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20 Questions (give or take)

Thanks everyone who responded to me with a question for my blog. I hope you all enjoy this second edition of Q&A.

The first few questions come from Trudy Brajnikoff,

1. What do you need?

Well I need prayer support most of all but in second place... Fritos... Maybe socks.

2. What food do you miss most?

I'm guessing you all think I will say Taco Bell, but right now I really want my moms mashed potatoes and fri-chick, peas, and gravy for the potatoes. But it changes everyday.

3. Are there tools are you need that are hard to find there?

I need to find a "texture gun" should have ordered it last week, too late by this point. Most tools I brought with me, I have a bigger selection than most of the stores here have. But there are a few things I can't find.

4. What things are hard to get but could easily be shipped at a fraction of the cost of purchasing there?

Tools for sure, One drill cost enough for a whole top of the line Milwaukee Fuel drill set with extra batteries and free tools.

5. I would like to hear about the people you meet. - Denise Tonn

The people are very nice and friendly. I meet a lot of people at the local hardware stores, trying to make my contacts early. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, and will go out of their way to make sure you get what you need. The people at the Church are the same way. Always making sure you get enough to eat at potluck. I think the best way to describe the people would be they are down to earth genuine people.

6. I would like to hear about the ladies you meet. - Rika Meyer 2nd by Denise Tonn

Okay, its only been 3 weeks, I don't work that fast. Haha, the ladies I have met have been very friendly.

7. What is the biggest cultural shock you had so far. - Hyein Lee

I would say that the biggest shock if you can call it that would be hearing everyone talk in a different language. And so many different languages. Even though everyone speaks English here to some degree, a lot of the people will speak in their native language when not speaking to English speaking people. I wouldn't call it a shock but its one of the biggest changes from being in America.

8. How is the food suiting you. - Hyein Lee

I have mostly been eating at Taco Bell or cooking myself. So my only exposure to local foods has been potluck and its pretty good. Not what I'm used to but certainly not bad.

These next Questions come from Amanda Renslow, and I assume Ryan as well.

9. I've always heard about the island mentality or island time. Is the culture in Saipan extremely laid back?

Well its certainly more laid back than California. At the same time things here are very "Americanized" and people still go around doing their things just not at much of a rushed pace. So i would say that yes, but not in a huge way.

10. Who do you miss most from back home?

Ryan and Amanda of course. Haha I miss everyone a lot. It been tough being away from everyone.

11. What is the coolest bit of wildlife you've witnessed so far?

I haven't seen much but there are lots of Kingfishers here which is pretty cool I guess.

12.  We've heard a lot about TB, are there any traditional foods that you've tried? What were your thoughts?

I haven't tried a lot of traditional food. I have tried one dessert at a potluck. It was coconut based, it has a weird texture kinda like a jelly fish. it tasted really good but the texture of it threw me off.

13. Are there a lot of young people your age on the island?

There are lots of youth but most of them are high school to early college. So I am a bit older than most of the young people here.

14. Do you know what percentage of the population is Adventist? What are the other religions on the island? 

I don't really know, Catholic is the biggest religion. If i had to guess, I would say 5 to 15 percent? I'm probably way way off base but that's my guess.

15. What are the roads like? - Carla Riddle

They roads are pretty good. not bad at all. There are some sections that are just dirt roads but the main roads are actually better than most of the California roads. I guess 35 mph speed limit is less harsh on the roads.

16. Have you driven across the island yet? - Carla Riddle

I have been  from one end to the other its not far but takes a while because of the speed limit.

These next questions come from Dominick Alipoon.

17. What is church like?

Church is very nice, very laid back, but mostly traditional.

18. What are you looking forward to work wise?

Defiantly building a WiFi network from scratch for the school.

19. How do you spend your weekend?

Besides Sabbath I am working on this apartment.

These next questions come from Ariana Weinert

20. What is one thing you're most thankful for in Saipan?

It may sound weird but I'm most thankful for an internet connection. Its very nice to have a connection back home.

21. What is the hardest thing to adjust to?

Probably the heat. I come from the part of California where the temperature is perfect year around, so this heat and humidity is a real challenge.

22. Are you still pursuing your nature photography?

YES! i know it may not seem like it since I haven't posted anything in a while but I will in time.

23. What's the coolest landmark that you've seen there? 

Probably Suicide Cliff. It has an interesting History. there is a small part of that in the About section of my Blog, under World War II and the Battle of Saipan.

24. Have there been any moments that changed your perspective on life, even if it's just in a small way? If so, what were they? 

The biggest thing would be to trust God no matter what. More on that here Trusting God.

This last question and my favorite comes from Miles Kim.

25. When you take the average heat of each day and average it over a week in Saipan, then use that to fry an egg for exactly 10 minutes, is the yolk still loose?

The average temperature for a week should probably be abound 89 degrees Fahrenheit. at least for this week, but you have to factor in the humidity which lets say 76 percent. After that you have to take the  account the pan you are using, lets say its aluminum. When you take all that information plus the 10 minutes time, I would have you say yes it would be loose but... Miles I barley passed algebra and you were at the top  of your calculus class at Rio so you are much more qualified to answer this question.

Thanks everyone for helping me out and sending me your questions. I really enjoy answering them. Pleas keep them coming and I will do this again once I get enough.

 

 

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