Forever November

First off watch my new video!! click the side you tube bar and watch the comercial...hilarious!!
http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1VJhchEPg

I used to think that Fall was my favorite time of year. My favorite months were September and October. In Texas the leaves are changing colors, the wind is picking up, and it's finally getting cold, but not miserable yet. It's perfect weather, especially for running.

Hong Kong....ya lets just say that September and October were miserably hot, and I was really upset with the weather...but NOW in November, it feels and looks like fall in Texas! Only that now everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Not only is it perfect weather, but times square is decorated with Christmas art, and I mean life size, huge art! Starbucks is selling their red Christmas cups, and running has never been better! So therefore I wish it could be November Forever. :)

So these past couple of weeks have been the busiest yet. I think..well I know Ben would whole-heartedly agree. I have been averaging 5 1/2 hrs of sleep...and barely have time to run. Waking up at 7ish and not getting home until late. Every day for the past 5 days I have gotten home past eleven, but I will say it's been one of the funnest weeks here! It's nice to finally know the city well enough to get around easy, and venture out more.

This week Ben and I went over to Nathan and Colette's (Youth Pastor and Wife's) home to set up their Christmas tree. We decorated the house together, listened to Christmas music, ate chocolate chip cookies, drank hot apple cider, and watched White Christmas after. It was great! It made me really feel at home for the first time. We had a great time, and it was a blessing for sure. last night we went over and had three students from Hong Kong University as well. It was great to fellowship with eachother, eat a great meal thanks to Colette, and just have fun! It really reminded me of the luncheons we would have after church at Tcal. The more I am in Hong Kong the more I love it.

I went to a market with Nina the woman I live with, and we had a blast. It was the biggest and cheapest one I have been to yet! I spent 20 U.S. dollars and got, 3 dresses, three bracelets, some shoes, a hat, and four rings. Insane I know! But the best part is that I picked out Christmas gifts for family and friends too! ha I also am excited to go back and take my family there when they come! Yay! My parents and Brother are coming to HK in March!! and I'm excited!!

These past couple of weeks have been great as you can see, it hasnt just been fun, but I really am starting to see the fruit from our ministy and time with our students and I love it!

Prayer Request:
-My Great Grandfather Died this week. Pray for our family, and that my mother, aunts and uncle will be a light to much of our family that is lost.

- International Baptist Church, the church I am workng with. For them to continue to grow seek guidance from God.

- Nathan and Colette- they are expecting their first Child (Jaya Gale) In less than a month.

- Girls in my youth group- For them to have a desire and passion for God's word, and to truly experience the love of Christ. For them to realize that His love is all they need.

-Me- To get some much needed rest, to focus on my studies, and to continue to be a light here in Hong Kong.

love you all!! Thanks for you're prayers and support!!!

Monica Zuniga

10 Random HK Facts:
1. There are literally McDonalds on every street corner
2. Right beside every McD's is a 7/11 you thought they were dead, but they just moved to Asia!
3. McDonalds Delivers......for lazy people who wont walk down the street here...
4. There are 7 million people in the small island...just walk the street, you will know its true!
5. Starbucks, is just as good here if not better :) mmmmmm....mmmm....
6. Batman was filmed here- in the new one batman jumps off the tallest building here
7. 007 Quantom of Solace came out a week before the states did! so we saw it before you! :P
8. Apartment rent is an average of 3,000-5,000 U.S. dollars a month!!! (for a 1600 sq ft home!)
9. Everyone takes a two hour lunch break...and goes into work after 9a.m....and get out at 5 p.m.
10. There is a Disney land in Hong Kong!!