis leave for other schools or go someplace to work, and it's easy to lose track of everyone. This coming Monday a new group of Japanese students arrive, but there will only be 4 of them (as apposed to over 20 last year). Instead of Bible study, the FOI crowd will go and meet them at the airport, and help them with their bags, and offer snacks when they get back to the dorms. This Friday, for those students who are just waiting around for the summer semester to begin (after Memorial Day), we are taking a trip to the Beach. Hopefully we'll have good weather.