Funny story first (Considering that most of you think that putting myself in danger is funny). Near our apartment window is this Asian hornets nest between the size of a soccer ball and basketball. These hornets are huge and poisonous. So instead of hiring a pro I took matters in my own hands because I can accomplish anything. Right? Oh well what's the worst that could happen? (I made sure to take a video before attacking the hornets in case I died)
I took some brooms and zip tied them together to make a hornet battering ram. I used some instant noodles bowl as a Helmet, my robe to protect my arms, and a reflective band to blind them. I had one goal, "relocate the hive", also translates to hit the hive as many times as I can and run. What made it scary was that I had to stick my upper body out the window, 5 stories high.
The first hit was a sucsess. About half of the nest fell and none got in the house. They were angry and I was fearless scaring them away with my Asian war cry (Ive shared the videos with close friends. Email me if you want them). Half wasn't enough. I knew I had to take another hit. This was basically life or death. After thinking for about 5 nanoseconds, I decided that hitting the nest again while the hornets were agrivated was the best option. I stuck my body out (super scary they were swarming around me) and gave another hit. But when I pulled the broom back in the house, there were about 10 hornets on it. I had to fall back, and retreat. Abort mission. Now there was an even bigger swarm next to an open window to our house.
This was the most intense experience in my life. All I can say is that no one got stung and watch the videos. You wont regret it. (watch in this order:
Intro 1
Intro 2
Hit 1 top
Hit 1 bottom
Hit 2 top
Hit 2 bottom
Conclusion
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As for investigators, we were able to move Kevin's baptismal date from 7/14 to 6/23! He was hesitant because of tests coming up but we testified how the holy ghost can help him and he was telling us that he needed to change his date. He is going to make it. With his strong testimony, he really is the needle in the haystack.
After the date change a recent convert invited us to there house for a BBQ! I can talk forever about how good it was. Although I sucsessful burnt a hole in my white shirt, I was pretty good at cooking. Kevin is the man standing next to me as I cook. Missionaries say he looks like my son. Father and sons haha.
We have also been able to meet with Aileen. She has been hard to meet with because she has been in the hospital and wasn't answering our texts. We were about to drop her until she texted us randomly saying she wanted to meet. We met and she had read to 2 Nephi and had written down so many notes and questions for us to answer! I'm so thankful that we had a second chance to teach this golden investigator.
If you have read all the way to here, then you'll know I'm turning 19 tomorrow. It's OK though because I can sing happy birthday to myself. Its not self love. It's just me winning everyday.
Other Pics: English Class....It's not "Hiro", it;s "Hello".
