Operation V-ball - So it's like after 5:00 a.m. and I'm still up cleanin and I have yet to pack. Only a few more hours til I hit the motherland. Dave and Lindsay's wedding was beautiful the whole day, although I was running around during the ceremony. I was scanning the reception room to see everyone, and it's wierd how a lot of peeps started off in Mich. but now are elsewhere. I guess it's one of those life changes ya know where now peeps start comin in and out of your life. Kind of sad, to seeing some of my buds leave but I'm happy for them because He has put them in a place where He wants them to serve. It's wierd thinkin that Linz will be in Lansing and hopefully be blessed with an awesome teaching job. I still remember the first day that I talked to Linz and it was at her dad's restaurant. Then God continued to bless our close friendship when we were teammates in some v-ball leagues. All those drives together to the games, and eating afterwards was just awesome fellowship. God used the both of us to really serve D-Ship at the time, where we were more of the counselors. Lastly, can't forget all those trips to Chicago for the CCUC tournaments. I miss those dynasty days of our team centered around her, Juice, and me. I still remember the time in Chicago where she spilled Bubble Tea in my car because I was racing some jerk. Now, He has blessed her in abundance and it was cool to be a witness to that tonight.
It's hard seein another friend movin or married now. It's like Queen's song "Another One Bites The Dust" where you move and get a job or marry and then move. As I always believe, the truth hurts and everyone is going through changes. Some truths came out today and yeah I felt the stunner, but I'll overcome it. An example is that today was my last day seeing Jo for the year. As The Jet would say, "Let the truth be told." So I'm thankful that I'll be over in the motherland to refocus and recharge. Hopefully I connect with Abby and Amanda over there in case I get homesick. Hmmm almost time to actually pack, so I guess I'll disappear.
Cuba
Monday, June 27, 2005
Friday, June 24, 2005
Injured List - Charlene told me it best today when she told me to supervise each room. That summed up my whole day, how do I be in multiple places at the same time? I kept thinkin bout it, if I could clone myself for the day, then everyone can be happy. Here is how my clones would of sort out today:
K1 - VBS Supervisor
K2 - Games Leader
K3 - Accountability with Leaders
K4 - Clean up Field Day leftovers
K5 - Took home Lily and Lulu since parents forgot bout them :(
K6 - Take MooCows, Talk2Me, and AznGirl to Great Lakes
K7 - Go to Champs
K8 - Move ACA stuff to I-Tute
K9 - Met up with T-onda for counselor packet
K10 - Kept my invite to a friend
K11- PalaceVision
For those that know, yup I completed maybe half of my clone list. It's hard because it has been a lil physically draining, driving all over the place. Now my mileage count after 4 days of VBS is at 610 miles. The toughest part is going on 1 bad knee, I am starting to notice it gettin weaker each day. I could barely go around the whole mall today without stoppin for a break. I made too many promises for the day and let some peeps down, which I'm still sorry for. It's hard when no one knows how much your tryin to do despite physical limitations so I get the misunderstand/mispercieved feelin but story of my life. Oh well, it's my fault for makin promises that I can't keep.
So with the bad knee going on, I saw the specialist this past Monday. He was nice and optimistic about everything, and gave me my choices. The best choice is, that I will get surgery on it the next day I come back from HK. I tried to change it as a friend brought up good points of not to have it on July 5th, but I could not.
Why so early after HK? Well he said it takes 4-6 weeks if all goes well with rehab/therapy to come back from it. The timing is perfect because the KUMC tournament is in 4 weeks after surgery. So you can bet I'm shooting to be at full strength in 3 weeks with 1 week to get my timing back. I'll be on crutches for the first few days which should be fun.
The support? I went to Dumars last night to cheer on my v-ball team. It was the first time back, and I got a lot of love, and support from the fans who come see us. My teammates were supportive as well, knowin that I'll be ready for the next season. I've been gettin some phone calls too, from others wishin me a speedy recovery.
Mad? My parents were of course mad to find out that I chose surgery. They want me to retire from playin afterwards. So with that, I decided it was best not to tell them bout the KUMC tournament and how I plan on playin by then. My mommy wanted to go with me to my surgery, but since it is on Tuesday it's a no. And since I could not change the date to Wednesday, it looks like I'm gonna be going solo to surgery. What else would be new? Dr. Plagens already is gonna put me in a faster/harder rehab/therapy as I asked for so I can return to the court quicker.
Hunger
K1 - VBS Supervisor
K2 - Games Leader
K3 - Accountability with Leaders
K4 - Clean up Field Day leftovers
K5 - Took home Lily and Lulu since parents forgot bout them :(
K6 - Take MooCows, Talk2Me, and AznGirl to Great Lakes
K7 - Go to Champs
K8 - Move ACA stuff to I-Tute
K9 - Met up with T-onda for counselor packet
K10 - Kept my invite to a friend
K11- PalaceVision
For those that know, yup I completed maybe half of my clone list. It's hard because it has been a lil physically draining, driving all over the place. Now my mileage count after 4 days of VBS is at 610 miles. The toughest part is going on 1 bad knee, I am starting to notice it gettin weaker each day. I could barely go around the whole mall today without stoppin for a break. I made too many promises for the day and let some peeps down, which I'm still sorry for. It's hard when no one knows how much your tryin to do despite physical limitations so I get the misunderstand/mispercieved feelin but story of my life. Oh well, it's my fault for makin promises that I can't keep.
So with the bad knee going on, I saw the specialist this past Monday. He was nice and optimistic about everything, and gave me my choices. The best choice is, that I will get surgery on it the next day I come back from HK. I tried to change it as a friend brought up good points of not to have it on July 5th, but I could not.
Why so early after HK? Well he said it takes 4-6 weeks if all goes well with rehab/therapy to come back from it. The timing is perfect because the KUMC tournament is in 4 weeks after surgery. So you can bet I'm shooting to be at full strength in 3 weeks with 1 week to get my timing back. I'll be on crutches for the first few days which should be fun.
The support? I went to Dumars last night to cheer on my v-ball team. It was the first time back, and I got a lot of love, and support from the fans who come see us. My teammates were supportive as well, knowin that I'll be ready for the next season. I've been gettin some phone calls too, from others wishin me a speedy recovery.
Mad? My parents were of course mad to find out that I chose surgery. They want me to retire from playin afterwards. So with that, I decided it was best not to tell them bout the KUMC tournament and how I plan on playin by then. My mommy wanted to go with me to my surgery, but since it is on Tuesday it's a no. And since I could not change the date to Wednesday, it looks like I'm gonna be going solo to surgery. What else would be new? Dr. Plagens already is gonna put me in a faster/harder rehab/therapy as I asked for so I can return to the court quicker.
Hunger
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Tylenol - Things almost went perfect today at VBS, I mean the goals that I set were all met for the most part. The parents and kids were giving me props of how I set everything up this year. God blessed us with great weather so that I can shift games outside. Again, gotta give mor props to B-12 as our new event, Job's obstacle course was a hit. Wayne and Spidey's Noah's Flood worked out much better this year than last year's version. Charlene loved how a lot of the help from the Youth Ministry did a pretty good job. However, she didn't see those doing the behind the scenes stuff. My MVPer's had to be Chris for doing so much setting up with me and Liz from makin signs, cleanin up, takin care of prizes, going to Target with me, etc. Overall, VBS Field Day was off the hook because of those who served and made it exciting for the kids.
Of course, it was a bit frustrating too and maybe it is my fault for havin expectations. Those that I felt could do more and trust, actually did the opposite. While those that I was a bit hesitant about giving a station too actually did an excellent job. Maybe it's my fault for not being clear enough on some things.
Plus this is VBS, and should be happy! Oi, but nope there has to be drama of course in and out of VBS. I guess it's a maturity thing. Woohoo, Charlene wants me to run things for Thursday so time to fire up the kids again. After a long, long, day of serving at VBS - Em, Liz, and I went to the new Bubble Tea joint to try that out. My opinion, it is worth another visit ;) and then we had fine dining at Taco Bell. I'm also up to 500 miles in 3 days now and I've been pumpin gas now 4 out of the last 6 days now too. That's $120 at least down the tubes :( and now I plan on buying b-ball shoes for this year's CCUC tournament and yes a digital camera. No more Kodak 2000 Dispoables for me :)
Yikes, time for bed gotta wake up soon to get my Yu 2 Girls, woohoo we're going to Great Lakes and possible seeing Batman Begins!
Dare
Of course, it was a bit frustrating too and maybe it is my fault for havin expectations. Those that I felt could do more and trust, actually did the opposite. While those that I was a bit hesitant about giving a station too actually did an excellent job. Maybe it's my fault for not being clear enough on some things.
Plus this is VBS, and should be happy! Oi, but nope there has to be drama of course in and out of VBS. I guess it's a maturity thing. Woohoo, Charlene wants me to run things for Thursday so time to fire up the kids again. After a long, long, day of serving at VBS - Em, Liz, and I went to the new Bubble Tea joint to try that out. My opinion, it is worth another visit ;) and then we had fine dining at Taco Bell. I'm also up to 500 miles in 3 days now and I've been pumpin gas now 4 out of the last 6 days now too. That's $120 at least down the tubes :( and now I plan on buying b-ball shoes for this year's CCUC tournament and yes a digital camera. No more Kodak 2000 Dispoables for me :)
Yikes, time for bed gotta wake up soon to get my Yu 2 Girls, woohoo we're going to Great Lakes and possible seeing Batman Begins!
Dare
Tylenol - Things almost went perfect today at VBS, I mean the goals that I set were all met for the most part. The parents and kids were giving me props of how I set everything up this year. God blessed us with great weather so that I can shift games outside. Again, gotta give mor props to B-12 as our new event, Job's obstacle course was a hit. Wayne and Spidey's Noah's Flood worked out much better this year than last year's version. Charlene loved how a lot of the help from the Youth Ministry did a pretty good job. However, she didn't see those doing the behind the scenes stuff. My MVPer's had to be Chris for doing so much setting up with me and Liz from makin signs, cleanin up, takin care of prizes, going to Target with me, etc. Overall, VBS Field Day was off the hook because of those who served and made it exciting for the kids.
Of course, it was a bit frustrating too and maybe it is my fault for havin expectations. Those that I felt could do more and trust, actually did the opposite. While those that I was a bit hesitant about giving a station too actually did an excellent job. Maybe it's my fault for not being clear enough on some things.
Plus this is VBS, and should be happy! Oi, but nope there has to be drama of course in and out of VBS. I guess it's a maturity thing. Woohoo, Charlene wants me to run things for Thursday so time to fire up the kids again. After a long, long, day of serving at VBS - Em, Liz, and I went to the new Bubble Tea joint to try that out. My opinion, it is worth another visit ;) and then we had fine dining at Taco Bell. I'm also up to 500 miles in 3 days now and I've been pumpin gas now 4 out of the last 6 days now too. That's $120 at least down the tubes :( and now I plan on buying b-ball shoes for this year's CCUC tournament and yes a digital camera. No more Kodak 2000 Dispoables for me :)
Yikes, time for bed gotta wake up soon to get my Yu 2 Girls, woohoo we're going to Great Lakes and possible seeing Batman Begins!
Dare
Of course, it was a bit frustrating too and maybe it is my fault for havin expectations. Those that I felt could do more and trust, actually did the opposite. While those that I was a bit hesitant about giving a station too actually did an excellent job. Maybe it's my fault for not being clear enough on some things.
Plus this is VBS, and should be happy! Oi, but nope there has to be drama of course in and out of VBS. I guess it's a maturity thing. Woohoo, Charlene wants me to run things for Thursday so time to fire up the kids again. After a long, long, day of serving at VBS - Em, Liz, and I went to the new Bubble Tea joint to try that out. My opinion, it is worth another visit ;) and then we had fine dining at Taco Bell. I'm also up to 500 miles in 3 days now and I've been pumpin gas now 4 out of the last 6 days now too. That's $120 at least down the tubes :( and now I plan on buying b-ball shoes for this year's CCUC tournament and yes a digital camera. No more Kodak 2000 Dispoables for me :)
Yikes, time for bed gotta wake up soon to get my Yu 2 Girls, woohoo we're going to Great Lakes and possible seeing Batman Begins!
Dare
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Simba - So 2 days has past already for VBS, and it has been a blessin every single day, minute, second.... Now it's time, it's time, it's Field Day time CBC! I get the ball to lead today, so time to fire up the kids. I'm excited to check out the new obstacle course, B-12, Electra, Legshot, and I all created. Thanks to them for helpin me out last night stayin at CBC @ 8 and sorting out everything. I'm really excited and encouraged, because everyone has really responded to whatever I've asked them to help and do. It was fun leading, Andy, and Alex with me to the prayer room for VBS. I had Chris and 'Drew keep telling me bout how they have been praying for VBS.
What was fun was when Pastor Tsang pulled me aside to talk to me bout the Pistons chances and how he does not think they'll win. I kept tellin him to have faith and that is what he preaches to us. He kept tellin me, no no the Spurs will win. So I told him my sayin never underestimate the heart of a champion, and I gave a punch to his heart. It was just a reminder that it's all bout the heart now baby, man funny episode with Pastor Tsang. Ya know, I think I could enjoy going to a game with him.
390, yup so far that is how many miles I have driven since Monday morning for VBS. It has been a lil draining somewhat I mean driving up and down on Telegraph/Dixie Hwy everyday. However, it has been worth it and I've enjoyed every minute I've been spending with MooCows, and Talk2Me. I stayed over for bout 4 hours yesterday and lil Yu made an attempt to cook me food. While older Yu wants to take me out to dinner, but it's all good. They crack me up and too bad they couldn't come with me last night back to Electra's place. However, they did get a chance to experience college life as I took them around OU with me.
Lastly, went bowling last night with Eunae and man did I stink it up. I can't get that extra power because I can not get the kick out of my knee for some juice. Oh well, still good enough to beat her for some Starbucks afterwards :)
Ok, time to go get the Yu 2 girls and lead VBS!
Game 7
What was fun was when Pastor Tsang pulled me aside to talk to me bout the Pistons chances and how he does not think they'll win. I kept tellin him to have faith and that is what he preaches to us. He kept tellin me, no no the Spurs will win. So I told him my sayin never underestimate the heart of a champion, and I gave a punch to his heart. It was just a reminder that it's all bout the heart now baby, man funny episode with Pastor Tsang. Ya know, I think I could enjoy going to a game with him.
390, yup so far that is how many miles I have driven since Monday morning for VBS. It has been a lil draining somewhat I mean driving up and down on Telegraph/Dixie Hwy everyday. However, it has been worth it and I've enjoyed every minute I've been spending with MooCows, and Talk2Me. I stayed over for bout 4 hours yesterday and lil Yu made an attempt to cook me food. While older Yu wants to take me out to dinner, but it's all good. They crack me up and too bad they couldn't come with me last night back to Electra's place. However, they did get a chance to experience college life as I took them around OU with me.
Lastly, went bowling last night with Eunae and man did I stink it up. I can't get that extra power because I can not get the kick out of my knee for some juice. Oh well, still good enough to beat her for some Starbucks afterwards :)
Ok, time to go get the Yu 2 girls and lead VBS!
Game 7