It has been way too long since the last time I blog. This past weekend there were two going away parties, one for me in Digos and the other one was with the Brothers in Matina. At the Digos party I was able to invite some students and some staff members. It was really sad for me because I did get emotional. However, I was blessed to be around such a great group of people while I was in the Philippines and I also really like the souvenirs they got for me. Sunday night was the one for the Brothers and it was emotional as well, but not like Digos and the Brothers got us some souvenirs as well, so let me just say I ended up having to buy another bag for everything. I was able to see some of the Benedictine monks on Sunday night because they came by. When they were leaving I thought it would be fun to play a joke on them like pretending they ran my foot over. However, when I did it Br. Nathaniel did indeed run over my foot. It didn't hurt and he felt really bad, but I told him it was my fault because I was trying to joke around.
My last Monday in the Philippines was spent saying my goodbyes as well as doing some last minute shopping. I was blessed that Janette, Leslie, Rey, and Ruben were there willing to shop with me. I felt like I was boring them to death. I wouldn't have asked for a better last day then this one with them. That evening we (meaning Janette, Leslie, Rey, and Ruben and all the Brothers) went out to eat. I wasn't feeling too well so I didn't eat much. When it was time to say goodbye to Janette and company I held it together. I didn't want to cry because I know that someday in the future I will see them again, that's a promise. I will return!
Tuesday is the day we left for Manila. Now we had about 16 hours in Manila so we were able to see some sights and visit with the Brothers there. Manila is completely different from what the south looks like. Manila is more developed and traffic stinks. I really enjoyed my time with the Brothers there. Then Br. Dan and I went to our hotel to try to catch our sleep.
Then the 24 hour journey began. It was really long and tiring. It is really hard for me to sleep on a plane. After we got back from Japan into Detroit we had to hurry to catch our next flight that was soon to board. As I am walking to our gate, who is sitting down in the terminal, none other than Lady Antebellum. I was star struck and tried to go sit as close to them as I possibly could. I didn't say anything to them or try to get in there way. However, when I was going to my seat on the plane, I did tell the girl singer in the group that I was a fan and she thanked me and I touched her arm. It was pretty amazing.
Now I haven't really finishing unpacking yet, and I am still super tired. Busy weekend ahead will try to blog if I can.
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