I'm Back

If you check my last blog, you'll see that it's dated January 4, 2010. Yeah it's been nearly a year since I last blogged anything. It's not that I didn't have the time because there were plenty of times I could have blogged. I just didn't feel like sharing online and then forgot I even created this. Facebook and Twitter has made microblogging my thoughts and pieces of my life a lot easier. But I've decided to get back into blogging on here and will do my best to get to it weekly.

And so just to summarize in case you're wondering, this year, 2010, ranks up there as one of the most emotional ones for me. I lost my job as the young adult pastor of a church at the beginning of the year. That was painful to go through because I connected so well with the young adults and church members. Then I went through a friendship with a girl that I thought was going somewhere but never did. After that I spent the summer not knowing if I was going to be working at San Gabriel Academy anymore. Turned out there was a change in administration and God blessed me with another year as the Elementary & Jr. High P.E. teacher. My buddy Leo then got married and being his best man, everyone at the wedding tells me I'm next. You can't help but have some feelings of emptiness, especially when I'm not even seeing anyone at the moment. And finally, I was sick for more than 50 days starting in October leading all the way into December. It really was a test of faith because I couldn't talk without coughing and I had a hard time getting a good night's sleep. I still went to work.

And here I am now, back blogging. That's all for now. I'll be highlighting some of the memorable events of 2010 in my next blog. Stay tuned...

2009 Memories

I can't believe how fast 2009 went by! It did get off to a sad start when my mom & I spent a few weeks in Indonesia mourning the loss of Oma. And it sure had it's up and downs, especially the months between April and September, from church issues to relationships and jobs. But in spite of everything that happened, God was faithful all the way through. He closed and open many doors and led me to where I am today. Hope you enjoy the list I compiled to kick off this new year!

January

Traveling to Indonesia with my mom to bury my grandma

Offered new job as Elementary P.E. Teacher, SGA

Speaking at TLT Sabbath, White Memorial

February

Pathfinder Convocation, White Memorial

Now Therefore Go IASDA Youth & Young Adult Week of Prayer, Azusa

March

Indonesian Basketball Tournament, UCLA

Fast & Furious with Marcus, LA Chinese Theatre

Two-week Spring Break

1st Annual Youth vs. Young Adult softball game

IASDA Youth Uncensored Vespers

April

Traveling up to Central California with Finish the Work

SGA Alumni Sabbath at beating varsity in basketball

Pathfinder Fair, Don Bosco Tech HS

Claim LA w/ Faith for Today Speaker-Director Mike Tucker, with PCC

May

1st Annual Youth Bikeathon from Azusa Canyon to Seal Beach

Revelation Speaks Peace w/ It is Written Speaker-Director Shawn Boonstra, USC

Going up to visit Walla Walla University with Elissa, Katie and Amy

Balloon Stampede, Walla Walla

Speaking at IASDA Adventurer's Camp, Galster Park

June

Last day of work at A+ Learning Center, Arcadia

Flying up to Walla Walla for graduation

Vegas with Leo & Roeum

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen

Teaching summer school Jr. high class

July

My re-baptism!

Backpacking, fireworks and sleeping at the top of Mt. Wilson

Bonfires, Huntington Beach

Orange County Fair w/ summer school kids

Loma Loma Indonesian Basketball Tournament

August

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Courage to Stand International Pathfinder Camporee, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1st place fancy drill

New 2009-2010 school year beginning at SGA

Time Traveler's Wife

September

SWYC, Pine Springs Ranch

Helping coach SGA women's varsity volleyball team

Loma Linda Filipino Summer League

Field trip to California Science Center

Dodgers First Round Playoff game

October

Big Bear with mom & dad

Teen Leadership Training, CCF

Moving to Alhambra SDA & making new friends

UCLA vs. Oregon State Women's Volleyball Game, Pauley Pavillion

November

1st place in volleyball, Indonesian Convocation

Grandparent's 60th Anniversary, Whittier

2012

Thanksgiving at auntie Diane's house, Moreno Valley

December

Offered new job as young adult pastor for White Memorial Church

Hearing about Leo & Roeum's proposal

Being an angel for Auntie Esther's Praise Connection

Journey to Bethlehem, SGA

AVATAR

Decorating my new office!

Christmas at auntie Stephanie's house, Anaheim Hills

Playing wii with my cousins and nephews

Christmas party at Auntie Hazel's

Celebrating my mom's birthday at Disneyland

Buying a Disneyland Annual Pass

Those were the highlights of 2009. I know I probably forgot to mention a lot of other things but those were the ones that stood out. I'll be sharing my Top 10 Resolutions for this new year 2010 in my next blog.