Days 68-70 (Apr. 20-22): Nothing to Tie These Days Together, If I'm Being Honest

Can I take a moment to be completely honest?

I'll take your lack of answer as a yes ;) I am only updating up until the present day because I want to prove a point to myself. I usually start things with such fervor, then it slowly fizzles out. That's what started to happen until my Dad persisted in telling me to do this since I said I would. The man makes a good point :) And I'm glad I am. But honestly, these blogs are WAYYYYY too long lol. Don't worry; we're all thinking it ;) So, I am going to revamp it AFTER the blog is caught up to the present day. So here Round Six goes:

Day Sixty-Eight (Tuesday, April 20)
A few days prior, I randomly discovered a blog, which led me to a funny video by someone named Dave Barnes, who I fell in love with! Not only was he funny and cute, but I soon found out he was a musician. My college pal "DJ the DJ" knew who he was too and he told me about one of his songs that's at the top of the charts on Christian radio, called "God Gave Me You." Haha, I've listened to that song way too many times to keep track of.

Admittedly, I have too much time, which is why I had time to both continue uploading pictures on my dad's facebook account and burn picture CDs. While doing so, I got to fondly reminisce about my recent past. While doing so, I came across some great model-like pictures of my brother. It got me all lovey-dovey and so I texted him. This started a series of texts between us. It was so fun catching up that way. He was on set for a new TV show that he's an extra in. And in one of the final texts, he told me that Sarah Chalke just passed him. LOL WHAT?????? (You know her as Elliott in Scrubs.)

Later that night, I went to one of my favorite highlights of the week: Bible Study at Erin and Jaclyn's house. It was honestly one of the best I've been to. We studied Galatians 4:12-31. We talked about the characteristics of a healthy relationships. (i.e. Giving of yourself, welcoming each other with open hands, telling hard truths, being in the present moment with each other, knowing what's going on in each other's lives, being in anguish until your friend is saved through Jesus Christ.) We also talked about being part of the body. Here are some favorite thoughts from the night:

"Our sin doesn't just affect us but everyone else in the body too. (Both sin ad joy affect all.)"

"When a couple divorces, where are the bridesmaids and groomsmen? They are supposed to hold them accountable and help knock them on the head when they're making mistakes in the marriage."

"Do we have an urgency to see others grow in the Gospel? Paul, when he was deathly ill, planted a church! What are we doing??!"

"If you're just concerned with yourself, God, and the Bible, you won't grow! You grow through service to others."

"When we don't make an intentional effort to keep each other accountable, we forget! We sometimes  forget to disciple others, or what have you. We need reminding for many things."

"You could refrain from adultery and murder, but what good are you doing? Are you loving the annoying and uncool people?"

"Jacob was promised the blessing, even though he was the younger brother. He couldn't wait so he dressed up as his brother and stole his blessing, which angered God. Same with Abraham who rushed ahead of God and took Hagar as his wife to bear children. There were MAJOR, far-reaching consequences in both these circumstances. We're promised so much, yet we rush ahead of God to get what we want now."

Both before and after group started, I had some great conversations with Erin. I love that woman and feel so comfortable around her. She's a very caring and fun woman and I'm so glad I know her. When I got there (early), she and Dave were on the porch overlooking the canal. It was a standout night overall.

Day Sixty-Nine (Wednesday, April 21)
Paul said that he does what he does not want to do and does not do what he ought to do (in the Bible). That's certainly true of me, my friend. *Sigh* sad but true. I even have repented of things before God then gone back again to the very thing I determined not to do. Fortunately, I did again rethink things and have since refrained. (It's now 12:40am on Monday, May 3rd.)

Quite honestly, most of this day remains hazy, so I have nothing more to say.

Day Seventy (Thursday, April 22)
This day, on the other hand, is quite clear. It's the day I took my dad's advice and started up the blog again. It was also my Aunt Jiwon's birthday.

It's the day I did and stumbled on a lot of random things, such as a video Sam posted on my brother's facebook wall. Hopefully you can access it here.

First thing in the morning, I ate breakfast on the balcony while I spent time with God, sitting on a (long) chair I have never sat on before. Haha, minor, I know, but it's still noteworthy to me and my silly need-for-new-experiences self.

It was also a big Korea-day, in terms of making some calls, doing some research for it, and talking on gmail to a high school friend, Stephanie, about the pros and cons of going there. It was certainly interesting and unique hearing it from someone who is actually half-Korean herself. Oh yeah, and I also made a video of why the company I was in communication with should hire me. Furthermore, I made some calls and research for various jobs and internships. All mundane things, but ones that matter for my future, you know?

So it was a good day.