6 months later...

So it's been 6 months, 4 of which I've been studying my life away. A little recap.. summer was awesome! O-wk was just plain epic, especially since it cost sooooo little. Day 1: Orientation, Day 2: Dinner Cruise, Day 3: Average Joe's Olympics, Day 4: The Zoo, Day 5: Party!! okay... so my memory isn't 100% accurate, but w/e... point is, O-wk.. AWESOME!
Rest of the school experience... fun! till about last month, when I realized how much I needed to know for anatomy! Once again now that I know I have 10 exams over the course of 5 days in Module 3! SAY WHAT?!!! <- was my reaction. Been meeting new people everyday (some not for the first time) but I think it will take a while before I get to know my entire class... of 200 students ish. It's pretty much a school full of athletes... so now I'm quite motivated to improve my physical condition, though, finding time might be an issue. So far the school has had... Softball, European Handball, Soccer/Football, and Basketball Intramurals.
I've met some fellow Christians at my school, one of which has restarted the fellowship on campus! WOOOO! Hoping to grow in it as well as in my home church over the next 4 years. God's been doing awesome things to put me where I need to be, to become who He has planned for me to become. Right now, my passing marks also rely on Him.
Well that was a really summed up and rushed update as to what's been happening. I'd write some interesting epiphany's down, but they always happen right before I fall asleep... or perhaps in my dreams which I forget all about soon after... except for the one about me having failed my anatomy exam and needing to write the remedial... hah.. hah.. ha... =( *knock on wood*

That iz all for nowz!

Nice one God XD

Things are tying in very well with my current bible studies for fellowship. We just went through the story of Joseph, and I guess the message that was clearest to me is God's providence and plan. I was thinking about things that happened during the past school year, which I guess started nearing the end of 3rd year. My first two years at Western had been party happy, but I didn't spend much time with everyone in ACF or with God. Things started to change at the end of 3rd year. I guess there were a series of tests that made me more aware of my current standing in my faith and well, personal struggles. So during 4th year, I started getting more involved in ACF, and this is also when Pris suggested a bunch of us apply for TC Rec. Now it had been 8 years since my first/last TC and I never would've guessed that I would have the opportunity to be a part of the Rec team as a way of coming back to the conference. But before I was ready to serve, my heart and focus had to be in the right place (we're all ADD kids right? XD). Over the previous years, my focus had shifted from God to raising myself up (pride?) and well finding another relationship, a dating relationship to be precise (I don't wanna be a 'lonely driver' ='( ! - someone might get that reference...). But over the following months through to final exams, God has sent me hints and nudges in the right direction and understanding that I'm probably not ready yet, especially since it's much more important to strengthen my relationship with God right now. One great video series (that apparently everyone knows about) is the one on love and marriage. What stuck with me is the responsibility of the man in the household and well in all other relationships as well. To be able to lead the partner/kids to understanding God's will.

When thinking about my participation in TC, if my focus had been in the wrong place, I think I wouldn't have had as much fun! It will be an experience I look back on that won't be forgotten. Everything from the cheers of the participants, being the ninja in skits and performances, to the epic worship sessions (with REC only / with the rest of the conference) and times of prayer. One memory I'm reminded of was the time of prayer REC had for the individuals who became ill on the last day. It was a powerful moment that stood out to me, probably because I had never experienced anything along those lines before! I definitely was blessed for being able to be a part of this year's TC and to meet all the brothers and sisters on Rec that I have had the opportunity to hang out and have fun with even months after meeting them.

The funning thing about God's plans is that you may never know how big the picture can get! In my case, it's all these nudges that I thought were for TC, have now become the foundation for something else that is also amazing! That something is having a weekly bible study and bonding time with my parents. To be honest, I don't think my family has ever really been close with one another. It felt more like a business contract rather than a real, warm family. How it happened or why, I know all too well, but the important thing is that we're slowly coming together as a family with God in the center. PTL!

Well that's all for now, eventually I hope to have a more regular posting habit and turn this blog into a journal =)

Undergrad... Done?!

Soo, it's been almost a year since my last post (sincere apologies to all of you that follow/read my blog). I have so many experiences I would like to write about, which I'll list out so I know what to write about next time... God's actions in my life since Christmas, TC REC 2010!, Summer activity... and I guess I'll start it off with graduation and maybe a bit from Banquet?

Okay... graduation... really???? The whole concept still hasn't fully hit me (probably won't till convocation). Of course, the other factor is that I have 4 more years of schooling to look forward to (oh that's another topic to write about... CMCC!!). Looking back on all the amazing years at Western, I can only remember all the fun times (subjective lensing lolol). Before anything, I'd like to textually convey my thanks to God for putting me in Western (THANKS GOD! YOU'RE AWESOME!) and on that note, thanks to all of you who have become a part of my life... I feel like I'm stealing this line from brii, but really every one of you has made a significant impact on my life, cause really, every little bit counts =). Hmmm... I guess the first group, and also the group I'm going to miss the most is my fellow grads. I feel like I had been able to get to know most of you (unfortunately not all ><) and, well, what an AWESOME bunch XD. I mean, I didn't really get involved in ACF or really start meeting people and getting to know people until 3rd year. Though I feel that it could have been so much better if I got into things earlier on, it's all a part of God's ultimate plan for my life, right? Groups... in retrospect, not so applicable.. there's too many people I can mention right now as I'm flooded with memories from the past 4 years. I just hope that as we all move into the next chapter of our lives (for those graduating) and for those who remain at Western for a little while longer, that the relationships we all have would not fade, but only grow stronger!

Soo in a few weeks, it'll be time for CONVOCATION! yay.. a 2 hr drive for 2+ hrs of ceremonies and photos, photos, and more photos. SEE ALL YOU HEALTHSCI PPL THERE!

Thinking back to banquet.. I heard after the fact that everyone knew that I would be doing wedding dress in our presentation... original plan was to use it as a fakeout for something else! but that something else never got suggested, so we ended up going with the whole wedding dress routine. But I've only been to a total of 3/4 banquets throughout undergrad, and shared once before. I was going to share a little something this year too, but everyone else kinda covered it all. So to everyone still in Western, good luck with the academics, cherish the times you have with each other, and continue to grow in Christ! Build up new leaders too ^^

All the thoughts/topics I have that I wanna talk about are just a jumble in my mind (hence the randomness in order), surfacing whenever I'm not preoccupied with things that need to be done. Hopefully over the next short while, I'll be able to post everything in my heart and mind. Look forward to it =)