Ok, I was just about to type some crap about something because it pissed me off but now I remember this person could read this. So all I gotta say is Just Bring It!
And this morning was quite exciting, no I am not talking about my fantasy football draft. However what a rush that was, but while I was drafting, someone called me asking me about doing an internship. Like dude I never even sent out any apps. nor prayed about something like this. So I called the lady back because when she called me, I was too busy drafting, and she is interested in hiring me for an internship at her company. However I don't know if I want to do it because I'm content in how my work area is at now. However I do need to mature more on the workfield so maybe this could help me. Once I get back from CCUC, I have this interview now, so I'm gonna need to spend sometime in prayer about this.
Well I'm off to Chi-Town in a couple hours to go lay the smackdown. Hopefully I can come back with some good news.
Tick tock the clock is almost up for Y2K!
Friday, August 30, 2002
Thursday, August 29, 2002
What an emotional night it was for me and I felt like God was speaking to me. I remember my friend, Joey said that sometimes we pray soooo much that we forget to try to listen to what God is teaching us. So what did I learn today?
Well my first emotion tonight was that I was kind of down as a lot of my friends who've been going to CCUC since I've been going aren't this year. I'm gonna miss those of you who are staying here and those who are in China. Last night, it felt pretty cool that Howard came up to me, to just wish me luck this weekend. It feels wierd that he isn't going this year because he's the one who taught me the game of v-ball. Just up and till now I realized what he's been trying to teach me about playing on emotion and how it would help me raise my level higher. I'm gonna miss his words of wisdom this weekend during the games.
Ok, another reason why I'm a little emotional is because I just finished watching A Walk To Remember. Dang it, I can't believe my eyes got so watery, even now I can't tell if my eyes are dry because of some of those tears I wiped up. Watching this movie though, it made me reflect on my life, such as when I first accepted Christ, and what JW and I were talking about the other night. I remember at school I was the Landon type guy, who just cared about being popular, being on top, and mocked those who were all religious or in the band. Then one day I went to CBC, got to know some people, and one person stuck out especially to me about knowing somethings that are different that I don't understand. At the time I had my high school friends, who were just like Landon's friends, we parted ways because of differences. Now this person, is not no Mandy Moore (a guy can wish though right?) but I'm really thankful God put this person in my life. I mean look at me now, I'm a believer still trying to feed on what God is trying to teach me, plus I'm still trying to learn how to play the guitar. However, I stil have a lot of changes I need to make in my life, if just like the Rev. said in the movie, I want my life to be on the path of righteousness. I believe it starts this weekend, because I know I'm gonna have to swallow my pride for many reasons. I'm gonna pray that I can get through this weekend that I can and hopefully it will be the start of many new things for me. I think I'm gonna buy this soundtrack for some listening tunes for the ride out to Chi-Town. Oh and don't laugh at me because my eyes watered, thank goodness I was able to watch this movie alone.
2 days left till Y2K
Party Your Body
Well my first emotion tonight was that I was kind of down as a lot of my friends who've been going to CCUC since I've been going aren't this year. I'm gonna miss those of you who are staying here and those who are in China. Last night, it felt pretty cool that Howard came up to me, to just wish me luck this weekend. It feels wierd that he isn't going this year because he's the one who taught me the game of v-ball. Just up and till now I realized what he's been trying to teach me about playing on emotion and how it would help me raise my level higher. I'm gonna miss his words of wisdom this weekend during the games.
Ok, another reason why I'm a little emotional is because I just finished watching A Walk To Remember. Dang it, I can't believe my eyes got so watery, even now I can't tell if my eyes are dry because of some of those tears I wiped up. Watching this movie though, it made me reflect on my life, such as when I first accepted Christ, and what JW and I were talking about the other night. I remember at school I was the Landon type guy, who just cared about being popular, being on top, and mocked those who were all religious or in the band. Then one day I went to CBC, got to know some people, and one person stuck out especially to me about knowing somethings that are different that I don't understand. At the time I had my high school friends, who were just like Landon's friends, we parted ways because of differences. Now this person, is not no Mandy Moore (a guy can wish though right?) but I'm really thankful God put this person in my life. I mean look at me now, I'm a believer still trying to feed on what God is trying to teach me, plus I'm still trying to learn how to play the guitar. However, I stil have a lot of changes I need to make in my life, if just like the Rev. said in the movie, I want my life to be on the path of righteousness. I believe it starts this weekend, because I know I'm gonna have to swallow my pride for many reasons. I'm gonna pray that I can get through this weekend that I can and hopefully it will be the start of many new things for me. I think I'm gonna buy this soundtrack for some listening tunes for the ride out to Chi-Town. Oh and don't laugh at me because my eyes watered, thank goodness I was able to watch this movie alone.
2 days left till Y2K
Party Your Body
Wednesday, August 28, 2002
Another thing I learned today is that I need to stretch and warm-up before playing. Now I have to go spend some time in my isolation chamber to heal up. One thing that irritates me is sitting out during a game. Like today, I might of not played hard but their were games where I put in a little more effort, and bam the game is close, but what do ya know, I need to rotate out because we have 7 players, and then we lose. That fricking pisses me off when that happens because I want to be in there everytime the game is close. It also bugs me when I watch the A b-ball team practice and they are struggling. It was only a couple years ago, when us A team players would scrimmage all the other teams. Then guys like Stan and I would be yelled at for full court pressing so much and just blowing out all the teams. Now we go to today's team, and it's like they are having enough probs just beating the C team. It's just so irritating and I know at Chicago I'll be frustrated if the A b-ball team is struggling.
I'm glad that we got our v-ball t-shirts today, however I still hate the colors. It's funny how even Angie hates the color now too. Dang it should of went with purple and yellow or black and gold. Oh well now I get to go shopping for some new shorts, and socks. I was gonna get shoes but I don't think I'll be able to find a pair of shoes with this color that I would want to wear on a regular basis. However maybe I'll get a cool hat to go with this shirt.
One last thing is that I'm glad that I was able to reach out and talk to someone new today at Tuesday night v-ball. It's too bad that she is leaving to go back to NYC tomorrow, and I keep thinking about Randy's sharing about missed opportunities, because she's been coming to Tuesday night v-ball every week. And I feel bad that it only took me now to really get to know her. Alright 4:30 a.m. now and time to hit the sack cause I got lots to do before Chi-Town.
3 days till Y2K
South Side
I'm glad that we got our v-ball t-shirts today, however I still hate the colors. It's funny how even Angie hates the color now too. Dang it should of went with purple and yellow or black and gold. Oh well now I get to go shopping for some new shorts, and socks. I was gonna get shoes but I don't think I'll be able to find a pair of shoes with this color that I would want to wear on a regular basis. However maybe I'll get a cool hat to go with this shirt.
One last thing is that I'm glad that I was able to reach out and talk to someone new today at Tuesday night v-ball. It's too bad that she is leaving to go back to NYC tomorrow, and I keep thinking about Randy's sharing about missed opportunities, because she's been coming to Tuesday night v-ball every week. And I feel bad that it only took me now to really get to know her. Alright 4:30 a.m. now and time to hit the sack cause I got lots to do before Chi-Town.
3 days till Y2K
South Side
Tuesday, August 27, 2002
I finally figured how come I couldn't connect to the internet with my good ol' crap computer. Dang it, I didn't hook the phone line into it. Anyways so yeah, a lot has happened this past few days, with God revealing to me some of His plans.
Saturday, was just a hectic day of b-ball and driving from place to place to go and play with the boyz. After that, I had to help my sis move back to MSU. Now that I met all her roommates and checked out the place that they live at, I must say that this is The House of Hoes. It's a long story but the only thing I see all of them having in common are 2 things, boys and drinking. So I overnapped and chose not to make it back down in time for OCC. So instead I helped out at Party At The Aud with CCF. I'm glad that God gave me a chance to reach out and try to bring people into CCF. I'm glad that JC and I could hit up as many people as possible even though I felt nervous talking to the girls because I don't want to them to think of some other intentions. I kept debating about talking to the girls or not because of the guy/girl thingy. But I remembered Randy's sharing today at b-ball about lost opportunities to share Christ to those who have not been saved yet. So I after thinking about that, I carefully approached all the girls at MSU about CCF. Dang it though I got rejected by a Japanese guys about CCF! I even spoke Japanese to him, what a bummer :(
So by the time I got home from MSU it was 5:00 a.m. and that meant a good couple of hours of sleep before going to worship. I got to CBC a half hour late and I wished I came on time because the time I walked in, it just seemed like an incredible message I was hearing from Bruce Fong. I walked in as he was talking about controlling our pride, which I could use of late. Then going to Sunday School was just another hour of revelation to me. GP B kept talking about God's Will and what He commands us to do but it's our choice to obey or not. Bruce kept talking about how we plan things to go our way, but God has another way for us and of course His way is always the best way. I think it helped me understand about some of the changes in my life. I'm usually a flexible guy who can go with the flow, but I think I got caught up with somethings that I planned out and it kind of blew up right back at me as none of it went or is going the way I thought it would be. After all that, it was the usual b-ball then v-ball practice so a good couple hours of sleep then stay at CBC from 10 till 10.
One thing I also learned on Sunday was how to test if the slurpee is good or not. How I did it was usually turn the lever and let the thing come out to see if it was running or if it was smooth and thick. I guess there is this little ring connected to the lever that you can pull on to test out the slurpee. The whole time I thought that little ring was used for pulling the door open. Now isn't that amazing, I think they should post a sign up for that though.
And after all that amazement, again I went back up to MSU. Yeah what a day so far right? Sleep a couple of hours and spend 10 plus hours at CBC, then go back to MSU. However this time I went back with JW to help him move some stuff up. The time we've spent up there, the car trip, and spending the night at my place revealed more about some changes that I feel God has been wanted me to make. It's amazing how what JW said ties in with what Viv has been talking to me about a couple days ago.
And last night was just an amazing dinner I had, prepared by JW and Phil. Lobster, steak, homemade clam chowder soup, corn, garlic bread, Phil's famous jellocake, and ice cream. This dinner was prepared by them, for Chrissy, Connie, and Leslie's enjoyment after their lost in bowling a few weeks ago. Boy did they go all out on this dinner and believe me I went shopping with these guys and it cost a lot of $$$. I'm thankful to have friends like these guys to have me over along with Jason and Jimmy. I don't know what it is, but everytime I'm with Jason and Jimmy they always get ripped on. But I'm glad they're good sports and can take it. All in all it was a great night of food, fun and fellowship. However, the challenge is still there, Big Nasty and The Great One vs. any 2 of those ladies, and they can call the stipulations.
Ok, so some have wondered what's with this counter that I got going on, like hasn't Y2K past already? Well Y2K is me, and that's when it will be time to explode at CCUC. Tick, tock the clock is counting down:
4 days left till Y2K
Saturday, was just a hectic day of b-ball and driving from place to place to go and play with the boyz. After that, I had to help my sis move back to MSU. Now that I met all her roommates and checked out the place that they live at, I must say that this is The House of Hoes. It's a long story but the only thing I see all of them having in common are 2 things, boys and drinking. So I overnapped and chose not to make it back down in time for OCC. So instead I helped out at Party At The Aud with CCF. I'm glad that God gave me a chance to reach out and try to bring people into CCF. I'm glad that JC and I could hit up as many people as possible even though I felt nervous talking to the girls because I don't want to them to think of some other intentions. I kept debating about talking to the girls or not because of the guy/girl thingy. But I remembered Randy's sharing today at b-ball about lost opportunities to share Christ to those who have not been saved yet. So I after thinking about that, I carefully approached all the girls at MSU about CCF. Dang it though I got rejected by a Japanese guys about CCF! I even spoke Japanese to him, what a bummer :(
So by the time I got home from MSU it was 5:00 a.m. and that meant a good couple of hours of sleep before going to worship. I got to CBC a half hour late and I wished I came on time because the time I walked in, it just seemed like an incredible message I was hearing from Bruce Fong. I walked in as he was talking about controlling our pride, which I could use of late. Then going to Sunday School was just another hour of revelation to me. GP B kept talking about God's Will and what He commands us to do but it's our choice to obey or not. Bruce kept talking about how we plan things to go our way, but God has another way for us and of course His way is always the best way. I think it helped me understand about some of the changes in my life. I'm usually a flexible guy who can go with the flow, but I think I got caught up with somethings that I planned out and it kind of blew up right back at me as none of it went or is going the way I thought it would be. After all that, it was the usual b-ball then v-ball practice so a good couple hours of sleep then stay at CBC from 10 till 10.
One thing I also learned on Sunday was how to test if the slurpee is good or not. How I did it was usually turn the lever and let the thing come out to see if it was running or if it was smooth and thick. I guess there is this little ring connected to the lever that you can pull on to test out the slurpee. The whole time I thought that little ring was used for pulling the door open. Now isn't that amazing, I think they should post a sign up for that though.
And after all that amazement, again I went back up to MSU. Yeah what a day so far right? Sleep a couple of hours and spend 10 plus hours at CBC, then go back to MSU. However this time I went back with JW to help him move some stuff up. The time we've spent up there, the car trip, and spending the night at my place revealed more about some changes that I feel God has been wanted me to make. It's amazing how what JW said ties in with what Viv has been talking to me about a couple days ago.
And last night was just an amazing dinner I had, prepared by JW and Phil. Lobster, steak, homemade clam chowder soup, corn, garlic bread, Phil's famous jellocake, and ice cream. This dinner was prepared by them, for Chrissy, Connie, and Leslie's enjoyment after their lost in bowling a few weeks ago. Boy did they go all out on this dinner and believe me I went shopping with these guys and it cost a lot of $$$. I'm thankful to have friends like these guys to have me over along with Jason and Jimmy. I don't know what it is, but everytime I'm with Jason and Jimmy they always get ripped on. But I'm glad they're good sports and can take it. All in all it was a great night of food, fun and fellowship. However, the challenge is still there, Big Nasty and The Great One vs. any 2 of those ladies, and they can call the stipulations.
Ok, so some have wondered what's with this counter that I got going on, like hasn't Y2K past already? Well Y2K is me, and that's when it will be time to explode at CCUC. Tick, tock the clock is counting down:
4 days left till Y2K
Saturday, August 24, 2002
Well just like that, my sis is moving again this time to MSU. The sad part is that she is taking her computer with her. So no more high speed connection, downloading music, making cd's etc. and back to my slow antique of a computer. So depressing, I just gotta end tonight's entry with this :(
8 days left till Y2K
8 days left till Y2K
Friday, August 23, 2002
Wham just like that the school season has started once again. It didn't hit me till this morning that classes start for me once again. It only hit me because my friend Kim called me this morning and asked what was what at OU. It made me realize that some of my friends are all moving back to school again. Some people get geared up for this time of the year while people like me wished summer vacation was year round. But I'm looking forward to school because I think of the word "study". Yeah such a yucky word, but I think I could use some of that right now. For the past couple of days, I've been talking to friends and it just seems like a lot of us are just drained whether physically, mentally, and/or spritually. I'm hoping to really get my butt back in gear of just studying God's word more in depth than I have the past couple of weeks.
And today was a nice day to relax with a couple of friends, Vivinator and Big Nasty before heading off to soccer practice. Upon arrival to Viv's house, I had to help her gonad of a sister jump her car. But it was fun just chilling together. And I'm glad llz took some time off to help me with my technical difficulties with my video camera. While we were watching Simpsons, I know that I dozed off a couple of times, but we watched an interesting episode. It was about Ned Flanders building a Christian Amusement Park, that would be interesting to check out if that ever existed here.
Soccer practice was another story, because Trunks and I talk about not getting hurt and going easy. However we played on a new field today and it looked more like I-75 filled with potholes. I left my cleats at home so yeah is that just a coincedence? And someone pointed out at all the geese feathers on the ground. So me being the curious one, is looking down at all of them. By the time I looked up, BAM someone kicked the ball and ya know luckily my face stopped it. Then a little after that, Trunks gets hit in the face with the ball. And I'm wondering how is that, we are playing a little more gentle yet we are having a higher probability of getting injured. All in all it was good fun and fellowship. I'm glad that as a member of Zion United, we will always end practice with just a nice time of prayer and follow-up on each other.
9 days left till Y2K
And today was a nice day to relax with a couple of friends, Vivinator and Big Nasty before heading off to soccer practice. Upon arrival to Viv's house, I had to help her gonad of a sister jump her car. But it was fun just chilling together. And I'm glad llz took some time off to help me with my technical difficulties with my video camera. While we were watching Simpsons, I know that I dozed off a couple of times, but we watched an interesting episode. It was about Ned Flanders building a Christian Amusement Park, that would be interesting to check out if that ever existed here.
Soccer practice was another story, because Trunks and I talk about not getting hurt and going easy. However we played on a new field today and it looked more like I-75 filled with potholes. I left my cleats at home so yeah is that just a coincedence? And someone pointed out at all the geese feathers on the ground. So me being the curious one, is looking down at all of them. By the time I looked up, BAM someone kicked the ball and ya know luckily my face stopped it. Then a little after that, Trunks gets hit in the face with the ball. And I'm wondering how is that, we are playing a little more gentle yet we are having a higher probability of getting injured. All in all it was good fun and fellowship. I'm glad that as a member of Zion United, we will always end practice with just a nice time of prayer and follow-up on each other.
9 days left till Y2K
Thursday, August 22, 2002
Wow the more things change the more some of them stay the same. Like my sis just came back from Myrtle Beach last night, and it's great to have her back because now I don't have to do everything in the house, at least not till she moves back to MSU. However, I was taking a peek at her photo album of Myrtle Beach and I was disappointed at what I saw. Probably the biggest shocker was seeing one of her friends flash her umm chest cavity not once but twice in the pictures. And like one of them a guy was helping her do it. If only I could of gone down there to regulate. And I think my sis has a belly ring too now after looking at these pics and I notice her stomach always has some red shiny thing there.
One great thing today was that I'm glad that Jason, Tim, and I just came to CBC an hour early to just sing praise songs. While on the other side of things, a couple of teammates have asked me why don't I play at S.S. level? I think it's bothering some of them that I'm not going at it that high. However I want to complain about one of them and their lack of effort too or it shows that someone isn't in shape as he/she thought they were. It's tough to not play at a higher level when I can but I choose not to, like on a Tuesday night. I've started realizing what Dan Moy and Howard have taught me about showing mercy and humility on the court. I mean not everyone goes there to get killed by one team. Or like at CCUC, yeah everyone wants to win but as we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, I know we are their for a greater purpose. No team wants to get crushed and see a team be bad sports to rub it in.
I remember my first year playing v-ball at CCUC, which I don't really count but nontheless. One game we got crushed 15 - 0 by a CCUC team. The fat jolly old guy served it when we weren't ready at the beginning of the game and Peter complained to him all he did was just saying oh well. It pissed me off to seeing such sportsmanship at a Christian tournament, and it made me mad because Joyce sat out that whole game so that I could sub in for her since we had 7. I really hope this team will be there this year because I still didn't get a chance to repay them back or would that be bad karma?
One last thing is that how somethings are changing in my life. And one specifc thing I feel like has taken a turn for the worst, I wonder is there anything left that I can do to salvage this or is this how it will go?
10 days left till Y2K
One great thing today was that I'm glad that Jason, Tim, and I just came to CBC an hour early to just sing praise songs. While on the other side of things, a couple of teammates have asked me why don't I play at S.S. level? I think it's bothering some of them that I'm not going at it that high. However I want to complain about one of them and their lack of effort too or it shows that someone isn't in shape as he/she thought they were. It's tough to not play at a higher level when I can but I choose not to, like on a Tuesday night. I've started realizing what Dan Moy and Howard have taught me about showing mercy and humility on the court. I mean not everyone goes there to get killed by one team. Or like at CCUC, yeah everyone wants to win but as we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, I know we are their for a greater purpose. No team wants to get crushed and see a team be bad sports to rub it in.
I remember my first year playing v-ball at CCUC, which I don't really count but nontheless. One game we got crushed 15 - 0 by a CCUC team. The fat jolly old guy served it when we weren't ready at the beginning of the game and Peter complained to him all he did was just saying oh well. It pissed me off to seeing such sportsmanship at a Christian tournament, and it made me mad because Joyce sat out that whole game so that I could sub in for her since we had 7. I really hope this team will be there this year because I still didn't get a chance to repay them back or would that be bad karma?
One last thing is that how somethings are changing in my life. And one specifc thing I feel like has taken a turn for the worst, I wonder is there anything left that I can do to salvage this or is this how it will go?
10 days left till Y2K
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
You think you're special
You do, I can see it in your eyes
I can see it when you laugh at me, look down me, and walk around on me
Just one more fight about your leadership
And I will straight up leave your shit
Cause I had enough of this
And now I'm pissed
This time I'm gonna let it all come out
This time I'm gonna stand up and shout
I'm gonna do things my way
And it's my way or the highway
So yup that's how I felt last night during v-ball. It was exciting to see my team finally have our 6 players. It was nice to hear everyone notice our team's mistakes when we lose. But dude it bothers me when we win and no one says a thing about our mistakes. And I don't like it when people try to tell me on how to play the game unless you are either of my 3-4 teachers. I think that's why I just went to S.S. mode when I didn't want to because I played on pure emotions. I play a heck of a lot better when I'm pissed and by the end of the night I think that's where I was at.
However afterwards last night, I had a very long talk on the phone with probably my first little sis at CBC, Ting-a-ling. It's amazing how we met and how we had our ups and downs in our friendship. Last night, showed how much we both have in common or that we go through the same things despite a 4 year gap in our age. And I'm glad that she knows that I will always be there for her.
And I was reading another's blogspot, and I keep thinking back about what Eric Matthews said in Boy Meets World. He said this:
Lose 1 friend
Lose all friends
Lose yourself
I felt like last night I was getting snubbed the wrong way by some people. And I know I've been doing that to other people as well. So whether or not some people do it to me or not, there is nothing I can do because some of them I thought we were tight but I might of thought wrong. However, the people I've been doing it too, that is something I can control and do.
Pain is temporary
The Game is forever
You do, I can see it in your eyes
I can see it when you laugh at me, look down me, and walk around on me
Just one more fight about your leadership
And I will straight up leave your shit
Cause I had enough of this
And now I'm pissed
This time I'm gonna let it all come out
This time I'm gonna stand up and shout
I'm gonna do things my way
And it's my way or the highway
So yup that's how I felt last night during v-ball. It was exciting to see my team finally have our 6 players. It was nice to hear everyone notice our team's mistakes when we lose. But dude it bothers me when we win and no one says a thing about our mistakes. And I don't like it when people try to tell me on how to play the game unless you are either of my 3-4 teachers. I think that's why I just went to S.S. mode when I didn't want to because I played on pure emotions. I play a heck of a lot better when I'm pissed and by the end of the night I think that's where I was at.
However afterwards last night, I had a very long talk on the phone with probably my first little sis at CBC, Ting-a-ling. It's amazing how we met and how we had our ups and downs in our friendship. Last night, showed how much we both have in common or that we go through the same things despite a 4 year gap in our age. And I'm glad that she knows that I will always be there for her.
And I was reading another's blogspot, and I keep thinking back about what Eric Matthews said in Boy Meets World. He said this:
Lose 1 friend
Lose all friends
Lose yourself
I felt like last night I was getting snubbed the wrong way by some people. And I know I've been doing that to other people as well. So whether or not some people do it to me or not, there is nothing I can do because some of them I thought we were tight but I might of thought wrong. However, the people I've been doing it too, that is something I can control and do.
Pain is temporary
The Game is forever
Monday, August 19, 2002
So I guess the message that God was sending me to, was God provides and He does. I was listening to everyone's sharing today and I think I would of cried if I didn't see Viv's pictures the day she came back. I remember that weekend, I was chilling at her place and looking at all the photos and I kept asking myself, "Man do I have enough patience to deal with these babies who were born with physical probs". I feel like I mentioned it before but I guess a little reminder is always nice. The next day we started a new camp with a couple of new kids. One of them is named Jerry and how he acted caught my eye. Like he would always ask me for help to do like the simplest things. Normally that would of bugged the heck out of me because this kid is in like 4th grade now and he is asking me to cut simple shapes for him. However, I looked at his record and I was told that he had surgery in his brain when he was first born. I could notice that his usage of the right side of the body was not as good. I think if I never saw those pictures from Viv, I would of probably not of given him the care that he needed. I believe when looking at Viv's pictures, God helped me appreciate every child more no matter what the probs.
Another way of God providing, is that I was thinking of Larry's testimony about an onion. So I'm sitting in yet another CBC meeting and we were discussing about coolers, and drinks and how to keep them cold. What do ya know, the room we use to discuss, the handiman at CBC is eating lunch with us. So that was a nice little blessing as well.
Going back to my entry before, about changes, it's amazing how some people have changed as well. And again, the next day, I go to the bank and go to my usual teller who's been helping since I was a little punk like 13. Christina has always been there to help me get money or deposit without too much hassle, so pretty much yeah I got the hook ups at Comerica. And now I find out she is moving to Florida next weekend. I mean yeah I might be taking it a little too serious because she is just my banker, but she's known me for quite sometime now. So of course I am bummed with her moving to Florida. She told me that she needed a change in her life before she gets too old and never be able to enjoy other things. And yeah for 33 she still looks like she is like 23, but I understand about age since it seems like everyone is reminding me that they are getting old. So yet another change, I mean what's with all these changes that has been going on in my life? It's all happenning so fast that I feel I can't absorb it all in yet. And some of them, kind of makes me feel alone, but like today's message, God provides, I just wish I could understand all these changes and how the G it is providing to me.
Well I guess I got like only a half hour left before I leave to Toronto and then come straight back to Kim's Party thingy. I got a lot of critics about leaving for Toronto at 4:00 a.m. but dude for $1 dim sum, I'll sacrifice my sleep time for that. What a drive that will be, from Toronto all the way to DearbornI guess this leaves me with a lot of downtime for myself to reflect on what God is doing my life currently. See y'all on the flipside.
Live For The Moment
Another way of God providing, is that I was thinking of Larry's testimony about an onion. So I'm sitting in yet another CBC meeting and we were discussing about coolers, and drinks and how to keep them cold. What do ya know, the room we use to discuss, the handiman at CBC is eating lunch with us. So that was a nice little blessing as well.
Going back to my entry before, about changes, it's amazing how some people have changed as well. And again, the next day, I go to the bank and go to my usual teller who's been helping since I was a little punk like 13. Christina has always been there to help me get money or deposit without too much hassle, so pretty much yeah I got the hook ups at Comerica. And now I find out she is moving to Florida next weekend. I mean yeah I might be taking it a little too serious because she is just my banker, but she's known me for quite sometime now. So of course I am bummed with her moving to Florida. She told me that she needed a change in her life before she gets too old and never be able to enjoy other things. And yeah for 33 she still looks like she is like 23, but I understand about age since it seems like everyone is reminding me that they are getting old. So yet another change, I mean what's with all these changes that has been going on in my life? It's all happenning so fast that I feel I can't absorb it all in yet. And some of them, kind of makes me feel alone, but like today's message, God provides, I just wish I could understand all these changes and how the G it is providing to me.
Well I guess I got like only a half hour left before I leave to Toronto and then come straight back to Kim's Party thingy. I got a lot of critics about leaving for Toronto at 4:00 a.m. but dude for $1 dim sum, I'll sacrifice my sleep time for that. What a drive that will be, from Toronto all the way to DearbornI guess this leaves me with a lot of downtime for myself to reflect on what God is doing my life currently. See y'all on the flipside.
Live For The Moment
Saturday, August 17, 2002
That's just the way it is
Things will never be the same
So I guess today's entry is all about changes. How fitting that I'm just listening to 2 Pac's song Changes. Everything changes, every mintue something always change such as time. Tonight I looked back at how this summer has had many changes in my life. I alos took some time to read other peeps blogs, and it seems like everyone is going through some sort of change, whether it is a new look, or new location, or a new way to IM people. I looked at all the changes that I thought were good for me, such as putting a lot of my time to ACA and all the kids. And it's like, I thank you God for these great blessings.
Then I look at some changes that happened within this month and I took them as bad changes. It's like I took as somethings that were looking up and up, and now all of a sudden has gone sour or lost it's taste. I feel like it's my fault for some of these bad changes, but how can it be when I just keep doing the same old thing. So then it's like God what the GG happenned to these once good things now gone sour? It's like God, are You not in control because I left it to You and all of a sudden things have gone bad. I know it's just a tough time of some sort of trial I am going through. And forgive me Lord for questioning or doubting Your Power and Trust.
Thanks, Fernando (you know who you are) :Þ for creating that wonderful convo tonight! All these changes though has made me feel like a drifter and maybe that's what I am. A crusader/loner/drifter type of guy who just wants to kick a little pee goo. I dunno, I can't wait to see what the next change is.
14 Days Till Y2K
Things will never be the same
So I guess today's entry is all about changes. How fitting that I'm just listening to 2 Pac's song Changes. Everything changes, every mintue something always change such as time. Tonight I looked back at how this summer has had many changes in my life. I alos took some time to read other peeps blogs, and it seems like everyone is going through some sort of change, whether it is a new look, or new location, or a new way to IM people. I looked at all the changes that I thought were good for me, such as putting a lot of my time to ACA and all the kids. And it's like, I thank you God for these great blessings.
Then I look at some changes that happened within this month and I took them as bad changes. It's like I took as somethings that were looking up and up, and now all of a sudden has gone sour or lost it's taste. I feel like it's my fault for some of these bad changes, but how can it be when I just keep doing the same old thing. So then it's like God what the GG happenned to these once good things now gone sour? It's like God, are You not in control because I left it to You and all of a sudden things have gone bad. I know it's just a tough time of some sort of trial I am going through. And forgive me Lord for questioning or doubting Your Power and Trust.
Thanks, Fernando (you know who you are) :Þ for creating that wonderful convo tonight! All these changes though has made me feel like a drifter and maybe that's what I am. A crusader/loner/drifter type of guy who just wants to kick a little pee goo. I dunno, I can't wait to see what the next change is.
14 Days Till Y2K
Friday, August 16, 2002
So today was a very unproductive day for me, waking up at 2 p.m. pretty much killed half the day already. Let's see the closest thing to being productive for me today was working on my photo album of Summer 2K2. I need to make sure this thing looks tight to prove to my Mei that I got some creative skillz in me too. Oh let's see I did play Madden 2003 for a little bit and umm enhanced my finger button pushing skillz. Hmm I increased my knowledge in Pokemon when I watched the cartoon. Hmmm I watched Smackdown and the Titans vs. Raiders for a little bit too. All in all, it was a nice day to rest up my body.
However I actually had some reflection time with God tonight too. And this is what I've been thinking, how come whenever something bothers me, I always keep it inside? It's like week after week there would always be something that bothers me and I don't say a word. I feel like if I do let it out then it is either discouraging, or that person or thing would feel my wraith. I look at other people and I see when something bothers them, they just let it out the instant it happens. And I don't like to create confrontations, but if it comes down to it, then I would have to lay the smackdown. Hmmm well that's just my boggle for the day, time to ice it up.
15 Days Till Y2K
However I actually had some reflection time with God tonight too. And this is what I've been thinking, how come whenever something bothers me, I always keep it inside? It's like week after week there would always be something that bothers me and I don't say a word. I feel like if I do let it out then it is either discouraging, or that person or thing would feel my wraith. I look at other people and I see when something bothers them, they just let it out the instant it happens. And I don't like to create confrontations, but if it comes down to it, then I would have to lay the smackdown. Hmmm well that's just my boggle for the day, time to ice it up.
15 Days Till Y2K
Thursday, August 15, 2002
Ok, so it's like almost 4 a.m. now and I'm still awake. I want to go to sleep but my body is just in so much pain that it hurts to lay down. I think I'm gonna have about 4-5 ice packs on tonight, well it beats Ben Gay. So I'm rubbing my knee too, and it feels kind of cool now. I understand what Viv and Kim been explaining to me on how to check if I have excess fluid in my knee. And boy do I have a lot since I'm rubbing it right now, and man do they both feel like water balloons.
And tonight was the first time my team played together during practice. It was exciting to see us destroy the teams in the first couple of games but after that boy did we break down. Again I can only blame myself for the losses because I always noticed the strengths on our team. However I was too blind to see our weaknesses and it showed tonight. I know that I've gone up a level from last year, and I haven't really shown it so far because I don't think I need to go S.S. yet. But do I need to ascend up to twice to make up for my team's weaknesses?
I'm glad Peter talked to me tonight for a little bit and explained to me what he saw wrong on my team. There is one thing that he saw and it is something you can't really teach. He said I was ok with it, and if I am that means I need to push myself harder to help the rest of the team out. And how much confidence can you beleive in someone? I have faith in people, but am I too overconfident and naive if I don't face facts? I know I need to pick myself up and improve on other areas. I know I exhausted my energy tonight and I think I've been naive on how far I can push myself without being 100%. So I think I'll try a new method in healing my body besides staying at home, because I ain't any good to the team if I'm not at 100%.
Although one good thing that happened tonight was the fact that I just killed the ball right up the middle and shut some of my opponents mouth up. Don't people know when they talk trash to me, that it only fuels my fire. Great set by David for a quick, and bam straight down, and a loud scream and a stare down by me, and silenced those who thought they were all big and bad.
Pain Is Temporary
The Game Is Forever
And tonight was the first time my team played together during practice. It was exciting to see us destroy the teams in the first couple of games but after that boy did we break down. Again I can only blame myself for the losses because I always noticed the strengths on our team. However I was too blind to see our weaknesses and it showed tonight. I know that I've gone up a level from last year, and I haven't really shown it so far because I don't think I need to go S.S. yet. But do I need to ascend up to twice to make up for my team's weaknesses?
I'm glad Peter talked to me tonight for a little bit and explained to me what he saw wrong on my team. There is one thing that he saw and it is something you can't really teach. He said I was ok with it, and if I am that means I need to push myself harder to help the rest of the team out. And how much confidence can you beleive in someone? I have faith in people, but am I too overconfident and naive if I don't face facts? I know I need to pick myself up and improve on other areas. I know I exhausted my energy tonight and I think I've been naive on how far I can push myself without being 100%. So I think I'll try a new method in healing my body besides staying at home, because I ain't any good to the team if I'm not at 100%.
Although one good thing that happened tonight was the fact that I just killed the ball right up the middle and shut some of my opponents mouth up. Don't people know when they talk trash to me, that it only fuels my fire. Great set by David for a quick, and bam straight down, and a loud scream and a stare down by me, and silenced those who thought they were all big and bad.
Pain Is Temporary
The Game Is Forever
Ok, so it's like almost 4 a.m. now and I'm still awake. I want to go to sleep but my body is just in so much pain that it hurts to lay down. I think I'm gonna have about 4-5 ice packs on tonight, well it beats Ben Gay. So I'm rubbing my knee too, and it feels kind of cool now. I understand what Viv and Kim been explaining to me on how to check if I have excess fluid in my knee. And boy do I have a lot since I'm rubbing it right now, and man do they both feel like water balloons.
And tonight was the first time my team played together during practice. It was exciting to see us destroy the teams in the first couple of games but after that boy did we break down. Again I can only blame myself for the losses because I always noticed the strengths on our team. However I was too blind to see our weaknesses and it showed tonight. I know that I've gone up a level from last year, and I haven't really shown it so far because I don't think I need to go S.S. yet. But do I need to ascend up to twice to make up for my team's weaknesses?
I'm glad Peter talked to me tonight for a little bit and explained to me what he saw wrong on my team. There is one thing that he saw and it is something you can't really teach. He said I was ok with it, and if I am that means I need to push myself harder to help the rest of the team out. And how much confidence can you beleive in someone? I have faith in people, but am I too overconfident and naive if I don't face facts? I know I need to pick myself up and improve on other areas. I know I exhausted my energy tonight and I think I've been naive on how far I can push myself without being 100%. So I think I'll try a new method in healing my body besides staying at home, because I ain't any good to the team if I'm not at 100%.
Although one good thing that happened tonight was the fact that I just killed the ball right up the middle and shut some of my opponents mouth up. Don't people know when they talk trash to me, that it only fuels my fire. Great set by David for a quick, and bam straight down, and a loud scream and a stare down by me, and silenced those who thought they were all big and bad.
Pain Is Temporary
The Game Is Forever
And tonight was the first time my team played together during practice. It was exciting to see us destroy the teams in the first couple of games but after that boy did we break down. Again I can only blame myself for the losses because I always noticed the strengths on our team. However I was too blind to see our weaknesses and it showed tonight. I know that I've gone up a level from last year, and I haven't really shown it so far because I don't think I need to go S.S. yet. But do I need to ascend up to twice to make up for my team's weaknesses?
I'm glad Peter talked to me tonight for a little bit and explained to me what he saw wrong on my team. There is one thing that he saw and it is something you can't really teach. He said I was ok with it, and if I am that means I need to push myself harder to help the rest of the team out. And how much confidence can you beleive in someone? I have faith in people, but am I too overconfident and naive if I don't face facts? I know I need to pick myself up and improve on other areas. I know I exhausted my energy tonight and I think I've been naive on how far I can push myself without being 100%. So I think I'll try a new method in healing my body besides staying at home, because I ain't any good to the team if I'm not at 100%.
Although one good thing that happened tonight was the fact that I just killed the ball right up the middle and shut some of my opponents mouth up. Don't people know when they talk trash to me, that it only fuels my fire. Great set by David for a quick, and bam straight down, and a loud scream and a stare down by me, and silenced those who thought they were all big and bad.
Pain Is Temporary
The Game Is Forever
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Today's entry is all about liquids, and no I am not talking about pee pee because I do that enough during the day already with my small bladder. So yeah, one type of liquid, is the type that I have in my knees right now. Yeah blood, but this other type that dang it if you have too much then it is bad for the joints and muscles. What's this called, well it is called a burstasac, taught by my favorite doc, Kim. And now I have my own personal nurse, Viv, to take care of me. And Viv was trying to teach me on how to feel my excess fluids in my knees. One poke and my knee was throbbing in pain already. I wonder how much would it cost me to get this crap drained out of my system before CCUC?
And the 2nd type of fluid I want to talk about is gas. No not gas as in farting, but gas as in the stuff that makes your car go vroom, vroom. Today, I decided to drive my mommy's new car or should I say tank, to test it out. I can't believe just driving to v-ball and back, this car sucked up enough gas that would of lasted my car for a week it seems like. However my goal is to get 500 miles by this Monday so I can drive to Toronto with my parents. I'm already at 300 miles and my parents just got this thing yesterday, hahahah. The down part is, to make sure the engine lasts long there is a certain speed limit that I can not go past, which is 65 mph. And I have to drive like that till I hit 500 miles. I felt so retarded jumping on to 696 today and that the fastest I could go was only 65 mph. I was so tempted to speed this bad boy up as I saw a couple of cars go at it on 696 like it was there own Daytona. Yeah putzing around 696 at 65 mph sucks, but good thing it is almost over.
And here's more shout out to fluids, now I need to go grab some frozen fluid, or ice, to put my body in a chill. Oh wait maybe before I do that, I think it's time I release some fluid. Always remember guys, leave the seat up for the ladies.
Time To Play The Game
And the 2nd type of fluid I want to talk about is gas. No not gas as in farting, but gas as in the stuff that makes your car go vroom, vroom. Today, I decided to drive my mommy's new car or should I say tank, to test it out. I can't believe just driving to v-ball and back, this car sucked up enough gas that would of lasted my car for a week it seems like. However my goal is to get 500 miles by this Monday so I can drive to Toronto with my parents. I'm already at 300 miles and my parents just got this thing yesterday, hahahah. The down part is, to make sure the engine lasts long there is a certain speed limit that I can not go past, which is 65 mph. And I have to drive like that till I hit 500 miles. I felt so retarded jumping on to 696 today and that the fastest I could go was only 65 mph. I was so tempted to speed this bad boy up as I saw a couple of cars go at it on 696 like it was there own Daytona. Yeah putzing around 696 at 65 mph sucks, but good thing it is almost over.
And here's more shout out to fluids, now I need to go grab some frozen fluid, or ice, to put my body in a chill. Oh wait maybe before I do that, I think it's time I release some fluid. Always remember guys, leave the seat up for the ladies.
Time To Play The Game
Tuesday, August 13, 2002
A quick recap of this past weekend starting with the CBC Fun At The Park Picnic, which turned out to be great. I had fun getting all these weird looks from strangers as I went parading up and down Farmington Road with balloons trying to get people to come. I guess I was the first victim of the super powered Dan Moy water gun, but I got my revenge. But I guess hitting Weenini was not a good idea as she drenched me pretty good. I wish I could of stuck around longer till the end though.
Yesterday, was our 2nd Korean V-ball Tournament of the summer. This tournament was held at Stoney Creek and it was to celebrate Korean Independence Day. I was just so excited that finally for once that a tournament is held only 2 minutes away from my house. So the whole time I kept thinking about just going home during the dead time to rest and going home during the ceremonies/presentations. I guess something changed my mind about all these thoughts of going home in between games. As I was sitting down, I kept looking around at the Korean enviroment that I'm in. Instead of refusing to learn about there culture, I just decided to take it all in. And I kept walking around and the more and more it seemed like I was at the Olympics. I had my camera just taking pictures of all the festivities. It's not often that I get to experience such a rich tradition of history and culture. My aunt is Korean and now it gives me something else to talk about with her. It was a great experience and I hope to be a part of it next year.
Oh so how did we do in the tournament you ask? Well we took 2nd which was way too disappointing to me and I only have myself to blame. Some people say that 2nd is still pretty good but it ain't good enough for me. No one ever remembers 2nd place. However on the upside, I'm a different player from everyone else, after each lost, I only get stronger. It's true if you take a look at my v-ball past. It was only 3 years ago, that I jumped ship to v-ball and landed on Peter's team. We finished dead last in our pool, the following year we took 2nd (not good enough), and last year we took 1st. Or how bout OU my first year we took 3rd and after that bam we were champs. This year I really want to get back into the DSSC to replace my 2nd with a 1st. So yeah I was down about losing yesterday but today it just fed my hunger to be a better player and pump myself for CCUC.
Today I went to Golden Harvest for a big dinner with I guess my distant family to me but all were from my Dad's side. Some of these peeps were from Toronto and Hong Kong, almost like a family reunion. So I'm just sitting at my table playing Pokemon and asking myself why would you treat family to a Golden Harvest dinner? Umm if they came from Toronto and Hong Kong, I'm sure they've had better. Anyways, I'm sitting with my cousins, and it's funny how my aunt is looking at all these pics of girls trying to hook her son up. I'm glad my mom does not do that to me and it's funny how my aunt kept asking me "Oh what do you think about her for him" Geez like I'm any expert in the love department, all I need is me, myself and I these days. I don't understand women and I don't think I ever will. What amazes me though is that I hear everyone talking about their accomplishments and I'm amazed at how humble my parents were today. I mean they are always humble through the things they do, I mean today my parents just bought a new car, and yet they didn't say a word to anyone. I must say this car sucks in my opinion and why in the world would they buy another gas guzzler. Anyways back to their humility, it makes me wonder what the heck happened to my humility.
And it was nice to finally sleep in and wake up at 12. But if it came down to sleep or waking up at 6 a.m. to work at ACA then I would choose ACA over sleep. And I was kind of sad this morning not having to go to ACA. Again it amazes me how God works, because He knew my sadness and blessed me. How? Well I went to Taiwan Buffet with my parents and I ran into Peter 1 from ACA. He is probably the loudest kid at camp, and I always had to talk or yell at him. And it hurt me sometimes that he cried because I would send him out of the room but I'm glad that he always understood afterwards and still treated me as his favorite counselor. Well almost time for bed, I wonder what time I'll wake up tomorrow.
Live For The Moment
Yesterday, was our 2nd Korean V-ball Tournament of the summer. This tournament was held at Stoney Creek and it was to celebrate Korean Independence Day. I was just so excited that finally for once that a tournament is held only 2 minutes away from my house. So the whole time I kept thinking about just going home during the dead time to rest and going home during the ceremonies/presentations. I guess something changed my mind about all these thoughts of going home in between games. As I was sitting down, I kept looking around at the Korean enviroment that I'm in. Instead of refusing to learn about there culture, I just decided to take it all in. And I kept walking around and the more and more it seemed like I was at the Olympics. I had my camera just taking pictures of all the festivities. It's not often that I get to experience such a rich tradition of history and culture. My aunt is Korean and now it gives me something else to talk about with her. It was a great experience and I hope to be a part of it next year.
Oh so how did we do in the tournament you ask? Well we took 2nd which was way too disappointing to me and I only have myself to blame. Some people say that 2nd is still pretty good but it ain't good enough for me. No one ever remembers 2nd place. However on the upside, I'm a different player from everyone else, after each lost, I only get stronger. It's true if you take a look at my v-ball past. It was only 3 years ago, that I jumped ship to v-ball and landed on Peter's team. We finished dead last in our pool, the following year we took 2nd (not good enough), and last year we took 1st. Or how bout OU my first year we took 3rd and after that bam we were champs. This year I really want to get back into the DSSC to replace my 2nd with a 1st. So yeah I was down about losing yesterday but today it just fed my hunger to be a better player and pump myself for CCUC.
Today I went to Golden Harvest for a big dinner with I guess my distant family to me but all were from my Dad's side. Some of these peeps were from Toronto and Hong Kong, almost like a family reunion. So I'm just sitting at my table playing Pokemon and asking myself why would you treat family to a Golden Harvest dinner? Umm if they came from Toronto and Hong Kong, I'm sure they've had better. Anyways, I'm sitting with my cousins, and it's funny how my aunt is looking at all these pics of girls trying to hook her son up. I'm glad my mom does not do that to me and it's funny how my aunt kept asking me "Oh what do you think about her for him" Geez like I'm any expert in the love department, all I need is me, myself and I these days. I don't understand women and I don't think I ever will. What amazes me though is that I hear everyone talking about their accomplishments and I'm amazed at how humble my parents were today. I mean they are always humble through the things they do, I mean today my parents just bought a new car, and yet they didn't say a word to anyone. I must say this car sucks in my opinion and why in the world would they buy another gas guzzler. Anyways back to their humility, it makes me wonder what the heck happened to my humility.
And it was nice to finally sleep in and wake up at 12. But if it came down to sleep or waking up at 6 a.m. to work at ACA then I would choose ACA over sleep. And I was kind of sad this morning not having to go to ACA. Again it amazes me how God works, because He knew my sadness and blessed me. How? Well I went to Taiwan Buffet with my parents and I ran into Peter 1 from ACA. He is probably the loudest kid at camp, and I always had to talk or yell at him. And it hurt me sometimes that he cried because I would send him out of the room but I'm glad that he always understood afterwards and still treated me as his favorite counselor. Well almost time for bed, I wonder what time I'll wake up tomorrow.
Live For The Moment
A quick recap of this past weekend starting with the CBC Fun At The Park Picnic, which turned out to be great. I had fun getting all these weird looks from strangers as I went parading up and down Farmington Road with balloons trying to get people to come. I guess I was the first victim of the super powered Dan Moy water gun, but I got my revenge. But I guess hitting Weenini was not a good idea as she drenched me pretty good. I wish I could of stuck around longer till the end though.
Yesterday, was our 2nd Korean V-ball Tournament of the summer. This tournament was held at Stoney Creek and it was to celebrate Korean Independence Day. I was just so excited that finally for once that a tournament is held only 2 minutes away from my house. So the whole time I kept thinking about just going home during the dead time to rest and going home during the ceremonies/presentations. I guess something changed my mind about all these thoughts of going home in between games. As I was sitting down, I kept looking around at the Korean enviroment that I'm in. Instead of refusing to learn about there culture, I just decided to take it all in. And I kept walking around and the more and more it seemed like I was at the Olympics. I had my camera just taking pictures of all the festivities. It's not often that I get to experience such a rich tradition of history and culture. My aunt is Korean and now it gives me something else to talk about with her. It was a great experience and I hope to be a part of it next year.
Oh so how did we do in the tournament you ask? Well we took 2nd which was way too disappointing to me and I only have myself to blame. Some people say that 2nd is still pretty good but it ain't good enough for me. No one ever remembers 2nd place. However on the upside, I'm a different player from everyone else, after each lost, I only get stronger. It's true if you take a look at my v-ball past. It was only 3 years ago, that I jumped ship to v-ball and landed on Peter's team. We finished dead last in our pool, the following year we took 2nd (not good enough), and last year we took 1st. Or how bout OU my first year we took 3rd and after that bam we were champs. This year I really want to get back into the DSSC to replace my 2nd with a 1st. So yeah I was down about losing yesterday but today it just fed my hunger to be a better player and pump myself for CCUC.
Today I went to Golden Harvest for a big dinner with I guess my distant family to me but all were from my Dad's side. Some of these peeps were from Toronto and Hong Kong, almost like a family reunion. So I'm just sitting at my table playing Pokemon and asking myself why would you treat family to a Golden Harvest dinner? Umm if they came from Toronto and Hong Kong, I'm sure they've had better. Anyways, I'm sitting with my cousins, and it's funny how my aunt is looking at all these pics of girls trying to hook her son up. I'm glad my mom does not do that to me and it's funny how my aunt kept asking me "Oh what do you think about her for him" Geez like I'm any expert in the love department, all I need is me, myself and I these days. I don't understand women and I don't think I ever will. What amazes me though is that I hear everyone talking about their accomplishments and I'm amazed at how humble my parents were today. I mean they are always humble through the things they do, I mean today my parents just bought a new car, and yet they didn't say a word to anyone. I must say this car sucks in my opinion and why in the world would they buy another gas guzzler. Anyways back to their humility, it makes me wonder what the heck happened to my humility.
And it was nice to finally sleep in and wake up at 12. But if it came down to sleep or waking up at 6 a.m. to work at ACA then I would choose ACA over sleep. And I was kind of sad this morning not having to go to ACA. Again it amazes me how God works, because He knew my sadness and blessed me. How? Well I went to Taiwan Buffet with my parents and I ran into Peter 1 from ACA. He is probably the loudest kid at camp, and I always had to talk or yell at him. And it hurt me sometimes that he cried because I would send him out of the room but I'm glad that he always understood afterwards and still treated me as his favorite counselor. Well almost time for bed, I wonder what time I'll wake up tomorrow.
Live For The Moment
Yesterday, was our 2nd Korean V-ball Tournament of the summer. This tournament was held at Stoney Creek and it was to celebrate Korean Independence Day. I was just so excited that finally for once that a tournament is held only 2 minutes away from my house. So the whole time I kept thinking about just going home during the dead time to rest and going home during the ceremonies/presentations. I guess something changed my mind about all these thoughts of going home in between games. As I was sitting down, I kept looking around at the Korean enviroment that I'm in. Instead of refusing to learn about there culture, I just decided to take it all in. And I kept walking around and the more and more it seemed like I was at the Olympics. I had my camera just taking pictures of all the festivities. It's not often that I get to experience such a rich tradition of history and culture. My aunt is Korean and now it gives me something else to talk about with her. It was a great experience and I hope to be a part of it next year.
Oh so how did we do in the tournament you ask? Well we took 2nd which was way too disappointing to me and I only have myself to blame. Some people say that 2nd is still pretty good but it ain't good enough for me. No one ever remembers 2nd place. However on the upside, I'm a different player from everyone else, after each lost, I only get stronger. It's true if you take a look at my v-ball past. It was only 3 years ago, that I jumped ship to v-ball and landed on Peter's team. We finished dead last in our pool, the following year we took 2nd (not good enough), and last year we took 1st. Or how bout OU my first year we took 3rd and after that bam we were champs. This year I really want to get back into the DSSC to replace my 2nd with a 1st. So yeah I was down about losing yesterday but today it just fed my hunger to be a better player and pump myself for CCUC.
Today I went to Golden Harvest for a big dinner with I guess my distant family to me but all were from my Dad's side. Some of these peeps were from Toronto and Hong Kong, almost like a family reunion. So I'm just sitting at my table playing Pokemon and asking myself why would you treat family to a Golden Harvest dinner? Umm if they came from Toronto and Hong Kong, I'm sure they've had better. Anyways, I'm sitting with my cousins, and it's funny how my aunt is looking at all these pics of girls trying to hook her son up. I'm glad my mom does not do that to me and it's funny how my aunt kept asking me "Oh what do you think about her for him" Geez like I'm any expert in the love department, all I need is me, myself and I these days. I don't understand women and I don't think I ever will. What amazes me though is that I hear everyone talking about their accomplishments and I'm amazed at how humble my parents were today. I mean they are always humble through the things they do, I mean today my parents just bought a new car, and yet they didn't say a word to anyone. I must say this car sucks in my opinion and why in the world would they buy another gas guzzler. Anyways back to their humility, it makes me wonder what the heck happened to my humility.
And it was nice to finally sleep in and wake up at 12. But if it came down to sleep or waking up at 6 a.m. to work at ACA then I would choose ACA over sleep. And I was kind of sad this morning not having to go to ACA. Again it amazes me how God works, because He knew my sadness and blessed me. How? Well I went to Taiwan Buffet with my parents and I ran into Peter 1 from ACA. He is probably the loudest kid at camp, and I always had to talk or yell at him. And it hurt me sometimes that he cried because I would send him out of the room but I'm glad that he always understood afterwards and still treated me as his favorite counselor. Well almost time for bed, I wonder what time I'll wake up tomorrow.
Live For The Moment
Friday, August 09, 2002
Ok so it seems like it has been a while since I've last blogged. I gotta say playing/practicing every night is really taking it's toll on my body. Coming home from soccer practice today, I couldn't even walk into the house right. And the past couple of nights, it's like I fall into a coma as soon as I get home and then all of a sudden wake up in time to get ready for work.
So with the past couple of nights going by without anything to say, I've been having a couple of revelations and I'll start off with the bad to the good, so I can make it a good night for me. So going back about who your friends really are, ya know I don't know if it's gossip or it is true that someone put words into my mouth. Either way I just can't believe that this person that I've trusted as one of my closest spiritual friends could say such a thing. It goes to show you how I work, DTA.
And last night we actually had 5 out of 6 players from Team Bring It. But the way we played last night, we couldn't bring a sideout for our team. Ya know last year, our team ran into beleiving all the hype everyone was saying about us, and I think we played the game way too seriously. Praise God that everything worked out ok. However this year, we're playing on the other extreme. It just seems like we are playing too relaxed as if we have the thing won already. I always knew that my role on this team was gonna be expanded such as improving on my passing and setting since Joyce is not here. However after last night, I never knew my role was gonna be expanded in another way. And I think JW is right, that Joyce is the glue that holds this team together. I'm not the rah rah cheerleader type of player, I'm more of a just go out there and get the job done. She is the one who always keeps the team together and gets everyone focused. And I guess that is what I want to learn in order for this team to be successful. Her absence has really made me appreciate what she means to this team. All in all though, with this new revelation, I'm gonna have to kick myself to another level and to be that leader to keep this team together.
And today was the last day of Art Camp, and yeah I was sad again. This time I was more sad when this little girl named Shuang left. She just came to the U.S. about 6 months ago, and during the first week of camp I always thought she was very annoying to me. She would always come up and hold my hand, hug me, follow me, and if I didn't give her any attention then she would give me that puppy dog look with the sad face. But after this week in Art Camp, I really love this little girl. I remember just a couple weeks ago, Tonda wanted Shuang to go with her on a field trip. And let me tell you, Tonda loved this girl more than I did at the time. However Shuang kept holding my hand and wanting to go with me, and all I kept asking was why me? And I'm glad that God answered my prayer this week because my little Pikachu, Sophia signed up. So today was her last day, and she told me to come visit her in Windsor. Her dad told me where they lived and what a coincidence that I have a pretty good idea where they live. So I'm excited about that, and I was happy that a lot of parents and my supervisors thought I did a great job on managing the camp as the lone counselor. My supervisors were amazed at how I spreaded the tables out, and named my own counselors to help me out. Again Praise The Lord for such wonderful girls in Wei and Crystal to help me and to sacrifice their art time to doing what I ask of them to do which was help the their classmates out. I'm glad that I was able to teach Crystal a couple of Biblical knowledge for her own growth. Wei on the other hand loves to pray but her family does not believe in God. And I hope one day that they will come to know the Lord.
Also today, parents kept asking me why do the kids love me so much? My supervisor kept telling them that "Yeah he is our best counselor". I appreciate all the kids thinking that about me because this year I had to lay the smackdown a lot more and yet they still love me despite my punishments on them. It was funny how one of my supervisors Tracy told Crystal next year to come and act as a volunteer since she will be to old to participate in the camp. At first she was all excited because she wanted to act as my jr. counselor. However Tracy said that if she volunteers then she can fire me. And I was so surprised with Crystal's answer, which was, she said she would not come to the camp then if I was not there again next year. So hahah Tracy, we're a team and you can't get rid of us :)
And speaking of Tracy, I'm glad that she is planning on coming to Tuesday night v-ball 2 weeks from now. She said she sucks and I said I believed her, but pretty much I was happy to hear that from her. I hope that she can stay long enough to listen to the sharing time. Actually am I suppose to share in 2 weeks from now? Also I just got my pictures developed over the past 7 weeks, and I still got another roll to go in the dark room. I look forward to bringing this pics with me to Chicago because all these kids really feels like God has given me a purpose and a path for my life. Hopefully some people would be interested in seeing all the kids that I worked and shared my life with. And my revelation for this, is that there will be camp starting Sept. 15 and it will go till the end of the year on Saturdays. This past week, I've worked for free, like I said, I don't care about the money just as long as I am with these kids. And if I help out for this camp, then I will be missin b-ball for a while. Crystal, Henry, and Wei have all signed up for the camp and all 3 of them have asked me to come back for this camp. So what do I do Lord? Do I continue to go to Saturday morning b-ball or do I give up Saturday morning b-ball for the remainder of the year to help out? I do love these kids though, and it is a tough decision that I will have to make in a couple of weeks.
Pain is temporary
The Game is forever
So with the past couple of nights going by without anything to say, I've been having a couple of revelations and I'll start off with the bad to the good, so I can make it a good night for me. So going back about who your friends really are, ya know I don't know if it's gossip or it is true that someone put words into my mouth. Either way I just can't believe that this person that I've trusted as one of my closest spiritual friends could say such a thing. It goes to show you how I work, DTA.
And last night we actually had 5 out of 6 players from Team Bring It. But the way we played last night, we couldn't bring a sideout for our team. Ya know last year, our team ran into beleiving all the hype everyone was saying about us, and I think we played the game way too seriously. Praise God that everything worked out ok. However this year, we're playing on the other extreme. It just seems like we are playing too relaxed as if we have the thing won already. I always knew that my role on this team was gonna be expanded such as improving on my passing and setting since Joyce is not here. However after last night, I never knew my role was gonna be expanded in another way. And I think JW is right, that Joyce is the glue that holds this team together. I'm not the rah rah cheerleader type of player, I'm more of a just go out there and get the job done. She is the one who always keeps the team together and gets everyone focused. And I guess that is what I want to learn in order for this team to be successful. Her absence has really made me appreciate what she means to this team. All in all though, with this new revelation, I'm gonna have to kick myself to another level and to be that leader to keep this team together.
And today was the last day of Art Camp, and yeah I was sad again. This time I was more sad when this little girl named Shuang left. She just came to the U.S. about 6 months ago, and during the first week of camp I always thought she was very annoying to me. She would always come up and hold my hand, hug me, follow me, and if I didn't give her any attention then she would give me that puppy dog look with the sad face. But after this week in Art Camp, I really love this little girl. I remember just a couple weeks ago, Tonda wanted Shuang to go with her on a field trip. And let me tell you, Tonda loved this girl more than I did at the time. However Shuang kept holding my hand and wanting to go with me, and all I kept asking was why me? And I'm glad that God answered my prayer this week because my little Pikachu, Sophia signed up. So today was her last day, and she told me to come visit her in Windsor. Her dad told me where they lived and what a coincidence that I have a pretty good idea where they live. So I'm excited about that, and I was happy that a lot of parents and my supervisors thought I did a great job on managing the camp as the lone counselor. My supervisors were amazed at how I spreaded the tables out, and named my own counselors to help me out. Again Praise The Lord for such wonderful girls in Wei and Crystal to help me and to sacrifice their art time to doing what I ask of them to do which was help the their classmates out. I'm glad that I was able to teach Crystal a couple of Biblical knowledge for her own growth. Wei on the other hand loves to pray but her family does not believe in God. And I hope one day that they will come to know the Lord.
Also today, parents kept asking me why do the kids love me so much? My supervisor kept telling them that "Yeah he is our best counselor". I appreciate all the kids thinking that about me because this year I had to lay the smackdown a lot more and yet they still love me despite my punishments on them. It was funny how one of my supervisors Tracy told Crystal next year to come and act as a volunteer since she will be to old to participate in the camp. At first she was all excited because she wanted to act as my jr. counselor. However Tracy said that if she volunteers then she can fire me. And I was so surprised with Crystal's answer, which was, she said she would not come to the camp then if I was not there again next year. So hahah Tracy, we're a team and you can't get rid of us :)
And speaking of Tracy, I'm glad that she is planning on coming to Tuesday night v-ball 2 weeks from now. She said she sucks and I said I believed her, but pretty much I was happy to hear that from her. I hope that she can stay long enough to listen to the sharing time. Actually am I suppose to share in 2 weeks from now? Also I just got my pictures developed over the past 7 weeks, and I still got another roll to go in the dark room. I look forward to bringing this pics with me to Chicago because all these kids really feels like God has given me a purpose and a path for my life. Hopefully some people would be interested in seeing all the kids that I worked and shared my life with. And my revelation for this, is that there will be camp starting Sept. 15 and it will go till the end of the year on Saturdays. This past week, I've worked for free, like I said, I don't care about the money just as long as I am with these kids. And if I help out for this camp, then I will be missin b-ball for a while. Crystal, Henry, and Wei have all signed up for the camp and all 3 of them have asked me to come back for this camp. So what do I do Lord? Do I continue to go to Saturday morning b-ball or do I give up Saturday morning b-ball for the remainder of the year to help out? I do love these kids though, and it is a tough decision that I will have to make in a couple of weeks.
Pain is temporary
The Game is forever
Tuesday, August 06, 2002
Here's one thing that happened to me yesterday at CBC that made me feel like laying the smackdown or wish CCUC Tournament started now. Ok, so I'm walking up the stairs to the lobby because I had to grab some stuff from my car. Fred and Randy pointed at me saying something about I know what's going on for CCUC. They were with a couple a guys just talking about CCUC. So this one guy let's call him, Mr. C for now. So Fred and Randy were asking me about how many teams are going for v-ball right now. So I say all we have is 6 at this point and of course people were stunned by that number. Now I have Mr. C saying well you might have to take out a team because that might be too much. So I'm scratching my head and asking who in the blue hell are you? And to add after that, it doesn't matter who you are, what matters is are you from CBC? No then know your role and shut your mouth because this is CBC matters. So I tell him well I've talked to CCUC and they have said it is ok for now. And here comes his big introduction, "Well I am CCUC", so I'm like ahhh shut up, because you ain't Bing or Kin-An. After that, all I could do is give him The People's Eyebrow and yeah I feel bad for Mr. CCUC Big Man for my non-Christian like attidude but personally I don't need someone coming into CBC and telling me on how to run things and control our teams.
Yes 6 teams is a shocking number is that too many like Mr. CCUC said? Whoa whoa whoa, let's look at it from another stand point that Mr. CCUC overlooked. How bout we call these 6 teams ummm growth in our church.I remember Bing said that it was exciting to hear our church growing like that while other churches around the Chi Town area have been decreasing in teams. What is Mr. CCUC afraid of the CBC Invasion? Now I am hoping Mr. CCUC has his own team in the tournament and is playing v-ball in the B division. So The People's Champ can lay the roody pooh smackdown on him too. As for his other CCUC buddies, let's play a game because they are playing with The Game, and it's called Just Bring It!
If Ya Smell What The Rattlesnake Is Cooking?
Yes 6 teams is a shocking number is that too many like Mr. CCUC said? Whoa whoa whoa, let's look at it from another stand point that Mr. CCUC overlooked. How bout we call these 6 teams ummm growth in our church.I remember Bing said that it was exciting to hear our church growing like that while other churches around the Chi Town area have been decreasing in teams. What is Mr. CCUC afraid of the CBC Invasion? Now I am hoping Mr. CCUC has his own team in the tournament and is playing v-ball in the B division. So The People's Champ can lay the roody pooh smackdown on him too. As for his other CCUC buddies, let's play a game because they are playing with The Game, and it's called Just Bring It!
If Ya Smell What The Rattlesnake Is Cooking?
Monday, August 05, 2002
Well this weekend as Rachel has said kind of just flown by. Again I say, it sucks that I missed Viv's BBQ party due to the bowling competition that JW, and I have with Les and the Cheung Sisters'. So JW and Phil challenged Connie and Les, and lost. And with that, all male ego's were crushed, however it was equal teams possibly since Chrissy and I weren't there. So of course, I laid out a challenge to Connie today in bowling sometime in the near future. We've never seen each other bowl so it should be a fair game, so she can go one on one with The Great One ;) It's time for The People's Champ to earn back all male respect, pride, dignity, and self-esteem.
If Ya Smell la la la la la la What The Rattlesnake Is Cooking?
If Ya Smell la la la la la la What The Rattlesnake Is Cooking?
Sunday, August 04, 2002
Wow what a long day, go to b-ball, then go to Kensington for a picnic, then go to Viv's to hang out, heeheh more chickens, then go to CBC then off to OCC. Starting off with the picnic, it wasn't as good as last year's. The fact that there wasn't any kids that went, only Jimmy 2 and William and they were off playing with other kids. So I tried playing some v-ball but the people playing weren't any good so I might as well avoid getting injured. And the organization of this year's picnic wasn't as good.
I went to Viv's and as usual it is always entertaining over there when it is just G, Viv, Ting, and myself. I wish I could of stayed to finish watching The Best of Friends. I got a chance to look at Viv's pictures from China and saw all the kids that she was aiding too. And I felt sorry for a lot of those kids because they all have some sort of physical handicap and I don't mean like missing a leg or an arm. A lot of them had some sort of body part that was deformed, like I saw one girl who had one leg larger than the other. Viv told me that she will die soon which was so sad to me. And it made me realize that I should be more thankful of my health and athleticism.
I wish I got a chance to stay for Praise Nite tonight, but God called me elsewhere and all I can do is go. So I went to OCC and no luck did I see Zhao or Kylene. I got a chance to work with another small group which was exciting. I got to work with some of the kids in some skits, and I got to know a kid named Clint a little better. Afterwards, I thought I was just gonna leave and head to Stan's party. Next thing you know, a couple of girls came up to me and asked me for a ride. So I'm scratching my head on why me? So we all went to 7-11 and drove around to get to know each other. It was a real blessing hanging out with Pearl, Janice, KT, and Stephanie. I look forward to keeping in touch with them and I'm excited with new friends that God has brought upon to me.
One last note is what I've noticed about A2 since I practically live at Forest and S. U now. I call these people the rejects of U of M. And they are the bums in AA, like I never knew their were bums in AA. I call these peeps the rejects of U of M because they must of never gotten accepted to U of M. I mean why are they asking poor college students for money? I guess they never made it into U of M because of brain power. Also I have to agree with Larry now on this part since now I've experienced it. I'm walking down on S. U and I noticed all of a sudden it was like a bum convention all around me. I felt like I was in Resident Evil and they were zombies surrounding me or something. I hope that wasn't too mean but yeah I flipped them a few quarters here and there. Next thing you know, I'm out of change for the meter!
Around The World
I went to Viv's and as usual it is always entertaining over there when it is just G, Viv, Ting, and myself. I wish I could of stayed to finish watching The Best of Friends. I got a chance to look at Viv's pictures from China and saw all the kids that she was aiding too. And I felt sorry for a lot of those kids because they all have some sort of physical handicap and I don't mean like missing a leg or an arm. A lot of them had some sort of body part that was deformed, like I saw one girl who had one leg larger than the other. Viv told me that she will die soon which was so sad to me. And it made me realize that I should be more thankful of my health and athleticism.
I wish I got a chance to stay for Praise Nite tonight, but God called me elsewhere and all I can do is go. So I went to OCC and no luck did I see Zhao or Kylene. I got a chance to work with another small group which was exciting. I got to work with some of the kids in some skits, and I got to know a kid named Clint a little better. Afterwards, I thought I was just gonna leave and head to Stan's party. Next thing you know, a couple of girls came up to me and asked me for a ride. So I'm scratching my head on why me? So we all went to 7-11 and drove around to get to know each other. It was a real blessing hanging out with Pearl, Janice, KT, and Stephanie. I look forward to keeping in touch with them and I'm excited with new friends that God has brought upon to me.
One last note is what I've noticed about A2 since I practically live at Forest and S. U now. I call these people the rejects of U of M. And they are the bums in AA, like I never knew their were bums in AA. I call these peeps the rejects of U of M because they must of never gotten accepted to U of M. I mean why are they asking poor college students for money? I guess they never made it into U of M because of brain power. Also I have to agree with Larry now on this part since now I've experienced it. I'm walking down on S. U and I noticed all of a sudden it was like a bum convention all around me. I felt like I was in Resident Evil and they were zombies surrounding me or something. I hope that wasn't too mean but yeah I flipped them a few quarters here and there. Next thing you know, I'm out of change for the meter!
Around The World
Saturday, August 03, 2002
Are you ready?
They think they can tell us what to do
You think you can tell us what to wear
You think that you are better
Well you better get ready
Bow to the masters
Break it down!
D-Generation X reborn, could it be?
I would have to say it was only like a month ago, I remember Cecilia talking about friendships. And now with what has transpired the past couple of days, it has got me thinking. It's such a shame to see how things are going about recently. But it has got me thinking about how I see who my real friends are now, while others are just out for there ownselves. Does seeing all this hurt? Of course it does especially from brothers and sisters in Christ, and it's just a poor example of reaching out to others. I really hope things will work out for the best.
And speaking of friendships, here's one that has always gotten stronger. Today was Viv's coming back party, thrown by the G-Force. I'm kind of down that I missed it but we did get to talk on the phone while she was in China, and last night when she got back so it was all good. I'm glad that she is back home because I know she loves it when we talk about ummmmm how we say chicken ;) Anyways, it's good to have you home Viv!
Now for those of you who haven't heard it, I just wanna say this in case DX does not happen with me.
If you can't beat it,
Suck it
\ /
They think they can tell us what to do
You think you can tell us what to wear
You think that you are better
Well you better get ready
Bow to the masters
Break it down!
D-Generation X reborn, could it be?
I would have to say it was only like a month ago, I remember Cecilia talking about friendships. And now with what has transpired the past couple of days, it has got me thinking. It's such a shame to see how things are going about recently. But it has got me thinking about how I see who my real friends are now, while others are just out for there ownselves. Does seeing all this hurt? Of course it does especially from brothers and sisters in Christ, and it's just a poor example of reaching out to others. I really hope things will work out for the best.
And speaking of friendships, here's one that has always gotten stronger. Today was Viv's coming back party, thrown by the G-Force. I'm kind of down that I missed it but we did get to talk on the phone while she was in China, and last night when she got back so it was all good. I'm glad that she is back home because I know she loves it when we talk about ummmmm how we say chicken ;) Anyways, it's good to have you home Viv!
Now for those of you who haven't heard it, I just wanna say this in case DX does not happen with me.
If you can't beat it,
Suck it
\ /
Friday, August 02, 2002
What a last day of ACA today, I'm glad that I made a couple of other strong friendships besides Jenny now. My 3 Pokemon as I call them are Li Xiang, Jimmy, and Micheal, and what a fun time we've had harassing all the other counselors. However today didn't really feel like the last day for me since I'll be the only one back for next week's Art Camp. I wonder who will be going to the picnic this Saturday?
So for the past 3 years that I've been going to CCUC, it has always been a lot of fun and great times. Why is it this year it is different? Now I got someone wanting to recruit the other half of my Hammer Bros. connection. So if he leaves, who will take his place. For all of CCUC and every other team sake, they all better hope my bro stays with Team Bring It. Otherwise I sense the rebirth of D-X and that only spells trouble for everyone else. Let's get ready to kiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!
Break It Down
So for the past 3 years that I've been going to CCUC, it has always been a lot of fun and great times. Why is it this year it is different? Now I got someone wanting to recruit the other half of my Hammer Bros. connection. So if he leaves, who will take his place. For all of CCUC and every other team sake, they all better hope my bro stays with Team Bring It. Otherwise I sense the rebirth of D-X and that only spells trouble for everyone else. Let's get ready to kiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!
Break It Down
Thursday, August 01, 2002
Wow I can't believe I had enough energy to be able to pull off all this mad driving I did today and yet still be up at 2:40 a.m. right now. Well Thursday is the last day of camp for this session, I don't know if I wil be as emotional as I was last session. More or less, I'll see most of them next week as we start Art Camp and it will be combined with first session. The challenge is that I'll be the only one left trying to handle 21 kids now! I'm glad that I have Crystal and Wei at least to help me out.
Tonight we had v-ball practice, and nothing seemed to inspire me to play. I think all my bumps and bruises are starting to mount up and is making me feel lazy now. But I know if my team is to perform well, then it's gotta be me who picks up the level. Especially now that my little bro hurt his ankle, this adds to another unable to practice list. And dang it, a couple of bumps are starting to take shape on my leg. It was all due to yesterday when we took our kids to Belle Isle. I was playing on the playground and I saw this ladder but in the shape of an upside down U. So I decided to see if I could run up it without holding on to anything and then leap all the way to the top deck of the playground. So here I am running like I was doing a Jackie Chan stunt, and as I ran across the last step, I lost my balance. So I PKed and my right leg got stuck between the metal bar of the ladder and the wooden post of the playground. Ouch!
A2 here I come again!
Tonight we had v-ball practice, and nothing seemed to inspire me to play. I think all my bumps and bruises are starting to mount up and is making me feel lazy now. But I know if my team is to perform well, then it's gotta be me who picks up the level. Especially now that my little bro hurt his ankle, this adds to another unable to practice list. And dang it, a couple of bumps are starting to take shape on my leg. It was all due to yesterday when we took our kids to Belle Isle. I was playing on the playground and I saw this ladder but in the shape of an upside down U. So I decided to see if I could run up it without holding on to anything and then leap all the way to the top deck of the playground. So here I am running like I was doing a Jackie Chan stunt, and as I ran across the last step, I lost my balance. So I PKed and my right leg got stuck between the metal bar of the ladder and the wooden post of the playground. Ouch!
A2 here I come again!