I got strangely dizzy at work today. Could be that I didn't drink enough water. Need to catch up on that somehow. And while I was feeling dizzy, I was not able to think at my normal capacity. A tad slower, but I force myself to do things efficiently. Thank God the day is over.
I had lunch with Annie today, which was very much welcomed and needed. I managed to hang out with her last Thursday and this was a way to make up for the time I have for worship practice. We went to Cafe Bakery, one of our favorite places to go to. It was interesting to know that both of us thought about the exact same place to have lunch. How crazy was that!
Upon my return home, I relaxed and wind down for the most part. I didn't want to think too much after a tiredsome day. Had a light dinner and went to practice. Long practice as usual. Mostly on the part of music. Some times some people can't hit that one note or get thr right tempo. Well, I'm not better.
Alrightie then...I have to wake up butt early to finish a report due at 9am. I have about an hour to finish it and I'll be cranky tomorrow. Pray for me...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Day 104 of 365: Emergency kits
Okay, just kidding about going to Walnut Creek... I guess things didn't work out as they should. So the family slept in until lunch time where we went to the Asian Pearl for dim sum. Not bad for some items, but for others, not too great. I guess our previous experience left us with too high of an expectation.
We went to Target after to get survi...I mean, emergency kits. Or rather, we are building one just in case of a disaster like an earthquake, tsunami, or a viral outbreak that turns stressed out people into zombies. We got hand sanitizers, first aid kits, hand-cranking radio, which has a built-in flashlight and cell phone charger. How cool is that! Now we need butane canisters, bottled water and various small items. I thought this was cool, to build an emergency kit. Almost like camping! But the keyword is 'almost'. This isn't camping. It's real and I pray that we don't have to use it.
After Target, we went to visit Pastor Cheng's grave. If it wasn't for this pastor's help, my family won't be in America enjoying all its comforts. I won't be able to experience natural cold, cycling with tons of space, driving, paintball, and most importantly, Meeting Annie. In a way, it's only respectful to visit this pastor.
We drove to Ranch 99 to get groceries and not long after, we were home. Well, except for me. I had to head out to do stuff like picking up rent and getting materials to build a cross for this Friday. I have to say I was nervous about it. About whether it could be done with only the tools that I have at home, which is one blunt saw and lots of hammers. I started hacking away immediately, hoping to get something done tonight. Thankfully, I was able to cut the 2x4 into decent sizes and nailed the two pieces together. The unfortunate part was that I could only get one nail in because it was getting dark and I didn't want to make too much noise for the neighbors. The work will be finish. Just a matter of time.
After a simple jook dinner, it was worship practice. Simple set for this Sunday. Mostly meditative pieces.
We went to Target after to get survi...I mean, emergency kits. Or rather, we are building one just in case of a disaster like an earthquake, tsunami, or a viral outbreak that turns stressed out people into zombies. We got hand sanitizers, first aid kits, hand-cranking radio, which has a built-in flashlight and cell phone charger. How cool is that! Now we need butane canisters, bottled water and various small items. I thought this was cool, to build an emergency kit. Almost like camping! But the keyword is 'almost'. This isn't camping. It's real and I pray that we don't have to use it.
After Target, we went to visit Pastor Cheng's grave. If it wasn't for this pastor's help, my family won't be in America enjoying all its comforts. I won't be able to experience natural cold, cycling with tons of space, driving, paintball, and most importantly, Meeting Annie. In a way, it's only respectful to visit this pastor.
We drove to Ranch 99 to get groceries and not long after, we were home. Well, except for me. I had to head out to do stuff like picking up rent and getting materials to build a cross for this Friday. I have to say I was nervous about it. About whether it could be done with only the tools that I have at home, which is one blunt saw and lots of hammers. I started hacking away immediately, hoping to get something done tonight. Thankfully, I was able to cut the 2x4 into decent sizes and nailed the two pieces together. The unfortunate part was that I could only get one nail in because it was getting dark and I didn't want to make too much noise for the neighbors. The work will be finish. Just a matter of time.
After a simple jook dinner, it was worship practice. Simple set for this Sunday. Mostly meditative pieces.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day 103 of 365: Singaporean restaurant
This week felt like a drag. I mean, I appreciate the work, but somehow, it feels...dry. I find myself being hard on some patients and nice to others, but shouldn't that be universal? I need some time to be alone with God and not have anything around me except my bible and perhaps, BSF homework.
Speaking of which, BSF was managable despite the fact that a couple leaders couldn't make it and volunteers have to fill in the difficult positions. Thank God for working things out. And thank God for keeping me dry all night! For holding the rain until I got home. I knew he could do that!
Anyway, tomorrow will be spent with family. We're going to Walnut Creek for some reason. Something to do with Kristy meeting a friend. I was hoping to check out a Singaporean restaurant there, but I couldn't find it. I guess we'll take whatever is there.
Okay, I'll be sleeping now...
Speaking of which, BSF was managable despite the fact that a couple leaders couldn't make it and volunteers have to fill in the difficult positions. Thank God for working things out. And thank God for keeping me dry all night! For holding the rain until I got home. I knew he could do that!
Anyway, tomorrow will be spent with family. We're going to Walnut Creek for some reason. Something to do with Kristy meeting a friend. I was hoping to check out a Singaporean restaurant there, but I couldn't find it. I guess we'll take whatever is there.
Okay, I'll be sleeping now...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Day 102 of 365: True Christians
I'm a little disappointed at myself for not doing something that I needed to do...and that is to make phone calls for BSF. I have to make it up some how tomorrow with calls to people that are free to answer... God help me...
On the upside, dinner was good tonight. Home-made meal with steamed egg, garlic-fried vegetables, fish and abalone. We even have cold crab, which we didn't get to. Just too full...
It's discouraging to see the world in its state. I feel like the United States aren't very united. My hopes is that it won't take another tragedy to wake everyone up to what this country is doing wrong. The fact that the States are so out of tune with God to the point where even the mention of God stirs emotions that will anger and rebel, not humble and convicted.
There's this one question that most Christians can't confidently answer back and that is "if God is a loving God, why will He allow for bad things to happen to good people?" Most Christians don't have an answer because they don't know what to say to it and don't understand it themselves. I can say the same for myself, but I might just be able to think of a couple reasons that are plausible.
1) We need to understand that God is not capable of evil. He allows for evil that are beyond our understanding at that moment, but only if we wait and be patient to see the purpose of it.
2) We don't know this well, but out of love, there is also discipline. We are a bunch of ignorant, sinful people that have a hard time letting go of our pride and listening to bad things. We want to hear and do things that are pleasurable, which most often is based on sin. What we don't like is what we need to hear: the sin and our wrongs. We are all prideful and sinful. We can't escape it. Our denial is truth of the matter.
3) Bad things happen so that God's people will answer the call of the need. Christians are called to do God's work. True Christians lay their lives down, sacrifice their time and resources, in order to meet the need another. Bad things happen so that the Christian can stand there and be the support that God wants to give to His people. We are the hands and feet of Christ and we are to be actively working in this world in order for people to see the love of God.
This world is falling apart. Morals are gone. There are no values. Only what people want to do and not what they need to do. The fellow citizen of this country doesn't care about his neighbor, but only what selfish satisfaction can give. It's sad. Man cares only for himself.
And I've fallen victim into that...
On the upside, dinner was good tonight. Home-made meal with steamed egg, garlic-fried vegetables, fish and abalone. We even have cold crab, which we didn't get to. Just too full...
It's discouraging to see the world in its state. I feel like the United States aren't very united. My hopes is that it won't take another tragedy to wake everyone up to what this country is doing wrong. The fact that the States are so out of tune with God to the point where even the mention of God stirs emotions that will anger and rebel, not humble and convicted.
There's this one question that most Christians can't confidently answer back and that is "if God is a loving God, why will He allow for bad things to happen to good people?" Most Christians don't have an answer because they don't know what to say to it and don't understand it themselves. I can say the same for myself, but I might just be able to think of a couple reasons that are plausible.
1) We need to understand that God is not capable of evil. He allows for evil that are beyond our understanding at that moment, but only if we wait and be patient to see the purpose of it.
2) We don't know this well, but out of love, there is also discipline. We are a bunch of ignorant, sinful people that have a hard time letting go of our pride and listening to bad things. We want to hear and do things that are pleasurable, which most often is based on sin. What we don't like is what we need to hear: the sin and our wrongs. We are all prideful and sinful. We can't escape it. Our denial is truth of the matter.
3) Bad things happen so that God's people will answer the call of the need. Christians are called to do God's work. True Christians lay their lives down, sacrifice their time and resources, in order to meet the need another. Bad things happen so that the Christian can stand there and be the support that God wants to give to His people. We are the hands and feet of Christ and we are to be actively working in this world in order for people to see the love of God.
This world is falling apart. Morals are gone. There are no values. Only what people want to do and not what they need to do. The fellow citizen of this country doesn't care about his neighbor, but only what selfish satisfaction can give. It's sad. Man cares only for himself.
And I've fallen victim into that...
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Day 101 of 365: Tomato crab
So the congregation today thought that worship was good. I say it's nothing if God isn't glorified in it. Praise God then if people are able to see God in a personal way. 'How great thou art' came out well and it was awesome playing that, despite the fact that I didn't hit many notes, but it was meant to be a combination of all the instruments. Balance!
I had lunch with Annie after. We went to get Vietnamese food on 6th and Clement. Simple little cafe with cheap food for take-out. I remember trying their spring rolls once and it was good! We got the tomato crab noodles. Not as flavorful as Americana, but it was still cheaper.
Ha! Annie and I went for a run today! I was just glad that we tried to complete Lake Merced, but perhaps next time, we'll cycle it. I can see cycling being more fun...
After running, we headed back home to shower and get ready for dinner with both families. Annie's mom couldn't make it of course, because she's out of town. Dinner was at the Asian Pearl on El Camino Real. Pretty amazing food there for Chinese, which really comes down to one thing: the skill of the chef. Regardless, it was quite a good meal! The dinner was mainly just a casual get-together. I say it was fun, mostly watching Amos and Kristy make a fool of themselves.
I had lunch with Annie after. We went to get Vietnamese food on 6th and Clement. Simple little cafe with cheap food for take-out. I remember trying their spring rolls once and it was good! We got the tomato crab noodles. Not as flavorful as Americana, but it was still cheaper.
Ha! Annie and I went for a run today! I was just glad that we tried to complete Lake Merced, but perhaps next time, we'll cycle it. I can see cycling being more fun...
After running, we headed back home to shower and get ready for dinner with both families. Annie's mom couldn't make it of course, because she's out of town. Dinner was at the Asian Pearl on El Camino Real. Pretty amazing food there for Chinese, which really comes down to one thing: the skill of the chef. Regardless, it was quite a good meal! The dinner was mainly just a casual get-together. I say it was fun, mostly watching Amos and Kristy make a fool of themselves.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Day 100 of 365: Bridal fair
So I broke it to my Teaching Leader that I'm stepping down from ministry. He seem pretty understanding of my situation, primarily because of my upcoming wedding. He said to pray about this and reconsider, but my decision is leaning closely to stepping down for the time being. I don't know where God is leading in this, but I know that He'll use me in the way He sees best.
Worship practice for Praise night came after and it was a long practice! From 11am to 3pm, with an hour lunch for break. At least we were productive and I like how I figured out some bass licks that I was trying to understand from Earth, Wind and Fire. Maybe it's because of the number of times I've been listening to it...YAY! Finally...
After practice, I went to Duncan. Not as bad as I thought it might be, but I hope none of the residents started to clean it or something. That might suck...
I went back and drove to Macy's with my parents. There was a One-Day sale and didn't want to lose the opportunity. Got a couple of items that might be useful for the future.
Got home not too long after to shower and that's where Annie and the girls (Kristy, Katy and Sarah) came back from their trip to the bridal fair. They got a lot out of it and I like the information Annie got for the honeymoon trip. Definitely easier to isolate good deals, or recommended itineraries, for our trip.
Annie and I tried this HK dessert place for dinner on Clement. They served some baked rice, spaghetti, or riso plates, which aren't too bad. It's actually a better dessert place in general because they have so much more to offer.
Went to rent a movie (Night at the Museum 2) and enjoyed the time together. The movie was pretty good, but with Annie, it's the best! Haha!
Sorry if this post is rather...monotone...I'm tired....
Worship practice for Praise night came after and it was a long practice! From 11am to 3pm, with an hour lunch for break. At least we were productive and I like how I figured out some bass licks that I was trying to understand from Earth, Wind and Fire. Maybe it's because of the number of times I've been listening to it...YAY! Finally...
After practice, I went to Duncan. Not as bad as I thought it might be, but I hope none of the residents started to clean it or something. That might suck...
I went back and drove to Macy's with my parents. There was a One-Day sale and didn't want to lose the opportunity. Got a couple of items that might be useful for the future.
Got home not too long after to shower and that's where Annie and the girls (Kristy, Katy and Sarah) came back from their trip to the bridal fair. They got a lot out of it and I like the information Annie got for the honeymoon trip. Definitely easier to isolate good deals, or recommended itineraries, for our trip.
Annie and I tried this HK dessert place for dinner on Clement. They served some baked rice, spaghetti, or riso plates, which aren't too bad. It's actually a better dessert place in general because they have so much more to offer.
Went to rent a movie (Night at the Museum 2) and enjoyed the time together. The movie was pretty good, but with Annie, it's the best! Haha!
Sorry if this post is rather...monotone...I'm tired....
Friday, January 8, 2010
Day 99 of 365: Blunt blade
I had dim sum with my parents, including Amos, during my lunch break. It was good to get out and have a meal with family. Kristy couldn't join because she was with friends, but it's okay. And work was...work...Busy day at least, so I wasn't sitting around doing nothing...
Honestly, BSF is feeling a little like dead weight... I might have lost the motivation to be in leadership, which is not a good attitude to bring to God. I did commit to one more year of service, but I need to rest. I feel like I went into leadership as a blunt blade...Not sharp enough to be effective. I'm going to break it to my Teaching Leader that I plan to step down after this study is over. At least I'll give him some time to look for someone to fill in.
The lesson for TNT tonight was...simple. This group is a lot less mature than previous groups, which makes me miss the older kids... It's definitely harder to keep them interested. Even worship is difficult for them.
Oh man...I don't feel rested after the holidays...
Honestly, BSF is feeling a little like dead weight... I might have lost the motivation to be in leadership, which is not a good attitude to bring to God. I did commit to one more year of service, but I need to rest. I feel like I went into leadership as a blunt blade...Not sharp enough to be effective. I'm going to break it to my Teaching Leader that I plan to step down after this study is over. At least I'll give him some time to look for someone to fill in.
The lesson for TNT tonight was...simple. This group is a lot less mature than previous groups, which makes me miss the older kids... It's definitely harder to keep them interested. Even worship is difficult for them.
Oh man...I don't feel rested after the holidays...
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