I don't even know where to start, I feel the lack of blogging has actually piled up a lot of thoughts and events that could've been shared, but have just been left processing in my mind instead. March madness totally happened, but with joy, I am glad it occurred as it did. Now into April, things are winding down, and I feel I can process a bit more.
I guess I will do a quick rundown of March just for my own keepsakes at the very least. With work, church, and personal projects going on, meetings and fun times never ceased. Though looking back, I rather have this kind of March than a stressful month due to academics and all that school stuff. Amen to graduating and leaving the days of a student behind-I feel for you students, hang in there!
So March, well a common theme that stuck out was being able to let go of the past, embrace the present, and let the future be what it will. Vague, and perhaps cliche, but these words hold so much meaning for me by the end of last month.
In terms of work, the highly anticipated V.I.Tea Party came and went in honor of Davids Tea's grand opening, one of our first for this year. First time planning, executing and hosting an event of the like. I can't express how well it turned out because it was beyond my and everyone else's expectations. My supervisor and I bonded through this experience and overall it went smoothly despite a few kinks here and there. God was really good, though work has been a struggle at times, God has brought lots of surprises and opportunities for me to serve him.
As for personal, I got to help arrange a friend's makeup trial which consisted of a very hearty conversation between three amongst other insightfully deep conversations that have been spurring as of late. I love one on ones, but I also dislike when a friendship is one sided, so my resolution of focussing on quality over quantity in all aspects has truly been a huge blessing. I delight in these conversations and am so enlightened and blessed by my friends as they are from me. Starting a side project with my fellow HECOL alums and chums, has proved its challenges, but at the end of the day, we are glad we are driven to start something out of a passion to do so than the momentary values of this world. I think Edmonton has the community and potential for new ideas to be fostered, and that is why so many start up companies and initiatives have started here. Crazy to say, but I'm appreciating YEG more and more.
Well, church has got to be the highlight of all highlights. An installation service for our children/youth pastor, worship night hosted by College group, serving Youth, bringing back a drime, ongoing Spring Retreat planning, attending a spontaneous yet divinely orchestrated Holy Spirit Encounter weekend workshop, and again and again God speaking and revealing things to me that I never been upfront with. I've been blown away with this epic stream of events leading up to Easter.
I think more than anything, it's been a very nostalgic and sentimental month in the spiritual whelm of things. It was my tenth anniversary since going to my first Spring Retreat as a 13 year old ten years ago; the Holy Spirit Encounter weekend was AHHMAZJING and brought back the spirit filled memories and experiences I had in Korea back in the days of my exchange-so glad that this movement is starting and going around the Alliance churches (I have so much to say, this will take a blog of its own sometime); and lastly, bringing back a drime that my peers and I did seven years ago was the cherry on top. At first, I didn't think it possible as the youth's overall age and maturity was much younger, but God shone his light and he willed it to happen just the way that it did. My heart is so proud and so full from their domino effect of growth just in this month alone.
What else? Early April, Easter, ended two of my fasts since early January and continued something I started for Lent. The shopping fast definitely brought to light how I spend, justify my spending, and the desire to save money now. The latter fast, I never shared about it, but I'm left with more questions than I had before, so still waiting on God to see where this all leads. I'm also happy to say that I've been sticking and trying my best to read the bible everyday since Lent started. Some days are harder than others, but if anything, March has literally told me that I need a stronger biblical foundation to keep me rooted in all that I do.
Voila, a quick update on how things have been. My apologies for the lack of details in some areas but I honestly don't feel too much of a need to blog anymore to be honest. My focus has kind of shifted if that makes sense, but I will still try to update here as I do like to catch up via blogs, thus, I should continue to blog about myself to be fair.
Happy April =)
I guess I will do a quick rundown of March just for my own keepsakes at the very least. With work, church, and personal projects going on, meetings and fun times never ceased. Though looking back, I rather have this kind of March than a stressful month due to academics and all that school stuff. Amen to graduating and leaving the days of a student behind-I feel for you students, hang in there!
So March, well a common theme that stuck out was being able to let go of the past, embrace the present, and let the future be what it will. Vague, and perhaps cliche, but these words hold so much meaning for me by the end of last month.
In terms of work, the highly anticipated V.I.Tea Party came and went in honor of Davids Tea's grand opening, one of our first for this year. First time planning, executing and hosting an event of the like. I can't express how well it turned out because it was beyond my and everyone else's expectations. My supervisor and I bonded through this experience and overall it went smoothly despite a few kinks here and there. God was really good, though work has been a struggle at times, God has brought lots of surprises and opportunities for me to serve him.
As for personal, I got to help arrange a friend's makeup trial which consisted of a very hearty conversation between three amongst other insightfully deep conversations that have been spurring as of late. I love one on ones, but I also dislike when a friendship is one sided, so my resolution of focussing on quality over quantity in all aspects has truly been a huge blessing. I delight in these conversations and am so enlightened and blessed by my friends as they are from me. Starting a side project with my fellow HECOL alums and chums, has proved its challenges, but at the end of the day, we are glad we are driven to start something out of a passion to do so than the momentary values of this world. I think Edmonton has the community and potential for new ideas to be fostered, and that is why so many start up companies and initiatives have started here. Crazy to say, but I'm appreciating YEG more and more.
Well, church has got to be the highlight of all highlights. An installation service for our children/youth pastor, worship night hosted by College group, serving Youth, bringing back a drime, ongoing Spring Retreat planning, attending a spontaneous yet divinely orchestrated Holy Spirit Encounter weekend workshop, and again and again God speaking and revealing things to me that I never been upfront with. I've been blown away with this epic stream of events leading up to Easter.
I think more than anything, it's been a very nostalgic and sentimental month in the spiritual whelm of things. It was my tenth anniversary since going to my first Spring Retreat as a 13 year old ten years ago; the Holy Spirit Encounter weekend was AHHMAZJING and brought back the spirit filled memories and experiences I had in Korea back in the days of my exchange-so glad that this movement is starting and going around the Alliance churches (I have so much to say, this will take a blog of its own sometime); and lastly, bringing back a drime that my peers and I did seven years ago was the cherry on top. At first, I didn't think it possible as the youth's overall age and maturity was much younger, but God shone his light and he willed it to happen just the way that it did. My heart is so proud and so full from their domino effect of growth just in this month alone.
What else? Early April, Easter, ended two of my fasts since early January and continued something I started for Lent. The shopping fast definitely brought to light how I spend, justify my spending, and the desire to save money now. The latter fast, I never shared about it, but I'm left with more questions than I had before, so still waiting on God to see where this all leads. I'm also happy to say that I've been sticking and trying my best to read the bible everyday since Lent started. Some days are harder than others, but if anything, March has literally told me that I need a stronger biblical foundation to keep me rooted in all that I do.
Voila, a quick update on how things have been. My apologies for the lack of details in some areas but I honestly don't feel too much of a need to blog anymore to be honest. My focus has kind of shifted if that makes sense, but I will still try to update here as I do like to catch up via blogs, thus, I should continue to blog about myself to be fair.
Happy April =)
