#52 Double Up!
Yay, a double update! :)
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Things have been really good recently. Let's see how things shall unfold in the next few days, weeks, months..
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!
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June 17, 2011
Ninomiya Kazunari's 17th birthday! :)) (it's been his 17th birthday for the past 11 years already, so do the math for his real age xD)
The owner of the fountain of youth ;)
That one aside, yesterday was such a beautiful and blessing-filled day for me. I have 4 reasons why I claim that statement, and those are..
1. It's Ninomiya Kazunari's birthday
Yes. It's one of the reasons why yesterday was wonderful. While I was reading Guyton for Physio, as the clock struck 12, my mp3 player, which was in random mode, decided to play Nino's solo, "Gimmick Game". I know, it sounds a bit shallow, but that song is kinda meaningful to me (for reasons I shall not disclose :P), so that really made me happy. Totally gooood vibes! :)
2. Divine intervention during Physio class
We were scheduled to have a short quiz and a case conference yesterday. I transferred my notes and read the book for the quiz, but for some reason, I wasn't able to prepare AT ALL for the case con. I appeared calm on the outside, but I was totally panicking inside! As we were waiting, a doctor from the department entered our room and said that the class will do the case con first before we take the short quiz.
GOOD HEAVENS! I did not read the case, I did not prepare a concept map, I had nothing! My mind was in a truly chaotic state then.
But, I decided to whisper to God, asking Him for His grace, guidance and wisdom, since I know that I have no choice but to get through this ordeal (hopefully unscathed). And, lo and behold! God is really faithful. I was able to answer the questions asked to me by our professor, and I was not chosen to present my concept map (coz I had nothing to present to begin with!) :D
There's no chance that what happened was luck. It was purely God's saving power. Divine intervention! ♥
3. The Feast Manila
I've been attending some sessions here in the Feast Alabang for quite a few times, but last night was my first time at the Feast Manila. For those of you who are wondering what the Feast is, it's basically a gathering of people from all walks of life for singing and dancing for Jesus, and listening to His words. Anj, Em, Sham, Bonna, Nadyn and I attended the said gathering last night. It was truly a blessing!
Usually, in the Feast Manila, the attendees are mostly students and other young people. I was humbled and inspired to see them praising God, offering up their talents to Him and not being ashamed of worshiping Him in front of many people. Seeing them serve wholeheartedly just made my heart swell that I was reduced to tears.
I can't help but remember what Arem said to me earlier that day, that she believes that the youth of today, our generation, is capable of inspiring the whole human race to return to God and give Him the praises, the glory and the honor that He alone deserves. Witnessing the scene last night at the Feast Manila was phenomenal.
Then suddenly, I missed the PDCC Youth! :)
4. Omiyage from Japan and Korea
Sam, my beloved fellow June 22 baby, gave me an advanced gift for our birthday. It's stuff from Korea! It made me really miss her, and my other girl friends, more. Aww, I really hope to see you guys really soon! ♥
Anyway, after the Feast, I went down at the entrance of SM Manila to meet up with abychu. She gave me, yes, some omiyage from when she stayed in Japan for one year as an exchange student. Being the loving friend that she is, she never forgot her friends from here (I am so sugarcoating things here, Abby :P)
So, what I'm trying to say is.. OMG I SO LOVE YOU ABYCHU YOU'RE SUCH A GREAT FRIEND YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE YOUR GIFTS THAT MINI-UCHIWA THOSE PAMPHLETS AND YES EVEN THOSE GUMS THAT I SHALL NEVER CHEW IN MY ENTIRE LIFE OKAY?
Here's a snapshot of my omiyage (together with my first The Feast Manila bulletin and my new still-unnamed baby):
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Next week will mark the start of the second decade of my existence in this world. No, scratch that. I am not merely existing, I firmly believe that with what I am doing right now, I am LIVING my life.
Things may not be as easy as A-B-C, but I know I'll get through.
Really. Life is really good.
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Ahh.
I missed blogging so much. :>