I had a GREAT Christmas! How was yours? Here’s some photos from our celebration. You can also check out other photos in the Gallery by clicking the link on the top of this page that says “Gallery”. 
Christmas 2005
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Monthly Archives: December 2005
New Website Design/Software
Well, I finally decided to make the switch to a new software package for my website. Unfortunately, I didn’t plan very far in advance for the migration from the old to the new, so it’s gonna take a while before I get everything worked out. Until then, thanks for stopping by!
Philippine Mission Trip
I will be joining Rancho Community Church on a short mission trip to the Philippines from January 24th through February 11th. The long term missionary family currently living in the small village on the island of Palawan needs a new roof. Our team of eight individuals will go and see what we can do.
Fortunately, I already received the immunizations that are necessary for travel to the Philippines when I went to China three years ago (wow, has it really been three years?!). The only additional immunization that I need is an antimalarial prescription.
I would love to say that I’ll be posting updates daily on here, but there won’t be any hot water in the village, much less internet access. I’ll probably keep a handwritten journal and then post its contents when I get back.
I greatly appreciate your prayers for this trip.
Christmas Wish List
Just in case you were wondering what to get me for Christmas, I’ve compiled a list of the items that I really, really want. I know no one will get these for me, so I don’t feel bad asking for them. I think the main point is just to have a wish list that people can see the items that I really would like to have. I think everyone should have a wish list. Not because it is materialistic, but more so to keep something in mind that you could buy if you win the lottery. I don’t want to be the idiot that says, “That’s so much money, I don’t know what I would do with it!”
Anyway, here’s the list with links to where someone might buy them from. I have ordered it so that the item I most want is number one, and then down from there.
1. Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera
2. Acer Video Projector
3. Mac Mini
4. 1 GB Ultra RAM
5. Backpack with Solar Panels
I know it’s titled “Christmas” wish list, but I will gladly accept any of the above items at any time of the year.
Update 1:
I have crossed out a couple of the items because I no longer need them. The camera was not a direct gift, but I used a monitary Christmas gift from my grandparents to purchase it. I love it and I’m sure you’ll notice the amount of pictures in my Gallery increasing at a much higher rate.
I didn’t actually get the solar backpack either, but I did get a Solio that recharges portable electronics. That’s pretty much what I was going for, so I crossed it off the list, too.
Rach, I’m still waiting on that RAM! Ha Ha! Just kidding. 
Update 2:
I took a step down and instead of getting the 1 GB Ultra RAM, I settled for 512 MB Ultra RAM. There was a really good deal on it, and I couldn’t pass it up. Since I have two RAM slots, and I already have 512 MB in one slot, the addition of the new 512 MB will double me up to 1 GB total RAM, so that should make a noticable difference in performance.