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2011 already?

2011-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:00

It seems almost impossible that another year has passed by so quickly. As I look back over the past year I can't help but be thankful. SO MUCH has happened in my life for this year to go on the record as being "just another year". I feel that most of the exciting things have happened in the last few months of the year, the job, the best person in my life ever, so much change, but all so good! Thank you for everyone who was there to pray for me and walk through the changes with me as I was struggling with so much change so quickly.

Looking forward I see so much good and change in my life and it excites me. I know that the God I serve is a mighty God who is able to anything and he is on my team! He is also the God of redemption and second chances. I was reminded of that this morning as I saw a Today Show interview with a man named Ted Williams. His story is in the link below:

MAN WITH GOLDEN VOICE GIVEN SECOND CHANCE

He had it all and blew it on drugs and alcohol in the 90s. 48 hours ago he was found on the side of the road with a sign explaining his golden voice. This interview shows that God is there to carry us through anything and will never leave us no matter how much we curse him, desert him, or walk away from him. Ted Williams gives all praise and thanks to God even in an interview on National TV. Check it out!

THANK YOU

2010-10-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

For all of you that have been following and praying for me-THANK YOU. I have been praying and seeking the guidance of the Lord in the matters of life and He has guided my paths truly straight to him and his will for me in the near future. I have been offered and accept the Children's Pastor position at South Coast Christian Assembly in San Juan Capistrano and will be commuting down there for work for a few months and eventually move in that direction. It is strange for me to start thinking about leaving my home and family at Newport Mesa Church, but God has something special in store for me and those kids. Its funny how he works everything out for the good of those that love him. I have learned that quickly these past few weeks. God is leading and all I have to do is say YES and follow his voice!

SO THANK YOU from the deepest parts of my heart, as I embark on this new adventure and journey that God is leading me on. Please keep me, the children of NMC and of South Coast in your prayers as are all starting a new adventure in the next few days! Thank you...

2010-09-16T19:39:00.000-07:00

WOW...its been so long since I have posted on here... just about 5 months to be exact.. SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED! I have been to Africa and back, I have changed jobs, I have made it through summer- which was an adventure in and of itself. And now in the past week God has done crazy thing in my life! I don't even know where to begin. As most people know I have been working at NMC for about 2 or so years and I was feeling a little burnt. After africa I was on fire and felt called to full time overseas missions. GOd had some unique ways of helping me understand the fact that full time ministry is where I am called and is the true desire of my heart (desires of the heart is totally separate topic!) When we returned i found out that a company dedicated to teaching theater skills and performance basics to children was looking for a production/operations manager. I was so excited that the opportunity was approaching again I jumped at it with both feet hoping that this would reinstate my past dreams of one day making it as a director or actor. The Lord had another plan for me. After working there for about 3 months now I have realized that church ministry is where the desire of my heart truly is.

Its funny, and slightly scary, how God know our desires better than we do. He knows the hairs on my head, the tears that i have shed, and what i desire the most. As I have been away from church ministry and fading myself out of Newport Mesa, I have felt lost and the joy was gone. This was supposed to be a dream job that would lead into the career path that I had always wanted, but God knew...He knew that this was temporary, he knew that I needed to learn this myself. He also knew that my desire was to serve people. I have always had a heart to see people served and helped. This really came to the forefront when I was asked to do a hospital visit earlier this month. It was such a great time of living life with people and seeing how God is working in them as He works in me! God has a funny way of showing us that he is right and we are learning to follow that lead.

I have been reading the Francis Chan book, Crazy Love, and its an understatement to say that God is rocking my world and flipping it upside down. He talks about topics and the way the God loves us and we should love him that I have heard all my life, but the presentation and the timing of this book to me now is radical. It has truly reshaped my relationship and understanding of the God that loves me! I have been blessed beyond measure this week as most of this has come out and I am able to put into words the things that have happened.

This week: After realizing that full time ministry is the calling and desire of my heart, I have prayed, fasted, and sought counsel about this matter. This has been a crazy week for me so far (and I don't feel that its over just yet). I redid my resume and sent it to a few people that I trust and know would be contacted if churches were looking to fill an open position. Robin Garvin, the Southern California AG Kids Director, has been helping and praying for me through this process. We talked earlier this week abotu different churches that are looking, or possibly looking, for a children's pastor/director. I was called the immediate next day by one of them who I now am interviewing with.

I say all this and tell the blogging world about my life to prove one point: NEVER THINK YOU HAVE ANYTHING UNDER CONTROL! God is in complete control and is there to help us and take the load off our shoulders, if we would just let him. I have learned that its easier to say than actually do. Letting someone else have complete control over your life and surrendering everything is not the easiest thing..but it is the best. Giving God control and releasing that to him has been the most encouraging and freeing part of this whole journey and adventure that I have now been on for 2/3 weeks. Thank you for all that have been here through it!

TANZANIA

2010-04-14T07:48:00.000-07:00

So as of yesterday there is exactly 1 month until I leave for Africa again! I am so excited to be heading back to the people and the place that stole my heart and prayers 2 years ago! Our team is awesome and I know that God is going to do great things with us and to us while we are there! Please keep us in your prayers as we travel next month to Tanzania, East Africa! God Bless!

GODSPELL @ NEWPORT MESA CHURCH

2010-03-11T10:43:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

I am giving you the opportunity to witness something AWESOME!! Newport Mesa Church is starting something new and we have been given the availability to produce a musical! We have chosen Godspell written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. Stephen Schwartz is the writer of Wicked as well! We have an amazing cast and crew that have been working tirelessly to produce a quality production for all of you! IF you would like to buy tickets contact me with your name, contact info, night you want to attend, and how many tickets. YOu can buy tickets online as well: http://www.newportmesa.org/event/2010-03-26-godspell/

The performances are:
Thursday March 25 @ 7pm
Friday March 26 @ 7pm
Saturday March 27 @ 2 pm
Saturday March 27 @ 7 pm

Please come out and support our ministry. IF you have questions, comments or want to buy tickets visit us online, or contact me!

Tyler Choi
714.966.0454 ext. 234
tylerchoi@newportmesa.org

Thank you all!

Whats in the Bible? by Phil Vischer

2010-03-04T11:30:00.000-08:00

I recently just was able to watch the new series by Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer entitled Whats in the Bible? (www.whatsinthebible.com) This product is AMAZING!! It brings a fresh new element for every child to learn and understand that big crazy book we call the bible. Its the best learning adaptation that I have ever seen for teaching kids not only the basics of the Bible but every thing in it from beginning to end. Phil has partnered with Tyndale House (www.tyndale.com)to bring this new exciting way to teach the bible to kids to your home!

The first volume"In the Beginning" starts kids off with understanding the book itself: the authors, time period, logistical stuff that every Christian should know. Phil understands the mentality of children and how they learn. He teaches them in their own language and helps them to fully understand and grasp what it means to know what you believe and why. The characters of Ian, Buck, Sunday School Lady, and others bring a great element of surprise and eliminates stagnation and boring teachings about the bible. How songs and questions are incorporated to the story is great as well. I feel that every child under 1st grade will absolutely love this.

I was also fortunate enough to watch volume 2 about Genesis entitled, "Let my People Go!" IN this Phil is able to tell all the stories of Genesis from Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, and Jacob in 30 minutes! I have to say that's impressive in itself, but he even does it in a way that kids will love and remember the stories and the significance of them to the rest of the bible! Phil understands that kids need to be taught the story (singular) of the bible and how it is 1 full story from start to finish, but also how all the stories (plural) in that mega story are connected and together form the story of God and his people and how much he loves his people!

I greatly look forward to the rest of the DVDs from What's in the Bible with Buck Denver. Take this time to look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Mnq_sqMus. It will explain what Phil is trying to do with this new series and how it started coming out of Veggie Tales.

The 2 Children's Pastors that can tell me why their church and ministry deserves and needs this as a ministry tool will get a free copy of Phil's new DVD series. Thank you so much for reading this. I truly feel that Phil is starting something amazing that will edify the kingdom of God starting at the best place to start: Children!

Rick

2010-01-27T14:47:00.000-08:00

Hello Blogging world...its been a long time since I posted and Monday night I had an experience that was totally a God moment. Here is the story:

While rehearsing for Godspell an individual walked into the back of the room and just stood there listening for a while then when the song was over applauded and was generally exciting for the worship coming out of the room. Aaron asked if he needed something and it was clear that this man was homeless. He began to tell us about himself and how all he really wanted was a small bible...the New Testament ones that you can fit into your pocket. As Aaron and the cast stood listening to him talk and tell his story, I searched the church for the bible he requested. I found a bible in the Jr. High room, but it was not what he wanted, so he quickly rejected that and continued with his story. I finally found the one he was looking for and brought it to him. This small gesture that seemed insignificant to me, meant the world this man named Rick. As he was leaving he asked if he could pray, and of course we said sure. He had a simple prayer that went like this, "Thank you God for this church. All I need to do is to Get tighter with you God. Thank you." This prayer struck me as simple and heartfelt. He didn't need fancy language or many words to show his gratitude for us listening and helping him find a Bible.

This was such a great reminder for me of why we follow Christ and do what we do everyday. We are called to be Christ and to show people his love and be an example of what Christ did for his people. When Rick walked in the cast was rehearsing the song God Save the People. God truly did use us in this man's life and he continues to save the people daily. Rick left the room after shaking my hand and giving me a HUGE bear hug. Almost in tears he looked directly into my eyes and said, "thank you! See you here 9am on Sunday." Our God is awesome and works in such wonderful and mysterious ways.

Urbana...

2009-12-28T21:33:00.000-08:00

WOW, its been a long time since I have updated this... I am currently at a conference called Urbana. Its a missions oriented conference. I have been learning a lot about myself and the calling that God has on my life with regards to missions. I feel that God is somehow calling me to help the children at risk, the children with no parents, the children that are raising their siblings even though they are only 9 or 10 years old. These children are the ones that need someone to come along side them and love them and show them that Jesus loves them. They are not alone in this world, that there are people here to help them understand what it means to be the beloved of God.

My prayer this week is that God will open my heart and my eyes to see the faces of the children and how God wants to work with and in me through this is missions thinking.

a few new thoughts.

2009-05-26T01:00:00.000-07:00

So I realized that Life may just be easier if we let people in. This is me pondering things post-graduation... and although it may seem easier at the time, the after thought is always different. I mean once you open yourself up to someone and become completely vulnerable, they have all the ammunition to hurt you in the end. This is not a depressing blog I promise- its kinda just a collection of my thoughts recently.

On the other hand, if you never open yourself up and become vulnerable, then you can never truly know yourself. We were created for relationship and true relationship is being real with others-those that are the closest to you! I feel that my time at Vanguard has taught me just that- how, why, and with whom I can be vulnerable and truly walk life and journey with them, so for that I thank you!

A DIFFERENT TOPIC--

I start bartending school tomorrow! Not sure how I feel about it, but I am excited and have NO idea what to expect! We will see if this seems like something that I really wanna do or not! At least I'll have fun with it and meet some new interesting people (I love that part).

Now its time to say goodbye..so long farewell. I feel like that's what I did with so many people 2 weeks ago at graduation- said our goodbyes not knowing when or if we would ever connect again! such is life? so they tell me. I feel that we were put together for a reason, and if it was only for that season, so be it, but it was good while it lasted at least. I do hope that I will remain in contact with as many of those great people (you know who you are) as I can and for as long as I can. So goodbye, so long, farewell....ON to the next chapter of life.

graduation..

2009-05-13T00:28:00.000-07:00

Its been said that after you graduate college, you start over as a freshman of life. I feel that this is true, but starting over is why we call graduation- commencement. We are starting out on life.. now knowing what we are to expect. As I now have been graduated for 3 days, it has definitely been a different setting. I woke up monday morning half expecting to wake up and go to class. I think that this is going to be a interesting adventure from this point. Graduation is a scary thing knowing that we (as graduates) will be going our separate ways and could possibly not see each other for many years. I know that this new chapter of our lives will be exciting and new and there will be some of my closest friends with me every step of the way.

Vanguard has been very good to me when it comes to a family. I have been given some of the best friends I could have ever imagined. My years at Vanguard have given me the opportunity to have and know some of the greatest people in the world. The people that I have met here are going to live forever in my memories and the photos that we have, and the times that we have shared. There are so many memories that I have with so many people. I will always remember these 4 years as the best years of my life. I have made the best friends of my life, and some of the best memories ever! Thank you Vanguard University for fostering the relationships that I will have for the rest of my life!

the beginning of the end (for reals)

2009-03-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Today marked the date that I knew was coming, but somehow didn't want it to come. I signed an apartment lease for post-Vanguard. This means that it truly is coming to an end. The beginning of the end. Today was the first step that I have taken to really make this feel like the Vanguard undergraduate chapter of my life is coming to a close. Its like reading your favorite book, and knowing that the end is really close but you love it and the characters so much that you don't want it to ever end. Today was page 1 of this final chapter of the book...let's hope there is an epilogue!

I want a puppy...

2009-01-30T14:49:00.000-08:00

So recently I received an email that had an ad for puppies that a friend of a friend found wandering in the middle of the street. It got me thinking, why do people buy pets then abandon them in the middle of the street like that? Shouldn't we take care of God's creation? If we go and look back in Genesis, GOd entrusted Adam with the care of creation while he was in the Garden of Eden. I feel that we should be doing the same, especially if we are going to take then into our homes initially. This also made me think: there are plenty of pets in the local animal shelters that need a home. Why don't I go look at them and see if I want to adopt one of them? So I think I shall. This is not to be a ASPCA or PETA advertisement, but I do feel that if people are not ready for a pet they should not have bought one in the first place. Thats all...

People's reactions to me

2009-01-11T17:30:00.000-08:00

So last night we did a scavenger hunt for NSO (new student orientation) and I dressed up like a little emo high schooler. I had super tight jeans, a small hoodie, eyeliner, and black nail polish. I also wore my ipod and walked around Downtown Disney all by myself. There were some interesting reactions from people, that I am sure I would actually have given myself had I not played this part. It totally opened my mind to the human judgement that we pass everyday on people. I was talking to the other student leader participants who also got interesting reactions. It allowed me to see what happens to people when I look at them in judgement.

back to it...

2009-01-09T22:10:00.000-08:00

WOW its been over 2 months since I have been back here writing a blog. But I felt that it was time again. There is so much going on that I need to talk about: ITS MY LAST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE!! and I have no idea what God has for me as a next step. It scares the shit out of me, but at the same time it is awesome to know that the world is in front of me and God has this huge plan for my life. I have to simply trust Him and know that he is in control. I read Redeeming Love and the Shack over Christmas Break, and it was such an eye opener to know that all I simply have to do is trust and love. Love beyond anything. God has shown me that I have no idea how much He has loved me, and how much He cares for me, personally! His love has no boundaries.

I was reminded of that again when I saw Changeling last night and there is a scene in that movie that a character is talking about how he does not want to go to hell and that God has forgiven him for what he has done, but I was sitting there judging him and asking how God could forgive him, I could never have forgiven him for his crime, but who am I to judge this man, I have sinned and done things that I thought I could never have been forgiven for, so why should this man be any different? It was a huge reminder that I am so small compared to the love and mercy of God. I was brought to my knees with this thought and it was all brought into my language and simple terms through the book The Shack.

The Shack changed my perspective on how I view God. I always saw him as this daunting figure and the punisher and judge, but after reading this book, I see him as my best friend ( to risk sounding cliche) but all I have to do is talk to him and be in constant and pure relationship with him. I never saw Him the way that that book portrays Him, but it is so true- I need to let go and trust him with life and know that he has control. One of the chapters talks about judgement, and the main character, Mack, is sent to the judge, but there is a twist- he is judging people and God. I never saw myself as God's judge, but after reading that I saw that I do it all the time. I judge people and going back to the scene in the Changeling where I was asking how God could forgive a man like that, but it was simply putting God in a box and saying that he had to choose one of his children to save, and another one that he has to eternally separate from Him. I understood that God does not choose to love us, but loves US ALL-NO QUESTIONS ASKED! He loves us all so much, that He sent his son to DIE for us. He came to earth and felt all the earthly pain that we feel. Jesus had to make the conscious decision to die. He had a choice. He chose to love us that much.

Anyways now that I have gotten all that said, heres looking forward to a great last semester! I know that all I have to do is trust and love like Jesus. I need to be in constant relation with God-my father, daddy, papa..who loved me so much that he took on all my pain and said, "its ok...I get it, I know- lets do this TOGETHER." I love my Jesus, and he will walk with me through this semester.

A/G Student Leader Conference

2008-11-16T12:34:00.000-08:00

I just finished the 1st annual AG student leader conference in Springfield, MO. (thats the AG headquarters, for those that didnt know that). I was not sure what to expect going into this weekend, but coming out, it was a very positive and growing experience. I have been tried in a few areas of my life in the past few weeks, and then this on top of that and throw in being a student, and you have one stressed out person, outside of their comfort zone, not wanting to be there, and being very cynical about the entire event. I learned about other schools and the issues and concerns they have, i also learned that there are so many bible colleges and bible schools in our denomination, or as they say fellowship.

I was able to connect and get to know ASB from schools like Southeastern University, North West, Evangel and CBC (Central Bible College). i have learned that they have many of the same issues that we share and they are not all the stereotypical AG school and student. they are real down to earth people, their students struggle with the same things we do. we all share the common bond of not really feeling like we fit into the AG bubble. I was fortunate to get contact info for many of them and hope to stay in contact with them over the next year and even in the future. We all share the common interest of caring for students and wanting to see them grow and learn, but also want to represent them in the best way possible for our individual schools. hopefully over the next year we can travel around and visit the campuses of the other schools and get ideas from them and share ideas with them as well.

overall, through the stress confusion, and cynicism, i have learned a lot about other schools and about myself. this weekend was a great opportunity for me and i am so glad that i was selected to go on this trip.

I have the best friends!

2008-11-06T17:37:00.000-08:00

I have the best friends in the history of the world!! when I am having a rough week, they know just by looking at me from across the sidewalk. I have had one of the worst weeks ever, and been getting phone calls and texts and hugs all week long. SO for all my friends out there that are helping me through this hard time. This week marks the 4th anniversary of the death of Brett Janzen, my youth pastor and mentor. It also marks the 5 anniversary of my grandmother and confidant passing away. So over all, plus all the crap that I had to do this week, it has not been so great. There are some high moments, but overall it was a rough week for me to get through. then to top it all off, Obama was elected as the 44th president...obviously i am a conservative republican, and Obama scares me, but I will be in constant prayer for him as he leads this country as our next leader.

Anyways..this is all to say that MY FRIENDS ARE THE GREATEST! thank you all so much for all you have done for me this week. I love you all and THANK YOU!!!

STARBUCKS RED CUP!!

2008-11-05T21:34:00.000-08:00

so it officially Christmas when Starbucks starts handing out the red cup. I love this time of year...It just makes everything all better. as Ben Franklin says, "a good conscience is a continual Christmas." This is so true. Lets think about this: Christmas can bring out the best and worst in people all at the same time. According to me , Starbucks, and others the Christmas season starts on Nov. 1. all the music and coffee and life of the season start the day after Halloween! Another indication that it is the holidays (to be completely PC) is the installation of the coffeemate peppermint mocha coffee creamer in the local grocer's milk section.

i love this season, it is the best time of year. the clothes, snow, family feel, and movies: Grinch, Polar Express, Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, Charlie Brown Christmas...and many others! so please join me in listening to the greatest music ever created...the holiday songs!

back to reality!

2008-10-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

Wow its been a long time since I have written a blog. Many things have happened since the last one. the largest is that my MEDIA CRIT paper is finished and turned in. Tom Carmody is in charge of it now, and will bleed green all over it. But the fact that its done causes me to turn my attention back to the reality of life. I have taken the last 2 1/2 weeks off of life and school to focus on the paper that has been previously mentioned. But I am back and graduation is closer and I still have no idea what is going to happen. all that to say, I'm done and feel like i am officially a senior and graduating after all...

Life after May...

2008-10-06T22:39:00.000-07:00

So I have been thinking a lot about what is going to happen in my life after I graduate from Vanguard in May, 2008. I have a few options: I can tour Europe for a while immediately after graduation, then proceed back to the beloved town of Moshi, Tanzania. Or I could just go straight to Tanzania, or work and enter Grad school in the fall.

All of these options are amazing and I love all the ideas that are there, but they are scary and I don't know what to do. I would love to live in Moshi at TOA, but Lord knows that does not look like a possibility for me at the moment. I think that I will spend the summer in Africa, then come back to grad school in the fall. But all in all, I sorely miss my babies and children that I left in TOA. I can truly say that I left my heart in Africa. Those children stole my heart, and I want to leave them with it, but at the same time, I need it back here....

ON A COMPLETELY SEPARATE NOTE...

but kind of the same, my heart need to be here with me, so that I can find someone. Many people (including my mother) have been nagging me almost non-stop about dating someone, and yes i think that would be nice, but it would have to take the right person and be the right timing. I agree that my timing may not be the right timing, and that I need to learn to be in God's timing, but it would be nice to have some one like that to share things with...and like that much, in that way...

So that is my rant for the night...i guess it was kinda a boring homework night, and I was doing a lot of pondering on life today...

TRUE FRIENDS

2008-10-01T00:30:00.001-07:00

So this goes out to all those people that I can consider TRUE FRIENDS:

a true friend:

-returns phone calls
-texts back when you text them
-invites you to their events
-is honest about attending said events
-if they can't there is a good reason
-they will let you know what that good reason is
-sleep and homework are not really good reasons
-make the time in their lives to hang out with you
-will answer the phone at 2 AM
-listen to you vent and cry when needed
-will call you to vent
-show up on your doorstep, cuz they know you will be there for them
-will be there for you if you showed up on their doorstep

So thank you to all my friends that were there when they said they would be, and to those that were not, its ok...maybe our friendship was not meant to be. I know who my true friends are...

LOVE MY LIFE...

2008-09-20T21:18:00.000-07:00

Well ok some of my life, other parts just kinda suck right now...the fact that I have been doing research since 9AM today with only like 2 hours of break all day- sucks! I still feel like there is so much to do for this class, Media Crit that is..It seems like thats all I have to say to people and they give me that, "OOHHH, I get it." Its not like its that bad, if you space it out and not wait til the last minute, you should be fine...so I am told by those that have gone on before me. BUT, last night on the other hand...SO MUCH FUN!!! went to Disneyland with Kelly, Carly, Perry, Rob and Brandon. Best group to enjoy the magic that is the Disney. I think that we should all go together again some time! And I'm pretty sure that its gonna happen! I think that I better get back to the work and the life that is...A senior Communication Major at good ole VUSC! thanks for reading my rant!

Godspell

2008-09-19T01:25:00.001-07:00

The Vanguard production of Godspell is AMAZING...I have no words to describe the greatness in it. The cast was near flawless. They evoked the correct responses out of the audience: laughter (at times a little too much...see previous blog) sadness, humor, and just straight up understanding the Gospel (get it godspell...gospel) of Christ.

THis play did 2 other things for me, (1) reminded me of how much I miss musical theater in my life. As many know, I was the theater dork, I was the theater major freshman year (shout out to Gaby). I thought that theater was going to be my life forever. Then I came to Vanguard and all that changed, but this production reminded me that I still love to perform, I love getting up on that stage night after night and giving it my all. Seeing and hearing the responses from the audience gives me a huge sense of joy and accomplishment. I have decided, with the help of my friend Rob, that we are going to audition for shows next semester, since it is our last chance to be in Vanguard show.

The second thing that this production reminded me was of the LOVE that Christ shared with us. That he was not some whack job that went around preaching himself all the time. He understood what it meant to be human. He knew our pain, our suffering, our joys, our laughter. He was a creative, loving, funny guy that walked the earth just like us, with ONE HUGE exception: HE WAS PERFECT! He did not sin, yes he was tempted, but did not sin. He came to save us from our sins, to love us, to teach us how to love others the same way. He died so that we didn't have to. That is how much God loved us. It was a very real and tangible reminder that God loved us to send his son to die for us, and then rise again 3 days later.

All in all the Vanguard production of Godspell was stunning, beautiful, amazing and emotional (to say the least). I recommend that everyone take the time to go see it, its TOTALLY worth the $10 student tickets. Heck maybe I'll go again and see it with you!

i realized

2008-09-17T00:32:00.001-07:00

That I have one of the most obnoxious laugh ever...between me and a few of my friends, that will remain unnamed, we are some of the loudest people in the world, and our laughs are even worse...you know who you are that I am talking about! Anyways, I love to laugh, I just an understanding that some people may not love it when I laugh.

2008-09-16T00:20:00.000-07:00

A wise person once told me that if "life was a roller coaster, we need to ignore the coaster and focus on the people that are riding it with us." We need to pay more attention to the relationships and the people that surround us every day of our lives instead of focusing on the noise around us. We should make every interaction intentional and not take the people for granted. So much of the time we just blow through life...AKA school and Vanguard bubble...and not take time to, as the cliche goes, stop and smell the roses, we miss so much. The first thing that gets missed often times is the people that make an impact on us, and that we impact every day.

In this season of life, things happen at such a fast pace that we get caught up in the noise and the activities that happen around us, we forget to take the intentional time to sit and work on our relationships with the people on the roller coaster with us. So just remember the wise Nic Lauten and forget the roller coaster for a while and focus on the people riding it with you...

I know

2008-09-15T18:41:00.000-07:00

that homework should come before I start yet another blog about only the Lord truly knows, but sometimes I just feel like this sovereign we call school is way to over bearing on us as students...I mean doesn't it understand that we have lives outside of this? Come now, it [the sovereign school] should know that we are adults that have work, and friends, and loved ones (some students...that's a different rant). Enough for now, I must get back and obey this sovereignty that is the American institution of education.

1st blog...

2008-09-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

So here I am, told myself that I would not give in to this online lifestyle of blogging my feelings...but alas i have succumbed to the beast, and the reality is I might actually like it! Shh don't tell.