Summer break has officially started for me. Finally finished my summer classes and now finding time to update my neglected blog. It feels so good to be at home with my family. I didn't realize how much I missed them all.. especially my litto baby Ollie. Lately I've been having a lot of fun spending time with myself. Wow that sounds so sad...... But I didn't know I could have so much fun by myself. Yay for invisible friends. :') Anyways, I've been engaging in some of my favorite pastimes like cooking, painting, scrapbooking, running, and spending time with the family. Lately I've been really into making popsicles. It's so perfect for the summer. I didn't have a real popsicle maker so I had to create my own. I found some mini paper/plastic cups and craft popsicle sticks and whipped up fudge and fruity pops. It turned out better than I thought. Thankfully my dad just bought me a real popsicle maker from Amazon. Hehe yay for new TOYS! Going to make orange creamsicles next. :)
On a different note, I've been learning a lot about myself. I still feel like high school was not too long ago, and that I still need to sign consent forms for everything. But I'm nearly a college graduate now... The other day I visited the public library nearby my house with my sister to pick up her summer reading books for her English class. I came across a few elementary school students who were in line for the summer events program. I used to go to these when I was there age, so out of curiosity I asked what program they were going to. They responded that it was a puppet show/story reading time. Then in response to her friend's call, she said, "Hold on! I'm talkin' to adults over here!" ...
Adults?
Since when?
It was strange hearing someone refer to me as an adult. I mean Seriously?!? I know, I am still so young and have so much yet to learn, but that's exactly the point! There I was standing in the midst of 3rd and 4th graders. When did I grow up so quickly? I remember saying, "I can't wait till I drive!" or "I can't wait till I'm in college!" But now I've reached a point where I can't really say those things anymore. It's more like, "I can't wait until I find a full-time job" or "I can't wait till I get married and have kids."
It was definitely a bittersweet encounter. "Bitter" in the sense that I still feel young and trapped in an aging body, and I wish I can just stay in a certain phase of my life for a longer period of time until I can dictate when to move on to the next. Yet "sweet" in the sense that it made me realize that God has provided me with so much. And how far God has brought me and how faithful God he has been to me. Where would I be without Him? And where will I be if I don't cling to him? Definitely not in the right place. I need him more than ever. It is so amazing to have a personal relationship with my Savior. In Him I can place all my comfort and hope and He is my refuge. I can trust He will be there for me- loving me and constantly pursuing after me. A hymn that has spoke loudly to me these days: "Nothing in my hands I bring; Simply to thy cross I cling."
Since when?
It was strange hearing someone refer to me as an adult. I mean Seriously?!? I know, I am still so young and have so much yet to learn, but that's exactly the point! There I was standing in the midst of 3rd and 4th graders. When did I grow up so quickly? I remember saying, "I can't wait till I drive!" or "I can't wait till I'm in college!" But now I've reached a point where I can't really say those things anymore. It's more like, "I can't wait until I find a full-time job" or "I can't wait till I get married and have kids."
It was definitely a bittersweet encounter. "Bitter" in the sense that I still feel young and trapped in an aging body, and I wish I can just stay in a certain phase of my life for a longer period of time until I can dictate when to move on to the next. Yet "sweet" in the sense that it made me realize that God has provided me with so much. And how far God has brought me and how faithful God he has been to me. Where would I be without Him? And where will I be if I don't cling to him? Definitely not in the right place. I need him more than ever. It is so amazing to have a personal relationship with my Savior. In Him I can place all my comfort and hope and He is my refuge. I can trust He will be there for me- loving me and constantly pursuing after me. A hymn that has spoke loudly to me these days: "Nothing in my hands I bring; Simply to thy cross I cling."
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Recently went on our high school summer "DIVE" retreat. Such blessed weekend. God never ceases to amaze me. I was reminded of how thankful I am to be a part of this community. God is good!
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| My army of beautiful minions. I love them. On to our 3rd year together. <3 |
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| Context of this picture: P.Steve was touching the uneaten food and all 70 high schoolers were like "Ewwww!" |
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| WC staff. :) Privilege to serve with them.l #bestpeople |
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| I think we have a picture exactly like this for the last 3 years we've served together. Such a precious friend and sister. Thank you for loving me. <3 I love you miyoung! |
Wow. It's been past 20 minutes so I should probably go do something more productive like comb Ollie's hair, eat some carrots, or hang out by myself again. Hehehe. Good night!! <33
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