A year in remembrance ....

Exactly today, a year ago, I got ready to teach my summer's public speaking class. As usual I woke up at around 7:15 a.m. My class was at 8:50 a.m. on the other side of the town. I got ready, took the dog out of the crate to do his business. But, he was just too weak. He didn't wanna move. So, I told him, "Okay, Joey, mommy will be back in about two hours, okay?" I put him back in the crate and left.

I taught the class, listened to some impromptu speeches, laughed with my students, then drove back home.

As soon as I came home, I did my usual greeting, "Hey Joeyyyyyy!" with a high tone of voice, while taking off my shoes. I passed by his crate and went straight to my room to change clothes.

After I got out of the room, I opened the crate and found that my baby Joey was gone.
I screamed. I was shocked. I cried and cried and cried.
I was totally devastated. I had no clue why this happened so fast.

This image is still very vivid in my mind even until today. It certainly was not easy at all. I remember myself sitting in front of the computer grieving, sitting at the living room crying by myself. Yeap, it happened exactly a year ago. It took me about six months to really get over it.

I have a special memory with this little guy. Joey was special. He really was....

Tutti Frutti

We went for a movie today. Yes, the movie that I had been waiting for, looking forward to, and excited about. Yes, it's The Lakehouse! So, I expected myself to come out of the theater feeling and saying awwwhhhh... so sweet... and etc. Guess what! ABSOLUTELY WRONG! Came out feeling totally blur, confused, you name it! I didnt get it. Well, there is still something that I got out of the movie, but overall, blank!

Oh well! This is exactly why I don't do drama! So complicated! Romantic comedy is really the way to go! Easy to understand, entertaining, and of course funny!

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Learned something today about life and friendship in general

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I am blessed!

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I'm thankful!

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I'm happy!

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thats why I titled this entry Tutti Frutti! Coz it's mixed. It's little bit of everything!

nowitzki, im so dissapointed! yeap, im so so so dissapointed at you!

I had a privilege to write an article for the church's bulettin last week. For the past three weeks, our pastor has spoken about what Godly relationship/marriage should be. For some reason, the topic that I wrote about and he spoke about yesterday clicked. He came to me after church service and said that this is truly the Holy Spirit leading the both of us to prepare a message under the same light. So, I thought of posting it on my blog....

While we are waiting....
by Amelia Hendra

Whether we realize it or not, today we live in a time-constrained world. Many claim they are so busy with school or work that they cannot find “the one.” Christians often say that they pray and pray and pray, but they still have not found “the one.”

The media certainly offers lots of ways to connect with other singles. In fact, my research during my graduate school years dealt with how singles find their true love online. I certainly had so much fun watching and observing singles across the world portray themselves in the best light possible hoping to get at least an attention from the opposite sex. I also witnessed how some even mentioned how desperate they are to get married. Sentences like “My prince charming, where are you?” “I’m searching for true love,” or “I’m looking for wife” are very common on those online dating sites. As I began to formulate my hypothesis, one thing really stood out. Most singles care for their “destination.”

It’s amazing how we have the tendency to only care for the end result when we pray. Nothing’s wrong with that. However, God is also interested in the journey, not just the destination. God is never in a rush. With all the questions and uncertainties we have, God cares about purifying, sanctifying, and growing our faith in Him.

Walking by faith is not an easy thing to do. And, God recognizes it. My brothers and sisters, who are still waiting, I encourage you to pray. Pray that our relationships with God grow deeper each and every day. Pray that we are sensitive to His perfect plan in our lives. And most importantly, pray that we evaluate our choices in the light of biblical wisdom. I pray that we are not missing God’s will.

Persevere in Him
Rely on Him
Allow Him to do mighty works in your life
You will sure be blessed!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Phil 4:6-7

I Say a Little Prayer for You

I love this song!! It reminds me of my favorite movie of all time, My Bestfriend's Wedding! I watched this movie at least five times! I think I'm gonna rent the movie again.... Here's my favorite clip...




The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little pray for you

While combing my hair now,
And wondering what dress to wear now,
I say a little prayer for you

Forever, and ever, you'll stay in my heart
and I will love you
Forever, and ever, we never will part
Oh, how I love you

Together, forever, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only meen heartbreak for me.

I run for the bus, dear,
While riding I think of us, dear,
I say a little prayer for you.

At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break-time,
I say a little prayer for you.

Forever, and ever, you'll stay in my heart
and I will love you
Forever, and ever we never will part

Oh, how I'll love you
Together, forever, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me.

I say a little prayer for you
I say a little prayer for you
My darling believe me, ( believe me)
For me there is no one but you!
Please love me too (answer his pray)
And I'm in love with you (answer his pray)
Answer my prayer now babe (answer his pray)

Forever, and ever, you'll stay in my heart
and I will love you
Forever, and ever we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you

Together, forever, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me (oooooooooh)

I wanna watch the Lakehouse!!

Phewww....

I got back from Kansas City today! The trip itself was awesome! The people who I will work with seemed very nice! They really treated me well! Brought us to eat great food too!

On the downside, my primary purpose to go to KC was to find an apartment. Let me tell you, apartment shopping is totally frustrating and tiring! Specially when you don't really know the area. But I managed to find one that I really like today (yeap! the second day of apartment shopping) Oh man! But, praise God! I found one!

OK, here's the interesting story! I lived in the white house of the campus! The house was georgous! We got the whole house for ourselves! Here's some pics!


This is the white house!


Lee Ya at the master bedroom (the president's bedroom)


Lee Ya at the patio


We got back from dinner. So we were chit-chatting at the living room. Haha! Yes, I am eating my leftover from dinner. I did too much talking until I couldn't finish my food. And guess what! After we got home, hungryyyyyy!

My one and only prayer today....

All that I am, all that I have
I lay them down before you O Lord
All my regrets, all my acclaim
The joy and the pain, I'm making them yours

Chorus:
Lord I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through
Use it for your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life

Things in the past, things yet unseen
Wishes and dreams that are yet to come true
All of my hopes, all of my plans
My heart and my hands are lifted to You.

We went to watch "The Omen" today. It was really scary! Definetely screamed a lot in the theater... Overall, I don't think it's a good movie to watch. It was kinda slow...

Got my SPTE result today and it was good... I think I will miss teaching... I will miss working with students...

It is now official...

Been thinking about it...
Been praying about it...
Been thinking about it again...
Been praying about it again...

Finally, with the Lord's guidance, I accepted the job offer from Kansas City. I e-mailed him this morning with my decision. He wrote back within 15 minutes saying that he is very happy to know my decision. And the good thing is he said that I can start whenever I want.

So, I will probably leave in about two weeks...
Excited? Absolutely! Sad? Yes! Happy? Uh-oh!
But, I trust Him that things will work out for good for those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose...

Thank you for your prayers, advice, and supports, The Mission, Niki, Jeremy, and Danny!

It's a shift...
and I'm loving it... *wink*