Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Disney Land


Tomorrow, the GTC group will leave for California :) We're going to drive all the way there. Tomorrow night we'll be staying in a hotel and then by Friday we'll be in California. We have 2 day park hopper passes so we can go to California adventure and Disneyland while we're there. Its going to be fun!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

GTC

Wow, the last few days have been crazy. Here at GTC, I'm not allowed to use any of the normal words that we use back home when we get angry. The rules are kinda like the PCC rules minus the skirts. The homework is deadly. The last couple days, I've had to read 30ish chapters, study for a test, and write 2 papers. Ick!!!! Supposedly, it gets easier. I sure hope so.
Teri and Leanna (my host parents) are super nice. They also have a really nice house. They live in Rochester and have a tennis quart, basketball quart and a soccer field in their front yard. On Saturday, their son Jack is going to have a b-day party.
Yesterday the GTC group went to the local gym and played wolleyball. Weird game, kinda like volleyball inside a room and you can bounce the ball off of the walls... After gym, we went to Kim's house for pizza. So yeah, thats whats up with me. Oh, and I can still post on guys blogs, I just can't email them. Yippee!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Saying Good Bye

The last few days, I've been saying good bye to my friends and relatives. Its hard to believe that I won't see them for so long. 2 nights ago, my Aunt Janet and Uncle Chris came by and we had dinner together and they brought Ri and me birthday presents. Today, I taught my last piano lessons. I'm going to miss those girls. Tomorrow, Justin and I are going to hang out and get haircuts which we're both in need of. Then, Friday, after the drive test, I'll be going shopping with Kathleen and I'll sleepover at her house. Something tells me, things will never be the same. I'm not sure where I'll be next year, but I'm guessing that God has some more surprises in store.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Becoming Jane


This afternoon, I watched Becoming Jane. It is perhaps one of the saddest movies I have seen. Throughout the movie, you think that things will work out for Jane and her sister, by the end, however, both of them end up with broken hearts. The reason Jane's stories all have happy endings is because her life story was so sad.

Monday, September 10, 2007

A Busy Life

Time has just flown by the last couple of weeks... I've been getting ready to move to Centralia and have been practicing my driving. On Friday, I'll be taking the drive test. Then, Sunday, I'll be moving to Centralia. Its funny how life plans can change so fast. This last school year, my plans were to attend either Northwest or CBC and continue working on my music performance degree while working full-time. Now, I'm going to do an internship program in Centralia.
During the last few weeks, I've really been seeing the truth in the following Bible verses...

Proverbs 16:9
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.

Proverbs 16:3
Commit to eh Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

I've really been learning to trust God in my decisions. Ultimately, He has control of my life. Lately, I've been doing my best to pray and listen to God's answers. I think I've heard more from God in the last couple months than I have ever heard before. Maybe because I've been trying to be more willing to listen. So often, it is easy to tell Him what you want but not listen for His advice and answers.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

More information on my internship

Proverbs Chapt. 31

10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

This is quite possibly my favorite passage in the Bible. It describes a beautiful Christian woman who lives for God and others. I try to model myself after this woman.

About GTC. I haven't posted much about where and why I'm moving. So, for those of you who might be curious... I'll be moving to Centralia, Washington on September 16th, so next Sunday. I'm super excited. At the internship, I will be taking strenuous Bible courses which I will be receiving Northwest University credits and I will be doing hands on ministry. The group of students will travel to different youth groups preaching, playing worship, and doing human videos. This spring, we will be going on a missions trip to somewhere in Asia.
Something that suprised me was that girls and guys are not supposed to call each other or email each other. It will be different. Not that I email or talk to many guys anyways.
So thats the scoop. Any questions?

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Craziness

The last couple days have been packed with activities. Yesterday, we picked up our Japanese exchange student, Megumi. She is a very sweet girl. We have been helping her practice her English. Also, it was Arita's birthday. For Ri's B-Day, we went to lunch at Nordy's Cafe and then we went shopping at Bellevue Square.
Today, it was my turn to share my testimony with the youth group. Each of the leaders was given a week this summer to share their testimony and today was my turn. I was really nervous, but people said that I did a good job. I hope they're being honest. I'm not a very talented speaker.
Well, my life's been chaos so thats all for now. Ja!

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Last Weekend of Summer

Wow, summer is over... Its hard to believe that in only two weeks, I'll be moving out. I'm so excited. My friend, Jesse (who told me about GTC), leaves next Sunday. He keeps asking me if I'm excited and of course the answer is YES. I'm thrilled to see what God will do with my life. Its not all going to be easy though. Since I'm really short on money, I'll have to work part time.
At church today, all the Northwest students were back. In other words, there's more than like five college age people. Peter came back, he played drums for worship. It seems like he and the other students have been gone forever though its only been a few months. Also, we had a picnic after service today. It was really fun. After eating, the younger people played volleyball and football (or in my case, attempt to play).
This afternoon, I started going through my stuff for moving. So much stuff to sort and pack. I have pretty much everything packed except bedding, clothes, and my toothbrush. I'm so excited.
Tomorrow, our Japanese exchange student comes over. Her name is Meg. We've been emailing back and forth and I'm really looking forward to meeting her in person. Matthew has already met her.