Today my parents came home. Early arrival, but they came out at about 10am. Decided to grab some brunch, so we went to Stack's. Can't say how happy Amos was to go there. It has been a while, but it could be a reward for the past semester that went by. Of course, when you go to Stack's, you're filled past lunch.
Amos wanted to visit Pat's grave today, so my parents didn't mind to see him. We went to Target's garden center to get flowers, but from the looks of it, they were out for some reason. Headed to Home Depot instead. It wasn't until we got to the surrounding area of the cemetery that we realized there was a flower shop selling bouquets of all kinds. Felt dumb for a bit. Anyway, they cleared out the flowers that Annie and I got for him, so the grave looks cleaner. Still miss that guy... Life just doesn't feel the same...
We didn't do much when we got home except for a second boxing day. Tons of gifts that my parents brought back and it's not just from them, but others too. Got a really nice jacket! From Armani, I think. Pretty cool stuff! And Dad got it at a dirt cheap price! Thank God for His grace!
After sitting around for a while, cleaning paintball markers and doing laundry, we headed out for dinner at that Chinese restaurant on Gellert near Serramonte. Surprisingly good Chinese! Maybe I was hungry, but it was still good Chinese! Had oysters, dow mew, crab, beef and quail. All good stuff. Best of all, the family is back together again.
Now, my parents are in bed sleeping the jet lag away...Well, Mom is stuck on this game she got for her iPod, so she'll be in bed later. Amos and Kristy are at Matt's countdown party. And me? Well, I'm being an ordinary old man doing old man stuff...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Day 90 of 365: August Rush
I forgot my lunch today...so I drove home during my lunch break and had my Annie's special curry chicken! Seriously, it's one of the best home-made curry I ever had! Honey, you just found the key to my stomach! Keep it coming!
After work was over, I got home to find Amos back from his ski trip. Vincent, Mike and Mei were there too. Staying for dinner, but they did the cooking. I decided to finish the pho off, not that I don't want to eat what they made, but I don't want to waste what was already left over. See, I learn not to waste food!
I went over to the Taraval property to do a showing for Annie. Felt like I haven't done this in a while, but it turned out fine. Then again, i wouldn't know much about this business, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to learn.
Worship practice for the Mandarin came up next. I got to church early to print the songs out for myself and set my bass up. It took a while for everything to be at the right setting. About an hour was spent trying to balance all the vocals and instruments and about two hours were spent on the songs. Actually, the first hour was spent balancing while playing the first song as a test, so we were able to cover everything. Thank God for His grace, the whole team sounded really good! Especially the last song because it felt like something out of 'August Rush'. I'm not stressed out about the music! Yay!
After work was over, I got home to find Amos back from his ski trip. Vincent, Mike and Mei were there too. Staying for dinner, but they did the cooking. I decided to finish the pho off, not that I don't want to eat what they made, but I don't want to waste what was already left over. See, I learn not to waste food!
I went over to the Taraval property to do a showing for Annie. Felt like I haven't done this in a while, but it turned out fine. Then again, i wouldn't know much about this business, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to learn.
Worship practice for the Mandarin came up next. I got to church early to print the songs out for myself and set my bass up. It took a while for everything to be at the right setting. About an hour was spent trying to balance all the vocals and instruments and about two hours were spent on the songs. Actually, the first hour was spent balancing while playing the first song as a test, so we were able to cover everything. Thank God for His grace, the whole team sounded really good! Especially the last song because it felt like something out of 'August Rush'. I'm not stressed out about the music! Yay!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Day 89 of 365: Mexican dinner
Skip the talk about work... There's nothing fun that came out of it... I can't be doing this forever, but sadly, I haven't been doing for very long. Either way, I want to do more than just answer phones and be the middle man between patients and doctors. What does God have in stored for me. I know He'll provide, but I know I want to be able to make enough to support my own family, my parents and Annie's parents. I want to be sure that we'll always have a roof over our heads and food to eat. I pray that God help me discern what path I need to take.
Change of topic! Kristy made dinner as promised and she pulled it off quite well. She made enchiladas with the leftovers that we had on Monday and it came out good. I had two portions and it was one good Mexican dinner! Better than the tacos from the night before, but I'm because the tacos weren't seasoned. We had Vincent, Mike and Annie join us for the evening and we watched '28 Weeks Later' while eating. Quite a relaxing evening!
Change of topic! Kristy made dinner as promised and she pulled it off quite well. She made enchiladas with the leftovers that we had on Monday and it came out good. I had two portions and it was one good Mexican dinner! Better than the tacos from the night before, but I'm because the tacos weren't seasoned. We had Vincent, Mike and Annie join us for the evening and we watched '28 Weeks Later' while eating. Quite a relaxing evening!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Day 88 of 365: Disney movie
For some reason today, I was thinking about kids. No, not thinking that creepy, but the day I have my own kids that I can call my son or daughter. Pictures of how my dad raised me and my siblings made a sort of flashback and reflection of how I would lead my own family soon. I think this thought was triggered by the Disney movie I saw this evening, "The Princess and the Frog". What happens if my kids want to watch a cartoon, even though I know that I don't. Of course, for my kids, I will take them to a movie. Share my joy of going to the movies with them, teaching them to enjoy it with silence and not bother anyone else. I figure there's a lot I would teach to them. Some lesson would probably be harsh, but it's out of love. They probably won't understand at that moment, but I need to teach them love: to love and be loved. Wow...growing up is the hardest part.
Well, that was one of the highlights. I did make an attempt of pho. Not how I thought it would come out to be, but close enough. Couldn't find beef broth for the longest time. I had to drop by Safeway for that. Thank God there was a 3 for $2 deal, so I walked out of Safeway spending under $6 (including an onion I forgot to get). Overall, not bad. I'm counting on Kristy to cook something up tomorrow night. Deal is a deal, I took her to watch that Disney movie...which was actually pretty good.
Well, that was one of the highlights. I did make an attempt of pho. Not how I thought it would come out to be, but close enough. Couldn't find beef broth for the longest time. I had to drop by Safeway for that. Thank God there was a 3 for $2 deal, so I walked out of Safeway spending under $6 (including an onion I forgot to get). Overall, not bad. I'm counting on Kristy to cook something up tomorrow night. Deal is a deal, I took her to watch that Disney movie...which was actually pretty good.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Day 87 of 365: Recharging times
Today was Pastor Kingston's last Sunday as the English Pastor. This is an almost all too familar feeling... Having a pastor move on and going out to look for another. 'Sigh'... Another search for another shepard...
The rest of the day was pretty chilled. I started to clean and fix my paintball markers, up until Kristy asked me if I could drive her to Target. This was at around 3pm and we made our way to Serramonte. Picked up everything that Kristy needed there, but she wanted to get a proper beanie for the snowboarding trip that she might go. Well, nothing at Target, so we were to Big 5 right by the McDonald's. I found a lot of interesting items there that I know I like, but can't and don't want to have. Ran into one of the BSF leaders there.
We went to the West Lake Home Depot to get teflon tape. Yeah, more teflon tape, but for gas pipes. That's where I took Kristy to the Froyo place around the corner. Sat for a while before we thought about dinner plans. We made some calls and planned to cook dinner. We walked over to the Safeway in the same area and got stuff for tacos. After making our purchase, we headed over to Annie's place to pick up corn and crab soup that she made. So good! Haha! Getting a little ahead of myself! Anyway, Kristy and I systematically stopped at the Lakeshore Lucky's to check out the Red Box there. She wanted to rent the Hangover...couldn't find it there, but we did run into Jeff Hau! He was going to rent Star Trek for Sarah to watch, which I later found out that she cried in the first 10 minutes of the movie. Hehehe...
When we got home, it was cooking time. I let Kristy do most of the cooking, so she could get some experience in making something simple. I was missing something for the grounded beef and it was taco seasoning... Oh well, next time. Dinner overall was good, but we bought plenty for the next coming days.
It was a really chilled day. Something I need... Thank you, lo pau, for being so patient with my recharging times...
The rest of the day was pretty chilled. I started to clean and fix my paintball markers, up until Kristy asked me if I could drive her to Target. This was at around 3pm and we made our way to Serramonte. Picked up everything that Kristy needed there, but she wanted to get a proper beanie for the snowboarding trip that she might go. Well, nothing at Target, so we were to Big 5 right by the McDonald's. I found a lot of interesting items there that I know I like, but can't and don't want to have. Ran into one of the BSF leaders there.
We went to the West Lake Home Depot to get teflon tape. Yeah, more teflon tape, but for gas pipes. That's where I took Kristy to the Froyo place around the corner. Sat for a while before we thought about dinner plans. We made some calls and planned to cook dinner. We walked over to the Safeway in the same area and got stuff for tacos. After making our purchase, we headed over to Annie's place to pick up corn and crab soup that she made. So good! Haha! Getting a little ahead of myself! Anyway, Kristy and I systematically stopped at the Lakeshore Lucky's to check out the Red Box there. She wanted to rent the Hangover...couldn't find it there, but we did run into Jeff Hau! He was going to rent Star Trek for Sarah to watch, which I later found out that she cried in the first 10 minutes of the movie. Hehehe...
When we got home, it was cooking time. I let Kristy do most of the cooking, so she could get some experience in making something simple. I was missing something for the grounded beef and it was taco seasoning... Oh well, next time. Dinner overall was good, but we bought plenty for the next coming days.
It was a really chilled day. Something I need... Thank you, lo pau, for being so patient with my recharging times...
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Day 86 of 365: Swing dancing
I woke up at 8am to pee, then went back to sleep only to wake up at 11am. What a sleep...I sure hope that'll help recharge myself.
Started the day with Annie and her dad as we journeyed to the REI right by the freeway. I thought it would be a big store, but it didn't look like much in the inside. Did find what Annie's dad was looking for, so we ventured out to the gift center. Then found out that most store there are closed and we needed passes to go in or something...
Well, it's okay, because we intend to walk around downtown for a while. Annie's dad dropped us off right by Moscone center and we walked to Westfield mall, where I had a fish and chips lunch. Expensive meal, but the portions were good. I had my fill at least, but the fish was so greasy, I think I'll be done with fish and chips for a while.
We walked around the mall for a while and went to Border's to check out travel guides for Sydney. Almost bought one guide book only to decide that this could be done at a later time. Stayed for a while checking out magazines and books before walking over to Macy's. Started to rain on our way there, so we dropped in Urban Outfitters as a pit stop before hitting Macy's. Pretty cool stuff at UO, but nothing I would get.
On to Macy's! I've reminded myself that I shop like a guy and found out that online shopping is the thing for me. Although some forms of shopping is best in person like purchasing new clothes or buying the first home. Sadly to say, my endurance for shopping in person is wearing out. Get me a drink of coffee and maybe I'll last the day. Reminds me of the days in Singapore when I shopped with Mom and Auntie Helen... Oh the long hours at the purse department...
We decided to head back home after checking out Jessica McClintock(?) where it was still sprinking. Getting the bus wasn't a problem. We caught the 38L and managed our way to 33rd Avenue where the rain started to fall again. So we took refuge at this coffee shop called the Art Bistro. Nice little coffee shop with good coffee and hot choclate. Very homely feel too, but they were playing some New Age stuff, which was weird to me.
We had dinner at Annie's where her dad cooked up a storm. Definitely fed well before the coming event, which was Swing dancing at the Verdi club! I have to say, I was nervous because dancing wasn't really my thing. Put me in a go-kart or behind the trigger of a paintball gun, but dancing is very much a foreign thing to my body. For some reason, I can't coordinate what I want to do and what my body should be doing. Regardless, the night went well and I managed to get it back for the moment. Dexter taught Annie and I once before a parent's appreciation dinner, but that was years back. Still glad that I went. At least I tried something that didn't feel right and tackle it. Try is the keyword and I want to conquer! Good day...tis a good day...
Started the day with Annie and her dad as we journeyed to the REI right by the freeway. I thought it would be a big store, but it didn't look like much in the inside. Did find what Annie's dad was looking for, so we ventured out to the gift center. Then found out that most store there are closed and we needed passes to go in or something...
Well, it's okay, because we intend to walk around downtown for a while. Annie's dad dropped us off right by Moscone center and we walked to Westfield mall, where I had a fish and chips lunch. Expensive meal, but the portions were good. I had my fill at least, but the fish was so greasy, I think I'll be done with fish and chips for a while.
We walked around the mall for a while and went to Border's to check out travel guides for Sydney. Almost bought one guide book only to decide that this could be done at a later time. Stayed for a while checking out magazines and books before walking over to Macy's. Started to rain on our way there, so we dropped in Urban Outfitters as a pit stop before hitting Macy's. Pretty cool stuff at UO, but nothing I would get.
On to Macy's! I've reminded myself that I shop like a guy and found out that online shopping is the thing for me. Although some forms of shopping is best in person like purchasing new clothes or buying the first home. Sadly to say, my endurance for shopping in person is wearing out. Get me a drink of coffee and maybe I'll last the day. Reminds me of the days in Singapore when I shopped with Mom and Auntie Helen... Oh the long hours at the purse department...
We decided to head back home after checking out Jessica McClintock(?) where it was still sprinking. Getting the bus wasn't a problem. We caught the 38L and managed our way to 33rd Avenue where the rain started to fall again. So we took refuge at this coffee shop called the Art Bistro. Nice little coffee shop with good coffee and hot choclate. Very homely feel too, but they were playing some New Age stuff, which was weird to me.
We had dinner at Annie's where her dad cooked up a storm. Definitely fed well before the coming event, which was Swing dancing at the Verdi club! I have to say, I was nervous because dancing wasn't really my thing. Put me in a go-kart or behind the trigger of a paintball gun, but dancing is very much a foreign thing to my body. For some reason, I can't coordinate what I want to do and what my body should be doing. Regardless, the night went well and I managed to get it back for the moment. Dexter taught Annie and I once before a parent's appreciation dinner, but that was years back. Still glad that I went. At least I tried something that didn't feel right and tackle it. Try is the keyword and I want to conquer! Good day...tis a good day...
Friday, December 25, 2009
Day 85 of 365: Sherlock Holmes
Slept in this morning, which was refreshing. Thought I was going to watch Sherlock Holmes in the morning, but went to breakfast with Annie at the New Taraval cafe instead. It was only after breakfast that we went to watch the movie.
Being opening day, it was filling up fast. The next two showings were already sold out and we had to settle for a showing that's 2 hours away from our arrival to the theaters. I thought the wait would be difficult, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. Playing with the touch definitely helps with killing time. Soon after, we were getting ready to go in.
The movie was pretty good! Definitely like Robert Downey Jr's performance. I like to say that he is one versatile actor. Looking at performances like Tropic Thunder and Iron Man, in addition to Sherlock Holmes, he could easily take on any character.
When the movie was over, it was late afternoon and almost time for dinner. Annie and I thought about doing Laksa for dinner, so we dropped by Sunset Super and got some groceries. The noodles that we normally use was sold out, so we substitute it for pho noodles. A little iffy on the usage of a noodle that is unfamiliar to me, but turns out that it was perfect, according to my taste buds. Thank God we made just the right amount! Oh, and the Haus called in to tell us that they "forgot" to pick up sushi from this Japanese restaurant on Irving. Told us to go over to pick it up for ourselves. Love that family...
After a long dinner, we hung around and played Mario on the Wii. The guys played and finally beat the game.
Being opening day, it was filling up fast. The next two showings were already sold out and we had to settle for a showing that's 2 hours away from our arrival to the theaters. I thought the wait would be difficult, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. Playing with the touch definitely helps with killing time. Soon after, we were getting ready to go in.
The movie was pretty good! Definitely like Robert Downey Jr's performance. I like to say that he is one versatile actor. Looking at performances like Tropic Thunder and Iron Man, in addition to Sherlock Holmes, he could easily take on any character.
When the movie was over, it was late afternoon and almost time for dinner. Annie and I thought about doing Laksa for dinner, so we dropped by Sunset Super and got some groceries. The noodles that we normally use was sold out, so we substitute it for pho noodles. A little iffy on the usage of a noodle that is unfamiliar to me, but turns out that it was perfect, according to my taste buds. Thank God we made just the right amount! Oh, and the Haus called in to tell us that they "forgot" to pick up sushi from this Japanese restaurant on Irving. Told us to go over to pick it up for ourselves. Love that family...
After a long dinner, we hung around and played Mario on the Wii. The guys played and finally beat the game.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Day 84 of 365: Christmas eve
Oh, the wait! I remember the anticipation of Christmas day! Of course, in those days, it was present opening time and the night before was a night of impatience. Going to be only means that I'll speed time up and wake up to presents! Oh, the days of young hearts...
Several things happened today. Got a haircut, Annie got off work really early, dinner with the Kuo's and their relatives, and dessert with Jeremy Wong, Matt and Amos. Tis a good day, though the dinner was a tad awkward especially when I don't know anyone, but people know me because of Dad... Well, 20 minutes left of Christmas eve and I want to wait with anticipation to open my gift! But then, I am already joyful for the gift that has been given that is not wrapped! That could mean a lot of things...
Several things happened today. Got a haircut, Annie got off work really early, dinner with the Kuo's and their relatives, and dessert with Jeremy Wong, Matt and Amos. Tis a good day, though the dinner was a tad awkward especially when I don't know anyone, but people know me because of Dad... Well, 20 minutes left of Christmas eve and I want to wait with anticipation to open my gift! But then, I am already joyful for the gift that has been given that is not wrapped! That could mean a lot of things...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Day 83 of 365: Cool beans!
I have to say...I'm taking a long time to recharge myself. Either that or I really am drained from all those years in ministry. Even so, that makes me rather weak compared with ministry veterans out there with amazing stamina. Whatever the case is, I need to get back on the saddle.
It sucks today that lunch was so good, yet it came with a bitter end when the roof of my mouth was severely scratched. It hurts eating and I can feel the soreness of my mouth. To add on to that, I have another sore on one side of my mouth. I guess this came from drinking less water than I should after coffee. It's not like I've been drinking more coffee though...
What brighten up the day was to see Annie. We exchanged gifts and went out for a late dinner for me. Went to Burger King at Westlake, which I thought was the worst Burger King experience I had so far. Doesn't really matter at the end...Food is food. Then we went to the Hau's to drop off a gift. I honestly feel like I forgotten the joy of giving...but that's provided I know what to get. This year, I had to bring the budget down. Still, this Christmas will be the last Christmas of my singlehood and the first as engaged to Annie! Cool beans!
It sucks today that lunch was so good, yet it came with a bitter end when the roof of my mouth was severely scratched. It hurts eating and I can feel the soreness of my mouth. To add on to that, I have another sore on one side of my mouth. I guess this came from drinking less water than I should after coffee. It's not like I've been drinking more coffee though...
What brighten up the day was to see Annie. We exchanged gifts and went out for a late dinner for me. Went to Burger King at Westlake, which I thought was the worst Burger King experience I had so far. Doesn't really matter at the end...Food is food. Then we went to the Hau's to drop off a gift. I honestly feel like I forgotten the joy of giving...but that's provided I know what to get. This year, I had to bring the budget down. Still, this Christmas will be the last Christmas of my singlehood and the first as engaged to Annie! Cool beans!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Day 82 of 365: Christmas shopping
I did some more Christmas shopping after work today. Wanted to do a quick grab-and-go. Don't like to deal with crowds, waiting in lines and fighting with myself of what to buy. It's the masculine side of me attempting to be effective with my shopping. After snatching everything I wanted to get for my friends, I went home and made dinner. Dumplings again! Well, it's food. Can't believe I'm actually running out of dumplings, but I think Kristy ate some.
Watched some movies and wrapped the gifts all through the night, but the main thing was trying to unlock stuff on the Xbox. Seriously, the video gaming industry has found the MOST effective way to keep gamers engaged, or frustrated, by giving a set of achievements to acquire. I bet every OCD gamer out there made it a career to get every achievement. Matter of fact, I'm doing that myself, but one achievement at a time, then leave the rest for later. The most frustrating part is where it's near impossible to get some achievements...
I'm going to need to find a place of isolation...a sanctuary for myself. A recent email that Dexter sent out about how Jesus retreated away from crowds to be isolated and recharge Himself. Ought to follow His example, but is there more meaning behind this, I wonder?
Watched some movies and wrapped the gifts all through the night, but the main thing was trying to unlock stuff on the Xbox. Seriously, the video gaming industry has found the MOST effective way to keep gamers engaged, or frustrated, by giving a set of achievements to acquire. I bet every OCD gamer out there made it a career to get every achievement. Matter of fact, I'm doing that myself, but one achievement at a time, then leave the rest for later. The most frustrating part is where it's near impossible to get some achievements...
I'm going to need to find a place of isolation...a sanctuary for myself. A recent email that Dexter sent out about how Jesus retreated away from crowds to be isolated and recharge Himself. Ought to follow His example, but is there more meaning behind this, I wonder?
Monday, December 21, 2009
Day 81 of 365: Dream cars
What a Monday! Went by fast, relatively quiet and with lunch provided! It did rain on and off. Still, it was pretty relaxing despite having a lot of patients calling in to change their appointment times.
I came back home and plan on relaxing by myself, watching TV, playing Mario, which didn't last long, and do some lazing around. I find it comforting to be alone sometimes. Especially when I don't have to worry about entertaining anyone. Probably just need to take care of myself before I take care of others. I did want to clean my paintball markers... Break something apart and put it together again. I feel like that's what I'll be doing in the future when I need some time alone. Go to the garage and work on a project car. Paintball markers for now since it's cheaper and small to store. Well, now it depends on what God has in stored for me, if one of my dream cars is necessary for me.
Well, another day comes...
I came back home and plan on relaxing by myself, watching TV, playing Mario, which didn't last long, and do some lazing around. I find it comforting to be alone sometimes. Especially when I don't have to worry about entertaining anyone. Probably just need to take care of myself before I take care of others. I did want to clean my paintball markers... Break something apart and put it together again. I feel like that's what I'll be doing in the future when I need some time alone. Go to the garage and work on a project car. Paintball markers for now since it's cheaper and small to store. Well, now it depends on what God has in stored for me, if one of my dream cars is necessary for me.
Well, another day comes...
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Day 80 of 365: Too old
How do you know if you're too old and ready to settle down? When the company of many reduces to the companionship of one. When you had all the energy of the world, during those days of hanging out with friends and laugh all night, only now you feel drain and want peace and quiet. When you were friendly and homely until you became a bitter old man. Honestly, I am not like I was before, staying up till 4am with buddies over beer, enjoying a large crowd of familiar faces....Oh, the worst is when it affects your ministry... I am definitely not the same person 7 years ago when I was goofy and playful. Now it's like being the "dad" of the group...and it's draining... It's not like I don't take joy with my friends, but I just don't have the energy for it. I have other things to handle and consider. Finances for starters. Working to have enough in my pocket to survive the next day, especially when my job now isn't making the amount needed for essential things. There is definitely sacrifices that I need to make. Tricky part is where to make the cut.
Tonight was dinner with the Tangs. Cool to hang out with friends from Singapore. Had dinner at Outback near Serramonte. Food was...err...okay. My steak was juicy, but there was a lot of fat and silver skin that made it difficult to eat. Everything else was good. Struggled to take the check, which some times I wish there wasn't a tradition for bill fighting. I know it's a kind gesture, but that's taking the honor of me paying for someone's meal away, especially when I haven't done it myself.
Okay, I'm really tired now and I still have to shower. I'll...talk about tomorrow when tomorrow is over.
Tonight was dinner with the Tangs. Cool to hang out with friends from Singapore. Had dinner at Outback near Serramonte. Food was...err...okay. My steak was juicy, but there was a lot of fat and silver skin that made it difficult to eat. Everything else was good. Struggled to take the check, which some times I wish there wasn't a tradition for bill fighting. I know it's a kind gesture, but that's taking the honor of me paying for someone's meal away, especially when I haven't done it myself.
Okay, I'm really tired now and I still have to shower. I'll...talk about tomorrow when tomorrow is over.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Day 79 of 365: Dumb drunk
What a depressing day... I woke up for paintball and I got three malfunctioning guns that took me 2 hours to fix only one. I thought I got at least two done, but one of them decided to go back to broken status. Got my money back from the admission fee since none of us played a game. Crazy... Need to get the guns back in working order this week.
So we drove back to the city, which was tiresome for some reason. Met up with Amos and Vincent for lunch and played MW2 to make up for paintball. I say it was a relatively short day because shortly after playing MW2, it was time to go to the Christmas program. It went well, but it was difficult to hear and concentrate on the program when you're seat with all the children...
Went to D&A cafe after for supper, but I was in high alert because of all the bars that were around the area. Lots of yelling and screaming when I parked. Found out that it was just a bunch of dumb drunk folk betting on who could run up the street the fastest. Really dumb because if one of them kept going, he'll probably get run over by a car.
In the cafe, I was still in high alert. Bunch of guys eating near our table were yelling profanities at each other, as though one offended another. It didn't last long, but can you blame me from preparing myself for the worst? I mean, what if one of those guys got so mad and decides to act on his anger? What if he has a gun? All these and more ran through my head. Although I know that God is on my side, I still see my responsibility to protect my family and friends.
'Sigh'...
So we drove back to the city, which was tiresome for some reason. Met up with Amos and Vincent for lunch and played MW2 to make up for paintball. I say it was a relatively short day because shortly after playing MW2, it was time to go to the Christmas program. It went well, but it was difficult to hear and concentrate on the program when you're seat with all the children...
Went to D&A cafe after for supper, but I was in high alert because of all the bars that were around the area. Lots of yelling and screaming when I parked. Found out that it was just a bunch of dumb drunk folk betting on who could run up the street the fastest. Really dumb because if one of them kept going, he'll probably get run over by a car.
In the cafe, I was still in high alert. Bunch of guys eating near our table were yelling profanities at each other, as though one offended another. It didn't last long, but can you blame me from preparing myself for the worst? I mean, what if one of those guys got so mad and decides to act on his anger? What if he has a gun? All these and more ran through my head. Although I know that God is on my side, I still see my responsibility to protect my family and friends.
'Sigh'...
Friday, December 18, 2009
Day 78 of 365: Chaperon services
Aaaahhh! I'll skip the work details because it's unless mentioning anything! Except when my manager introduced me to these new job openings. Some are alright, some are down right cool! Need to look at the list myself and apply to some. Pray for that...
TNT Christmas party... More like chaperon services...plus cooking and cleaning. I know it's the wrong mindset, but it's hard to teach values especially when they don't follow by example, which I tried for the past year. I don't know now... I just need a break.
Anyway, I'm keeping this short... I'm tired, need a shower and paintballing the next day. Oh, and I'm thirsty.... Next update coming tomorrow.
TNT Christmas party... More like chaperon services...plus cooking and cleaning. I know it's the wrong mindset, but it's hard to teach values especially when they don't follow by example, which I tried for the past year. I don't know now... I just need a break.
Anyway, I'm keeping this short... I'm tired, need a shower and paintballing the next day. Oh, and I'm thirsty.... Next update coming tomorrow.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Day 77 of 365: Xbox Live
Today felt slow. Slow and quiet... Pretty much a "whatever" day. Of course, not at the patients or work, but whatever people throw at me. Nothing about work really stood out, so that means I was able to chat with Annie with little interruption. Oh wait, there is one weird thing that happened today. My coworkers were commenting on my hair... About the softness of it despite looking sharp and stiff. Honestly, it's a little creepy when people talk like that. Especially patients... Argh...
I left work thinking I'll drive to Burger King to get a burger, but I went home instead and made dumplings. Cool part was when I wanted to play a couple rounds of MW2 and I happen to be on when Jeremy Wong is. Linked up with him with my headset and chat over Xbox Live. Play some rounds with him too. Pretty cool. Feels like you're next to him, but not really. I like it. He said he'll bring his 360 back to SF and we could link systems and play a fair local game without screen watching. That'll be really cool!
I played for an hour before I started cooking my dumplings. Had to finish as soon as I can because in the next hour, I have a TNT meeting, which went well. Then I came home, talk to Annie, which wasn't much because we were both distracted. Now, I'm done with a ton of ministry mail and I'm ready for the next day. I'm going to try to sleep early...
I left work thinking I'll drive to Burger King to get a burger, but I went home instead and made dumplings. Cool part was when I wanted to play a couple rounds of MW2 and I happen to be on when Jeremy Wong is. Linked up with him with my headset and chat over Xbox Live. Play some rounds with him too. Pretty cool. Feels like you're next to him, but not really. I like it. He said he'll bring his 360 back to SF and we could link systems and play a fair local game without screen watching. That'll be really cool!
I played for an hour before I started cooking my dumplings. Had to finish as soon as I can because in the next hour, I have a TNT meeting, which went well. Then I came home, talk to Annie, which wasn't much because we were both distracted. Now, I'm done with a ton of ministry mail and I'm ready for the next day. I'm going to try to sleep early...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Day 76 of 365: Mediocre dinner
The rain was beating down hard this morning. I like it, especially when I'm still in bed. Unfortunately, I had to go to work. Surprisingly, I managed to get to work 10 minutes before my actual start time and that's including getting coffee and finding parking. Work in general was quiet...relatively quiet. Got a tad busy at one point, but didn't last long. I did have lunch with my boss and the janitor. It was the janitor's birthday and my boss wanted to take him out for good Mexican. Fun to hang out with him, talking about Call of Duty or any random stuff.
After work was where I got busy trying to finish things that should have been done a while back and getting things ready for this week. I dropped the lesson book at Annie's place, then went home to pick up one of my paintball air tanks that needs a check up. The testing place was at Pacifica. A little far, but at least I can drop by Target on the way back. Got to Target and picked up some White Elephant gifts for TNT and some small miscellaneous things. Headed to Home Depot after that to look for teflon tape that I needed to repair an air leak on my Tippmann.
Amos called me in the middle of my Target shopping to ask what plans I have for the evening. I had nothing, so I met up with him and Vincent at the Lakeshore King of Thai. This thai chain is not as good as it was before... Anyway...after a mediocre dinner, we went home and played Mario for a while before I took my 98 Custom apart for cleaning and greasing. I love to take things apart and see how it works! So cool! Now it's time to put it back together again!
After work was where I got busy trying to finish things that should have been done a while back and getting things ready for this week. I dropped the lesson book at Annie's place, then went home to pick up one of my paintball air tanks that needs a check up. The testing place was at Pacifica. A little far, but at least I can drop by Target on the way back. Got to Target and picked up some White Elephant gifts for TNT and some small miscellaneous things. Headed to Home Depot after that to look for teflon tape that I needed to repair an air leak on my Tippmann.
Amos called me in the middle of my Target shopping to ask what plans I have for the evening. I had nothing, so I met up with him and Vincent at the Lakeshore King of Thai. This thai chain is not as good as it was before... Anyway...after a mediocre dinner, we went home and played Mario for a while before I took my 98 Custom apart for cleaning and greasing. I love to take things apart and see how it works! So cool! Now it's time to put it back together again!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Day 75 of 365: Emails
I think I wrote the most amount of emails in one day in my whole life so far. Family emails, church emails, friend emails.
Anyway, work was quiet. Really quiet. Did a lot of catch up work on my reports towards the end of the day, but it was quite a relaxing day. Had a fat lunch of various stuff. Naming them would be tiring, so I'll just say this: Green curry! It was one of the best I ever had! Some say it was too spicy, but I don't think it's spicy enough! Either way, it was good! It was home made too! Good stuff. Pretty much filled me all the way to dinner. I'm hungry now, but I don't want to eat this late. I'll just drink something.
Came back home to do some more emailing and chilled for a while. I was about to head out to drop a book off for Annie, but Amos offered to do it. Last I heard, it wasn't done yet? And it's late? I'll do it myself after work tomorrow... Sorry, Lo pau...
BSF had a twist today. The children supervisor was taking a trip to Hawaii, which puts me next in command of the night. On the way to the church, I got a call from one of the Children Leaders saying that he can't make it because of a family emergency. In my mind I thought about what to do in this situation and I know I need to find someone to fill that spot. The program was already running on a skeleton crew and I found the solution, from my Teaching Leader, in pulling one of the Children Leaders in training back from the Adult class. That covers it for the time being. Other minor issues came up, but it was fine for the evening. Last class for the year anyway...
Man, I can't wait to go paintballing...
Anyway, work was quiet. Really quiet. Did a lot of catch up work on my reports towards the end of the day, but it was quite a relaxing day. Had a fat lunch of various stuff. Naming them would be tiring, so I'll just say this: Green curry! It was one of the best I ever had! Some say it was too spicy, but I don't think it's spicy enough! Either way, it was good! It was home made too! Good stuff. Pretty much filled me all the way to dinner. I'm hungry now, but I don't want to eat this late. I'll just drink something.
Came back home to do some more emailing and chilled for a while. I was about to head out to drop a book off for Annie, but Amos offered to do it. Last I heard, it wasn't done yet? And it's late? I'll do it myself after work tomorrow... Sorry, Lo pau...
BSF had a twist today. The children supervisor was taking a trip to Hawaii, which puts me next in command of the night. On the way to the church, I got a call from one of the Children Leaders saying that he can't make it because of a family emergency. In my mind I thought about what to do in this situation and I know I need to find someone to fill that spot. The program was already running on a skeleton crew and I found the solution, from my Teaching Leader, in pulling one of the Children Leaders in training back from the Adult class. That covers it for the time being. Other minor issues came up, but it was fine for the evening. Last class for the year anyway...
Man, I can't wait to go paintballing...
Monday, December 14, 2009
Day 74 of 365: Apologetics
I woke up to the sound of my phone vibrating. It was my supervisor. She forgot that I switched my day off from Wednesday to Monday. Everything worked out fine and she gave me a heads up on what to expect this week. I laid in bed for a while longer before jumping out of bed for breakfast. Went to New Taraval again with my BSF homework and started to read and eat.
I offered to pick up Phoebe Tang from the airport today and I met up with her family at about 11:30am to take them to their hotel. It's refreshing to meet up with church family from another country, especially when they're from your hometown. Figure there'll be lots to catch up on and when the rest of the clan comes, I know there's going to be a lot of fun.
Something interesting though during that portion of my day. I didn't have my GPS with me and I know the hotel is in downtown SF, which is one area I'm not familiar with. I couldn't find the GPS, so on my way to the airport, I pray and ask God for guidance. Praise God for He is always good! I made it to the hotel safely! Honestly, it felt like I knew the town when I don't and it really is the Holy Spirit guiding me to the right place. This might sound stupid, but I had a GPS in me! God-Praising Spirit!! HAHA!!
I dropped them off and headed out to do my other errands. One of which is to pick up a paintball gun that was offered a lot less than what it's worth. The meeting place was on Van Ness and I didn't know exactly where this guy's apartment is, since I had no GPS. So I got on Van Ness and drove till I see the cross street, 'Green'. Apparently, I headed in the direction of South Van Ness and I should be going the other way. One quick swing around the block and I was heading down Van Ness once again. I found the building and managed to park nearby. Went to the building, but couldn't find this guy's name on the directory. Now at this point, I was a little nervous and didn't know what to expect. The custodian of the building let me in and I made a couple calls to make sure I was at the right building. He told me that he lives on the 4th floor and I went there. Found the unit and knock, waiting for a dude to open up. Awkward silence for about 5 minutes, before the guy called me to check up on me. Get this...he called to asked if I was in the right building. I told him the address of the building and he laughed on the phone and made a correction. I was in the wrong building, but one block away from the right one. Made my way over and met up with him. We greet and he apologized for the mix up. Anyway, I checked out the marker, which looks very clean. Doesn't look like he goes often enough, but I accepted the marker and made my payment. Good stuff for less than it ought to be.
I made my way home from this point on. Parked the van outside for the time being because Amos had his car on the driveway. Chilled in the living room for a while before I started to clean the marker on the outside. Pretty happy with it.
At this point, Amos was up from his nap and we caught 'Mighty Ducks' on cable. Watched it until the end and Amos had to head out for a while, so I went to my room to do some Internet surfing. Watched the new 'Terminator' movie while I was reading stuff. Had dinner when Amos came home, but just took a piece of fried chicken and made a bowl of ramen. That didn't satisfy, but it filled me up. Annie called after that and we chat for a while, catching up on the day.
There was something on my mind that had me thinking about apologetics. There was an email from Crosswalk, a Christian website that I subscribe to and they sent an email about how some scientists and atheists see religion as a neurological disorder. Here's some that was on the email and I quote:
"The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully"
Richard Dawkins
"It is difficult to imagine a set of beliefs more suggestive of mental illness than those that lie at the heart of many of our religious traditions"
Sam Harris
Definitely caught my attention and had stirred up thought in my mind. Thoughts of anger and sadness that such offensive ideas are directed at God. Honestly, the way I see it, they only understand what they want to understand. What they want to see and avoid the things that they don't want, or don't like, to see, which is mostly the sin that exist in the nature of their hearts. The desire of worldly gain in reputation or knowledge. Even more, the nature to rebel against God. If they think that religion is a neurological disorder, they made a claim against themselves too if they don't look pass the stress they probably have in their jobs, family or personal life. The fact that they make a big deal about anything is a feeling of distastefulness. Okay, I would be in the same boat as them making a big deal about their claims, but I acknowledge and recognize the sin in me and the need to have Jesus in my life. No Jesus, no life.
And addressing the first quote, surely he hasn't read the bible enough to know that God's compassionate, loving nature occurs more than His just and righteous attributes. Again, the rebellous nature refuse to believe that God is good. Well, get to know who He is. HE IS GOD! THE CREATOR, THE BEGINNING, OMNIPOTENT, OMNIPRESENT, POWERFUL AND MIGHTY, HOLY, JUST, RIGHTEOUS! If you think He is a bad character, errr...Hello!...He is God? If He were to listen to you all the time, He wouldn't be God. He'll be a politician, being ever so careful with his actions and trying to take you on his side. God doesn't need your opinion, or your ideas. He only wants you to obey! Never will a pot go against the potter. What purpose does it serve if the pot questions and challenges the potter in every decision made and how the pottery shop ought to be run? Remember who God is. Remember who you are in light of God. I am nothing, but out of miry clay, I was made into something through the saving grace of my compassionate, gracious and loving God!
I offered to pick up Phoebe Tang from the airport today and I met up with her family at about 11:30am to take them to their hotel. It's refreshing to meet up with church family from another country, especially when they're from your hometown. Figure there'll be lots to catch up on and when the rest of the clan comes, I know there's going to be a lot of fun.
Something interesting though during that portion of my day. I didn't have my GPS with me and I know the hotel is in downtown SF, which is one area I'm not familiar with. I couldn't find the GPS, so on my way to the airport, I pray and ask God for guidance. Praise God for He is always good! I made it to the hotel safely! Honestly, it felt like I knew the town when I don't and it really is the Holy Spirit guiding me to the right place. This might sound stupid, but I had a GPS in me! God-Praising Spirit!! HAHA!!
I dropped them off and headed out to do my other errands. One of which is to pick up a paintball gun that was offered a lot less than what it's worth. The meeting place was on Van Ness and I didn't know exactly where this guy's apartment is, since I had no GPS. So I got on Van Ness and drove till I see the cross street, 'Green'. Apparently, I headed in the direction of South Van Ness and I should be going the other way. One quick swing around the block and I was heading down Van Ness once again. I found the building and managed to park nearby. Went to the building, but couldn't find this guy's name on the directory. Now at this point, I was a little nervous and didn't know what to expect. The custodian of the building let me in and I made a couple calls to make sure I was at the right building. He told me that he lives on the 4th floor and I went there. Found the unit and knock, waiting for a dude to open up. Awkward silence for about 5 minutes, before the guy called me to check up on me. Get this...he called to asked if I was in the right building. I told him the address of the building and he laughed on the phone and made a correction. I was in the wrong building, but one block away from the right one. Made my way over and met up with him. We greet and he apologized for the mix up. Anyway, I checked out the marker, which looks very clean. Doesn't look like he goes often enough, but I accepted the marker and made my payment. Good stuff for less than it ought to be.
I made my way home from this point on. Parked the van outside for the time being because Amos had his car on the driveway. Chilled in the living room for a while before I started to clean the marker on the outside. Pretty happy with it.
At this point, Amos was up from his nap and we caught 'Mighty Ducks' on cable. Watched it until the end and Amos had to head out for a while, so I went to my room to do some Internet surfing. Watched the new 'Terminator' movie while I was reading stuff. Had dinner when Amos came home, but just took a piece of fried chicken and made a bowl of ramen. That didn't satisfy, but it filled me up. Annie called after that and we chat for a while, catching up on the day.
There was something on my mind that had me thinking about apologetics. There was an email from Crosswalk, a Christian website that I subscribe to and they sent an email about how some scientists and atheists see religion as a neurological disorder. Here's some that was on the email and I quote:
"The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully"
Richard Dawkins
"It is difficult to imagine a set of beliefs more suggestive of mental illness than those that lie at the heart of many of our religious traditions"
Sam Harris
Definitely caught my attention and had stirred up thought in my mind. Thoughts of anger and sadness that such offensive ideas are directed at God. Honestly, the way I see it, they only understand what they want to understand. What they want to see and avoid the things that they don't want, or don't like, to see, which is mostly the sin that exist in the nature of their hearts. The desire of worldly gain in reputation or knowledge. Even more, the nature to rebel against God. If they think that religion is a neurological disorder, they made a claim against themselves too if they don't look pass the stress they probably have in their jobs, family or personal life. The fact that they make a big deal about anything is a feeling of distastefulness. Okay, I would be in the same boat as them making a big deal about their claims, but I acknowledge and recognize the sin in me and the need to have Jesus in my life. No Jesus, no life.
And addressing the first quote, surely he hasn't read the bible enough to know that God's compassionate, loving nature occurs more than His just and righteous attributes. Again, the rebellous nature refuse to believe that God is good. Well, get to know who He is. HE IS GOD! THE CREATOR, THE BEGINNING, OMNIPOTENT, OMNIPRESENT, POWERFUL AND MIGHTY, HOLY, JUST, RIGHTEOUS! If you think He is a bad character, errr...Hello!...He is God? If He were to listen to you all the time, He wouldn't be God. He'll be a politician, being ever so careful with his actions and trying to take you on his side. God doesn't need your opinion, or your ideas. He only wants you to obey! Never will a pot go against the potter. What purpose does it serve if the pot questions and challenges the potter in every decision made and how the pottery shop ought to be run? Remember who God is. Remember who you are in light of God. I am nothing, but out of miry clay, I was made into something through the saving grace of my compassionate, gracious and loving God!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Day 73 of 365: Naps
Such a relaxing Sunday... I slept a little more than my usual Sunday and woke up with enough time to pick Annie up and make it for worship. Today's sermon was by Rev. Paul Wang who covered Isaiah 9. The message topic was about the names of Jesus in this passage and I thought it was a good reminder of who Jesus means to us.
Annie and I went for lunch after that. Had Korean at My Tofu House. Good stuff, but in my mind, something didn't feel like what it was before. Like the soup was missing something important. Well, either way, it was refreshingly hot for such a cold Sunday.
I dropped Annie at home so she could do some errands while I covered a list of my own. Returned 'Up' to Red Box, baked some cookies, cleaned up my paintball gear for this Saturday and help Jer Wong reassembled his marker back to what it was originally set as. Annie came over shortly after and we just sat down and watch TV. We also played some Mario before Amos came to take the Wii to Matt's. We watched more TV after that and at one point, I took a nap while Annie watched "Confessions of a Shopacholic". Sounded like a funny movie, but I just dozed off.
I woke up after the movie was over and we had to decide on dinner. It was about 7pm and we didn't want to spend money at a restaurant, so we headed over to Safeway on Taraval and got some stuff for dinner. Fried chicken, broccoli, and some sour cream for baked potatoes. It was good for the moment, but I think I'm done with fried chicken for now... After dinner, Annie headed home and I just sat around and chilled. Lazy, yet relaxing...
Annie and I went for lunch after that. Had Korean at My Tofu House. Good stuff, but in my mind, something didn't feel like what it was before. Like the soup was missing something important. Well, either way, it was refreshingly hot for such a cold Sunday.
I dropped Annie at home so she could do some errands while I covered a list of my own. Returned 'Up' to Red Box, baked some cookies, cleaned up my paintball gear for this Saturday and help Jer Wong reassembled his marker back to what it was originally set as. Annie came over shortly after and we just sat down and watch TV. We also played some Mario before Amos came to take the Wii to Matt's. We watched more TV after that and at one point, I took a nap while Annie watched "Confessions of a Shopacholic". Sounded like a funny movie, but I just dozed off.
I woke up after the movie was over and we had to decide on dinner. It was about 7pm and we didn't want to spend money at a restaurant, so we headed over to Safeway on Taraval and got some stuff for dinner. Fried chicken, broccoli, and some sour cream for baked potatoes. It was good for the moment, but I think I'm done with fried chicken for now... After dinner, Annie headed home and I just sat around and chilled. Lazy, yet relaxing...
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Day 72 of 365: Christmas tree
I overslept and missed my BSF meeting this morning... It was the last one for the year until it starts again in January... Really sucks that I couldn't make it. I realized this morning that I didn't set my alarm clock, so I just slept on. After realizing that I couldn't make it, I just stayed in bed. Got out a couple of times to blow my nose, but stayed out when it got bad. Played a couple of rounds of MW2 while I was up.
After Annie was done with what she needed to do, we headed out to Stonestown to return some stuff. Ran into Christal and caught up on the spot. Then I received a call from Amos reminding me of a Search Committee interview later today, which I thought was next week. So Annie and I went to Americana for a quick lunch. Tried the Tomato Crab noodles for the first time. Pretty good.
Interview went well and after that, I hitched a ride with Amos and had him drop me off at Annie's where I helped set up her Christmas tree. Haven't done that since...my teens? In Petaluma? Stayed there for a while before heading out for an early dinner...because I was hungry! We narrowed our choice down to Sushi boat and Isobune was the closest we could think of.
Dinner was good. I think the prices went up, but for sushi boat, or rather, good Japanese sushi, I didn't mind at all. With stomachs satisfied, we drop by Pier 1 to shop for some ornaments. Found a couple of cool mugs that I had to buy! I love cups and mugs for some reason! One of those closet fascinations. Annie felt like crepe after Pier 1, which was interesting since she usually wouldn't eat this much, unless it's that time of the month... Anyway! We got crepes and headed down to Lucky's on Lakeshore to pick up a movie for the night. Rent 'Up'. Love that movie. Love Dug the most!
Mid way through, Amos came home with Victor, Vincent and Jenny and they played Mario Brother's for a while before I started to hear Rabids. When Annie and I were done with 'Up', everyone was pretty much done for the night and headed out. However, Amos, Annie and I stayed to play a couple of rounds of Mario, which we manage to clear the first world! It was quite a night...
After Annie was done with what she needed to do, we headed out to Stonestown to return some stuff. Ran into Christal and caught up on the spot. Then I received a call from Amos reminding me of a Search Committee interview later today, which I thought was next week. So Annie and I went to Americana for a quick lunch. Tried the Tomato Crab noodles for the first time. Pretty good.
Interview went well and after that, I hitched a ride with Amos and had him drop me off at Annie's where I helped set up her Christmas tree. Haven't done that since...my teens? In Petaluma? Stayed there for a while before heading out for an early dinner...because I was hungry! We narrowed our choice down to Sushi boat and Isobune was the closest we could think of.
Dinner was good. I think the prices went up, but for sushi boat, or rather, good Japanese sushi, I didn't mind at all. With stomachs satisfied, we drop by Pier 1 to shop for some ornaments. Found a couple of cool mugs that I had to buy! I love cups and mugs for some reason! One of those closet fascinations. Annie felt like crepe after Pier 1, which was interesting since she usually wouldn't eat this much, unless it's that time of the month... Anyway! We got crepes and headed down to Lucky's on Lakeshore to pick up a movie for the night. Rent 'Up'. Love that movie. Love Dug the most!
Mid way through, Amos came home with Victor, Vincent and Jenny and they played Mario Brother's for a while before I started to hear Rabids. When Annie and I were done with 'Up', everyone was pretty much done for the night and headed out. However, Amos, Annie and I stayed to play a couple of rounds of Mario, which we manage to clear the first world! It was quite a night...
Friday, December 11, 2009
Day 71 of 365: White elephant
It rained! I love the rain! Best enjoyed indoors, dry and warm... Too bad I had to work... At least work wasn't that bad. Just a couple of nasty patients, but I haven't had those in a while.
Today's highlight was my clinic's Christmas dinner. I invited Annie as my guest and I was more than happy that she came. Would've been a tad awkward since we were seated at a table with all the doctors including the boss of the whole clinic. The food was...bleh, honestly...and yelp gave it 4 stars overall? Maybe it's just this menu, but it wasn't that great. I chose the gumbo and the best part about that is the fresh crab. Other than that, it didn't came out as I expected.
There are a white elephant portion of the dinner, which was fun! Lots and lots of stealing, which makes the church's white elephant really look like a game for saints since no one from church would steal, or rather rarely steals. But the stealing is part of the fun of this! It was really funny when everyone wanted certain things and other got crappy stuff. Annie originally got this dancing Santa...thing...that looks like something from the 90's. Looks really tacky... Annie played it out well, but I know that she didn't want it. Even I didn't want it... Thank God, someone stole it! At the end, Annie got a travel shoe shining kit.
When it came to my turn, I picked up a cactus. Didn't quite look like the other ones out there. This one looks more like a flower. Couple turns later, someone decided to steal mine... I went up to pick another and I got a silver dish that says "Bless this home" or something like that. It's cool, I guess, but not something that I would get. Either way, I like the fact that it says "Bless this home"! I'll say 'Amen' to that!
After the evening was over, I drove some of my coworkers back to the clinic to pick up their car and I drove Annie to pick her's up. Pretty fun evening! Thank God for letting Annie come! Wouldn't have gone through it any other way!
Today's highlight was my clinic's Christmas dinner. I invited Annie as my guest and I was more than happy that she came. Would've been a tad awkward since we were seated at a table with all the doctors including the boss of the whole clinic. The food was...bleh, honestly...and yelp gave it 4 stars overall? Maybe it's just this menu, but it wasn't that great. I chose the gumbo and the best part about that is the fresh crab. Other than that, it didn't came out as I expected.
There are a white elephant portion of the dinner, which was fun! Lots and lots of stealing, which makes the church's white elephant really look like a game for saints since no one from church would steal, or rather rarely steals. But the stealing is part of the fun of this! It was really funny when everyone wanted certain things and other got crappy stuff. Annie originally got this dancing Santa...thing...that looks like something from the 90's. Looks really tacky... Annie played it out well, but I know that she didn't want it. Even I didn't want it... Thank God, someone stole it! At the end, Annie got a travel shoe shining kit.
When it came to my turn, I picked up a cactus. Didn't quite look like the other ones out there. This one looks more like a flower. Couple turns later, someone decided to steal mine... I went up to pick another and I got a silver dish that says "Bless this home" or something like that. It's cool, I guess, but not something that I would get. Either way, I like the fact that it says "Bless this home"! I'll say 'Amen' to that!
After the evening was over, I drove some of my coworkers back to the clinic to pick up their car and I drove Annie to pick her's up. Pretty fun evening! Thank God for letting Annie come! Wouldn't have gone through it any other way!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Day 70 of 365: God's timing
Today was a good day. Got a lot of things done outside of work, but the best part has yet to come.
I hung out with Eric for dinner, which was good since the last time I did this was...oh, a couple months back? That's unacceptable! Went over to check out his 2005 Ford Mustang GT. Beautiful car! And I'm not one for American. Actually, it's Japanese first, American second and whatever after that. But this Mustang, boy, was it fast! 300 horsepower pulled in a big V8 motor! Now that's half the engine of my Camry, both in horsepower and cylinders. Well, Camry has 158hp, but it's about half. Almost scary to have that much power! Either way, it was a beautiful car! Big and muscular!
We had dinner at Kukje market, at that Korean restaurant. We caught up with our latest news of what happened in the last couple of months and had good hot tofu soup at the same time. Very soothing to have hot soup in cold weather.
After dinner, we just headed back to his house where I checked out the car in more detail. Talked a lot about the car and various others. One thing I do miss is putting parts into cars. The Mustang is one easy car to upgrade just by knowing and looking at it. Envious? Maybe... The thought about the MR-S came, that's for sure... Then the fog lights... Oh gosh.. All in God's timing.
I hung out with Eric for dinner, which was good since the last time I did this was...oh, a couple months back? That's unacceptable! Went over to check out his 2005 Ford Mustang GT. Beautiful car! And I'm not one for American. Actually, it's Japanese first, American second and whatever after that. But this Mustang, boy, was it fast! 300 horsepower pulled in a big V8 motor! Now that's half the engine of my Camry, both in horsepower and cylinders. Well, Camry has 158hp, but it's about half. Almost scary to have that much power! Either way, it was a beautiful car! Big and muscular!
We had dinner at Kukje market, at that Korean restaurant. We caught up with our latest news of what happened in the last couple of months and had good hot tofu soup at the same time. Very soothing to have hot soup in cold weather.
After dinner, we just headed back to his house where I checked out the car in more detail. Talked a lot about the car and various others. One thing I do miss is putting parts into cars. The Mustang is one easy car to upgrade just by knowing and looking at it. Envious? Maybe... The thought about the MR-S came, that's for sure... Then the fog lights... Oh gosh.. All in God's timing.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Day 69 of 365:City Toyota
I love my days off...so relaxing... Especially when I get to stay up late and sleep in... Actually, the staying up late is getting shorter. I was able to stay awake for a long time, but if I'm not active, I will doze off. Anyway, I woke up with enough sleep, but with an irritated nose. Finally decided to just jump out at around 9:30. Had quite a day ahead of me.
Well, I started the day with a little bit of Modern Warfare. Now, now, let me finish... I played just one game when I know it in my heart that it's not the right way to start the day. So I got my BSF homework, went to New Taraval and had BSF over some light breakfast. I like New Taraval because it's cheap and it's a mom-and-pop shop. I strongly support independent businesses!
I went back home and went through some stuff for the Camry. Walked over to the car just to confirm a problem with a part from the fog lights. Lo and behold, that part wasn't the right shape. eBay goods... That's when I decided to drive over to City Toyota to do some maintenance on the Camry. I know I planned to do the oil change myself, but I check for the tools I needed, particularly a car jack and jack stands, but there were none. I don't know if my neighbor has any of those tools, but I wouldn't use it unless I have their permission... So off to City Toyota!!
Got there and registered for the maintenance. Went to the waiting room and found a 2001 Toyota MR-S at the show floor. In my mind, I know I want to sit in it because it was one of those cars on my "want" list. What makes this car so unique and desired? It's a small car that is a convertible. It's lightweight makes it good on gas and fun to toss around. Downside: two seats only. I still love it. Would I give up my dreams of the Supra for this...probably yes. Oooh, the temptation and frustration of lustful desires of automotive sorts... Why am I so into cars and yet unable to enjoy it? 'Sigh'... Actually, I know the reasons, but it doesn't stop me from dreaming... At least God opened the door for the Camry. I like the car. And it's white!
After all the car drooling at City Toyota, I went to Target to get the Christmas gift for this Friday's dinner party. Thank God for a $5 and $10 item shelves! Definitely made shopping easy! And shopping at Target was fast this time. Didn't get anything else superficial. Just what I need.
Went home to find Vincent and Amos playing Modern Warfare 2. Decided to finish the rest of the Japanese curry and made enough for lunch tomorrow. Good stuff. Soon after that, it's worship practice time for the Mandarin. Got there early to help set up and practice a little on my own. When everyone got there, I found out that there was no drummer to play for that Sunday. Bummer... I decided to step down for this Sunday since it'll be awkward without the drummer to compliment the bass. Oh well...
Went over to Annie's for a while after that and came home to do some laundry. I love laundry...really? Not really...
Well, I started the day with a little bit of Modern Warfare. Now, now, let me finish... I played just one game when I know it in my heart that it's not the right way to start the day. So I got my BSF homework, went to New Taraval and had BSF over some light breakfast. I like New Taraval because it's cheap and it's a mom-and-pop shop. I strongly support independent businesses!
I went back home and went through some stuff for the Camry. Walked over to the car just to confirm a problem with a part from the fog lights. Lo and behold, that part wasn't the right shape. eBay goods... That's when I decided to drive over to City Toyota to do some maintenance on the Camry. I know I planned to do the oil change myself, but I check for the tools I needed, particularly a car jack and jack stands, but there were none. I don't know if my neighbor has any of those tools, but I wouldn't use it unless I have their permission... So off to City Toyota!!
Got there and registered for the maintenance. Went to the waiting room and found a 2001 Toyota MR-S at the show floor. In my mind, I know I want to sit in it because it was one of those cars on my "want" list. What makes this car so unique and desired? It's a small car that is a convertible. It's lightweight makes it good on gas and fun to toss around. Downside: two seats only. I still love it. Would I give up my dreams of the Supra for this...probably yes. Oooh, the temptation and frustration of lustful desires of automotive sorts... Why am I so into cars and yet unable to enjoy it? 'Sigh'... Actually, I know the reasons, but it doesn't stop me from dreaming... At least God opened the door for the Camry. I like the car. And it's white!
After all the car drooling at City Toyota, I went to Target to get the Christmas gift for this Friday's dinner party. Thank God for a $5 and $10 item shelves! Definitely made shopping easy! And shopping at Target was fast this time. Didn't get anything else superficial. Just what I need.
Went home to find Vincent and Amos playing Modern Warfare 2. Decided to finish the rest of the Japanese curry and made enough for lunch tomorrow. Good stuff. Soon after that, it's worship practice time for the Mandarin. Got there early to help set up and practice a little on my own. When everyone got there, I found out that there was no drummer to play for that Sunday. Bummer... I decided to step down for this Sunday since it'll be awkward without the drummer to compliment the bass. Oh well...
Went over to Annie's for a while after that and came home to do some laundry. I love laundry...really? Not really...
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Day 68 of 365: Any curry
As it turned out, my Camry's windshield was frozen over with a layer of ice! Sure brings back memories of my time at snow country when one snowboarding trip was in the middle of a snow storm and my Odyssey was completely frozen on the outside! Pretty cool, though if it were warming, I might enjoy it better. Sure wouldn't mind trying skiing again.
Today, I was better prepared for the cold! However, I felt like the cold got colder, so all my layering almost became wasted effort... The curry was a good touch though! I love curry! Any curry!
Came home and eat some before heading out to BSF. Nothing great happened except for one disciplinary issue. And the thing is that BSF is very particular about how certain things are handled, so caution was taken.
Anyway, I plan to do a lot tomorrow. Some banking, possible oil change for the Camry, fog light installation, cleaning up and such...oh, shopping for the clinic dinner this Friday. I hope I could get all these done by 7:30pm. That's when worship practice for the Mandarin starts. Oh, happy day...
Today, I was better prepared for the cold! However, I felt like the cold got colder, so all my layering almost became wasted effort... The curry was a good touch though! I love curry! Any curry!
Came home and eat some before heading out to BSF. Nothing great happened except for one disciplinary issue. And the thing is that BSF is very particular about how certain things are handled, so caution was taken.
Anyway, I plan to do a lot tomorrow. Some banking, possible oil change for the Camry, fog light installation, cleaning up and such...oh, shopping for the clinic dinner this Friday. I hope I could get all these done by 7:30pm. That's when worship practice for the Mandarin starts. Oh, happy day...
Monday, December 7, 2009
Day 67 of 365: Tahoe cold
Man, it's cold! Seriously, I was struggling to stay warm by means of hot coffee, leg shaking and the occasionally run up the stairs. What made it worse was the fact that it was a little less busy than I wanted it to be. Not enough activity to keep the mind active and the body warm... As a result, I was typing a lot slower because of my cold fingers... The good part was lunch time. I heated up the food longer to make it extra hot! On top of that, I was given some Thai curry, which helped turn up the heat with its spicyness! Today's lunch was the best thus far! Simple, but very much satisfying!
I went shopping for groceries and it was freezing! It felt like I was in the mountains! Like Tahoe cold! Anyway, I thought about making Japanese curry for dinner. Made it with pork, carrots, potatoes, onions and celery. Making it was easy and fun! It was pretty spicy, but it could do well being a little bit more spicier. After it was done, Amos and I watched the new Terminator movie. Good stuff there! And good thing I made some extra for lunch tomorrow! Enough for the both of us!
Some of the Tang clan is coming over to San Francisco and I'm excited to play host to them! It'll be cool to have church family from Singapore and I'm planning to take them some where for a good, ol' fashion American pig out. I wonder when Armadillo Willies' all-you-can-eat ribs start....
I went shopping for groceries and it was freezing! It felt like I was in the mountains! Like Tahoe cold! Anyway, I thought about making Japanese curry for dinner. Made it with pork, carrots, potatoes, onions and celery. Making it was easy and fun! It was pretty spicy, but it could do well being a little bit more spicier. After it was done, Amos and I watched the new Terminator movie. Good stuff there! And good thing I made some extra for lunch tomorrow! Enough for the both of us!
Some of the Tang clan is coming over to San Francisco and I'm excited to play host to them! It'll be cool to have church family from Singapore and I'm planning to take them some where for a good, ol' fashion American pig out. I wonder when Armadillo Willies' all-you-can-eat ribs start....
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Day 66 of 365: Dad's sermons
Today felt like a Monday...at least, in the morning it did. Didn't want to wake up, worrying about what the day will bring...stuff like that. I think I was nervous about playing for the Mandarin service since I didn't feel like I'm good enough to play with confidence. Either way, I woke up and got to church. Ran through the songs especially the technical details of it. Quite challenging compared with how it was done with Uncle Tad, but that's because Uncle Tad is much more routined and predictable. This morning's set was different in many ways, which I like. My voice was a little messed up for some reason. Can't hit certain notes... Need more practice.
The Mandarin portion went as clockwork as it could. Given I'm a bassist, most people probably couldn't hear my mistakes. Well, the majority of the congregation are the elderly, so they very well can't pick up such a low tone. I stayed for the whole service. Tried to practice listening to Mandarin. Sitting through it did make me miss Dad's sermons...
Went home after to shower and make lunch. Yes, I didn't shower the night before because I was too tired to shower... Anyway, dumplings was for lunch and Annie came over after her meeting, just when the dumplings were done. She started to help me clean up a little, but I jumped straight into cleaning myself after the dumplings went down my mouth. I'm not comfortable when people are doing something that I should be doing too.... Gasp! Annie will know that weakness!
After cleaning, I went over to Annie's for dinner and it was good as usual. Almost had some durian for dessert, but Annie didn't appreciate me getting stinky durian breath, so I had some when I got home.
Simple day, but it felt short...too short....
The Mandarin portion went as clockwork as it could. Given I'm a bassist, most people probably couldn't hear my mistakes. Well, the majority of the congregation are the elderly, so they very well can't pick up such a low tone. I stayed for the whole service. Tried to practice listening to Mandarin. Sitting through it did make me miss Dad's sermons...
Went home after to shower and make lunch. Yes, I didn't shower the night before because I was too tired to shower... Anyway, dumplings was for lunch and Annie came over after her meeting, just when the dumplings were done. She started to help me clean up a little, but I jumped straight into cleaning myself after the dumplings went down my mouth. I'm not comfortable when people are doing something that I should be doing too.... Gasp! Annie will know that weakness!
After cleaning, I went over to Annie's for dinner and it was good as usual. Almost had some durian for dessert, but Annie didn't appreciate me getting stinky durian breath, so I had some when I got home.
Simple day, but it felt short...too short....
[Make-up] Day 65 of 365: Good fellowship
Wow! It's 300 days left before the big day! Nice! Hahaha!
I woke up for BSF as usual, but the only thing different was when I got to the church for the meeting. Several leaders were standing outside of the building that we meet, but none seem to bothered by the fact that it was cold and warmth was just a key turn away. Well, apparently someone forgot that we had meetings Saturday mornings, so they locked the dead bolt. No one has the keys to the dead bolt, which led to the waiting outside the building. Eventually, we found out that a door leading to the main church building wasn't locked by dead bolt, so we got somewhere to meet, just different place. All in all, we managed to see God provide the answer to our ridiculously funny situation.
Saturday school assembly after the meeting and I have to say that it went well! Praise God for opening the students up! They used to be really quiet, which some still are, but each of them are warming up to us!
Worship practice after that, but that's not until I made a short trip back home to change and use the bathroom. Went back looking for parking and thank God for His provisions! Even though the spot was further than I like, I thank God for the good walk over to Joe's Ice Cream where He provided an egg salad sandwich and later a cup of turkey jook from Auntie Esther! Now that's abundance!
I met up with Annie about mid-afternoon. She got a couple of sweaters for me and we went home to try them out, only to find that they were a tad small. And both sweaters were larges! So we went to Macy's and exchanged them for the appropriate size. Went to the Korean supermarket after to get groceries for hot pot at her best friend's place. Good time of fellowship and some Mario brothers on the Wii! I have to say, it did bring memories back, especially the part where I suck at this game, but I know that I could play it well... It's all about the timing!
Good food, good fellowship! Just what I need... Now, I need sleep and grace for Sunday...
I woke up for BSF as usual, but the only thing different was when I got to the church for the meeting. Several leaders were standing outside of the building that we meet, but none seem to bothered by the fact that it was cold and warmth was just a key turn away. Well, apparently someone forgot that we had meetings Saturday mornings, so they locked the dead bolt. No one has the keys to the dead bolt, which led to the waiting outside the building. Eventually, we found out that a door leading to the main church building wasn't locked by dead bolt, so we got somewhere to meet, just different place. All in all, we managed to see God provide the answer to our ridiculously funny situation.
Saturday school assembly after the meeting and I have to say that it went well! Praise God for opening the students up! They used to be really quiet, which some still are, but each of them are warming up to us!
Worship practice after that, but that's not until I made a short trip back home to change and use the bathroom. Went back looking for parking and thank God for His provisions! Even though the spot was further than I like, I thank God for the good walk over to Joe's Ice Cream where He provided an egg salad sandwich and later a cup of turkey jook from Auntie Esther! Now that's abundance!
I met up with Annie about mid-afternoon. She got a couple of sweaters for me and we went home to try them out, only to find that they were a tad small. And both sweaters were larges! So we went to Macy's and exchanged them for the appropriate size. Went to the Korean supermarket after to get groceries for hot pot at her best friend's place. Good time of fellowship and some Mario brothers on the Wii! I have to say, it did bring memories back, especially the part where I suck at this game, but I know that I could play it well... It's all about the timing!
Good food, good fellowship! Just what I need... Now, I need sleep and grace for Sunday...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Day 64 of 365: Slightly dizzy
I felt slightly dizzy this morning and during the later part of the day. I don't know what it was, but I'm just going to try to get some rest. All I can say about this day is that God is good and fellowship today was refreshing. I took the lead in small groups today to cover Jesus as the 'Bread of life' and how we are to partake in Him through the bible. I hope this cleared up some questions, but I sure need to continue to be in fellowship with Christ. Can't lead if I'm drained and hungry myself. Still like a break before getting some ideas in...
Anyway, simple day...now some rest.
Anyway, simple day...now some rest.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Day 63 of 365: Contentment
Today felt like a drag... The only thing different is a 2 hours long break, thanks to some Christmas dinner shopping for work. After that, it just feels...tiresome. I really don't mind the work at all, but perhaps I'm just out of shape... I have been doing some push-ups at least. 20 last night, 30 tonight.
I know I shouldn't complain, but that's just the nature of the human instant gratification condition... I want so much, but give so little. If there's another lesson to learn in life, it is the price for getting what you want. It'll drain your life out. The crazier thing is that you'll never be satisfied after getting it. Oh, the countless toy boxes of cars, action figures and planes that I got, but neglected after a while when something new pops out of the horizon. Same with real cars and games and clothes and shoes...you know what I mean. Contentment...
Well, I went to a BSF seminar on "Sharing the Gospel". Never thought it'll reveal so much of what's lacking in this topic. First of, I suck as an improvisational actor, playing an unbeliever. Good thing, maybe. I see it can be a negative side because I'm unfamiliar with what unbelievers see in Christians. Second, I'm all over the place when sharing the Gospel. I don't know if it's a lack of public speech experience, confidence issues or the lack of conviction in the Gospel. I hope it's not the latter, but I confess it could be the combination of each. There was a good point about the Gospel, it is not based on emotions and it's not meant to make me happy. It is meant to tell me that everything I do is wrong and my path for earthly pleasure is futile. What feels good, or seems good, is futile. Without Jesus, it's nothing. It is not based on emotions... Quite a powerful point... Time to ponder...
I know I shouldn't complain, but that's just the nature of the human instant gratification condition... I want so much, but give so little. If there's another lesson to learn in life, it is the price for getting what you want. It'll drain your life out. The crazier thing is that you'll never be satisfied after getting it. Oh, the countless toy boxes of cars, action figures and planes that I got, but neglected after a while when something new pops out of the horizon. Same with real cars and games and clothes and shoes...you know what I mean. Contentment...
Well, I went to a BSF seminar on "Sharing the Gospel". Never thought it'll reveal so much of what's lacking in this topic. First of, I suck as an improvisational actor, playing an unbeliever. Good thing, maybe. I see it can be a negative side because I'm unfamiliar with what unbelievers see in Christians. Second, I'm all over the place when sharing the Gospel. I don't know if it's a lack of public speech experience, confidence issues or the lack of conviction in the Gospel. I hope it's not the latter, but I confess it could be the combination of each. There was a good point about the Gospel, it is not based on emotions and it's not meant to make me happy. It is meant to tell me that everything I do is wrong and my path for earthly pleasure is futile. What feels good, or seems good, is futile. Without Jesus, it's nothing. It is not based on emotions... Quite a powerful point... Time to ponder...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Day 62 of 365: Spiritual food
What a day off! I managed to get some things done while still have my time to play! At one point of the morning, I did feel...weird. Like the brink of sickness, but not... Never felt like this before, so I better watch myself.
Did some cleaning at the Duncan property, picked up mail, worship practice...Oh, worship practice for the Mandarin service! I can say that they are surprisingly good especially when they managed to hit the high notes. The first song took me by surprise in a weird sense because the music itself was arranged in a style I am completely unfamiliar. It sounded like something Russian... So different to the point where my comfortable bass riffs count for nothing... The practice took a long time overall. Thanks to the technician working on the projector, we started late. At the end, my back hurts and my head was spinning... Either way, it was a good practice. I was able to read some of the Chinese on the music, so that's pretty cool.
Made baked potatoes for dinner. Figured that half a sack of taters shouldn't go to waste. Got some bacon going and pop them in with American cheese on top to melt into the cracks. Not bad, but it could sure use some sour cream and green onions. I love potatoes...
There was something from BSF that caught my attention and it wasn't something new. Essentially, our devotions and prayers are, in a sense, spiritual food for our revived spirit. What we feed from the junk food of the world, such as media influences, bodily appearance and expensive hobbies, are nothing more than the potato chips, high fructose corn syrup and trans fats. Taste good, but not necessary beneficial. Paul writes to the Corinthian church in the book of 1 Corinthians about the same thing. In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul agrees with the church that everything and anything is open for us to enjoy, but it is not always good for us. Same for junk food and salads. One is good, but not very nutrious while the other, taste pending on the style of cooking, may taste off-worldly to our sinful desires is good in all aspects.
I hope that this is something that will give good insight of what our spiritual self have to partake as our physical self does with our daily meals. One thing that BSF pointed out was that we can fast physically, but we cannot afford to fast spiritually.
Did some cleaning at the Duncan property, picked up mail, worship practice...Oh, worship practice for the Mandarin service! I can say that they are surprisingly good especially when they managed to hit the high notes. The first song took me by surprise in a weird sense because the music itself was arranged in a style I am completely unfamiliar. It sounded like something Russian... So different to the point where my comfortable bass riffs count for nothing... The practice took a long time overall. Thanks to the technician working on the projector, we started late. At the end, my back hurts and my head was spinning... Either way, it was a good practice. I was able to read some of the Chinese on the music, so that's pretty cool.
Made baked potatoes for dinner. Figured that half a sack of taters shouldn't go to waste. Got some bacon going and pop them in with American cheese on top to melt into the cracks. Not bad, but it could sure use some sour cream and green onions. I love potatoes...
There was something from BSF that caught my attention and it wasn't something new. Essentially, our devotions and prayers are, in a sense, spiritual food for our revived spirit. What we feed from the junk food of the world, such as media influences, bodily appearance and expensive hobbies, are nothing more than the potato chips, high fructose corn syrup and trans fats. Taste good, but not necessary beneficial. Paul writes to the Corinthian church in the book of 1 Corinthians about the same thing. In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul agrees with the church that everything and anything is open for us to enjoy, but it is not always good for us. Same for junk food and salads. One is good, but not very nutrious while the other, taste pending on the style of cooking, may taste off-worldly to our sinful desires is good in all aspects.
I hope that this is something that will give good insight of what our spiritual self have to partake as our physical self does with our daily meals. One thing that BSF pointed out was that we can fast physically, but we cannot afford to fast spiritually.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Day 61 of 365: My foolishness
Pat's birthday is tomorrow and I have to confess that it did bring a tear to my eye, even now as I write this. So many memories and yet it was my foolishness that I didn't treasure him more. I should have took that trip to Sac and stayed over. Perhaps I could have saved his life... I miss him a lot and it frustrates me that I miss him most now instead of before. I never knew anyone this close that I have lost and in my comfortable life, I deny the fact that he is gone. I now wait that inconvenient phone call from him, which will never come again. That random phone call that comes in the middle of class or at work, because I know that it is his brotherly love that calls me.
Every bowl of ramen reminds me of him. Every black '95 Civic reminds me of him, even hopes it would be him. I know that these are all memories and they are worth remembering. For that is how we know the feeling of how the disciples felt when Jesus died. What joy it was for them to see the teacher they saw dead raised from the cold, damped grave. If Pat did that now, I yell 'zombie' though... Only Jesus would do such a thing. Well, unless God allows for someone to be raised from the dead, but it would need a godly purpose.
I know it's only the eve of Pat's birthday, but I like to get a head start. Happy birthday, big brother. I miss you much, but I really look forward to seeing you in the midst of great worship! Oh, you would have loved Modern Warfare 2!
Every bowl of ramen reminds me of him. Every black '95 Civic reminds me of him, even hopes it would be him. I know that these are all memories and they are worth remembering. For that is how we know the feeling of how the disciples felt when Jesus died. What joy it was for them to see the teacher they saw dead raised from the cold, damped grave. If Pat did that now, I yell 'zombie' though... Only Jesus would do such a thing. Well, unless God allows for someone to be raised from the dead, but it would need a godly purpose.
I know it's only the eve of Pat's birthday, but I like to get a head start. Happy birthday, big brother. I miss you much, but I really look forward to seeing you in the midst of great worship! Oh, you would have loved Modern Warfare 2!
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