All, Logan and Adrienne have invited me for an eventful church mission to Liberia in West Africa. The long journey included several layovers in Washington, D.C. (USA), Brussels (Belgium), and Dafar (Senegal) before finally arriving in Capital of Monrovia, Liberia. After spending two days in a barb-wired compound in Liberia’s Baptist Church, we continued on to the village of Balama, through series of muddy dirt roads. Balama consists of five smaller villages, and we had great time learning from each other. Approximately two hundred kids living in a poor condition, and our presence were valued as a life-time gift from the above. It really humbles you. Logan mentioned that he wasn’t particularly enjoying cold shower, but hey, we can’t have everything here. But I am glad to have such opportunity to visit a West African nation. ... read more

Greetings from Dallas! Grant was graduating from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a Business Administrative degree, so it was a Groher reunion time once again. This was the second time I hung out with the Grohers (after our first meeting in Redland, California), and they always welcomed me. We managed to attend Grant’s commencement over the SMU campus, so I had a chance to get acquainted with SMU Mustangs. The subsequent celebration over the French Marketplace was enjoyable, notably for its Mojitos. After this week, Grant is planning on moving to Houston, Texas to start with his new job, dealing with Texas oil industries. Good luck for Grant, and I am signing off for now. -Cy ... read more

Hey all, Robyn was hosting me to come along with her for a week trip to Chicago. The Windy City wasn't bad at all, in fact, we managed to do some typical tourism activities, such as eating Chicago famous deep dish pizza and climbing up the John Hancock Observatory Deck. Robyn is a very good host, she introduced me to a lot of new friends, and everybody seems to enjoying my presence. I can't wait to join Robyn again later this year to visit upper Michigan. Till next time, -Cy... read more

Hey, what's up all. This time I’m with Jon, who is going to a ski trip in Beaver Creek, Colorado. As you’ve heard, Denver was hit by three major snow storms in the past three weeks, leaving Denver (and most of Colorado) with a thick blanket of this white and cold stuff called snow. Frankly, growing up in Iowa then moved to the Deep South, I’m ready for the snow moment like this for a while. So without a hesitation, I pack my bag and head out to the Rockies to have some fun. We fly directly from ATL to Vail airport, which is about ten miles from Beaver Creek, Colorado, where we have a ski cabin reserved for us. On the second day, we go out for a skiing event, where we manage to check ... read more

This time, I'm traveling with Insun and her husband to Cancun, Mexico. This is my first time seeing the Gulf of Mexico, and it feels more authentic by seeing it directly from Mexico! So I get acquinted with Insun before we left the States, and she made me a backpack, complete with a mini sombrero for my Mexican adventure. Now I'm ready. Well, a layover in Miami is inevitable on this trip, so I waited patiently at the airport before finally boarding to Cancun in the Yucatan Peninsula, almost directly south from Atlanta. White sand beach, turquois water and warm weather. What else can you ask for? We stay at a resort here, complete with mini golf course and private beach. We all have fun in Cancun for a couple of days. Signing off for now. ... read more