1st full week of school and the crazyness has begun.
so, i foolishly didn't get enough sleep the week before and some stress was going on so that combination always makes me sick.
sick as in, a cold. the usual runny nose, coughing, sore throat, head hurting.
i always, always get sick. my immune system sucks!! i managed to survive the whole summer though and remained healthy.
and if being sick wasn't awesome enough, the weather decided to heat up and turn riverside into an oven!! well, it worked and it reached temperatures soaring past the 90s into the 100s. such absurdness.
but amidst the extreme sunshine, God has remained faithful as always and i would not be here if it weren't for air conditioning, fans, cooler temperatures at night, tissues, vitamins, cough drops, and warm drinks. :O]
Epic has just begun to kick off as well and i could not be more excited!!
God is amazing and there is always a blessing to be found among the trials. :O]
p.s. we FINALLY got internet yesterday!! wooooooo!!!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
today God gave me words
"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
For even Christ did not please himself, but as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.'
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Romans 15:1-6
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
For even Christ did not please himself, but as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.'
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Romans 15:1-6
no words
i never thought it was possible to be more confused about life decisions senior year than freshman year.
or even before freshman year, it was suuuper tough to decide which college to apply to, which college to attend, which major to declare, and what career to work towards.
now, it's when to graduate, what to do with my major, is grad school in the picture, and the possibilities never end.
most people in the world kill for possibilities and opportunities. but it's always different when you are given it and haven't experienced no open doors.
aside from school, there are other things on my mind: ministry, friendships, family, etc
sometimes things can get so overwhelming.
and for me, processing is a loooong process. i cannot do it by myself. oh how i wish so hard i could. but i always need to talk it through with someone.
but there are times when i just don't feel like it. it's frustrating. so frustrating when there are no words.
no words.
or even before freshman year, it was suuuper tough to decide which college to apply to, which college to attend, which major to declare, and what career to work towards.
now, it's when to graduate, what to do with my major, is grad school in the picture, and the possibilities never end.
most people in the world kill for possibilities and opportunities. but it's always different when you are given it and haven't experienced no open doors.
aside from school, there are other things on my mind: ministry, friendships, family, etc
sometimes things can get so overwhelming.
and for me, processing is a loooong process. i cannot do it by myself. oh how i wish so hard i could. but i always need to talk it through with someone.
but there are times when i just don't feel like it. it's frustrating. so frustrating when there are no words.
no words.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
the inevitable
ahhhh school is finally starting this week! i feel like it's been forever. which is a good and bad thing. good because i've had a lot of rest. bad because it's going to be hard getting back into school mode [studying to be more exact]. :Op
i'm ready though for the new challenges, new people, and new fun :O]
this past week was killer. killer busy. epic planning retreat was intense but so blessed. God really showed us who was boss. i'm so excited to be working with the new staff. i will miss mel a lot at the same time!
after the retreat, stayed over with the bestie and went with her to get my very FIRST disneyland pass!! :O) i afforded it with the money i was saving for our future ireland trip but i can't raise enough so i just decided to be real and use it for a disneyland pass since so many people keep inviting/urging me to go with them. we were at disneyland for 15.5 hours. it was fun. yet i was absolutely EXHAUSTED from the retreat and then walking around disneyland all day [not to mention lack of sleep from the whole week].
anywho, i have a lot to process from my church retreat and now the planning retreat. all very good stuff. we are so blessed to be working under our loving Lord.
today is when i will return to riverside permanently. aside from how serious it sounds, i'm coming back next week so it's not like i have to say farewell forever!
2 verses that really spoke to me at the planning retreat:
"You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance." Psalm 32:7
"And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:2
I also was shown this passage too from one of the staff that was of great use! 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
i'm ready though for the new challenges, new people, and new fun :O]
this past week was killer. killer busy. epic planning retreat was intense but so blessed. God really showed us who was boss. i'm so excited to be working with the new staff. i will miss mel a lot at the same time!
after the retreat, stayed over with the bestie and went with her to get my very FIRST disneyland pass!! :O) i afforded it with the money i was saving for our future ireland trip but i can't raise enough so i just decided to be real and use it for a disneyland pass since so many people keep inviting/urging me to go with them. we were at disneyland for 15.5 hours. it was fun. yet i was absolutely EXHAUSTED from the retreat and then walking around disneyland all day [not to mention lack of sleep from the whole week].
anywho, i have a lot to process from my church retreat and now the planning retreat. all very good stuff. we are so blessed to be working under our loving Lord.
today is when i will return to riverside permanently. aside from how serious it sounds, i'm coming back next week so it's not like i have to say farewell forever!
2 verses that really spoke to me at the planning retreat:
"You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance." Psalm 32:7
"And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:2
I also was shown this passage too from one of the staff that was of great use! 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Monday, September 13, 2010
tickets to the gun show
moving moving moving
packing unpacking packing!!
i've been doing so much of that lately with the house being remodeled and finished and school starting so i moved into my new apartment.
i feel like i must've gained some muscle after lifting so many heavy boxes and whatnot :Op
praise God for providing the apartment and a place to stay!!
now, time for retreats and conferences...starting tomorrow! Epic pre-planning retreat. :O)
packing unpacking packing!!
i've been doing so much of that lately with the house being remodeled and finished and school starting so i moved into my new apartment.
i feel like i must've gained some muscle after lifting so many heavy boxes and whatnot :Op
praise God for providing the apartment and a place to stay!!
now, time for retreats and conferences...starting tomorrow! Epic pre-planning retreat. :O)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
NOOOOOO GO AWAY!!!! SCHOOL, STAY AWAY FROM ME!!
it's come. the time for summer reflection finally.
i realized this coming sunday will be my last sunday before i head back to school. i'm going to miss my church homies!!
i feel as if this is now the calm before the storm. starting tomorrow, it will get chaotic: carpet being put in, furniture needing to be moved&organized, hang out with the bestie, food fellowship, move into apartment, and then epic planning retreat. ai yai yai so much!!
i knew it would all hit me like a huge wave that splashes and encases your whole body.
Lord please grant me the strength to endure the busyness which i am not used to after being relaxed this whole summer.
some highlights that comes to mind of this summer:
-creating this blog that has helped me express myself better and reflect upon my King's goodness
-driving a lotssss :O]
-getting shaved mango ice/snow every other day or sometimes everyday
-catching up with highschool friends
-the college/young adult church retreat
-having friends from UCR visit my church <3 worlds colliding!!
-shopping&buying new clothes [oh dear, i am now a shopaholic]
-of course hang outs with diff AACF people at diff times
-getting to text friends that recently got text or unlimited text finally!!!!
-reading almost all of my books that i bought from Urbana
-receiving gifts from those who went on mission trips which proved to me that they thought of me when they were gone :O]
-getting an extension to my curfew when i'm at home :Op
-eating home-cooked meals all the time, and when dad got a new grill, we ate a LOT of bbq, ribs, steak, etc
and there were many other moments but those are the gist.
i am anticipating my 4th year at UCR. yes, i am in disbelief that it has come so suddenly. i am going to cherish the time i have! i have many ambitions for school, epic, and life in general.
may God be praised through my life!!
i realized this coming sunday will be my last sunday before i head back to school. i'm going to miss my church homies!!
i feel as if this is now the calm before the storm. starting tomorrow, it will get chaotic: carpet being put in, furniture needing to be moved&organized, hang out with the bestie, food fellowship, move into apartment, and then epic planning retreat. ai yai yai so much!!
i knew it would all hit me like a huge wave that splashes and encases your whole body.
Lord please grant me the strength to endure the busyness which i am not used to after being relaxed this whole summer.
some highlights that comes to mind of this summer:
-creating this blog that has helped me express myself better and reflect upon my King's goodness
-driving a lotssss :O]
-getting shaved mango ice/snow every other day or sometimes everyday
-catching up with highschool friends
-the college/young adult church retreat
-having friends from UCR visit my church <3 worlds colliding!!
-shopping&buying new clothes [oh dear, i am now a shopaholic]
-of course hang outs with diff AACF people at diff times
-getting to text friends that recently got text or unlimited text finally!!!!
-reading almost all of my books that i bought from Urbana
-receiving gifts from those who went on mission trips which proved to me that they thought of me when they were gone :O]
-getting an extension to my curfew when i'm at home :Op
-eating home-cooked meals all the time, and when dad got a new grill, we ate a LOT of bbq, ribs, steak, etc
and there were many other moments but those are the gist.
i am anticipating my 4th year at UCR. yes, i am in disbelief that it has come so suddenly. i am going to cherish the time i have! i have many ambitions for school, epic, and life in general.
may God be praised through my life!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
excellent weather
today's forecast was cloudy and felt ever so refreshing!!
it was a perfect day to wash my car too :O)
God is so nice too cause he kept the sun back until i finished washing my car!
i can't believe it stayed cloudy from morning all the way until 4:50pm!!
the weather was also SO nice that i really wanted to be outside. i decided to make it a productive time and take peter pepp for a walk :O)
oh the fun pictures i took. mwahah. it's on facebook.
thank you Lord for a change in weather and the rejuvenation it brought!
prayer requests:
-i'm finding ants EVERYWHERE. in my bathroom, in my room, and in the hall!! i can't escape them >:Op
-my apartment situation is kinda worrying me. i hate uncertainty&complication of housing. sucks so much. have had to go through it EVERY year. the nice thing is, it always works out for the best but just the time in between is rough.
it was a perfect day to wash my car too :O)
God is so nice too cause he kept the sun back until i finished washing my car!
i can't believe it stayed cloudy from morning all the way until 4:50pm!!
the weather was also SO nice that i really wanted to be outside. i decided to make it a productive time and take peter pepp for a walk :O)
oh the fun pictures i took. mwahah. it's on facebook.
thank you Lord for a change in weather and the rejuvenation it brought!
prayer requests:
-i'm finding ants EVERYWHERE. in my bathroom, in my room, and in the hall!! i can't escape them >:Op
-my apartment situation is kinda worrying me. i hate uncertainty&complication of housing. sucks so much. have had to go through it EVERY year. the nice thing is, it always works out for the best but just the time in between is rough.
Monday, September 6, 2010
sweetly unexpected
phew....how to begin?
the College&Young adult retreat was amazingly blessed.
quite an unexpecting labor day weekend awaited me as i stepped into the following:
-drove to my best friend's house for the first time ever FINALLY! :O)
-bought 2 dresses for great prices [one informal and one formal]
-discovered i am turning into a shop-a-holic :Op
-once we entered granada hills, the weather was triple digits. it was hotter than riverside!!!!
-played with a polar bear dog
-had awesome small group bonding&sharing
-was blessed and encouraged by many prayers
-taught for the first time at a college retreat
-played speed uno <3
-learned&still learning to face my hurts and allow[ing] the Holy Spirit to heal them
-experienced cleansing spiritually and physically
-learned a new song that has beautiful lyrics by Hillsong called A Beautiful Exchange
-shared many deep conversations...some with people i've never had the opportunity to do so
-shared many laughs :O]
-united with the group with our intentions of wanting and ready to act for change
The Lord was very gracious in how he worked in my life this weekend. I am really glad i went to the retreat and experienced His overwhelming love once again in my life. He surely is bridging the gap across the barriers.
love you God <3
the College&Young adult retreat was amazingly blessed.
quite an unexpecting labor day weekend awaited me as i stepped into the following:
-drove to my best friend's house for the first time ever FINALLY! :O)
-bought 2 dresses for great prices [one informal and one formal]
-discovered i am turning into a shop-a-holic :Op
-once we entered granada hills, the weather was triple digits. it was hotter than riverside!!!!
-played with a polar bear dog
-had awesome small group bonding&sharing
-was blessed and encouraged by many prayers
-taught for the first time at a college retreat
-played speed uno <3
-learned&still learning to face my hurts and allow[ing] the Holy Spirit to heal them
-experienced cleansing spiritually and physically
-learned a new song that has beautiful lyrics by Hillsong called A Beautiful Exchange
-shared many deep conversations...some with people i've never had the opportunity to do so
-shared many laughs :O]
-united with the group with our intentions of wanting and ready to act for change
The Lord was very gracious in how he worked in my life this weekend. I am really glad i went to the retreat and experienced His overwhelming love once again in my life. He surely is bridging the gap across the barriers.
love you God <3
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
He is in everything.
Amidst the chaos
Among the fun
Amidst the busyness
Among the enjoyment,
God is always nearby.
Amidst the stress
Among the success
Amidst the worry
Among the laughs,
God is right there.
Amidst the tears
Among the smiles
Amidst the insecurities
Among the dreaming,
God is holding you close.
Amidst the conflict
Among the forgiveness
Amidst the rage
Among the peace,
God is always there.
Just a resounding revelation that continues to reveal itself to me of Christ's goodness and grace.
"I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore i will call on him as long as I live."
Psalm 116:1-2
Among the fun
Amidst the busyness
Among the enjoyment,
God is always nearby.
Amidst the stress
Among the success
Amidst the worry
Among the laughs,
God is right there.
Amidst the tears
Among the smiles
Amidst the insecurities
Among the dreaming,
God is holding you close.
Amidst the conflict
Among the forgiveness
Amidst the rage
Among the peace,
God is always there.
Just a resounding revelation that continues to reveal itself to me of Christ's goodness and grace.
"I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore i will call on him as long as I live."
Psalm 116:1-2
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