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| So, it has been three days since the start of the new year and thus spark the thought: What am I going to do differently in my life this year? As I look back on the 2008 year I have realized how self-absorbed I've been. When something goes wrong or the feeling of loneliness occurs I get somewhat depressed and I throw myself a little pity party. Thinking "Who needs people? They always let you know no matter what!" Though that mindset has been carved into me for the last 21 years, I am going to try and carve myself out of it.
As of December 2008 I have been baptized for four years. Hallelujah. And as of June 2008 I have been a christian for 15 years. Awesome! I cannot say that these 15+ years has gone by smoothly because it certainly has not. I've had my share of struggles that I wish no one else would have to go through. If it is God's will that I and countless others go through the very same things as I then so be it. As of August 2008 my best friend, Hannah and I have been best friends for three years. My other best friend, Jin and I have been friends for three years as of May 2008. And it's been three years that I have had deep feelings for him. Ever since we met I've loved him. He well knows that I had liked him when we met, but since he and I discussed this and agreed to just be friends because of the unreadiness of committment those feelings have not left and I feel will not leave for quite a long time if ever.
Thank you to God and countless others for making my 2008 year memorable! I love you all! As of the 2009 year, what am I going to do differently? It's pointless to say "Happy New Year" and live the same old way. So, I have come up with some goals that I hope will be achieved this year.
For starters, I want to be able to carry myself better as far as the basics are concerned. Furthermore, I want to read my Bible more often instead of essentially never minus Sundays and Fridays for church. I started the regiment of reading at least one chapter a day in hopes of reading the whole Bible by the end of the year. That fell through quite a long time ago. Next, I have been pretty dormant as far as reaching out to people around me for the glory of God. The only things I've done in 2008 was...well...nothing. I supported the Mexico outreach team back in march in spirit. That's pretty much it. I spent some time in prayer asking God to look after certain groups of people and individuals through their times of hardship. However, as far as taking care of myself, I haven't. I will try and begin to once again...I will ask God to help me in that regard.
You could say this is my New Years Resolution, but I call this a time of renovation and refreshment. I need this quite badly. Let us see how this year goes. Of course there's so many other areas of which I need an enormous amount of changing and help in but those will be dealt with in a timely manner because I know I cannot tackle everything all at once. Please pray for me. Thank you!
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| Farewell, my dear brown doggie...
Brownie
Resident of 15 years
D.O.D. 2/27/2008
She was a loyal and protective dog. An example dog I wouldn't trade for another dog (when she was alive that is)
- First Love | | |
| I think I used that word correctly...milestone. Well, in any case, I
wanted to post here about life thus far. It's a lot different than just
a few months ago when it was the Fall 2007 school semester. Actually,
since a long time ago. You see, in the past, I always thought I was
working very hard in school but this semester I am seeing what it
really means to work hard in school. I've actually spent most of my
time doing school work aka homework. It's nuts really. There's never
really a day where there's no homework not to do. And because of the
nature of things I have to carve a day out to give myself a break from
all the school work. However, when I overdo the break I forcibly kick
myself back into gear double speed. This semester I am experiencing
really what it means to rely on God and His power. This is all without
work (or a steady work schedule). Now that I have a steady work
schedule that is full-time it's going to be crazier than ever. Working
8 hours a day, 5 days a week plus 14 units in school work=54 hours of
nonstop work. It's nuts really, but because it is just that "nuts" I am
constantly relying on God for His lending of strength every day of my
life.
Outside of my own life, there's the life of my dear friends
that I want to keep in touch and consistently pray for and support
every day. For example, all my friends who are going on the Mexico
Outreach Trip this spring break. I had received my first support letter
from one of my dear friends who is asking for my support and I for sure
am going to support her. Though I cannot support financially, I will by
spirit and prayer. For going on this trip before 4 years ago I know how
much prayer is needed for a trip like this. She plus 44 other people
are going and I intend to support every one of them. I am very blessed
to see that there are a lot more adults going this yeat than any other
year that I've seen. There's about 5 adults going outside of the core
members and the coordinators who are in charge of putting things like
this together. If you add them, then there's about 8 adults going. Then
the translator, that makes 9. So, 9 of 45 members going on the mission
trip is astounding! Praise the Lord for this great turnout!
The
second group of friends that I am investing my time in is my dearest
friends who are on the East Coast- you all know who you are! Because of
the distance and time difference, it's very hard to keep in touch with
these people and even though there are things like this blog, Facebook,
Myspace...etc. it's hard still because you never know what happens in
each other's lives that may hinder them from checking out what your
life's been like. Among these friends on the east coast, is my best
friend and my dearest sister (by blood). They are both studying on the
other side of the country and they're both really busy with school work
and stuff, which makes it hard to talk to them since they are very
dedicated to their school work and their friends on the same coast. I
am very happy for them that they are networking and making friends all
over wherever they are. I pray that they are doing as well as they can
with the many distractions that may come their way.
On the same
note as communication, my new schedule isn't going to let me socialize
and communicate as often as I usually do now. On a weekly schedule,
Sundays is church in the morning, then work in the afternoon till
11:30. Mondays is recover mornings, then class from 12-1,
volunteer/internship from 1-2ish, then work from 3:15-11:30. Tuesdays
are recover mornings, then class from 12-2:20, then straight to work.
Wednesdays are the same as mondays, Thursdays same as tuesdays.
Fridays: recover mornings, homework day until 7:00pm- I have class from
7:30-10:35pm which makes it impossible for me to go to BASIC. Saturdays
is catch up day on homework and everything else. So to sum it all up to
make it easier to see what it's like: The only non-academic life I wil
have as of march 5th is Sunday mornings. If there isn't an occasion
then, my breaks (friday am to late pm; all day saturdays, and sunday
mornings), will be all school work days. Pray for me and my spiritual
walk as it is not as peer filled as before. Pray that it is just as
consistent as now and God-filled as now. Thanks! Updates are to come
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| Hi guys. I just wanted to share this video that I heard about through 103.9 The Fish about a month ago. I think this video is very awesome and encourage you all to watch this video and spread the Word!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCdZwitrNoY
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| For those who keep track via xanga of people and stuff this is my new post.
Happy new you! Yes, it's supposed to say "you". I know, you're used to seeing Happy New Year, but this is so true. For now I learned and have had this brought up during service yesterday at CGBC. The start of a new year doesn't make people happy really...it's just another year to do whatever however whenever wherever. As I started this new year differently, as far as my faith is concerned I am attending Greg Ginn's Sunday School class on Discipleship. There was where "typical" became "untypical". I have never felt this way about sunday school before. I feel that there will be major change in my life this year as I attend sunday school, go to service every week, youth group as often as possible, and stay in the Word of God more consistently. Furthermore, I feel that this could be the year that I have a growth spurt in my faith and begin to truly understand the wonders that comes with having an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. I am loving this year thus far and I pray that this year will be full of blessings and love. Happy New You and Praise the Lord forever!
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