ahhhh so today was my first day of school.. i gotta say.. it actually wasn't bad at all! i'm happy i knew at least one person in each of my classes. I'm just really glad i got to see my school friends again :]

prayer requests:
- I will be committed in working hard for the right reasons
- I will set a good example at school for Christ's sake
- I won't be discouraged if anything goes wrong
- Meet some new ppl [i have way too many asian friends xD]
- Continue my daily devotions even when hw/tests are in the way
- Confidence in everything i do- i have been lacking that for the past 16 years

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so i got tagged by gracie!

Life's Simple Pleasures

Instructions: Name 10 of life's simple pleasures that you like the most, then pick 10 people to do the same. Try to be original and creative; try not to use things that someone else has already used.

1] waking up in the morning w/out worrying about hw/tests/chores
2] playing the piano:: gotta luv that passion :]
3] chatting/hanging out with friends-cherishing every moment i can with them
4] taking a walk with my DIDI
5] watching romantic movies with my mom... lol just caz we cry together xD
6] laughing 24/7 with my brothers just caz they're the comedians of my life
7] praying and a lil talk with my dad at night before i go to bed
8] Going to CCUC on fridays and sundays-love my family :]
9] Cheering ppl up when they're down
and lastly.. the BEST pleasure...
10] spending quality time with Him daily- seeking Him as BIGGER- no matter what struggles i go through, because He is there :] 

i won't tag anybody, but if you wanna do it, go ahead ^__^

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after writing about my 10 simplest pleasures, it reminded me of one of my favorite songs:

You are my All in All

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising up again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising up again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I get dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

aiite for now, i'm gonna take a break from xanga, only caz i want to accomplish my 10 simplest pleasures, and continue to grow stronger in God :] i shall see you guys then... when i feel like it... har har har.

i just wanted to wish all the seniors the best in college! each and every one of you has made an amazing impact on me :] Looking up to you guys was one of the best decisions i've made! hehe you guys have set an awesome example for us to follow in KS this year, so i just pray and encourage you guys to continue serving and trusting God wherever you go.

I guess it's kind of hard to say "goodbye" especially to those you grew up with.

Special tributes to the TWINS: steph n mel leung and Eva Shiu. I have spent the last 16 years with them: vacations, birthday parties, sleepovers... =[

Melanie: you have been such an inspiration in my life. We've had so many laughters together, because it's so much fun messing around with me, being the gullible person i am xD You have shown me so much in becoming a true friend to others, encouraging me to always be myself and to make me know that i AM a good person :] after everything you've done for me, YOU are the greatest friend to ME and everyone around you. I would like to encourage you to continue being yourself, like you've always told me. make sure you keep in touch with me! lol and by the time you visit, we'll have sleepovers.. watching home videos :] i'll be waiting...

Stephanie: steph!!! ahh man there are so many things to say about you xD you are always smiling and laughing, which brings happiness around others, it's like some disease x] I just wanted to say, i feel so lucky that i'm one of the few to be someone to grow up with you for these past 16 years. You have a heart as big as the moon, a personality as sweet as an apple, but the best part is, you've shown friendship to me like no other has. Thanx for always being there by my side and always encouraging me throughout my struggles in my walk.

I just hope that you guys will just continue setting the awesome examples you guys have always shown me! when you get back.. can you fix my teeth for free? xD

EVA: sniff.. Eva! you are seriously the sweetest girl i have ever known in my entire life! It's just so sad that time flew by so fast... lol at first it was our mom's going to college together, then when we were born- we did almost EVERYTHING together. I'd have to say that every moment i could spend with you, i will always cherish those moments! I luv how you're always open to people, no matter how new or old they may be to you. I feel like i can talk to you almost about anything :] i guess one memory that i will never forget was when you and mabel slept over at grace's house, you and mabel did something that grace and i were both like, "oh snap... we'll never get there" lol yea that was like 6 years ago.. hahahaha. I just wanted to wish you the best! you are one of the funniest people i know, just talking to you gives me smiles and laughter. Mwah! will miss you.. you better get your phone back :]

I will instruct you and teach you in
in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.

Psalm 32:8

GOOD LUCK GUYS! God will keep His promise to watch over you no matter where you are!

uh oh.. Junior year coming up... lol it was weird being back in a school environment again, and my summer school ended like 3 weeks ago... SICK! x] so here's my schedule for first semester: holler if you have anything with me!

[1] Symphonic Orchestra - Green
[2] PE IV (JRS/SRS) - Fiore
[3]Spanish III- Medina
[4] Precalc W/Trig- Rinker
[5]Enr. Molec. Bio- Segreti
[6] Lunch
[7] Ap Language- Biggs
[8] Intro Psych- Maxstadt

lol so what have i done lately??? we've had some hangouts at barry's house twice this week: watching movies, sharing about TC, eating, laughing... and yes i can take the metra down by myself now.. i just need to learn where the CTA stations are in the city.. so i can get to Chinatown... x]

today i had school registration and then went to Chris Kirk's birthday party. Happy Birthday by the way chris! so i was on my way to his house, his house # is 217. the first house my mom and i saw was 271, but we kept thinking it was 217... so i got out of the car.. ran to the door.. and right when i was gonna ring the doorbell.. this guy opens it... "can i help you?" i go... "um.. is this chris kirk's birthday party?" lol he goes, "uh... no.. it's 4 more houses down..." poo.. and i was gonna take off my shoes too... lol oh well... we all have funny moments...

Enjoy the rest of your summer guys! caz school is coming up so fast.. it makes me want to fart x]

-Teen Camp 2006-

although i have been a christian my whole life... i really do feel like after this amazing week... i am a changed person, willing to live a holy life all for Christ Jesus, my savior.

Truly a revolution!

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Philippians 4:8-9 "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praisworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."