Very exhausted after a weekend at ACF retreat. But let me tell you, it was WELL worth it. *sigh* PRAISE GOD! HALLELUJAH! These past 3 days has been an awesome Spirit-filled experience, and everything is conglomerated in my head right now. I will try to express what I truly want to say over the next few days, so bear with me.
On a side note, one simple truth I learned this weekend is that God is no man's debtor. He will never owe us anything. Whatever we give to him, simply cannot surpass the gifts and blessings He pours out into our lives. How amazing is that? At the end of retreat today, we had the usual food auction. I lost the bid to a bag of apples, and an apple pie. Guess what I got when I arrived home? (okay, this story doesn't really relate to what I said earlier about God being no man's debtor; but it reminded me of it, okay? =) My mom had sent food to me w/ my old roommate to bring to me when she drove back in today. Yay! Not just any food, APPLES! Oranges, bananas, peaches, chinese vegetables, bread, soup, steak, mashed potatoes and my favorite snack: raisins! Oh my. Having just experienced such a weekend, I couldn't help it but cry. (I'm I being too sappy?) My mother loves me so much, caring for me, supporting me even when she's not here. It's so moving. Now I am convicted of the false mentality I once had, believing that I was just the forgotten middle child. So, I'm here to say, "I'm sorry for ever doubting you, I love you mom. Thank you!" (I don't know if you're reading this, since you hardly ever use the net) So how much greater does our Heavenly Father love us? This was the theme for the retreat; Christ's love. stay tuned.

Charles H. Spurgeon was the minister for New Park Baptist Church in London, England during the late 1800s. He was a remarkable man who was used by God in mighty ways. I have come to learn of him through different preachers who have either talked about him, or quoted him. There is a massive archive available online for over 6000 different sermons he's preached. Wow. So much to read! =) Can't wait.
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Been a cool two days......finally making a dent in all this homework/readings catch-up. It's not totally hopeless!
Started the weekend: had lunch with Cho, so glad we got caught-up! =) Then visited Jen for her B-day dinner. Jen's, Nat's and Jing's place is soo nice and comfortable! IKEA would be proud. =P Then it was ACF, good time of hearing our counsellors' sharing, and praying. Got to visit Cho's and Bex's place, which is nice and roomy. Played mah-jong (I really suck tho)
This afternoon was Kim's baptism party, lots of great food, there's so many talented cooks! Then off to grocery shopping. Came home, did hmwk. Then had dinner with my old roommates. = )

I'm gonna be more involved this year at school....well, that's my goal. Whew, spent quite some money joining clubs this week: there's ACF, Dragonboat, Save the Children, and Hong Kong Concern (mainly for it's discounts). Don't know if I can come out as much this term, lots and lots of work. It may last until Thanksgiving. *shudder* But I do want to go home more, since my family will be moving soon.

I've been really slacking on blogging lately. My inertia is overpowering me.........ahhhhh! What a fun yet exhaustive weekend. This was the week of my church's 15th anniversary, yay TJCAC! We had a really wonderful women's cell group on Friday, a fun and relaxing variety night on Sat. Then a huge banquet at Red Ruby Restaurant on Sunday night. I didn't know so many ppl attended our church! Great to see old faces, and all the first-years coming back for the weekend. Sucking helium balloons was fun, hilarious voice changes, but somebody should've told me it kills brain cells B4 I did it. =P J/k, I would've did it just the same. *Sigh* Back to school, back to school, so my dad won't think I'm a fool. (yes, the helium has taken it's toll)

And so the 2nd year of my university career has begun. I realize that first year courses are more difficult than upper year courses. Unfortunately for me, I'm taking first year Business, Comp Sci, and Human Ecology. I feel very uncertain about these three, and I hope that I can keep up with the demand. Kinda sad that I can't be in biochem, and org. chem with other 2nd years.

Can't believe school starts tomorrow. A little excited, a little nervous. =P