What's this tag business? ;o)

Thanks cococho...I'll getcha good. Heh. 5 random facts about me, myself and I. That shouldn't be too hard. Hmmm....lemme see.

factoid 1. I love chocolate in every shape and form. There's no denying it, and studies prove now that dark chocolate has a lot of antioxidents to offer..score! Chocolate is part of my everyday diet. Days are just a bit off without it...like day without sunshine. lol...maybe not that extreme.

factoid 2. I played the French horn from grade 4-10, and was in band the whole time. I thought I would one day play for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra...until I decided that I was too cool for it in high school. such a shame.

factoid 3. So many careers out there interested me, so my personal ambition used to be to do EVERYTHING! No, I'm serious. I wanted to be an accomplished dentist, part-time chef at my own restaurant, part-time consultant dietitian, while raising like 3 kids. lol...a tad crazy? yeah.

factoid 4. I never understood physics. lol. I don't know how, but definitely God's grace pulled me through first yr phys. As a child, I was convinced that I could pick myself up, and kinda float in mid-air (if I was strong enough!). Part of me still wish that can happen. go figure

factoid 5. Back in high school...I won't say when, cuz you'd all mock the recency of my naiveness. hahha. I was so infatuated with Brian Littrell (from the Backstreet Boys), and was actually pretty convinced that I would marry him someday (if only he'd ask. lol) He's a genuine Christian too of course. But as I went to one of the BSB concerts in T.O....(Hannah and I were screaming and singing our hearts out in level 500 of the Skydome...hahah...sorry for exposing one of our embarrassing shenanigans :)...I realized the insanity of my wishful thinking.

Okies, now that you all know a lil bit more about me....it's time to pick out new targets...hans, droc, shrin, cora, and jon...it's YOUR turn.

I love my family

My parents and two sisters came down to London to visit me this past Sunday, and it was so good to spend time with them again. They brought in a ridiculous amount of food for me! It was like a getaway for them, and it felt like a family vacation for me...as I had a chance to take them to church with me (I can't remember the last time we sat in a congregation together as one family before...), had lunch at Garlic's to celebrate Grace's sweet 16 (I think it was more pungent and garlicky than sweet...but nonetheless :), then took a stroll in Victoria park, hung out at my place and went to the mall.

My family is far from perfect...but so am I...and these are the ppl that God has graced me with, and so there is nothing else to do but love them. Lol...don't take it the wrong way, and not to say that I'd choose otherwise...but like Roger (our ACF counsellor) said, the ppl in each community are like a bunch jagged rocks thrown together into a bag and shaken (in our interactions), and we knock off the sharp edges, and jagged corners off each other...so in the end, we'll become smooth, and round like marbles...hehhe...I'm so paraphrasing. The point is...marbles are better than jagged rock. ;o)

My parents are going through a lot at this time...and it sucks that I can't be there to support them. What amazes me is how they are reacting to the woes sent their way. I underestimated the power of the Holy Spirit in them. And watching them, it teaches me how abounding His grace is, and how love really can cover a multitude of sins. I have so much to learn from them. And it's cool how they realize they have much to learn as well. Over lunch, my mom made a comment on her desire to help raise grandchildren, cuz she thinks she made a lot of mistakes parenting us three. That we were like her trials...and that she can do better. We were like "huh?"....did we really turn out that bad? lol. keeding. I really didn't know what to say when she apologized for the errors made. What can I say? Parents are human also...and I've learned to let those things go...of resentment and bitterness. I hold none of those things against my parents now, and can only praise God for putting them in my life.

amazed, awestruck at our awesome God

:o) :o) :o) :o) It's a wet and dreary Tues. morning on campus...but why can't I stop smiling? I've been feeling a bit under the weather...kinda light-headed, and quite sleepy (at all times of the day)....classes drone on and on...and I fall asleep sitting at the front of the classroom...so I go home and nap...then go back to class and con't to sleep through them. Aiya. But none of that matters, so enough about me. hehe.

God has been stirring up so many hearts, and it's had a catalytic effect on me too. The experiences I've had with Him throughout this week...learning to listen and obey...it's been so joyful, and wonderful! Also, the Lord has brought a beautiful new someone in my life...and her name is Alexandra. He is good! I had the opportunity to share the Gospel and Jesus' love for her last Tues. It was a delightful conversation, and she was so receptive and receiving to what I had to say...and they weren't words that I normally recognize as my own. But b/c I had made myself available to be used, and had the prayer support of so many brothers and sisters...the Holy Spirit really moved me to speak truth to her, and specifically at certain topics. Oh man...I'm getting lazy at typing, so I'd rather share this in person if I haven't already done so. heeheh.

It's just amazing to meet someone that is ready to hear and receive His Word. It's soo cool and encouraging! I got to have lunch with her today...and got to know her more...and I got to share more about how and when I became a Christian. It's really exciting, as I gave her a copy of the New Testament (one of those freebies from Urbana03...I took 3 copies, and I finally had the chance to give away the 3rd one today!)...and she's so excited to read it...and we're going to study the Book of John together. :o) Pls con't to pray for her heart, to hear and receive Christ's love one day.... pray that I will be guided by the Holy Spirit, and pray that I will love her with Christ's love.

Wheee....PASSION Toronto is in ONE WEEK!! Can't hardly wait. :o) Plus, my whole family is visiting me this Sunday. I'm so blessed.....sigh. Thank you Jesus!

Finally done 5 midterms! *sigh* of relief...but feeling pooped like Nala here 

Thanks Hans for this pic! U've inspired me to try new ways to solve my cube. Feet are great! 

still getting our crazies out at the start of this school year