Love, Elder Menzie: Week 63: (Two for Three) Missed One, but it's Still On

15 September 2019

Week 63: (Two for Three) Missed One, but it's Still On

So it was Transfers this week, and for the first time in my whole mission, I had a normal transfer! It was crazy, because it feels like I just got to Bambang and I'm already gone. I'm in Santiago city now, which is one of the 3 "big" cities in the mission, which makes me happy. Bambang was pretty and all, but there were way more mountains than people to teach there. Also the work in Santiago is popping. I don't know why I italicized that, but I don't regret it.

This is a cool area because my trainer was assigned here right after he trained me, and someone that he started teaching almost a year ago just got baptized. It was super cool.

It was great to be here for Brother Mario and Sister Maribel's baptisms. They're both super cool and have a lot of support from the ward which made me really happy to see.

This is my last picture in Bambang right before I got on the Bus. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Just kidding. Bambang was great, and I'm sure Santiago will be just as great, if not better.

Here's a picture with me and some fellowshippers on Sunday:

Aren't they just the best.

Love,
Elder Menzie

Tagalog for the soul:
Ang Kaluluwa -- The Soul

AREAS and COMPANIONS

MTC - Provo, Utah 7/11/18-8/12/18 COMP: Elder Heslop
MTC - Manila, Philippines 8/13/18-8/27/2018 COMP: Elder Heslop
Aurora, Philippines 8/28/18-11/21/18 COMP: Elder Leausa
Aurora, Philippines 11/21/18-1/2/19 COMP: Elder Anderton
Aurora, Philippines 1/2/19-1/3/19 COMP: Elder Guancia
Gosi, Philippines 1/3/19-2/12/19 COMP: Elder Adams
Gosi, Philippines 2/13/19- 6/4/2019 COMP: Elder Pino
Bambang, Philippines 6/5/19- 7/30/19 COMP: Elder Salas
Bambang, Philippines 7/31/19- 9/9/19 COMP: Elder Hererra
Santiago, Philippines 9/10/19-10/4/19 COMP: Elder Walker
Santiago, Philippines 10/4/19-10/6/19 COMP: Elder Adams
Santiago, Philippines 10/6/19-10/14/19 COMP: Elder Powell and Elder Moser
Santiago, Philippines 10/15/19-1/13/20 COMP: Elder Walker
Santiago, Philippines 1/14/20- COMP: Elder Pampliega

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

English and Tagalog (also known as Filipino) are the two official languages of the Philippines, though there are several other major regional languages, most notably Cebuano (spoken in the Central Visayas region), Ilokano (spoken in northern Luzon), and Hiligaynon (spoken in the western Visayas and Mindanao).

About 90% of the population in the Philippines is Christian, with the vast majority belonging to the Roman Catholic Church.

Philippine culture is influenced by Malay, Spanish, and American cultures. Events such as barrio fiestas (neighborhood festivals) are common events featuring music, food, and dancing. The use of English as an official language has helped make many American trends popular in the Philippines as well, such as fast food, rock and hip hop music, and films. Basketball is the most popular sport in the Philippines, though boxing, soccer, and volleyball are also popular. The Philippine martial art style Arnis is considered the national martial art.

Rice is one of the staple foods in the Philippine. Corn, adobo (meat stew using pork or chicken), meat and vegetable rolls, seafood, empanadas, and several varieties of fruit and vegetable are also commonly eaten. Roasted pig is often served as the main course for festivals and special occasions.