Two sides to everything

Being a pretty optimistic person, I usually only think about the positive side of things.

Last night i realized how close the date im flying to HK is getting, and that its reality. It finally hit me that im leaving for 4 months to HK not really knowing what im doing and that im really going to miss everyone here. All this time i had only thought of the family that ill get to spend time with, places that ill visit and exploring my culture a little more. It didnt really occur to me that im going to be missing out on all the things that will happen back home and the quality time with friends.

Well, theres no point on dreading over the sad things in life. Time to refocus, back to the normal me.

Expect the unexpected

After a long week of hard work and studying it all pays off in the end.

Knowing that i have an exam this coming monday ive been studying hard. My whole weekend was suppose to be spent studying, but i wanted to give a surprise to some friends at uwo. I was torn to go or not, having a mental battle with myself.

With a long day of extreme studying, i ended up going. Having the chance to be on the giving side of a surprise was a wonderful feeling. I had a fantastic two days of laughter and fun! Prior to going to uwo my voice had finally healed over the week after TC, but now my voice is all raspy again. I guess i don't mind having a raspy voice when i get to trade it for two ROFLing filled days.

Finding Strength

Motivation can be found in the strangest ways and it's crazy how far it can take us. The goals that can be accomplished are unbelievable.

I've never finished an essay two weeks prior to its due date nor have i finished art project after project weeks a head of schedule. It's amazing to see the things that could be done with a little determination.

Productive?

My day just started but its over already. My 4hr studio class lasted 30mins... i woke up at 8am for an 8:30 class... but it was over at 9!

You would think with so much time on my hand i would get down to business and work hard for the day, but instead i ran some errands...

I was at TnT today and this is what i saw...

(Banana Banana) TC has been over for a week or so now, but my heart and mind are still there

To make it an extra productive day i topped it with some baking... because that is what i do when i don't want to work =)

TC2010

Last week was awwwesome! Actually I want to back track a little and say that its not just the past week that has been amazing, but all the prep that has gone into teens conference has been a blessing. Being part of REC 2010 has been a blessing and an experience. Some say conferences are only a spiritual high, but there is always something to take away from everything.

Who would have known being sick can lead me to know and feel how powerful prayer can be. Having the biggest headache ever did not stop me from continuing to lead games, cheer, dance or being there for someone who needed comfort through talking. I didnt think i could stand up by the end of the night. But God gave me the strength i needed. The prayers of healing and love from my brothers and sisters in Christ lifted me up. For every hand that was laid down on me Ifelt the love and peace from within. From feeling weak to standing strong, in His name i was healed.

I indeed had an amazing time serving with my brothers and sisters at TC. its been an experience that i want to carry out as a life style and not just when im surrounded by christians. Serving at TC this year has strengthen my relationship with Him and i can see how He connects everything in life together. Looking back to oct. a devotion really stuck out to me and it was on the practice of humility and being humble... and that was also our devotional topic for one of our studies at a REC meeting. I didnt think much of it. The third night of tc when our team leaders shared with us the act of putting down our pride and serving with a humble heart. I was reminded that there are no coincidences in life. The next day which was the final day of TC, I was leading games with two really strong leaders. It brought frustration to me and i wasnt having a good time. All of a sudden what was shared the night before hit me. I put down my pride and let the other leaders have their way instead of making a big fuse and making everyone unhappy. I actually felt great after stepping down and taking a smaller role. Dont always need to be the boss to enjoy yourself.

A few weeks ago someone that i didnt really know well came up to me and said i had a big ego. I was really offended and taken by shock. But now i see where they were coming from. I feel that it was my pride that shows as an ego, but now I understand. Its so hard to change because we are all born with a certain personality and it really affects the way we are and act. But nothing is impossible through/with Him.

Its been such a blessing to be able to serve and fellowship with each and every single REC member. I miss and love everyone on REC <3>

This is not the end, yet a new part of the adventure just started. Lets continue to praise the Lord and shine like stars for Him.

~HooHaHa

Looking Back- and forward

First year is almost over and now turning back i see all the craziness thats gone on. Good and bad experiences, but there is always something to learn from each one. I wish i would have spent more time reflecting rather than just keep running forward.

Now that summer is fast approaching i need to figure out what i will be doing. I dont want to waste or just let another summer go by. I will be spending a little over 3 months in Hong Kong so i want to make it an experience that i would not forget. This would be a great opportunity to discover more about myself, my own culture and the world around me. The adventure never ends, only new adventure springs up within the adventure itself.