out of sight, NOT out of mind

i can't say enough about how awesome my friends are. seriously. a huge thanks goes out to oliver, jeremy, phil, lina, xiao, alex, johanna, titus, and alby for helping me and peter move out. you guys are amazing -- i don't think i say that enough.

so here's what i learned this year after this moving-out experience:
- when in doubt, throw it away.
- bring just enough clothes to last you a week's cycle, not a yearly cycle.
- return borrowed items asap.
- i have awesome friends.

i really hate packing. seriously. it's so depressing. i mean, even though i'm coming back in 3 months, it feels like i'm packing all my memories into these cardboard boxes.

God has definitely made his presence felt this year. He has provided me with so many great friendships and unforgettable memories. each one of my friendships has impacted or influenced my life in some way, and it's as if i can never thank you guys enough. sigh.

it's at times like this that i feel like i'm never going to want to leave this place. sure, 3 months sounds like just a short period of time, but in reality, i know it will still seem like an eternity after an entire summer without seeing some people.

all i can do is hope and pray that we will stay in touch, either by phone, email, or through this thing. have a great summer everyone! i'll miss you guys..

hmm..

so today i don't really feel like gathering my thoughts, so im just gonna freestyle it.

had my last exam of my freshman year today. i'm actually kinda sad..

alex yang is at UT. what a pleasant surprise.

i think im gonna do the air alert jumping program over summer. dunk next year? haha we'll see..

out of sight, out of mind? true? false?

i broke this guy's ankles twice during ball today. seriously, he was down on his knees.

i hate it when people act like weiners on the basketball court.

i keep getting bruised and cut up after playing ball. maybe i should stop to let my body heal.

it is crazy hot outside. i think i'm gonna get roasted at rec week.

i hate mixed feelings.

had a late-night/early-morning freshmen meal for probably the last time tonight at kerbey lane. sigh.

sometimes i wish life could be a bit simpler.

it's pretty tough to know anything for sure anymore.

i need to think a lot of things over during summer. good thing i'm gonna be thousands of miles from home with nothing else to do.

i am looking forward to hong kong. everytime i go back, i treat it like it's the last time i will see my grandparents.

watched lion king tonight. man that movie still gets me all teary-eyed.

some people are just so amazing. seriously. sometimes when i take a look at my friends, i feel like im living a fairy tale.

laughter is contagious.

i think i believe in divine revelation now. maybe alex was right all along..

summer could not have come at a better time.

too good to be true? yes, no, maybe so..i don't know..

Holiness
- Sonicflood

Holiness, holiness is what I long for
Holiness is what I need
Holiness, holiness is what You
want from me

So, take my heart and form it
Take my mind and transform it
Take my will and conform it
To Yours, to Yours, oh, Lord

Faithfulness, faithfulness is what I long for
Faithfulness is what I need
Faithfulness, faithfulness is what
You want from me

Brokenness, brokenness is what I long for
Brokenness is what I need
Brokenness, brokenness is what
You want from me

God,

Please continue to make and break me into the man You want me to be.

Please help me to be wise in my various decisions and choices, and grant me the patience to keep in mind that You know what's best.

Continue to help me to guard my heart against the world's countless traps and temptations.

I trust and love You with all my heart, all my life, and all of my soul.

Amen.

God is good

nuff said.