Spring 2017

And just like that, the semester is wrapping up. Not a single decent blog post. Of course, it is a Sunday and the sermon just resonates with the season I am currently in. Not a very easy one, but oh man, is there a situation in life that you face, and the Bible does not have an answer for?

I remember these verses when I was running. Running with too many injuries and expectations to perform well. Well, what's changed now right? 

He still remains. Faithful. I'm thankful He never leaves me. Thankful for seasons of learning to build character. Because honestly, I am probably the biggest WIP.

2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.  

3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.  

4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.  

5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.   

Romans 5:2-5 (NLT)

WIP - Work in Progress

what a weekend

1. Shot a gun for the first time

2. Met new Malaysians

3. So hopeful for the semester

4. Finished writing my testimony

5. Took an amazing nap

6. Found this youtube vid (below)

Life is pretty good.

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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Rom 12:12

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9

Worship night with Bethel, live at OKC

Wow, I honestly did not expect anything from the worship night. But man, God always works in ways you never expect huh? Recently, with the widespread move of the CCM and Christian Concerts, I have often wondered if having (Christian band) concerts make us any different than a normal band's concert. Well, I got my answer tonight. In the second picture, you can see that possibly two cellphones are out - recording and taking pictures. Sitting at the very top, I could see every person with their phones out. Often, I have never counted more than ten. This was such a sweet simple reminder for me. I've been to several non Christian concerts and the whole time, everyone was just trying to get the nicest pictures or videos. Tonight was different, every one was there to worship. Also, the song leaders were intentionally directing all the glory and praise away from themselves.

Personally, Bethel has been a huge encouragement. One thing I love about them is how sincere and pure their songs are. Of course, how intentional every artist in Bethel is about giving the glory and worship to God really makes them so so humble. I was in awe of how amazing their vocals were, every one of them! 

It blows me away.

These power vocals honestly, simply amazing. I would not doubt for a second that if they were in the mainstream music career they would be as amazing as Adele or Taylor Swift. No doubt record labels will be offering them a life of comfort. Yet, they know that they have the biggest contract of all time. No matter how uncomfortable it makes them fee, I bet they know that they are singing to the one who deserves it all. With hindsight of who Jesus means and all He has done for us, they have the ability to look beyond fame and wealth and store up on a different currency. Indeed, they are undoubtedly rich, just not in this this earthly currency, but in the eternal currency.

It still blows me away.

I am blown away at how young people all over the world are so willing to say yes, to Carry The Love, to Worship and to the life  of being a rad Jesus follower. No matter the cause, or the value of contribution. This generation is more connected than ever and this empowers us to reach far and wide, beyond any other generation. This generation is so ready to say YES and go forward, never looking back. To make his name be known.

Wow.

I am still blown away. 

Till then

Worship night with Bethel, live at OKC

Wow, I honestly did not expect anything from the worship night. But man, God always works in ways you never expect huh? Recently, with the widespread move of the CCM and Christian Concerts, I have often wondered if having (Christian band) concerts make us any different than a normal band's concert. Well, I got my answer tonight. In the second picture, you can see that possibly two cellphones are out - recording and taking pictures. Sitting at the very top, I could see every person with their phones out. Often, I have never counted more than ten. This was such a sweet simple reminder for me. I've been to several non Christian concerts and the whole time, everyone was just trying to get the nicest pictures or videos. Tonight was different, every one was there to worship. Also, the song leaders were intentionally directing all the glory and praise away from themselves.

Personally, Bethel has been a huge encouragement. One thing I love about them is how sincere and pure their songs are. Of course, how intentional every artist in Bethel is about giving the glory and worship to God really makes them so so humble. I was in awe of how amazing their vocals were, every one of them! 

It blows me away.

These power vocals honestly, simply amazing. I would not doubt for a second that if they were in the mainstream music career they would be as amazing as Adele or Taylor Swift. No doubt record labels will be offering them a life of comfort. Yet, they know that they have the biggest contract of all time. No matter how uncomfortable it makes them fee, I bet they know that they are singing to the one who deserves it all. With hindsight of who Jesus means and all He has done for us, they have the ability to look beyond fame and wealth and store up on a different currency. Indeed, they are undoubtedly rich, just not in this this earthly currency, but in the eternal currency.

It still blows me away.

I am blown away at how young people all over the world are so willing to say yes, to Carry The Love, to Worship and to the life  of being a rad Jesus follower. No matter the cause, or the value of contribution. This generation is more connected than ever and this empowers us to reach far and wide, beyond any other generation. This generation is so ready to say YES and go forward, never looking back. To make his name be known.

Wow.

I am still blown away. 

Till then

Hello again and again

I am suppose to be resting and trying to recuperate after this bad flu. But here I am, after watching About Time for the 562938th time (and still crying over the death of the father). Oh well.

I am here to say that social media is so inaccurate. Honestly, lately, people have been telling me things they see on the internet about me eg; the people I hang out with, what I do. But really, nobody knows how much time I don't spend socializing, how much time I spend alone, studying, or just being alone. People always think that i'm constantly hanging out with friends - which is not completely false, but really, social media pains such a horrible picture.

If you are ever in a place where you find yourself feeling jealous over someone's life after seeing what they post on social media - I would highly recommend you to reevaluate what you think. People love painting their lives on social media. I do not see why they shouldn't, because it is, after all the blank canvas of our generation. However, I would practice discernment when assuming about their lives. Remember that you do not know what they do not want you to see. So next time, if you ever find yourself wishing you were in someone else's shoe, remember that they are human too. Chances are, they might be facing the exact problems as you. Just saying.


Before I leave, this is a good reminder.

I love re reading my blog - sorry not sorry.


Till then!

IDEK

"hi jie I miss you so much! I wish you could come home. Anyways Happy B'Day! xoxo from, Sam"

so I can never re-read my birthday card without tearing up. Life away from home is..I don't even know. I am too caught up trying to distract myself, forget about home - but when it hits, it hits hard. I have questioned my place here in OU - so far away from home.

Home sounds good now. Home sounds homey. Home is wherever fam is. Thanksgiving may be hard, but I am eternally grateful for my five cheerleaders who are my biggest fans and will always support my dreams. So no matter where I am, I can still be thankful. Regardless of what I feel, today I choose to be thankful, for the roof on my head, food in my tummy and a chance to study.

I am more privileged than so many others, just by having these three things. I don't think life can be better.

I am talking too much, I shall leave.

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HIGHS: 

• I got to eat Asian food
• With Fam
• Watched the game with fam 
• OU won OSU today (Play offs left now!)

flawed to perfection

Hi,

Let me be the first to say that the last couple of weeks have not been my "most spiritual" season of my life. I am definitely working on it but after what I've been through I feel like there was a reason for the lack of time spent with Jesus (as in reading the Bible etc). Don't get me wrong, I am still constantly talking to him and what not. But I've learned to grasp (maybe just a little bit) this faith thing. Wow, writing this, I am just blown away.

I am appalled at the many times I've tried to earn my "hours" with God. Calculating the hours spent reading or praying. Cause really, Isaiah 64:6 "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away." We will never be good, or even come close to being "holy" enough for God. Sad but true. I would often think of how I was throughout the day and be disappointed in myself.

However, the word holy is synonymous with godly. And really. Me? Nah, I can never even come close to that. Wow. But I am constantly blown away by how God confirms again and again that with FAITH, he has completed us to perfection.

I've always imagined the flawed person I am as cracks in the pavement. Everyone knows that driving on roads like that make the journey bumpy. Jesus is the tar that is constantly making the cracked pavement smooth. Filling in all the cracks, all my flaws, taking my sins, and making everything perfect again. But think about this, if we are already trying to fill the cracks with something not as good as tar, it wears off easily?

I've been constantly reminded over and over that I should stop striving. Stop trying to be in control of filling the cracks with useless materials. Because I am a sinner. I will constantly sin. Regardless of how holy I aim to be. Because whatever Jesus did on the cross, it satisfied the heart of God forever. Yet, in the light of forgiveness - Jesus takes my brokenness aside and He makes it beautiful. No matter how many time I mess up.

Forgive my rants, but I think it is very much relevant to me. I know it may seem repetitive but Joseph Prince phrased it perfectly when he said "The secret behind every godly man and woman is their belief in the truth that they have been forgiven".

Man. I do not know what I just wrote, but I do know that Jesus calls us higher each day, to live to the standard of perfection that He has set. To acknowledge that it is possible, because He has completed us to do so.

Wow. Jesus. You are definitely my favourite.

Selah

  
#nofilter

Genesis 2:1-3:Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
So grateful for a long weekend. A getaway from school. Grateful that I did not stay in my room doing homework or trying to study. I actually managed to forget about homework, not worry, and just let go. I need that peace everyday! *note to self* Thankful that I had the chance to be with people whom I've barely known for a year - but feel like family already. I honestly do not know how God is this generous. Days like these don't come often, but I know that I can look back and remind myself of God's goodness.

Well. School really starts now. Test,s quizzes and what nots. Yet. I am eternally grateful to be called higher, to depend more and more on His strength. 

Thoughts

let me tell you a story.

This past week has been so difficult for me because I've had to face things no girl should ever face. Okay fine, this may sound melodramatic, I'll stop.

But let me tell you, before I start, that if you can relate to this, you should know that you can come to a place that is set higher and chose to speak life and peace into your circumstances.

So, a friend told me that I could live with her for the summer. It wasn't till later on that I found out that the person will not be in town till a week or so after my contract ended. Ok, so whatever, cause someone offered me their couch. And that was enough. Somehow deep inside I had a feeling that it wouldn't work out. And so Sunday came along, I had no place to go. I called my cell leader just hours before, explained my situation and she said I could stay. So that was that. 

I've been trying to call the person to see if I still could live with her for the rest of the summer. But somehow I just felt like, meh. It didn't work out, why should I keep trying. I was upset already. Because let me tell you something:

Being homeless sucks. Depending on others sucks. Relying on someone else (other than family) it's not cool. Always asking for rides and favours you know you cannot repay. 

To be honest I wasn't even pms-ing. I guess the feeling of not having a place to stay in a foreign land really got to me. I don't even know why.. But whatever the excuse, I was sad. Feeling so let down. Not cool I tell you. On top of that I kept missing Skype or FaceTime dates. 

Let me where I am at now. This past Sunday I went out for prayers, and whatever pride I had I didn't care. I just went out and told my frustrations, basically how I wished I was home - and things would be less complicated. I literally bawled. Which was a little bit embarrassing but no pride hey. Through that prayer, I felt my heavy heart slowly becoming lighter and lighter. By the time I got back to my seat I was so light. I felt free and it has been quite some time since I felt that way.

To be honest, I purposed in my heart to forgive, forget and let it be the past. But honestly, let me be frank and tell you that my initial trust can never be restored. I guess I really just need Jesus to teach me how to trust and start new again. 
I mean one step at a time? I am so grateful that I got to a point where I can look at the situation from a higher point. I am blessed to be able to stand on a rock that is higher than I. I pray with all my heart that I will be able to be genuine and loving and just so forgiving in future circumstances.
Here's to new family and learning to grow!

Summer livin

i have a tonne of things to check of my to-do list,

But all I can do right now is just sit here, listen to Sleeping at Last aka emo music, stare out into the night and think of how cool it would be if I could be in AZ.
Ah that life of disappointment is a stranger to me now.

Because if you learn to rely on the One that never fails - life will never be a disappointment.

Grateful for alone time and grateful for my best best Friend who follows me wherever I go.
Remember that, Eugenia.

Favor

In 30 mins I have a class to go to. And yet I am here blogging.

Let me tell you why. I randomly found a song from an Indonesian band - JPCC True Worshippers. When I was listening to the album, I wasn't aware that it was titled: "Favor". But towards the end of this song, yes not even the song itself, it was the part where the guy starts talking after a song (like they do after worship), he said this: "The challenges/situations you are facing right now is only for the season, but His favor lasts for a lifetime."

The word favor means so much to me. I am undeserving and I know that Jesus has been too kind to me. He blesses me with opportunities and things that I can never receive without His strength. Before leaving to study, people have often prayed favor over me. Always, at every low point of my life He always pours out so much favor on me. The worst part is that I've never really thanked Him or acknowledged His presence, His favor. Often crediting myself for my hard work. Pffft, what hard work? Its all HIS work. He doesn't receive the praise He deserves, yet He keeps pouring out unconditionally.

He is my strength when I have none,

He is my wisdom when I need it,

He is my help when I have no one to turn to;

He is my never failing rock.

I won't say I am at a low point right now but I am definitely worrying too much. What a mean thing to do - not trusting in His favor. He must be so offended (not).

But today, I am reminded. I am thankful and grateful to be reminded. I cannot believe this is MY Jesus.

spring break 2015 pt 2

Here is a list of some things I got to do over the spring break:

• study & finished all my homework


• Ate cereal (snowflakes) everyday for breakfast


• tan at a nearby pool


• walk around ASU campus (and witness very cold rain - rare occasion)


• hike up camelback


• Drove to Flagstaff


• Visit the beautiful, breath taking Grand Canyon


• Watched Cinderella


• Had a super-good-and-yummy bowl of acai from Chopshop


• Cruised on the lake - with the boat


• Shopped the whole day

So yeah, that was pretty much how I spent my days. Kor was pretty busy but he spent so much time with me nonetheless. Been so blessed to catch up and spend time with this boy.

Kendra turns 19





Today would not have happened without:

German Chocolate cupcakes - courtesy of Crimson and Cream (so good)

Laura - brought party hats for everyone and a tiara for the Birthday girl! :)

Last but not least - mastermind behind everything. Nosi! She planned and made tonight happened. So blessed and thankful for this year wonderful lady ❤️


This is Kendra. I met her barely 3 months ago but I love her so much already. In many ways she has been such a blessing to me. She has been like my "little" sister - no I'm kidding. But her love for God inspires to always pursue God with all my heart.
From my brief friendship with Kendra I can say this about her.
Kendra is kind, she is determined- to love God and love others. Kendra is full of joy and caring. But most of all Kendra's child like faith and love for God is extraordinary.
Happy 19th birthday, to this wonderful life I have a privilege to be a part of.
Love you Kendra Sy!

Phenomenal

(photo credits: theworshipproject.co)

so I just had to blog. It's 230am and I just had IHOP for the first time! Yeah Murica. Also, I've just had the best day yet. 

Started off the day asking God for favor when we met with the bursar to try to waive our late charges. After class I headed over and kept asking God for favor. True enough when we met with Miss Janice, she immediately waived the charges and got our receipts in a second. I barely needed to explain why I needed the charges waived. I was so happy and shocked at how smooth the whole process went. Finally being able to pay fees was a huge relief off of my back. And on top of that, in faith I went to the bank the day before and took out the exact balance without the extra 1.5% and if they didn't waive it I would have to make another trip to Chase. Wow.

Then I went to the bookstore and got a shirt that was wrongly priced - but I got it for the cheaper price anyways! :) :)

But to top it all off - Encounter tonight was PHENOMENAL. No other word to describe what just happened. We spent the few hours soaking, prophesying and ministering into each other. Oh so powerful. God keeps reminding me how He has taken care of me throughout my high school/running days and He'll do the same here. Afterwards Rin and Chad prayed over me. Rin got a word for me about being a bright fire and Chad had a funny picture of me cupping water in my palms. Hmm I have to pray about that for sure. But man oh man.

It gets better.

I got to play foosball with the awesome bunch. And while that was happening, everyone was buzzing on about IHOP (cause international pancake day!). Then suddenly, OU texted/called that classes were cancelled for the whole of today!!!! Which means tests are going to be rescheduled but yay!!

So IHOP was a no go. Headed over to Hannah's to grab her laptop and some coffee. Then we went to the house Joel and Jarred stayed for a week / house sitting to have worship. Man! Greg was there too. It was so awesome. The word spoken over the group tonight:

• We are going to be excellent in sharing Gods love
• People are going to want to be near us and we are gonna make an impact on campus
• Greg said that worship was like the 7th walk around Jericho. We didn't need to do anything yet the walls broke down. All we needed was to praise Him.

Encounter and worship afterwards - was indescribable. God came down and poured out into so many hungry hearts today - surreal.

We did IHOP! And hence why I'm just writing this now. :) pancakes was good.

I'm so excited that good days like these are going to be a norm - and I'm claiming that. More favored days ahead!! :) :) 

So thank You Jesus. For you tell us to worry not and rest in You. We know every good and wonderful thing comes from You alone. Lest we forget.

New seasons

It is about time I admit that it is a time of new seasons for me. Oh where do I start? It is going to be my second month here.

To be honest, it is after 2 months would be the longest I have been away from home. When I studied in Kuching (Borneo Islands) I flew home every other weekend lol - even for 3 days. I would skip classes sometimes heh. Realising I can't do that here is a little bit new for me.

Nevertheless, my time here has been nothing less than amazing. I have definitely had some ups and downs for sure, but this week has been overwhelming for me. I would like to remind my future self reading this to never look back again. This week has been a breakthrough for me. This is true in so many different ways.

I've had countless nights tossing and turning in bed and waking up before my alarm rings. Throughout the week I went through so many things that I had to constantly choose peace. Yes, you should agree that it is not easy. Often, the easier way would be to just admit defeat and start worrying. Anxiety. Believing in anxiety and worrying is a paradox to believing in God. This is a lesson I've heard countless times (especially during the Fullness conference) I know but never learnt to take heart (at least till now). I was so exhausted - the cold, the snow, cancellation of tests, every other reason. By Friday I was beat. Tired out, and suddenly I decided to listen to Graham Cooke's message from Fullness. Hearing it the third time finally struck me in the heart. I've had this gradual feeling of freedom, pure peace and just slowly feeling free again.

Yes, situations may not go my way all the time but Jesus is for me.

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Also, this week so many people have ministered to me and I want to remind myself to be thankful for them. My parents have always been on Skype telling me to trust God in everything, and in life group this week we had a prophecy practice thing. It was so impromptu! Regardless, Jesus is always good and we prophesied over each other. The guys in my small group spoke three things over me: fruits I may not see, a calming sunrise and the word patience. (Yeah like, what?) But I have faith! To see all this things come to pass. Anyways back to the Friday. I purposed in my heart that I was so tired of living a tired life, I want to hold my ground and claim my rest back. To add on the whole process, today, Past Chris spoke about the "Change of Heart" in church. What are we living for? Because everything that we do springs out from the heart. Are we guarding it?

Nosi spoke a word over me today - it struck me so hard. I am not ready to share it yet. But I am so blessed. To catch a glimpse of what's in store for me.

Psalms 91 - a whole chapter worth meditating over and over again.

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AH LIFE, SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Two more hours into a brand new week. What do you say Jesus? Ready? Well, if You are I am.

Have a great week ahead everyone! Remember to always be grateful for each day you live, live it to the best you possibly can. An ex classmate's sister passed away earlier today. It's always devastating to hear of new like this but Jesus wanted her home early. We can only live each day like it's our last. Only then we've really lived. :)

Oh. My old love for Switchfoot is back. I found this song ever so relevant.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7JJWqr7Oes?list=PLC90792750749EF39&w=560&h=315]

Job

Just finished reading Jobs in my reading plan. The ending was so rewarding - knowing how he endured so much suffering and yet Jesus never left him.

I know that everyone has their own talents and trials. We all face things differently but Jesus still remains the same. The only thing I'm so grateful for each day

"I can do things you cannot, you can do the things I cannot, together we can do great things" - Mother Theresa

Fullness 2015

Hi, its Friday and I am waiting on laundry. I am listening to Jonathan David & Melissa Helser's latest album - "On the Shores". I just scored 5/5 for my Geo reading quiz and that made my day. :) Anyway, I've been procrastinating. Putting off writing this post and now I realise why. Why I wasn't so keen on writing it.

Honestly, the Fullness conference tugs on my heart's deepest part. Every fault and disbelief I have was challenged. I will try to explain what I mean. But honestly, I am a very negative person (well that was the old me!) and to hear things like this - the simple truths of our great Father made me so skeptical. I was like, "Huh, really, it's that simple? No, that can't be it".

One thing spoke to me so powerfully - this simple statement:

"Rest is our greatest weapon"

As easy as it is to say these five words, to know and take heart, thats a different level. Graham Cooke's sermon on rest really challenged me. I started questioning myself. Really - why am I worrying so much when I have a God that has everything taken care of? Is anything too hard for the Lord? Often, I am guilty of belittling God. Limiting His power and love in my life. Honestly, we receive the love we think we receive and I've been guilty of thinking that God will never love me as much because of (endless list of flaws). Telling Him, "Hey, my day is going to be pretty busy today, and I'm going to pray and do my devotions - but I'm going to strive to make sure I get through the day. And uhm, if you want to help you can, but it's going to be a busy day, okay God? So bye", "See you when I'm exhausted and weary from my busy day". And then at the end of the day I find myself asking, "Where was God during my bad/busy days"? Naive. So blinded by the fact that i've left Him aside, forgotten that He was right there, next to me.

And yet, God is so ever ready to open His arms wide again - to assure me that He is glad i've come to realise that his love is unconditional. His grace is all deserving and His power knows no bounds. And yes, we may limit Him when the waves of life come crashing Him, but that doesn't mean He is actually limited in anything, we just think He is. And oh, what a wonderful God we serve. That allows us to come just as we are, with our flaws and impure love and filthy hearts.

I will never begin to understand that, but I believe it is real. And I want to live like that - knowing I am loved and God's grace will never let  me go. I went to lifegroup on Thursday (after yet another hectic week) and Chris, my LG leader shared about how he had a pretty intense week but He chose Jesus. He chose not to worry. In the end he didn't look tired out or anything, God's grace sustained him. Wow, to hear and witness testimonies from people my age - that's something. LG has been opening my eyes to see how God works in the lives of people my age. I've heard testimonies after testimonies. Jesus has worked in radical ways. Despite the similar struggles we all face as students, God remains the same, yet so personal to each and everyone of us. I want a significant relationship with God. One thats not built based on obligations but one that recognizes that by delighting in God alone, we claim our territory and let God into our everyday lives. Better yet, we kick the enemy's stronghold, throw away worries and anxieties. Before we know it, we have our greatest weapon: REST!

And a little bit about the actual conference. The Friday of the conference Kenah texted me. He told me that he had extra overflow tickets - a ticket cost $69 (overflow) $90 (normal). And I thought about it for the longest time, then I finally decided, hey, he offered, guess I'll just go. And so, I am so grateful to Kenah really, for not forcing us, but actually giving us the option to go. Thankful to these two really. They treat me like their own little sister. Love them to the bits (picture 8) I got to hang out at Hannah's place for the night with a bunch of girls from LG. One of them, Rachel (picture 7) is an art/portrait major. Its so cool how she painted during worship, the picture shows some of the paintings she worked on throughout fullness. (picture 5&6) This super cool burger/bar place Kenah took us. He paid for our burgers, it was so good! The place was pretty neat too. We spent the break talking and getting to know Laura. (picture 1) is on Saturday - when Kenah cooked for us dinner and we all hung out at his place.

So, the picture with the Bethel guys? Well. I totally had a crush on the keyboardist, haha he was so good looking! And on the last day I told myself I need a picture with him, or anyone in the band for Tiff (< super big fan of Bethel). But I had not guts. Ya. I went up to the beard guy , told him my sister is singing Bethel songs in Malaysia. And there, awkward picture for you! I was kinda bummed since they were leaving for tour immediately after this service. We chilled and waited for everyone to gather to go home. And I was heading towards the toilet area when Jeremy Riddle and Mr Cute Keyboardist walked towards me!!! I was thrilled. Totally jumped at the chance and asked for a picture. Conveniently, Pabel was there and the Cutie thought I wanted a picture with Jeremy only, I had to convince him to be in it lol. But it was all worth it! We drove home and they were next to us. It wa so funny but :) :) what a wonderful few days. really.


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Thank you Jesus, for never failing to amaze each day.

I had 3 meals today. This is historic, this deserves a post.

OU

Unedited pictures. Since day 1! :)

2am

Well hello,

Here I am after hours of physics. I was so worked up over it I just had to de-stress. And so I watched a movie. And now here I am.

Here is a little update about "life in OU" lol. 3 weeks into the semester and we are going to have our first round of exams. It's not that bad since the mid semester examinations are looming. So it's just studying non stop - that is not bad, right?

Well I don't know. Depending on personal preference I would say.

Anyway, the thing is that sometimes I keep forgetting where I am. Literally, I would finish homework, wake up in the morning, or be walking down the street and realize that hey, where am I? I'm not home, I'm in OU now, studying. This is so weird. Having to constantly remind myself. Oh well.

Life here is starting to settle down. Next week will be my first official month so that's that for now. Till then!

Here's a Bible verse I found today, for one to live this out would be amazing:
Colossians 1:10
"So that you may live a life worth of the Lord and please him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."