No one like You.....
man... i just realized how much i like David Crowder's Illuminate cd. i wanna own it. i keep going back to this site where you only get to listen to the first 30 seconds, but even that is quite satisfying. I guess playing the guitar chords will suffice for now.
I composed a new ring tone! But, my Every Breath That I Take ring tone got deleted..*sigh*...im sad....T_T that is on my "favorite songs" list. Now, my new ring tone is Jian dan ai. or in canton it would be, gahn dahn oiy =)
Two of the worst feelings in the world are being hated and being a disappointment. It's not every day you go out looking to be hated...nor do you strive to be a disappointment. Life isnt fair, but what is?
At times our path is rough and steep,
Our way is hard to see;
We ask God, "Why is life unfair?"
He answers, "Follow Me."
Today, i got to do something i've never done before, tutor spanish. So after an entire summer and nearly a semester of no encounters will any real spanish (mabbe except that one time in Atlanta =P), I feel like i need to hone my skills. So im tutoring this freshman guy in spanish one, (who has Torano by the way) and i was surprised that i still sorta know how to conjugate stuff. Although, I'm not sure if i remember how to ask questions. All the stuff seemed extremely easy, but I wasnt sure if i was remembering right. Anyhow, it was actually sorta fun. It's kewl being a senior and having experienced what it's like to have Torano for a teacher and knowing what it's like to worry about YES hours (which i still do, but at least i dont have to do 125hrs).
So do you think it's true that your affinity for a teacher is a result of how well you do in a class?
alrighty, only a week left of the semester *shock* I just realized how little I'm going to be home this holiday season, it sorta makes me sad. Quality time with the family, can't live without it.
Tuesday, December 09, 2003
Monday, December 08, 2003
but that's okay..... life goes on......
I should definitely try to stick to a regular sleeping schedule. Last night i did that weird, go to sleep at 9pm wake up at 4am thingy. To say the least, it wasnt that pleasant, considering i had to go to this 7:00am snhs meeting to take a most pointless picture.... On the bright side, I did end up getting more sleep than i normally do. SEVEN hours!!! It's so wacky. When i finish my hw, then go to sleep, i get maybe a meager 5 hrs. But if i do none of it, sleep, then wake up to do it (though not completely thoroughly) Not only do i sleep more, but i think i accomplish more. Perhaps that may be due to the fact that there arent many distractions at 4 in the morning. so i'm updating this early to get one of my distractions out of the way in hopes that I can get some rest tonight.
So since the thanxgiving break, I've been warding off bad napping-in-the-afternoon-after-i-come-home-from school habits. Everything was all good until today. After the SATs on saturday, my head started pounding like no other. Saturday, I was completely beyond hyper.....Yesterday was alright, but i was super out of it during service. It was really distracting to have a bad headache at the back of your head, and the worse part was it hurt my head every time we started singing, but eventually I was able to praise. I guess since i slept sorta at odd hours last night, my headache didnt go away. I had to put my head down in every class just to stop it from pounding. weird... never had bad headaches before, am i sick?
So we're doing a scene from Hamlet for english. If you know me... you know that i love drama. If you knew me freshman year, you'd be utterly surprised that I was in drama. Shy and quiet didnt excatly blend with drama...but i never had stage fright. Being on stage was a different world, and i guess that somehow made me a different person. I always ended up playing all these weird roles....but that was the beauty of it, that's what made it so much fun. Somehow, acting for our Hamlet scene is slightly different. I'm not excatly sure what i think of it. I'm not excatly sure whether i actually enjoy it or not. It's super fuun when the youth team and i get to act for the kids during children's worship, which is probably the only real acting i get to do nowadays....but somehow, this whole Hamlet business isnt completely my thing. I'm actually slightly looking foward to ending this Hamlet stuff, can you imagine how confusing it is every time some ways, "i'm ophelia" and then i think to myself, "no... I'M Ophelia!"
anyhoo, i got a card from Jess today =) man.. miss her tons....she brings back SO many memories....of the wacky middle school days. but enough with the nostalgia.
If you've read thus far....I applaud you.....i totally forgot what i was gonna blog about...so this entry ended up being one of my super long meaningless meaderings. thanx for checking it out, until next time!
I should definitely try to stick to a regular sleeping schedule. Last night i did that weird, go to sleep at 9pm wake up at 4am thingy. To say the least, it wasnt that pleasant, considering i had to go to this 7:00am snhs meeting to take a most pointless picture.... On the bright side, I did end up getting more sleep than i normally do. SEVEN hours!!! It's so wacky. When i finish my hw, then go to sleep, i get maybe a meager 5 hrs. But if i do none of it, sleep, then wake up to do it (though not completely thoroughly) Not only do i sleep more, but i think i accomplish more. Perhaps that may be due to the fact that there arent many distractions at 4 in the morning. so i'm updating this early to get one of my distractions out of the way in hopes that I can get some rest tonight.
So since the thanxgiving break, I've been warding off bad napping-in-the-afternoon-after-i-come-home-from school habits. Everything was all good until today. After the SATs on saturday, my head started pounding like no other. Saturday, I was completely beyond hyper.....Yesterday was alright, but i was super out of it during service. It was really distracting to have a bad headache at the back of your head, and the worse part was it hurt my head every time we started singing, but eventually I was able to praise. I guess since i slept sorta at odd hours last night, my headache didnt go away. I had to put my head down in every class just to stop it from pounding. weird... never had bad headaches before, am i sick?
So we're doing a scene from Hamlet for english. If you know me... you know that i love drama. If you knew me freshman year, you'd be utterly surprised that I was in drama. Shy and quiet didnt excatly blend with drama...but i never had stage fright. Being on stage was a different world, and i guess that somehow made me a different person. I always ended up playing all these weird roles....but that was the beauty of it, that's what made it so much fun. Somehow, acting for our Hamlet scene is slightly different. I'm not excatly sure what i think of it. I'm not excatly sure whether i actually enjoy it or not. It's super fuun when the youth team and i get to act for the kids during children's worship, which is probably the only real acting i get to do nowadays....but somehow, this whole Hamlet business isnt completely my thing. I'm actually slightly looking foward to ending this Hamlet stuff, can you imagine how confusing it is every time some ways, "i'm ophelia" and then i think to myself, "no... I'M Ophelia!"
anyhoo, i got a card from Jess today =) man.. miss her tons....she brings back SO many memories....of the wacky middle school days. but enough with the nostalgia.
If you've read thus far....I applaud you.....i totally forgot what i was gonna blog about...so this entry ended up being one of my super long meaningless meaderings. thanx for checking it out, until next time!
Sunday, December 07, 2003
when we have shuffled off this mortal coil......
i suddenly forgot what i was planning to blog about, but it actually might have been something interesting.
Anyhow, today marks the end of my SAT taking career. After year of taking SATs....it's finally over. Right now, ive got this splitting headache....
herm.. so yesterday, took my sis to a bday party at chuck E. Cheese. The dude that was in the chuck E suit.... was walking. Then this cute little boy goes up and hugs him, and Chuck E pushes the kid onto the floor!!!!! yeah... i was pretty close to flipping out. My initial thought was, "if you dont like kids hugging you, get a new job." I really cant understand how someone who doesnt like kids, or cant tolerate their hugs, works at Chuck E cheeses.
But stopping for a moment to think.....God loves him. It's such a wild thought.....thinking that God can love the unlovable. Every time i sin, I'm like chuck E cheese.....God tries to embrace me...and i just push him down. But you know, God doesnt react the way i did. He would NEVER tell me to get a new job. In fact, God would prolly do what the little kid did after he got pushed. He would get back up, and follow me and try to hug me again.
Maybe, I was tired a while back, but I was thinking in analogies a few days back. I was just thinking how life is sort of like the movie Final Destination. Not that we try to defy death or anything like that. But the whole concept of looking for signs that prevent you from dying or getting hurt. Looking back on my life, I've come to realize that a lot of time, God gives me signs to stop me from making the mistakes that i do in my life. It's just, at the time, I'm usually too driven by emotion or a feeling that I'm in control of my life, that causes me to be blind to God's perfect plan for me. I think, to really let God reign in your life, you gotta learn to take captive every thought....make every action and decision very God-centered. so yeah... look out for those little signs that God reveals to you.
oiy.... gotta go rest my head. have a great day!!!! =)
i suddenly forgot what i was planning to blog about, but it actually might have been something interesting.
Anyhow, today marks the end of my SAT taking career. After year of taking SATs....it's finally over. Right now, ive got this splitting headache....
herm.. so yesterday, took my sis to a bday party at chuck E. Cheese. The dude that was in the chuck E suit.... was walking. Then this cute little boy goes up and hugs him, and Chuck E pushes the kid onto the floor!!!!! yeah... i was pretty close to flipping out. My initial thought was, "if you dont like kids hugging you, get a new job." I really cant understand how someone who doesnt like kids, or cant tolerate their hugs, works at Chuck E cheeses.
But stopping for a moment to think.....God loves him. It's such a wild thought.....thinking that God can love the unlovable. Every time i sin, I'm like chuck E cheese.....God tries to embrace me...and i just push him down. But you know, God doesnt react the way i did. He would NEVER tell me to get a new job. In fact, God would prolly do what the little kid did after he got pushed. He would get back up, and follow me and try to hug me again.
Maybe, I was tired a while back, but I was thinking in analogies a few days back. I was just thinking how life is sort of like the movie Final Destination. Not that we try to defy death or anything like that. But the whole concept of looking for signs that prevent you from dying or getting hurt. Looking back on my life, I've come to realize that a lot of time, God gives me signs to stop me from making the mistakes that i do in my life. It's just, at the time, I'm usually too driven by emotion or a feeling that I'm in control of my life, that causes me to be blind to God's perfect plan for me. I think, to really let God reign in your life, you gotta learn to take captive every thought....make every action and decision very God-centered. so yeah... look out for those little signs that God reveals to you.
oiy.... gotta go rest my head. have a great day!!!! =)
Friday, December 05, 2003
Jesus...make me the Man that you want me to be...---> Newsboys
I suppose that song does have a dual meaning....for me anywayz =P So after somewhat (hehe.. fully) memorizing my Hamlet Sillioquy, i decided i couldnt let the first day of my eighteen-hood slip away without a post.
First off, I cant express how special everyone has made this day for me. I really thank my mom because she had this whole surprise bday thing for me....and a buncha awesome girls whom i absolutely adore showed up at my door....and i was utterly confused but if you know me...you know how much i love surprises and that i love my mom a million times that. So yeah... two things that i love went hand in hand today and wow.... i wish it was my 18th birthday everyday. I'm also thankful for my friends who wished me a happy birthday, gave me hug, and made me happy beyond words. While my sillilquy may be slowing oozing out of my brain now....i wont ever forget the day i turned 18. crap...that even sounds weird.
So today at the DPS when i renewed my license, the lady at the counter took one look at my old license and suddenly busted out in a rap version of "happy birthday to you....." It was pretty funny and neat....not every day the dps peeps sing to ya.
So reminiscing about the past eighteen years of my life....i remember the fond memories, the super people, my wonderful family, and most of all, my awesome God. When i think about God, i remember all that He has done for me. Each day he blesses me richly with SO much and i will never be able to express my gratitude. Not only am i happy for the good things in life, but I am most thankful for every challenge and obstacle God has placed in my life. The truth of the matter is, God knows me well, and through every tribulation, He's molded me into a stronger person.
It's funny...in the past few days, so much has happened, and God has revealed so much to me and even as we speak, He continues to challenge me. One of the greatest lessons i've learned before today is surrendering. As i've mentioned before, I know God is a God of fire who continually burns us....and through the pain we are refined. Well, i definitely think that surrendering is part of His fire. God asks that we surrender those things that hurt us to give up...those things that are so difficult to let go that if you didnt know God.... life probably could not go on. These past few days, I've really learned a lot about surrender...and how painful it is to do so. But because I love God and He loves me, He is worthy of surrender. Afterall, love is giving till it hurts. and life isnt about what you think is best for you...it's about trusting that God knows what is best for you and He's worthy to be given our all.
as weird as it may sound....i dont feel 17 anymore...and obviously im not. I guess it just really surprised me how God's prepared me to be a little older and perhaps even a little wiser.
my mom and dad got me card that says, "Happy Birthday, Just think- you're one year closer to looking like your mother!" what a great thought eh? hehe.. my mom's awesome.
so before i go study....just one more big huge THANK YOU!!!! For making my day amazing.
I suppose that song does have a dual meaning....for me anywayz =P So after somewhat (hehe.. fully) memorizing my Hamlet Sillioquy, i decided i couldnt let the first day of my eighteen-hood slip away without a post.
First off, I cant express how special everyone has made this day for me. I really thank my mom because she had this whole surprise bday thing for me....and a buncha awesome girls whom i absolutely adore showed up at my door....and i was utterly confused but if you know me...you know how much i love surprises and that i love my mom a million times that. So yeah... two things that i love went hand in hand today and wow.... i wish it was my 18th birthday everyday. I'm also thankful for my friends who wished me a happy birthday, gave me hug, and made me happy beyond words. While my sillilquy may be slowing oozing out of my brain now....i wont ever forget the day i turned 18. crap...that even sounds weird.
So today at the DPS when i renewed my license, the lady at the counter took one look at my old license and suddenly busted out in a rap version of "happy birthday to you....." It was pretty funny and neat....not every day the dps peeps sing to ya.
So reminiscing about the past eighteen years of my life....i remember the fond memories, the super people, my wonderful family, and most of all, my awesome God. When i think about God, i remember all that He has done for me. Each day he blesses me richly with SO much and i will never be able to express my gratitude. Not only am i happy for the good things in life, but I am most thankful for every challenge and obstacle God has placed in my life. The truth of the matter is, God knows me well, and through every tribulation, He's molded me into a stronger person.
It's funny...in the past few days, so much has happened, and God has revealed so much to me and even as we speak, He continues to challenge me. One of the greatest lessons i've learned before today is surrendering. As i've mentioned before, I know God is a God of fire who continually burns us....and through the pain we are refined. Well, i definitely think that surrendering is part of His fire. God asks that we surrender those things that hurt us to give up...those things that are so difficult to let go that if you didnt know God.... life probably could not go on. These past few days, I've really learned a lot about surrender...and how painful it is to do so. But because I love God and He loves me, He is worthy of surrender. Afterall, love is giving till it hurts. and life isnt about what you think is best for you...it's about trusting that God knows what is best for you and He's worthy to be given our all.
as weird as it may sound....i dont feel 17 anymore...and obviously im not. I guess it just really surprised me how God's prepared me to be a little older and perhaps even a little wiser.
my mom and dad got me card that says, "Happy Birthday, Just think- you're one year closer to looking like your mother!" what a great thought eh? hehe.. my mom's awesome.
so before i go study....just one more big huge THANK YOU!!!! For making my day amazing.
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
I Belong to You---> Superchick
everybody needs to belong somewhere
life can feel so alone without someone who cares
and when life becomes something just to get through
that's when i'm glad that i belong to You
i belong to You i belong to You
You're the one who will never let me down
won't let me down
i belong to You
sometimes life brings more pain than we can bear alone
when hope is gone and i have no strength to stand on my own
when nothing helps there's nothing that i can do
you surround me and show me i belong to You
i belong to You i belong to You
You're the one who will never let me down
won't let me down
i belong to You
when love is gone, there's no arms to run to anymore
i'm all alone there's no one for me to live for
letting go of the things i've always clung to
that's when i need to feel that i belong to You
everybody needs to belong somewhere
life can feel so alone without someone who cares
and when life becomes something just to get through
that's when i'm glad that i belong to You
i belong to You i belong to You
You're the one who will never let me down
won't let me down
i belong to You
sometimes life brings more pain than we can bear alone
when hope is gone and i have no strength to stand on my own
when nothing helps there's nothing that i can do
you surround me and show me i belong to You
i belong to You i belong to You
You're the one who will never let me down
won't let me down
i belong to You
when love is gone, there's no arms to run to anymore
i'm all alone there's no one for me to live for
letting go of the things i've always clung to
that's when i need to feel that i belong to You
when i grow up.. i want to be a firewoman
to-do list on thursday:
1. renew license
2. get a video rental card
3. register for ebay
4. get my nose pierced
5. get a tatoo
6. buy a pack of cigarettes
7. buy a lottery ticket
man.. all the misfortunes that have been happening to me as a result of not being 18. *shakes head* But it's definitely not a bad thing...all has its good purpose. Plus, who wants to be 18 anyways? =P
p.s i was totally kidding about numbers 4-7... me rebel? What were you thinking?
almost forgot! I need a Foley's card too....since i was so graciously neglected one about a month ago....and they have a sale that day too....lucky me.
to-do list on thursday:
1. renew license
2. get a video rental card
3. register for ebay
4. get my nose pierced
5. get a tatoo
6. buy a pack of cigarettes
7. buy a lottery ticket
man.. all the misfortunes that have been happening to me as a result of not being 18. *shakes head* But it's definitely not a bad thing...all has its good purpose. Plus, who wants to be 18 anyways? =P
p.s i was totally kidding about numbers 4-7... me rebel? What were you thinking?
almost forgot! I need a Foley's card too....since i was so graciously neglected one about a month ago....and they have a sale that day too....lucky me.
Monday, December 01, 2003
Canon in D........
I have fob blood running in my veins, and dont get me wrong, i have a good level of fob pride as well. On the other hand... sometimes the first part of my legal name frustrates me somewhat. So today... i get the mail...and there was a small package for me. Now, if you know the first part of my legal name... you'll understand why i'm rolling my eyes. So this package says: Happy 18th Birthday.....and it's from gillete.... okay.. so weird.. gillete knows im turning 18. But what REALLY gets me is....they sent me a guys razor and shaving cream. *slaps forehead* Enough said....if you dont know my real name... u shud be able to guess.
Anyways......this past week was simply wonderful. It was such a great week...i didnt wanna get up this morning =P I just wanted to mention that i thought Johnny and Emily's wedding was absolutely beautiful. Not only were they beautiful people, but the whole idea of two uniting under God is just really amazing. And to make it even more beautiful they did the alter kiss challenge. And even the weather was beautiful! maan.... God really poured out His blessings on their marriage.
Returing to the endless cycle of what life calls.....school.....has really returned me to a state of nausea. Maybe it's a feeling of self-inflicted sickness, cuz last night i wasnt feeling so great. Then today in classes i couldnt keep awake, and that hardly ever happens. So after school i decided to reward myself. I went out and bought msyelf a box of chai latte mix. When i came home... i made myself a LARGE cup of chai tea. ahhh.. good stuff.... cant wait till tomorrow when i can make myself another cup! woohooo.......
herm... wow.. there's so much to do... so little time...
I have fob blood running in my veins, and dont get me wrong, i have a good level of fob pride as well. On the other hand... sometimes the first part of my legal name frustrates me somewhat. So today... i get the mail...and there was a small package for me. Now, if you know the first part of my legal name... you'll understand why i'm rolling my eyes. So this package says: Happy 18th Birthday.....and it's from gillete.... okay.. so weird.. gillete knows im turning 18. But what REALLY gets me is....they sent me a guys razor and shaving cream. *slaps forehead* Enough said....if you dont know my real name... u shud be able to guess.
Anyways......this past week was simply wonderful. It was such a great week...i didnt wanna get up this morning =P I just wanted to mention that i thought Johnny and Emily's wedding was absolutely beautiful. Not only were they beautiful people, but the whole idea of two uniting under God is just really amazing. And to make it even more beautiful they did the alter kiss challenge. And even the weather was beautiful! maan.... God really poured out His blessings on their marriage.
Returing to the endless cycle of what life calls.....school.....has really returned me to a state of nausea. Maybe it's a feeling of self-inflicted sickness, cuz last night i wasnt feeling so great. Then today in classes i couldnt keep awake, and that hardly ever happens. So after school i decided to reward myself. I went out and bought msyelf a box of chai latte mix. When i came home... i made myself a LARGE cup of chai tea. ahhh.. good stuff.... cant wait till tomorrow when i can make myself another cup! woohooo.......
herm... wow.. there's so much to do... so little time...
Saturday, November 29, 2003
yesterday, today, and tomorrow...You're still the same....
I liked today. Today was a good day. If everyday was as good as today, I cant wait to wake up tomorrow. haha.. actually i cant wait to wake up anyhow.
Early this morning woke up and went to Krogers. Bought myself ingredients......for Ophelia's special jello! Drove to Katy Mills, at lunch ate at rainforest cafe, shopped like mofo. wanted to watch matrix, but due to unfortunate circumstances *sigh* was lead to watch Gothica....I've never been in an R movie with so many kids before. Why do parents bring their babies and young teens to watch such horror films? *boggled mind* Hung with the gang, ate good food, watched good movie, had good times, spiked ophelia's special jello.......hehee....called it a night. =)
sorta tired right now... sorta not.... but sleep cant hurt. have a good one... night.
I liked today. Today was a good day. If everyday was as good as today, I cant wait to wake up tomorrow. haha.. actually i cant wait to wake up anyhow.
Early this morning woke up and went to Krogers. Bought myself ingredients......for Ophelia's special jello! Drove to Katy Mills, at lunch ate at rainforest cafe, shopped like mofo. wanted to watch matrix, but due to unfortunate circumstances *sigh* was lead to watch Gothica....I've never been in an R movie with so many kids before. Why do parents bring their babies and young teens to watch such horror films? *boggled mind* Hung with the gang, ate good food, watched good movie, had good times, spiked ophelia's special jello.......hehee....called it a night. =)
sorta tired right now... sorta not.... but sleep cant hurt. have a good one... night.
Thursday, November 27, 2003
Every Breath That I Take
by Eddie Espinosa
Every breath that i take says i love You
every beat of my heart says i'm Yours
every step that I take says i need You
And i will bless Your holy name
You are my redeemer
You're the reason that I live
Yes, and You are my salvation
And i will bless Your holy name
Every day that goes by shows Your mercy
Every gift that You give shows You care
Every song that I sing says You're worthy
And I will bless Your holy name
Happy Thanksgiving =)
by Eddie Espinosa
Every breath that i take says i love You
every beat of my heart says i'm Yours
every step that I take says i need You
And i will bless Your holy name
You are my redeemer
You're the reason that I live
Yes, and You are my salvation
And i will bless Your holy name
Every day that goes by shows Your mercy
Every gift that You give shows You care
Every song that I sing says You're worthy
And I will bless Your holy name
Happy Thanksgiving =)
can you take me higher.......
about this time every year... i start to lose my senses and become completely overwhelmed by a sense of excitment.
for one thing...food... cmon now..food...that's something to celebrate! and that awesome atmosphere of the family passing turkey, duck, or lamb...or wutever animal u eat for the holidays. *sigh* good feeling.
oh...and surprises are kewl too....apparently i have one this year....but my sister sorta blew it for me...but still it's all good. and then there's other surprises like alex yang coming home and me screetching cuz.. it was totally unexpected but nonetheless super kewl. It's just so awesome during the holidays seeing everyone go home...whether it be sugar land or the Tri...as long as they are where their heart is...home... kinna gets the warm fuzzy sit by the fire with hot chocolate kinna feeling.
to top things off...super awesome day spent with a childhood buddy! JESSICA came to visit!! woohooo...man.. so kewl seeing her again after 1.5 yrs not seeing her. *sigh* good times good times....
it's so easy to give thanks when all is good and well.....but God is worthy of our thanks daily....and it amazes me how forgetful i am that every simple thing i wake up noticing is a gift from God.
It was really funny....today coming from COP, the radio guy said that it would be his son's first thanksgiving having to drive home and not just walk down the stairs. The funny part is...my dad said the exact same thing to me this morning. I love how life is fulla endings and beginnings...This year will be an end to my walking down stairs for thanxgiving and next year will be the beginning of my driving home. Life's dynamic...God's kewl.
about this time every year... i start to lose my senses and become completely overwhelmed by a sense of excitment.
for one thing...food... cmon now..food...that's something to celebrate! and that awesome atmosphere of the family passing turkey, duck, or lamb...or wutever animal u eat for the holidays. *sigh* good feeling.
oh...and surprises are kewl too....apparently i have one this year....but my sister sorta blew it for me...but still it's all good. and then there's other surprises like alex yang coming home and me screetching cuz.. it was totally unexpected but nonetheless super kewl. It's just so awesome during the holidays seeing everyone go home...whether it be sugar land or the Tri...as long as they are where their heart is...home... kinna gets the warm fuzzy sit by the fire with hot chocolate kinna feeling.
to top things off...super awesome day spent with a childhood buddy! JESSICA came to visit!! woohooo...man.. so kewl seeing her again after 1.5 yrs not seeing her. *sigh* good times good times....
it's so easy to give thanks when all is good and well.....but God is worthy of our thanks daily....and it amazes me how forgetful i am that every simple thing i wake up noticing is a gift from God.
It was really funny....today coming from COP, the radio guy said that it would be his son's first thanksgiving having to drive home and not just walk down the stairs. The funny part is...my dad said the exact same thing to me this morning. I love how life is fulla endings and beginnings...This year will be an end to my walking down stairs for thanxgiving and next year will be the beginning of my driving home. Life's dynamic...God's kewl.
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
bottom dweller scum of the earth creatures.....
so im trying to do my eco hw. I have no idea why it's taking me so long. And i dont understand why im so tired. I got up at 11:30 and then i took a nap.... too much sleep *sigh*
so way back when, my sister says i promised to take her out to sonic for lunch. So we went...and then we went book shopping at half price books....and i then i ran into someone i knew. isabel had to go pee so we went over the maureen's bakery to borrow the bathroom...maan.. those desserts look really good. Then i went armagedon cd hunting...no real sucess...perhaps better luck tomorrow. came home and watched this really good movie on chinese tv. Studied, stared at my essay topics, got tired, took a nap. blah blah blah.
Then after dinner, switched on the tube and the movie Never Been Kissed happened to be on. It brought back a lot of fond memories of jessica and her Michael Vartan stage. (in fact i'll be seeing her tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sOOOO excited =P) But yeah... wow.. Michael Vartan is one of those one thousand years unchanging good lookin kinna guys. Watching chic flicks makes me feel like a middle schooler again. It seems like that was the era of chic flicks. anyhoo... never been kissed was a good quality movie. Those movies with super embarrasing-gee i hope that never happens to me- kinna scenes are always fun to watch. Never been kissed prolly seconds Bridget Jone's diary...maan...that woman cracks me up. hahaha.....
boy.. i sure am movie deprived. the last movie i watched besides the tv ones.... Finding Nemo (in theaters)...and before that...my big fat greek wedding (in theaters)...iono never been a big fan of using my limited monthly savings on movies. The asian in me tells me that rental is the way.... speaking of which... i cant wait till im able to get my own video rental card. That's been my dream since i was 12. wow...im excited....marking the days off on my calendar.... OH and dude... we're eating Japnese food for my mom's birthday! *sigh* the benefits of friday bdays....oh oh oh...and one of my pre grad dreams will be fulfilled soon too! tell ya when it happens. i'm so sleepy.. ..
so im trying to do my eco hw. I have no idea why it's taking me so long. And i dont understand why im so tired. I got up at 11:30 and then i took a nap.... too much sleep *sigh*
so way back when, my sister says i promised to take her out to sonic for lunch. So we went...and then we went book shopping at half price books....and i then i ran into someone i knew. isabel had to go pee so we went over the maureen's bakery to borrow the bathroom...maan.. those desserts look really good. Then i went armagedon cd hunting...no real sucess...perhaps better luck tomorrow. came home and watched this really good movie on chinese tv. Studied, stared at my essay topics, got tired, took a nap. blah blah blah.
Then after dinner, switched on the tube and the movie Never Been Kissed happened to be on. It brought back a lot of fond memories of jessica and her Michael Vartan stage. (in fact i'll be seeing her tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sOOOO excited =P) But yeah... wow.. Michael Vartan is one of those one thousand years unchanging good lookin kinna guys. Watching chic flicks makes me feel like a middle schooler again. It seems like that was the era of chic flicks. anyhoo... never been kissed was a good quality movie. Those movies with super embarrasing-gee i hope that never happens to me- kinna scenes are always fun to watch. Never been kissed prolly seconds Bridget Jone's diary...maan...that woman cracks me up. hahaha.....
boy.. i sure am movie deprived. the last movie i watched besides the tv ones.... Finding Nemo (in theaters)...and before that...my big fat greek wedding (in theaters)...iono never been a big fan of using my limited monthly savings on movies. The asian in me tells me that rental is the way.... speaking of which... i cant wait till im able to get my own video rental card. That's been my dream since i was 12. wow...im excited....marking the days off on my calendar.... OH and dude... we're eating Japnese food for my mom's birthday! *sigh* the benefits of friday bdays....oh oh oh...and one of my pre grad dreams will be fulfilled soon too! tell ya when it happens. i'm so sleepy.. ..
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
it's now or never.....
I feel that today has been quite a productive day. I ran in the cold (still flemmy) and actually got myself outta bed this morning....early i might add. I actually submitted an app today.... yeah....definitely glad that apps are a once in a lifetime sorta dealio...cant afford too many heart attacks. I'm sure i could have made more use of my time and im definitely gonna do that tomorrow. I have a gut feeling that this week will slip by like no other.....
so im talking to diane and she discovers that there is an ophelia at UW..... and the weird part is... every other ophelia i've ever met or heard of.... has been oriental....all except the hispanic one that works at ross. It's a shame that EYE happen to be the youngest one of the bunch... sorta makes me feel like a genuine name jocker. And the even funnier part is.... i've only seen pictures of the oriental ophelias... never met them in person. My cousins best friend, the manly one, and the UW one.....maybe it's a good thing there hasnt been an encounter of the ophelias. There just arent enough Hamlets go around....which reminds me... i shud start memorizing that sillioquy. anyhoo... a thought.....
got this off a friend's profile and sorta modified it.
Do you long to give yourself completely to someone?
Do you long to have a deep soul relationship with another?
Do you long to be loved thoroughly, and exclusively?
God simply asks that you be satisfied, fulfilled, and content with being loved by Him alone, giving yourself totally and unreservedly to Him and having an intensely personal and unique relationship with Him alone. Discover that only in Him your satisfaction can be found. God has his perfect timing, so stop planning, stop wishing, and allow Him to give you the most thrilliing plan existing- one that you cannot imagine. Just wait. That is all.
I feel that today has been quite a productive day. I ran in the cold (still flemmy) and actually got myself outta bed this morning....early i might add. I actually submitted an app today.... yeah....definitely glad that apps are a once in a lifetime sorta dealio...cant afford too many heart attacks. I'm sure i could have made more use of my time and im definitely gonna do that tomorrow. I have a gut feeling that this week will slip by like no other.....
so im talking to diane and she discovers that there is an ophelia at UW..... and the weird part is... every other ophelia i've ever met or heard of.... has been oriental....all except the hispanic one that works at ross. It's a shame that EYE happen to be the youngest one of the bunch... sorta makes me feel like a genuine name jocker. And the even funnier part is.... i've only seen pictures of the oriental ophelias... never met them in person. My cousins best friend, the manly one, and the UW one.....maybe it's a good thing there hasnt been an encounter of the ophelias. There just arent enough Hamlets go around....which reminds me... i shud start memorizing that sillioquy. anyhoo... a thought.....
got this off a friend's profile and sorta modified it.
Do you long to give yourself completely to someone?
Do you long to have a deep soul relationship with another?
Do you long to be loved thoroughly, and exclusively?
God simply asks that you be satisfied, fulfilled, and content with being loved by Him alone, giving yourself totally and unreservedly to Him and having an intensely personal and unique relationship with Him alone. Discover that only in Him your satisfaction can be found. God has his perfect timing, so stop planning, stop wishing, and allow Him to give you the most thrilliing plan existing- one that you cannot imagine. Just wait. That is all.
Monday, November 24, 2003
right here right now....there is no other place i'd rather be
i like that song but i cant remember the artist or the name.
it's so cold i'm happy. i cant feel my toes and that makes me glad. there's no school tomorrow so i can rest easy.
for once i dont think i have anything to blog about. I guess i'm completely baffled by the dramatic change in weather. One second it was completely humid and super gross....the next second.. after the rain.....it was howling wind and freeeezing outside. I'm SO thankful that at least today is cold...even if we cant wear jackets for thanksgiving..... i sure hope we do tho.
well updated some pictures...check em out if u so desire.
i like that song but i cant remember the artist or the name.
it's so cold i'm happy. i cant feel my toes and that makes me glad. there's no school tomorrow so i can rest easy.
for once i dont think i have anything to blog about. I guess i'm completely baffled by the dramatic change in weather. One second it was completely humid and super gross....the next second.. after the rain.....it was howling wind and freeeezing outside. I'm SO thankful that at least today is cold...even if we cant wear jackets for thanksgiving..... i sure hope we do tho.
well updated some pictures...check em out if u so desire.
Sunday, November 23, 2003
wild dreams cant be broken.....
So is it a normal reaction to leave Austin wishing you were still there? Yeah...had one of those moments today.
So overall, besides being stuck in traffic, going to Austin was a good, memorable, entertaining, and a very five star experience. Since we only went up for less than 24 hrs...one might wonder what was so five star about it. Well for one thing, seeing all the sugar land posse was super awesome in itself. Although, Jester had it's buster load of oobery smelling scents, sleeping there wasnt much of a problem.
So lets go back in time and retrace the adventures of the Austin adventures. I dont remember much of friday before our journey to Austin....maybe i just wished to erase the jail-like aura of the memories of that time span. I slightly recall being stuck in traffic and taking a long time to pee at the gas station. Many hours later.....we encoutered flashes of bright light and at that moment, pointed to what was UT!
The gang: chenchenwangwongsha arrived, unloaded at Jester. wangsha hung out with tina and wandered the streets of austin. chenchenwong were lead to the battle of the sexes thingamabob. man... freshmen are such funny, amusing, entertaining, and nice people. Definitely proud to be a future freshman of america. Then the boys and jennifer took us young'ns to the capitol. Pretty sight...until the cop saw us jwalk and started blinking his lights, we knew that was the signal for: gnite kids, go back to where u came from....and that's excatly wut we did. After the whole ordeal, we lounged arounged in peter and mok's room. and then we watched final destination 2.
During the wee hours of the morning, we finally went to sleep. Waking up at 7:00 was quite painful, but being the lack-of-sleep hslers that we still are...we got up. Beginning of longhorn saturday wasnt the most exciting thing in the universe buuut, it was kewl. But i especially enjoyed attending the sessions for your choice of major. The social work people are super nice. The social work session consisted of 3 people and 2 parents. It was kewl cuz we cud ask wutever we wanted, whenver we wanted. And listening to the experiences of the seniors that present was so kewl. A lot of what they've had the opportunity to do, I've always dreamed of being a part of. so yeah... it was kewl.
After that the buncha us went to Chipotle. i wont have to eat another meal for at least a week. THEN it was F3: film festival feast!!! woohooo. That was blasting. I was planning on refraining from too much food, but since the freshman girls kept telling me,"oh we made that, eat it," i had to take tiny bites of this and that....and now.. i wont hafta eat for at least another year.
To finish this saturday off with a bang....the SENIOR GIRLS totally represented. We BLEW the multitudes away with our super awesome video which came in as the gold ribbon winner...woohoo.
and now.. .im sleepy.....*yawn
So is it a normal reaction to leave Austin wishing you were still there? Yeah...had one of those moments today.
So overall, besides being stuck in traffic, going to Austin was a good, memorable, entertaining, and a very five star experience. Since we only went up for less than 24 hrs...one might wonder what was so five star about it. Well for one thing, seeing all the sugar land posse was super awesome in itself. Although, Jester had it's buster load of oobery smelling scents, sleeping there wasnt much of a problem.
So lets go back in time and retrace the adventures of the Austin adventures. I dont remember much of friday before our journey to Austin....maybe i just wished to erase the jail-like aura of the memories of that time span. I slightly recall being stuck in traffic and taking a long time to pee at the gas station. Many hours later.....we encoutered flashes of bright light and at that moment, pointed to what was UT!
The gang: chenchenwangwongsha arrived, unloaded at Jester. wangsha hung out with tina and wandered the streets of austin. chenchenwong were lead to the battle of the sexes thingamabob. man... freshmen are such funny, amusing, entertaining, and nice people. Definitely proud to be a future freshman of america. Then the boys and jennifer took us young'ns to the capitol. Pretty sight...until the cop saw us jwalk and started blinking his lights, we knew that was the signal for: gnite kids, go back to where u came from....and that's excatly wut we did. After the whole ordeal, we lounged arounged in peter and mok's room. and then we watched final destination 2.
During the wee hours of the morning, we finally went to sleep. Waking up at 7:00 was quite painful, but being the lack-of-sleep hslers that we still are...we got up. Beginning of longhorn saturday wasnt the most exciting thing in the universe buuut, it was kewl. But i especially enjoyed attending the sessions for your choice of major. The social work people are super nice. The social work session consisted of 3 people and 2 parents. It was kewl cuz we cud ask wutever we wanted, whenver we wanted. And listening to the experiences of the seniors that present was so kewl. A lot of what they've had the opportunity to do, I've always dreamed of being a part of. so yeah... it was kewl.
After that the buncha us went to Chipotle. i wont have to eat another meal for at least a week. THEN it was F3: film festival feast!!! woohooo. That was blasting. I was planning on refraining from too much food, but since the freshman girls kept telling me,"oh we made that, eat it," i had to take tiny bites of this and that....and now.. i wont hafta eat for at least another year.
To finish this saturday off with a bang....the SENIOR GIRLS totally represented. We BLEW the multitudes away with our super awesome video which came in as the gold ribbon winner...woohoo.
and now.. .im sleepy.....*yawn
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
James 1:19
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry
Your Hearing
By Rick Warren
One of the most common causes of frustration and friction at work is that we don't really listen to each other. Too often we talk at each other rather than with each other.
Research shows that you spend about 40% of your waking hours listening. But most of the time you are only listening at 25% efficiency. That creates many of your problems. Fortunately, listening is a skill that can be developed.
The benefits of learning how to listen are enormous: fewer mistakes, better negotiating, greater wisdom, more friends, less arguments, and much, much more.
The Bible says, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." If you do the first two, (be quick to listen and slow to speak) the third will be automatic.
Three Things Hinder Our Hearing
PRESUMPTION - when we think we already know it all.
"He who answers before listening is put to shame." Pr.29:20
IMPATIENCE - when you interrupt & jump to conclusions.
"There is more hope for a fool than for a man who speaks in haste." Pr. 29:20
PRIDE - when we are defensive and unteachable.
"The way of a fool seems right, but a wise man listens to advice." Pr. 12:15
You can learn from anyone if you know the right questions!
Let me suggest 3 "HEARING AIDS":
Listen with your eyes. Approximately 80% of communication is non-verbal. Facial expressions and body language usually tell the real story. Look at people when you listen to them!
Listen with your heart. Be sympathetic. Tune in to the emotions behind the words.
Make time to listen to the people around you. Tom Peters calls it "Managing By Walking Around."(MBWA)
I've had people tell me, "God never speaks to me!" Oh really? Is it possible that you've been too busy to listen? He wants to talk to you. Tune into Him this week. If you have a Bible, try reading Chapter 1 of the book of James. God speaks to those who take the time to listen! Have a great week.
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry
Your Hearing
By Rick Warren
One of the most common causes of frustration and friction at work is that we don't really listen to each other. Too often we talk at each other rather than with each other.
Research shows that you spend about 40% of your waking hours listening. But most of the time you are only listening at 25% efficiency. That creates many of your problems. Fortunately, listening is a skill that can be developed.
The benefits of learning how to listen are enormous: fewer mistakes, better negotiating, greater wisdom, more friends, less arguments, and much, much more.
The Bible says, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." If you do the first two, (be quick to listen and slow to speak) the third will be automatic.
Three Things Hinder Our Hearing
PRESUMPTION - when we think we already know it all.
"He who answers before listening is put to shame." Pr.29:20
IMPATIENCE - when you interrupt & jump to conclusions.
"There is more hope for a fool than for a man who speaks in haste." Pr. 29:20
PRIDE - when we are defensive and unteachable.
"The way of a fool seems right, but a wise man listens to advice." Pr. 12:15
You can learn from anyone if you know the right questions!
Let me suggest 3 "HEARING AIDS":
Listen with your eyes. Approximately 80% of communication is non-verbal. Facial expressions and body language usually tell the real story. Look at people when you listen to them!
Listen with your heart. Be sympathetic. Tune in to the emotions behind the words.
Make time to listen to the people around you. Tom Peters calls it "Managing By Walking Around."(MBWA)
I've had people tell me, "God never speaks to me!" Oh really? Is it possible that you've been too busy to listen? He wants to talk to you. Tune into Him this week. If you have a Bible, try reading Chapter 1 of the book of James. God speaks to those who take the time to listen! Have a great week.
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
p.s... a note about IMchaos quiz....
I just have to say that those insane quizzes... are NO reflection of how well you know someone...it's totally okay that 95% of the people who know me the best think i either sleep walk..talk.. or want to drive a mini cooper...or have bad habits of ditching people and forgetting to flush the toliet.
I just have to say that those insane quizzes... are NO reflection of how well you know someone...it's totally okay that 95% of the people who know me the best think i either sleep walk..talk.. or want to drive a mini cooper...or have bad habits of ditching people and forgetting to flush the toliet.
roll of thunder hear my cry.....
It's probably typical for every blogger to question the existence of their blog right? Once a person takes up blogging several things can happen. Blogging can become an addiction and a day without doing so leaves you empty and lacking inside. The other extreme is that the blog becomes neglected. Or blogging is somewhere in between on the spectrum. What does that in between part entail? Blogs are funny. Often times they can be meaningless ramblings which people return daily to read. I guess the funny part is not so much that people blog, it's the whole idea that people return to read them. (i guess i wud be rambling now and you would be returning to my blog to read it =P). A person may not blog for perhaps a month, yet their devoted readers return faithfully. So then why do I blog? I admit, more often than not, I'm probably wasting your time and mine by sitting here and typing about.....whatever it is that i type about. My rambling is probably more beneficial to me than it is you. For the most part, you might not get to know me better as a person by reading what i have to say.....but on the positive side....my writing skills have somewhat been honed. I guess another reason why i blog would be to share something i might consider meaningful or encouraging. For me, whenever i discover something exciting about God or something amazing He's done.... i cant keep my mouth shut and i feel as if i have to share how I've been enlightened. I definitely have to say that God is a worthy cause for blogging.
so perhaps at times i may have many meaningless utterances....but i rather like the concept of blogging....and if that doesnt strike your fancy, i suppose it's understandable that you wouldnt have one....by all means I am not against rambling blogs. In fact they're both amusing and meaningful. Sometimes when you dont get a chance to talk to people, you read their blog....and you still have a chance to see what's going on with them. Another worthy cause of blogging! There you have it my anti-blogging friends. Blogs do have their purposes....in my opinion at least. As much as I've rambled on today, I still hope that you have been enlightened somehow....whether it be about me.... or my blog...that's up to you. until next time!
It's probably typical for every blogger to question the existence of their blog right? Once a person takes up blogging several things can happen. Blogging can become an addiction and a day without doing so leaves you empty and lacking inside. The other extreme is that the blog becomes neglected. Or blogging is somewhere in between on the spectrum. What does that in between part entail? Blogs are funny. Often times they can be meaningless ramblings which people return daily to read. I guess the funny part is not so much that people blog, it's the whole idea that people return to read them. (i guess i wud be rambling now and you would be returning to my blog to read it =P). A person may not blog for perhaps a month, yet their devoted readers return faithfully. So then why do I blog? I admit, more often than not, I'm probably wasting your time and mine by sitting here and typing about.....whatever it is that i type about. My rambling is probably more beneficial to me than it is you. For the most part, you might not get to know me better as a person by reading what i have to say.....but on the positive side....my writing skills have somewhat been honed. I guess another reason why i blog would be to share something i might consider meaningful or encouraging. For me, whenever i discover something exciting about God or something amazing He's done.... i cant keep my mouth shut and i feel as if i have to share how I've been enlightened. I definitely have to say that God is a worthy cause for blogging.
so perhaps at times i may have many meaningless utterances....but i rather like the concept of blogging....and if that doesnt strike your fancy, i suppose it's understandable that you wouldnt have one....by all means I am not against rambling blogs. In fact they're both amusing and meaningful. Sometimes when you dont get a chance to talk to people, you read their blog....and you still have a chance to see what's going on with them. Another worthy cause of blogging! There you have it my anti-blogging friends. Blogs do have their purposes....in my opinion at least. As much as I've rambled on today, I still hope that you have been enlightened somehow....whether it be about me.... or my blog...that's up to you. until next time!
Monday, November 17, 2003
captain planet....he's our hero.......eh.. down to zero....
I have a deep passion for the rain and the wetness that comes with it. But i'm torn between loving the wet rain and having a strong dislike for the flooding sidewalks and gray skies that comes with the whole ordeal of such a natural occurrence. I have to say that driving home on an over-flooding street has got to be one of the most horrific experiences. The water splashes onto your windshield temporarily blinding you from the on-coming traffic and what ever other nightmares that may be advancing in your direction. That sense of uneasiness is quite overwhelming when you see dozens of cars driving up on the sidewalks and islands to avoid the rain; yet at the same time wondering whether your mom or dad will return home safely this evening. To love the rain or not to love the rain.....that is the question.....
or maybe i've been reading too much Hamlet....but i guess it all really just comes down to one thing, I dont like flooding. Because... without the rain, i would never be able to run barefoot halfway across the clements parking lot to my car....or get my flip-flops stuck in the mud....or watch God's mighty lightening flash across the sky...or hear the powerful roar of thunder....*sigh* thumbs up to rain.
ah bah....time has once again slipped from my finger tips...duty calls and the vicious cycle of higher level education application must go on! as does studying for eco.... thanx for checking out this episode of Hamlet's psycho girlfriend's rambling.
(dont worry.... the effects of too much rain has not gotten to my head)
I have a deep passion for the rain and the wetness that comes with it. But i'm torn between loving the wet rain and having a strong dislike for the flooding sidewalks and gray skies that comes with the whole ordeal of such a natural occurrence. I have to say that driving home on an over-flooding street has got to be one of the most horrific experiences. The water splashes onto your windshield temporarily blinding you from the on-coming traffic and what ever other nightmares that may be advancing in your direction. That sense of uneasiness is quite overwhelming when you see dozens of cars driving up on the sidewalks and islands to avoid the rain; yet at the same time wondering whether your mom or dad will return home safely this evening. To love the rain or not to love the rain.....that is the question.....
or maybe i've been reading too much Hamlet....but i guess it all really just comes down to one thing, I dont like flooding. Because... without the rain, i would never be able to run barefoot halfway across the clements parking lot to my car....or get my flip-flops stuck in the mud....or watch God's mighty lightening flash across the sky...or hear the powerful roar of thunder....*sigh* thumbs up to rain.
ah bah....time has once again slipped from my finger tips...duty calls and the vicious cycle of higher level education application must go on! as does studying for eco.... thanx for checking out this episode of Hamlet's psycho girlfriend's rambling.
(dont worry.... the effects of too much rain has not gotten to my head)
Sunday, November 16, 2003
this is the story of a girl she cried a river and drowned the whole world.......
getting wet... i like getting wet... rain once in a while is kewl.
I was definitely having one of those: Life on earth is so unsatisfactory kinda days. So i was roaming my house and Rebecca St.James' song Omega came into my head and i really love that song and i happen to have it on my WOW 2000 cd. So i'm searching for it and i'm usually good about knowing where my cds are. and to my dismay... i COULDNT find it. So i thought i could settle for one of my other cds. I had SOO many choices to choose from and not a single one cud bring a smile to my face the way Omega does. I finally settled for Chris Tomlin (which btw is an AWESOME cd). I felt pretty good about listening to it, but i couldnt help but be completely frustrated about my disappearing wow cd. I really had to question myself. Out of the multitude of choices of cds that i have to listen to, why did I still want Omega?
That reminded me of a life before knowing Christ. I think that in each of our lives, we're looking for that Omega cd. We can have so many things around us to choose from to fill that longing for the Omega. But nothing will fill that place inside of you like being able to listen to that Omega cd. Sure, the Chris Tomlin cd is great, and satisfying, but still you cant help but feel like you want the Omega cd. It's the same way with God. We look to our personal abilities, our family, friends, and a multitude of other things to keep us content with life. But ultimately, nothing....nothing....can fill you up the way Christ can. I know i'll always want more stuff and i cant have everything i want...but all of life comes down to just one thing: to know God and make Him known....and that's sufficient.. that's all i really need.
so i was going on my God Hunt today. And i was driving home from church when it began to rain REALLY hard. As i was driving i saw this dad with his 2 kids seeking shelter from the rain under a tree drenching wet, and i really wanted to stop for them, but something told me to drive on. When i got to a stop sign i wanted to turn around, but something inside me told me to pray. So i began to pray and i asked God to stop the rain or at least make the rain die down a bit so that this family could go home. After i said amen. The rain stopped. I heaved a sigh and suddenly it began to rain again! So i began to pray for the rain again, i prayed the same prayer over and over and over. I said amen. The rain stopped again.... i heaved another sigh....the rain started again... i prayed again....and i finally got the trend. So i prayed and drove all the way home. By the time i got home....it was only sprinkling outside....barely raining. Praise the Lord.
gosh.. God's gotta be the kewlest guy ever. Have a great week!!!
getting wet... i like getting wet... rain once in a while is kewl.
I was definitely having one of those: Life on earth is so unsatisfactory kinda days. So i was roaming my house and Rebecca St.James' song Omega came into my head and i really love that song and i happen to have it on my WOW 2000 cd. So i'm searching for it and i'm usually good about knowing where my cds are. and to my dismay... i COULDNT find it. So i thought i could settle for one of my other cds. I had SOO many choices to choose from and not a single one cud bring a smile to my face the way Omega does. I finally settled for Chris Tomlin (which btw is an AWESOME cd). I felt pretty good about listening to it, but i couldnt help but be completely frustrated about my disappearing wow cd. I really had to question myself. Out of the multitude of choices of cds that i have to listen to, why did I still want Omega?
That reminded me of a life before knowing Christ. I think that in each of our lives, we're looking for that Omega cd. We can have so many things around us to choose from to fill that longing for the Omega. But nothing will fill that place inside of you like being able to listen to that Omega cd. Sure, the Chris Tomlin cd is great, and satisfying, but still you cant help but feel like you want the Omega cd. It's the same way with God. We look to our personal abilities, our family, friends, and a multitude of other things to keep us content with life. But ultimately, nothing....nothing....can fill you up the way Christ can. I know i'll always want more stuff and i cant have everything i want...but all of life comes down to just one thing: to know God and make Him known....and that's sufficient.. that's all i really need.
so i was going on my God Hunt today. And i was driving home from church when it began to rain REALLY hard. As i was driving i saw this dad with his 2 kids seeking shelter from the rain under a tree drenching wet, and i really wanted to stop for them, but something told me to drive on. When i got to a stop sign i wanted to turn around, but something inside me told me to pray. So i began to pray and i asked God to stop the rain or at least make the rain die down a bit so that this family could go home. After i said amen. The rain stopped. I heaved a sigh and suddenly it began to rain again! So i began to pray for the rain again, i prayed the same prayer over and over and over. I said amen. The rain stopped again.... i heaved another sigh....the rain started again... i prayed again....and i finally got the trend. So i prayed and drove all the way home. By the time i got home....it was only sprinkling outside....barely raining. Praise the Lord.
gosh.. God's gotta be the kewlest guy ever. Have a great week!!!
Michael Chang used the word HONE!!!!!!!
forreal...he really used the word hone tonight ^_^
Anyhoo... 15-love was pretty kewl. Once again i have to reiterate how awesome it is to see awesome athletes living it up for God. You can definitely see Michael Chang's passion to share the love of God in his life. Altho michelle and I were one of the unfortunate unable to get signaturers the event was nonetheless *thumbs up*. And when John was sharing about that place inside of us aching for something more, I was reminded of 3 words: God-shaped hole. I too believe that within each of us is that aching feeling of emptiness and that feeling of being tired of the day to day routine and seeking for something exciting. I'm confident that nothing is more sufficient to fill empty hole inside of us...that God-shaped hole than God himself. Another kewl thing about tonight was that I had the opportunity to do a report on tonights event. That was definitely an interesting experience and I'm glad i got to do it; mostly because it was an outreach thing and the entire event will be posted on mr. yeungs site as an outreach to the chinese community. I took a few pictures of the night and mich and i even snuck a few pictures with michael. i'll put them up sometime.
Today was definitely a very unique day. I went to sleep extremely early last night and woke up extremely late this morning. Went to lunch at panera bread with my sis and mom then went to family christian bookstores to get my dad's bday gift. When my sister and i walked outta the store to go to her friends bday party, it starting down-pouring like a mad dog. And when we got to her buddy's party, it was STILL raining mad dogs. When i walked out of Michael's (where her bud's party was) it continued the mad dog rainage and I saw this lady outside waiting for the rain to stop so i offered to umbrella her to her car. And i'm glad i did cuz she had to make it to a meeting downtown. I think one of the best feelings in the world is to do a good deed and not get anything in return cuz afterall the greatest reward is not what you get but what you can give. Then, before I hadda leave for the rally, i needed to pick up something to eat. So then i got to burger king I didnt know that they dont accept credit and then when i thought i could pay cash, i was 25 cents short. But the lady was SO nice she let me have my food for 25 cents cheaper. So when you dont expect anything in return for doing a good deed.....sometimes you end up getting paid in full.... double the reward =)
gosh... i thought i was past the long entries stage.. pft.. bummer... if you've made it this far... give urself a pat on the back. ^_*
forreal...he really used the word hone tonight ^_^
Anyhoo... 15-love was pretty kewl. Once again i have to reiterate how awesome it is to see awesome athletes living it up for God. You can definitely see Michael Chang's passion to share the love of God in his life. Altho michelle and I were one of the unfortunate unable to get signaturers the event was nonetheless *thumbs up*. And when John was sharing about that place inside of us aching for something more, I was reminded of 3 words: God-shaped hole. I too believe that within each of us is that aching feeling of emptiness and that feeling of being tired of the day to day routine and seeking for something exciting. I'm confident that nothing is more sufficient to fill empty hole inside of us...that God-shaped hole than God himself. Another kewl thing about tonight was that I had the opportunity to do a report on tonights event. That was definitely an interesting experience and I'm glad i got to do it; mostly because it was an outreach thing and the entire event will be posted on mr. yeungs site as an outreach to the chinese community. I took a few pictures of the night and mich and i even snuck a few pictures with michael. i'll put them up sometime.
Today was definitely a very unique day. I went to sleep extremely early last night and woke up extremely late this morning. Went to lunch at panera bread with my sis and mom then went to family christian bookstores to get my dad's bday gift. When my sister and i walked outta the store to go to her friends bday party, it starting down-pouring like a mad dog. And when we got to her buddy's party, it was STILL raining mad dogs. When i walked out of Michael's (where her bud's party was) it continued the mad dog rainage and I saw this lady outside waiting for the rain to stop so i offered to umbrella her to her car. And i'm glad i did cuz she had to make it to a meeting downtown. I think one of the best feelings in the world is to do a good deed and not get anything in return cuz afterall the greatest reward is not what you get but what you can give. Then, before I hadda leave for the rally, i needed to pick up something to eat. So then i got to burger king I didnt know that they dont accept credit and then when i thought i could pay cash, i was 25 cents short. But the lady was SO nice she let me have my food for 25 cents cheaper. So when you dont expect anything in return for doing a good deed.....sometimes you end up getting paid in full.... double the reward =)
gosh... i thought i was past the long entries stage.. pft.. bummer... if you've made it this far... give urself a pat on the back. ^_*