@ the brass for valsha's 19th bday (clockwise l-r: john, gab, mich, jarvis, matt, terry, glo, crys, alicia, steph, val, me, carolyn, craig, pat and joshy)

my housies steph and valsha =)

my other housies carolyn and crys =)

*wow* been almost a mth since i wrote here O.o...kaka.
Well...let's see...updates...school! Lol...well, classes hv been alright so far...some classes are more interesting and easier than others...obviously. Labs are exciting...being able to put things into practice. Reading load is heavier as anticipated...want to actually totally understand the material and stuff...lol, not that i didn't want to either last yr =P Most of my profs are pretty good...u can see that they actually put the extra effort into helping us know the info. Pathophysio is my largest class this semester...mmm, in it w/ other 3rd yr lifesci's...=P i'm sure they know most of the stuff already...lol, as taken fr/ the profs..."as you learned fr/ last yr...this should be review"...huh?? XP Spanish has been a lil more work than i thought...lol, say things w/ more spanish thinking than w/ french thinking brings an interesting twist...lol, relying alot on my french =P Yay...clinicals start next week ^^ Teehee...looking forward to it.

Haven't gone out too much since school started...need to go to the lake sometime soon...midterms coming up O.o. We've had some ppl come over for dinner...yay, invited my froshie over for dinner ^^ Lol...payback time now eh? =P Hv had joycee, kev y, jeff l, fi, pooky, carmen, jeffy, howie, bL, gracie over so far...prlly a few more ppl...forgot by now XP...srry. I think when val and steph invite other ppl fr/ 311 i'll invite some ppl fr/ there also...*smiles* i love cooking! Haha...most ppl hv liked my food so far...lol, they hvn't gotten sick yet...=P Food basics is my new fav store...lol, i go there almost every wk now >_>...woah, gotta budget man. Val's bday was fun...went to the brass w/ other ccf ppl =) *sniff sniff* my big butt is older than me now...lol XD Went over to pooky's house for her bday...mmm, icecream cake...*drools*. Shira's bday was also this mth..woah, so many bdays...the cake that her mom made was so amazing...lol, i'm sure she made a fuss bout it when she brought it over...Homecoming was pretty fun...annual celebrations...nikki came fr/ mcgill to visit...so got together w/ my hs friends here to go out and hang out ^^ Lol...so sad how some places i don't even know exist in ktown even tho i study here =P Bev's bday is coming up this weds...same as Loz's in aussie...wow...miss aussie ppl so insanely much...sigh, God's blessing that i will always cherish =) Gah...and squishie and alfalfa head's bday is this wkend also O.o. Haha...squishie...i think i know what i'm going to give u...lol, i think =P

Really thankful for my housemates and friends here...they've really made me grow up even in this mth...the insightful teachings and time just spent together...always gd to hv =) I uno where i would be w/out crys...sigh, sis for life =) Joycee-poo has been a beacon of light to me...giving me the push when i need it...guiding me into the open waters...but always letting me know that ur always there...feel better babe. Jeffy...*smiles* i'm going to punch him...lol, playfully =P Silver wok again!? XD Ma baby...the things she goes thru...it's like examining some of the things that i faced last yr...turn to Him, when all hope is gone. Squishieee...ur FAT...hahaha...can't wait to see u again when i come back home =) Ccf here has been good so far...in mich and mike's MaGmA grp...lol, our skit...sigh, yeah =) Hope that prayer does become the centre of our life...that it might embolden us to do great things for Him. Prayer meetings hv been going alright so far...lol, pray that more ppl will come...fill the seats..there are 15 chairs! Lol...sarah and i counted them =P

Notes fr/ a sermon =) Faith for the big tests in life...Genesis 22:1-19
(1) God tests even those who TRUST Him: God tested Abraham, James 1:2-3
(2) God tests us by calling us to OBEY when it seems UNREASONABLE: God gives us tests according to own maturity of faith
(3) God's tests reveal the TRUTH about our HEARTS: now i know that you fear God -->Tests of faith reveal...(a) our LOVE for God- love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strenght, (b) our FEAR of God- rever God, respect His command, (c) our TRUST in God- wants to know and show how much he trusts in God
(4) God's tests prepare us for HIS BLESSINGS: vers 15-19
*smiles* learning to take each step w/ faith...we plod on knowing that the war has already been won, the race has been finished...
Extra pt wanted to add...friend wrote in his blog bout being satisfied w/ our walk w/ God? It's an interesting pt...we strive for satisfaction in Him...we all desire it...He completes us...noone else knows us like the one who knitted us in our mother's womb...who is All Powerful. I believe that i can be satified in Him...am i satified where i am right now? Mmm...would prlly say no...i think there's so much more i can do for Him...need to follow Him...even thru the trials and obstacles put in my way. With Him all things are possible. Faith, trust, hope, love. =)

*As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. 2 Peter 1:3 NLT
*God will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19 NLT
*Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! Romans 12:16 NLT
*If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:10 NLT
*No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT
*So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don't just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 1 Peter 2:1 NLT
*Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near. Hebrews 10:25 NLT
*God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 1 Peter 1:4 NLT
*Anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom. Matthew 18:4 NLT
*He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 NLT
*I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. 1 Chronicles 29:17 NLT
*The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely. Psalm 145:18 NLT
*I am but a foreigner here on earth; I need the guidance of your commands. Psalm 119:19 NLT
*Blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank. Jeremiah 17:7-8 NLT
*How we thank God, who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord 1 Corinthians 15:57 NLT
*He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors, and that the time of the Lord's favor has come. Luke 4:18 NLT
*I refresh the humble and give new courage to those with repentant hearts. Isaiah 57:15 NLT
*****Humbly i come before You...You are sufficient...in You alone i am satified*****