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| I have totally run out of things to do, so I was curious as to see if
my xanga still existed. Apparently it did hahaha!!! This is
funny. But since im here, might as well write an entry about my
summer.
This summer has been FAR MOST the best summer I've ever had. God
has taught me so much this summer, I just hope that I don't forget to
thank him. I don't think I've thanked him enough for everything
he's done for me, and more so, everything that he's done for my
brothers in their times of need. He's used me to glorify his Name
so much through everything I've done and has encouraged me to step it
up as the oldest guy in my fellowship. God has surely given me a
lot of wisdom when I KNOW that I don't have any.
For the first time in my life, I have felt what Jesus has felt when he
gave up his life for us. I had to push my selfish desires away to
make others, not only happy, but see that everything is going to be
okay because Christ is the center of our lives. But even then,
I'm a bit sad because it's not even the thought of being recognized for
the things I've done, and sometimes...I feel so...used...not that I
have a problem with it because I'm happy to help anyone but sometimes I
just wish there was something for me. If only someone like me
could be there for me when I needed it. Fortunately, God has
shown me the reason for this matter. While I was in Australia,
God taught me that everything that I do for him will NOT be forgotten,
ever. God remembers all the things that I do, good and bad, but
he knows. So even as humans, we are not capable of understanding
the great extent of God's love for each and every one of us. I am
HONORED, a person who isn't good at anything, to truly serve Christ
wholeheartedly, selflessly, and couragously, because it's not people
that I'm serving. As much as I truly deeply love my brothers in
Christ, it's not them that I'm serving, it's Christ and Christ alone
because of what he's done for me, and for everyone on earth. This
is a reminder for me, and for everyone who's reading this. God is
good. Amen.
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| Hello again!
School hasn't started yet so might as well. It's really cool to
see everyone go back to school--one by one they just disappear from
aim. Me on the other hand, starts school on the 30th...YES!!!!
How lucky we SFSU students are. That's right!!!!!! I don't
see a downside to it hehe. I only have a few more days to stay up
really late and sleep really late so I hope I enjoy it while I
can.
Pretty tough workload ahead. No school on Tuesday and Thursdays
but I cam working two jobs: one internship at Channel 5 CBS Eyewitness
news, and the other doing enrichment at Cornerstone Academy.
Wednesday will be the really FUN day for me because i have class from 8
straight on with maybe 2 breaks until 6. Not so bad if you think
about it since last semester I took classes and had to work until 6 and
then a night class on the same day...so maybe it won't be so bad.
Hopefully all my teachers are good, easy enough, and...that's it. Might
go to the bookstore to get my books tomorrow....hmm.
Just a random thot, my dreams have been really cool lately. Two
that stick out of my mind is one of my friends Eddie had Dr. Octopus
arms from Spiderman 2 and was trying to grab my nuts. Meanwhile,
I'm running away and pushing down metal shelves of chips in a chip
making...warehouse? I finally manage to escape in a super
speeding car that's controlled by a television remote!!!! Isn't
that awesome?!?! I'm guessing this was because one time when we
were playing basketball after fellowship at church, I was boxing out
and we were trying to "cup" each other...sounds dirty but it really
isn't...more like taunting hehe. That explains him trying to grab
me nuts. The Dr. Octopus arms? Probably because I saw him
when an advertisement for Spiderman 2 was on top of the screen when I
was checking e-mail or something. The speeding car?
Okay...that was random...well...maybe not...I was watching Stealth so
maybe the exhilerating need for speed had something to do with
it. The remote control? I don't know...my mind probably
thought it was really cool to control a super speeding car with a
television-like remote. Great dreams huh! I think God
really allows me to remember most of my dreams...especially the ones
that stand out. Since I hope to be a filmmaker someday, I guess I
train my brain to pick out every little detail that I can from
everything. Music helps me do that a lot. Like when I
listen to music, I try to pick out what every single instrument is and
what each one is doing. It's really cool!!
How God's been working in me lately?
Eh...I feel like I'm growing a little bit more because I'm maturing
from experience and from reading the Bible more. Now that I got
the new New LIving Translation, it's an easier read for me. If
you didn't know I not only despise reading, I HATE reading unless it's
a conversation on Aim or signs or something. Read a book in my
spare time? Never...unless it's for a movie hehe. Anyways
it's funny because in my devotions, I've been coming across things that
not only help me and increase my knowledge about who God is and what I
should do as a Christian, but it's giving me tools to guide others in
the way that they are living. Which is even funnier because the
Bible lesson I taught this past Saturday for the kids, was exactly
THAT: guiding others in the way Christ wants us to live. You can
call it whatever you want..a coincidence...dumb luck...I call it
reality. God really is there and he really was talking to me
through the scriptures in the Bible. FOr me to come across the
right topics at the right time perfectly and
exactly...coincidence? That's only a word when people describe a
situation that happened perfectly for a reason but CANNOT EXPLAIN
WHY. It's God, it always has been, it always will be. You
can ignore it for as long as you want, but I'm telling you now, God
doesn't give up easily on the people he loves. When God finds you
at the right moment and something happens at just the right time--when
you find the perfect spouse, when you get something you don't deserver,
or when you coulda been hurt or something worse, and you didn't, will
you just call it a coincidence? Or will you finally let go of your
pride, your wall, and finally surrender to Jesus Christ, who always
know what's best for you?
Think about it.
...while I go eat some miscellaneous snack just to not be bored and
watch simpsons. Laterz! Stalk me another time on Wdywtgt321!
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| Eh...it's 2006 might as well.
I'm really bored right now because I can't sleep..well more like I
don't feel like sleeping yet hehe, must be all the soda I had when I
was watching Stealth. The movie isn't bad. For the
technology used, it was pretty good. Better CGI and stuff than
the CGI used for Kung Fu Hussle...funny, but can the CGI be any
faker??? Don't get me started...
What you're getting now is lucky because once school starts, it's
another year until I xanga again but this is a good time to update
those of you who has lost all contact with me...hehe and can only
access my life through this...xanga that you kids still do now-a-days
hehe.
Well, what can I tell ya? Life is pretty great. It's going fine
for me I guess no school yet. Not the kind of person who goes out
and makes trouble. Got two steady jobs, one where i get paid in
credits (CBS internship) and enrichment at Cornerstone which pays well
seeing that I only work twice a week. Iono...I kind of miss my
old first grade class--Mrs. Sharon's class. Although they were a
bunch of horrific children that everyone is afraid of, I grew to love
them especially when they were bad because I get to really use my
teacher skills to talk to them and teach them. It's sad because
sometime's I feel like I'm not making a difference. I mean there
are two other teachers that work with them. There's that fear
that I didn't make any difference in their life at all, just took care
of them. But you look at them and remind yourself that hey,
they're not your kids, they're God's and doing whatever I can maybe
does make a difference. When the kids are happy to see me in the
halls or runs up to give me a hug, it's all worth it. I hope God
will continue to work through me to reach the kids at enrichment no
matter how long or short of a time I have them for.
All that thinking made me sleepy...laterz for another 4+ months!
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| Well half a year has passed and it's about time to write another entry since my University Chorus professor told us to just take a moment and reflect on the world around us.
It's pretty sad because everything points to the fact that God exists, but sadly, people just find ways to ATTEMPT to "disprove" it (no one has yet), change the subject, or twist it in a way so that it's good and happy for everyone! Not saying that's it's wrong but it's right there in front of you! If you think about it, the proof that God exists is in people. People's testimonies of this great news--that God sent Jesus Christ to die for our sins. It's not that hard to believe in that if you don't believe in anything. What you got to lose?? Your freedom??? Trust me, you get to keep your freedom...sometimes you'd wish you didn't. Anyways just something to think about......
LIFE UPDATE!!!
In my pursuit of Holiness, includes--film, television, and music.
God has opened the following "doors" for me:
1) God has entrusted me with two bands to take care of.
2) God has allowed me to help and gain experience in sound recording (music).
3) God has kept me humble and blessed me with opportunities use His talents--especially the drums.
4) In the past summer, I got to volunteer as a crew member on Devil's Canyon--an indepedent film by Dan Celestina where I got to learn about filmmaking first hand and travel around for shoots.
5) I got into the cinema class that I needed to fulfill my cinema major prerequisite after being rejected for over 2 weeks because it was full. I even got the GOLD add sticker (the one after LATE registration!)
6) Finally, in television, (HUMUNGO THANKS TO TAD AND TAMIKO GONDAI!!!!!!) I got an internship for school credit with Tamiko's dad, Craig Franklin, at CHANNEL 5 CBS NEWS!!!
Finally, I want to thank God again for the blessings that he has given me..(there are more but the ones listed above were for the three fields mentioned). I am not saying this to be Christian-like, I'm serious and genuine about it from the bottom of my heart. This is a testimony to you all at how much God can bless you when you leave it all to Him. I strongly encourage you to NOT follow MY example (it's not about me, I know you're thinking it!! STOP!!!) but take my experience into consideration and see for yourself. This should be proof that Christ exists and nothing else will bring peace like this. It's much more rewarding working for Christ than for myself.
Until next year America...
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| WOW!!!!! IT"S BEEN A YEAR!!!!!!!!! HAHAHahahahahahahahahahahahahahAHAHhahahahAHhAHhahahahHAAHAHAHAHahahahahahaha!!!!!!
Did I discourage all you xanga lovers out there? Keep checkin back but no luck so you finally gave up huh. Well here's just chance to "stalk" me so here's to update.
Life? With the Holy Spirit to guide me who needs friends? HAHA jk. Of course i need friends...(not kidding about the Holy SPirit guiding me part) Lately i've been trying to do ALL I can through actions and attitude to be what a man SHOULD be (dats right a MAN). So far it's working out. Trying to get back on the habit on reading the Bible but Satan is such a jerk. This world is truly hopeless but good thing there is a HOPE out there and hope that i am certain of and cannot see (Hebrews 11:1 cool verse!).
Anyway, everything is going good. I try not to stress too much or feel all miserable so yea. This xanga isn't very interesting. If it is, then great, but if it's not then TOO BAD!!! Cuz this is wut u get in a year hehe. | | |
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