I got 33 years and still going...

So, I get this way every year around my birthday.  But I do have to say the past few birthdays have been pretty great. 

Long gone are the days of extravagant celebrations.  What used to be a month long of celebration, I may be cut it down to just about 1 weekend.  Or maybe two.  Just depends on who wants to take me out to lunch or dinner.  LOL.

The past few years have been pretty good to me.  I can't complain.  It's been an opportunity for me to reconnect with myself, and focus on me.  I've done things that I've always wanted to do and can cross those off on my bucket list.

Some of my achievements this year:

1) Ran my 1st Full Marathon

2) Competed in my 1st Disney Challenge race (Dumbo Double Dare Challenge)

3) Went to Florida for the 1st time

4) Went on vacation/resort all by myself

5) Utilized as much as I can public transportation to save gas and money

6) Been to a bar by myself

7) Rode a mechnical bull

8) Learned how to really line dance and two-step

9) Went to a sporting event (Rugby Seven's)

10) Started to play an organized sport (Rugby)

11) Started ushering at church

As you can see, there are a lot of things on this list that were by myself.  This isn't a bad thing.  It's actually been quite liberating.  I can choose to do things on the fly, and make changes as needed.  There are still many things I want to experience.

Let's hope I can find someone that is just as adventurous and sponatneous as I am.

Cheers to the past 33 years of life, and the upcoming adventures to follow!

And the beat goes one...

And so it goes again.

Hi there.  It's me again.  I find myself in and out of blogging.  I actually got in to writing a handwritten journal which I may go back to from time to time.  I am much more fluent and efficient when I'm typing it out though.  The only drawback to typing is that it feels lifeless, cold, rigid, and unemotional.

At least with a hand writing journal, there is more effort put in to it.  More thought at the words because you can't go "backspace" or "delete" when you mess up.  You have to cross it out.  And sometimes in life you can't just delete things.  You have to cross it out.

See, life is like one giant journal.  One that we are continually writing.  God knows how our story goes, and if you are believer, you know how the story ends.  But it's the riveting and suspenseful moments that keep us intrigued from point A to point B, then skip to D, rewind to C, and the proceed to point E.

I only hope that I can keep on top of my blogging/journaling for my peace of mind, and to help process my thoughts.

Until next time, good night!

Life continues

This past weekend was very hectic.  But in the midst of it all, there was room to be still and listen.

Friday was the end of a long work week, but it was the start of the weekend.  It was also the start of a new life I will be had in my new place of residence.; Anaheim Hills.

On Saturday though was a memorial of a friend and colleague who helped guide me to the child advocate I am today.

Sunday was the start of a new Nintendo console, but also the end of this current gens console wars.  And tonight at church was a display of new life beginning with Jesus Christ.

It was also the renewing and filling of my soul.  There always something about baptism at church that always chokes me up.  I find myself getting teary eyed and rejoicful as I see others rise from the water.  Why is that for me?

Part of the reason I can say is because it reminds me of my baptism.  I can still picture it vividly and I can recall the feelings of joy, happiness, and most importantly forgiveness.  I'm happy to see others come to Christ and get to know Him the same way I do.

So like I said, this weekend was full of ends and beginnings.  Let's rejoice and sing His praises for He will always provide!

Life with God Homework- Week 1: Self Resume

I haven't blogged in awhile and I think I need to do it more often again.  There is just so much to process and there are times when I can't verbalize it. Writing has been a great outlet for me, so here I am.

I'm taking this class at church called Life with God.  It's a class that allows those who have been in the faith for a long time to ask questions, or for those new to the faith to understand.  I've been on this spiritual journey to plant my roots if you will deeper in my faith, and to understand what it is I believe, why I need to believe it, and why I can trust it.

During this 8-week course, I will meet weekly with the larger group, and then discuss the topic in our smaller groups.  With that, we also have homework assignments which leads me to this post....week 1  homework.

This week it is based oh Phillippians 3.  We're to create an internal résumé for ourselves.  Here's what  I came up with.  I can elaborate more on these later.

Gains

Hardworking

Leader

Reliable

Influential/sociable

Easy going

Knowledgable/Intellect

Able to be impartial/unbiased

Can see long term gains than short term rewards

Vices

Easily distracted

Over commits

Emotionally dependent/doesn't like to be alone

Gullible

Materialistic

I am a Christian, but I'm not perfect.  I have my struggles and get tempted just like everyone else.  But thankfully, I believe in God that died on a cross for me, to atone for my sins.

Disneyland 1/2 Marathon

Pretty cool!

He is Risen!

"He is risen! He is risen indeed!"

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. (Matthew 28:5, 6 KJV)

Anime Expo 2012

I had the pleasure of attending the Anime Expo 2012 that was held at the LA Convention Center, the same place where E3 is held.This is my 2nd time attending the expo. My 1st time was, if I'm remembering correctly, in 2006 at the Anaheim Convention Center. I personally liked that venue better. But what can you do? I didn't cosplay like I wanted to. I would have gone as something from Fullmetal Alchemist. Just love a man in uniform. Hehehe.I pretty much was at the expo by myself this year. My friends came on Saturday, and mark and his friend kept me companyfor a few. But to make the experioence pass by, I decided to volunteer. Why not, right!? And if I put in enough hours, I could get my ticket reimbursed. So I did. And much to my delight, I got tasked for a special project. I was pretty much on standy the entire 3 days I attended, and let's just say I had to sign a disclosure form. It was fun getting to see Guest Relations and some of the behind scenes of the expo. I got to meet some oil people too. They were my fellow volunteers. I didn't get to party because I didn't have a hotel room, and plus I took the train up to the expo everyday. Maybe next year I'll come back as a staff and get a hotel room. We shall see!

Life is tough

Is it just me or does seem to be getting harder the older we get? More responsibilities, more worries, more to care about. Sometimes it just gets clouded and complicated. I miss the days when you didn't have to worry about what your meal next meal is going to be, worry about. Saying your bills, worry about how you will make ends meet. Well for some, it still is a worry or care. But I was fortunate to have a family that did provide for all of that. But now it's a bit different because I'm living on my own now. I take care and provide for myself. But for the past year or so of doing that, I do miss having someone to care and take care of. Some say I should get a pet. Too band my complex doesn't allow dogs. I would have wanted one of those St. Charles Cavaliers that were being given away the other day. They were so cute! But as complicated and tiresome, I do look forward to the day I can share my life with someone special again. If you haven't noticed, I'm a carer. I truly get a kick out of taking care and serving people. I guess that's why I've been in customer service, worked in housing, work in the mental health field. What's that saying, "I wear my heart on my sleeve". Not sure what that means but sounds like it can fit in here. Hahaha. I know God will continue to provide for me what I need. I guess I can be impatient sometimes too. I will continue to learn to be content with what I have.

An Easter Together with Francis Chan

I'm here with my mom and her friend to pray. There are a bunch of local bands and local churches.

It's going to be great.

In time....

We all have an expiration date. We just don't know when it is for each of us.

What will you do in the blessing of your life you have? Will you make a name for yourself? Will you strive to be the best? Or will you do what we have been commissioned on this earth by God to do?

I want to leave a legacy. I want to bear fruit with my life.

Today we celebrated the blessing of life you have given us with Pablo Ventura.

May he rest in peace with you now low.