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Name: christine
Birthday: 11/27/1982
Gender: Female
Interests: baking of course...killing and mutilating jokes with sandy..muhahaha
Expertise: tripping..falling...making a fool of myself...
Occupation: Student
Industry: Education/Research
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Member Since:
11/17/2002
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| .CMC.
I really suck at speaking in public,
especially when I'm put on the spot so I just wanted to say some last
words to make up for the incoherent ramblings I spat out earlier.
There are so many things I want to say that I don't know where to
start...
...YG...
First of all, it's been such an honor and a privilege to serve you all these years. I can't even begin to describe all the blessings I've graciously received through "teaching" you. I say "teaching" because I have learned far more from you than you have probably learned from me. God has truly used each and every one of you to teach me a different aspect of His wonderful and awesome character. It's hard to describe everything I've learned through the whole experience and it's something you have to experience for yourself...and THAT is what my prayer is for you. I know we've drilled into your minds each aspect of the gospel and I hope by now you are able to recite it like John 3:16 (although sadly to say, I bet there are a good number of you who wouldn't be able to do both...hahaha jk) but yeah...my hope and prayer is that you continue to grow and mature in your faith in a way where you experience the gospel for yourself and you experience how amazing God's love and grace really is. These may be phrases that you've heard all throughout your life, but I REALLLLY pray that you truly experience the Holy Spirit working in your life. When you do...you'll know what I'm talking about and you'll know why I love you guys so much and why I wanted to served you as much as I wanted. I'm sure some of you would like to think it was 'cause you were cool and all...and most of you were haha...but the real reason I had such a strong desire to serve was because I wanted you to know and believe what I knew and believed and I wanted you to experience all the amazing things I was able to experience because of Jesus Christ...and this fact still remains the same.
My only regret is that I wish I could've done more. Driving home from CMC for the last time was one of the longest and hardest drives home. I thought about all the faces I've seen grow from a small, little baby faces to pre-pubescent hairy faces (girls and guys included...hahaha jk)...but really, it breaks my heart to think that I won't be attending any more church graduation services where I watch kids (that I've wiped crap off their buttholes for) graduate out of high school and college and even crazier get married and have kids...(however, I won't miss feeling older with every year that passes by as I watch kids (that I've wiped crap off their buttholes for) graduate out of high school and college and God forbid get married and have kids.)...sheesh I guess that's how my old bible study teachers felt. Anyhow...I know that it's hard to see teachers come and go...believe me, I've had my share of different bible study teachers of the week myself and I know it's hard, but I truly believe that God is in control of our lives and he works in every situation and every circumstance. So, don't be discouraged and don't be sad...continue to press on and use this as an opportunity to take initiatives and step up as leaders...if you don't, no one will.
I love you all so much. Gerry hates when I coddle you guys and treat you like babies 'cause he feels like it's stunting your growth...and I TOTally agree...but I can't help but feel like...I'M LEAVING MY BABIES BEHIND! Even though I am not your biological mother and I am far too young to be a mother period (contrary to what some of you may believe) and although my love couldn't even begin to compare to the love that your moms have for you...there is this deep connection that I feel because I've watched so many of you grow from babies to young men and women of God...and to me that is SO amazing and I am SO lucky...not many people get that kind of opportunity and I am SO grateful to God for allowing me to be a part of that. You will always be in my prayers and I'm still gonna stalk you on xanga and facebook, so you better behave...hahaha...look whose talking, huh? hahaha...anyhow...be strong for the leaders you DO have remaining...use and abuse them...encourage one another...leaders need encouragements too!
...Women of CMC...
Well, it's funny 'cause most of you belong in the YG category since most of you are only 3 years removed at most! hahaha...either way it's been SUCH a joy watching you guys REALLY grow so much in the last couple of years...and going from Christine teacher to just Christine has been really nice too...being able to joke around with y'all and have good, serious talks about boys, girls and cooties....hahaha...but seriously each of you are so beautiful and have so much potential. I see so many good hearts just waiting to grow and I really hope you do. The ministry needs you to and the kids need you to. I especially wish I could've helped you guys so much more and provided that sisterly mentorship that I so was longing, but I trust that the Lord will provide in His time! Until then, remain strong in the Lord and focus! hahaha...I'm not as sad to say "bye" to you guys 'cause I KNOW we'll see each other around, but I know it won't be the same as making telepathic eye contact from across the room (jenny) or being able to hear kristnah's crazy scream/cheer at retreats or angela's crazy squeals, but we'll see each other. I truly pray that each of you will be like no other women in this world, but that you would set yourselves apart according to His standards.
...Cell Group...
Oh you gu~uys...Gerry and I've been extremely blessed throughout this year by the level of joy and excitement you've had coming out to our cell group. You guys always made it a point to mention how thankful you were that we opened up our house, but you guys made it so easy and enjoyable. Just the fact that you (mostly Kevin) would look forward to Wednesdays and would be sad if it was an off week, was so incredibly encouraging to us. More than that...I could really see that so many of you are growing and maturing...FINALLY! hahaha...but really, it's so encouraging to see. That's all I can think of when I think of you guys...encouraging. Keep it up...continue to get involved and grow as men of God...it's your turn, step it up! And uh...probably see you guys soon...hahaha.
...LC...
Wow...it's been a long 7 months, but it's been awesome serving alongside you all. There have been a lot of things I've learned and grown from through serving in this leadership committee. There were some intense moments and lots of tears shed, but I truly believe that it was because people cared. We will continue to be in prayer for this ministry and only wish for the best. May God continue to guide each of you and feed you through His Word. There's a lot to do...but God doesn't give us more than we can handle, so YOU CAN DO IT! Again, I'm sorry I keep repeating myself, but I wish I could've done more...I really do...and although all I can do now is pray, I think that is the best things I can do for the ministry.
PSALM 100
A psalm. For giving thanks. 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his [a] ;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
ALL generations....see you soon!
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| .2008.
Until I start dating my checks as 2008, I don't think it will hit me
that the new year has begun. Obviously, 2007 was a momentous year
in my life for many reasons...leaving mommy and daddy's warm and cozy
little nest...getting married and living with a boy...finishing school
and FINALLY looking for a job...and just going through the real pains
of growing up. Although the last half of this year has stretched
me in many ways, I feel incredibly blessed that God has preserved peace
in my heart...I feel blessed that I am able to always still have hope
when things get tough and that I am able to have that confidence that
God will provide. Having spent New Years away from home for the
first time, I didn't have much of a chance to reflect on the past year
and look forward to the next. I was so busy visiting Gerry's old
friends back home and spending time with family (which was all VERY
good)...that it was hard to find time to really think and before I knew
it we were counting down the last ten seconds of the year.
For the last 25 years of my life I have spent New Year's Eve at church
going through TWO services...one, as the last service of the year...and
the other, as the first service of the year. And for the last 2-3
years or so I 've been kind of curious about what it would be like to
spend New Year's Eve at a friend's house or at a party...and this year
I finally got my wish...but it wasn't all that I had made it out to
be. Don't get me wrong (especially those of you who I spent New
Year's with...hahaha), I had a really fun time...lots of crazy things
and laughing as usual, but it was just really wierd. I thought I
would enjoy going out for drinks with friends and just having a grand
ol' time (which we did)...but it wasn't as satisfying for some
reason. I think, with the craziness of the holidays, the first
time I actually sit down to reflect on the past year is when I am in
that New Year's service...it kinda forces you to reflect and pray about
it, but spending it in a loud, crowded bar with drunk people looking to
hook up, kinda keeps you from doing that...
So as I was coming home I kinda forced myself to think about my plans
and goals for this year. I don't like to give myself too much
credit and make promises I know I can't keep, but I like to think of
goals that I would like to keep in mind throughout the year.
Having been married for almost 7 months now, I am so grateful that our
transition into marriage has been pretty effortless...it wasn't
something that seemed foreign or unnatural, but quite the
opposite...and for that I am SO glad. However, I was
thinking...is that such a good thing? It is...but at the same time, I
want something to distinguish us as a married couple now...and I don't
just mean cooking and cleaning...I don't know know how either...but
it's just something I want...HOW we'll go about doing this I don't
know...we'll see. Maybe it will be in encouraging one another
with the Word more often...or praying together...or serving others...I
don't know...I guess I'll just go with the flow.
Well, I think I've done enough talking for one entry, so here are some pictures from our NorCal extravaganza!
*Warning: Some pictures might be too graphic for the faint at heart...look at your own discretion*
I really had no idea why he kept doing this pose...but there was a good reason why...
How many chins can you find?
Gerry had to start off the year by kissing everyone...luckily Peter was quick enough to deflect it.
Johnny...not so much...
SCUM boys
Our Dupree
Gerry shoving his cheek into my face.
Oh, those balloons...*sigh*
The others took such nice pictures...
And then there was us...he actually wanted me to STICK my head in there...yeah, no thanks.
You ask me why I didn't just comply?...Because I woulda looked like this after...
This was the best we could do...
Pierre...the shady French guy...haha jk
Then, it got a little hot inside...mmm...yeah...
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.Random Happenings in December.
GMG!!!
I love it 'cause we look so happy!
And remember I said at the beginning of the post there was a good reason why Gerry was posing like that?
I guess it was thanks to me...but I wouldn't have known 'cause I don't even remember TAKING these pictures!
This picture always makes me laugh...
The End.
Good Bye 2007.
Hello 2008.
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| .Time Flies.
Can you believe it...it's already December?!?! AND Gerry
and I have been married for 6 months, since yesterday!!! I can't
believe it's already been 6 months, but at the same time, I can't
believe it's ONLY been 6 months...hahaha...things definitely have
become more natural and routine...like, now I can cook THREE things at
once on the stove...that was a pretty big milestone for me. I
wish I could've updated more and had more interesitng things to tell
of, but honestly...the last 4 months or so have been mind numbingly
busy...I haven't had time to just sit and peruse through my normal
xanga sites nor have I had any interesting pictures to upload.
I've just been busy student teaching EVERYday (with no pay) and then
going to school and doing ridiculously meaningless assignments and then
coming home to my worst enemy...the bathroom. But tonight was a
little different...now that school is almost coming to a close, I had
some time for myself so I decided to look at our wedding pictures which
then inspired me to upload them onto xanga so that I could reminisce
with y'all one of the happiest days of my life.
Well, since I've bored you with
bland-pictureless entries before, I'll just shut up and post
pictures...enjoy...there are A LOOOOOOOT.
So antsy...could...not...sit...still...
Just couldn't resist.
I'm fake practicing my vows in this picture.
This is for reals.
Mi familia
My mom and dad
My brother an his girlfriend...You're NEXT!
The ladies that kept me sane in my asylum.
They're totally fake laughing here...Sandy's almost convincing, though.
The cutie patooties!
The other cutie patootie!
The handsome boys.
Ask Gerry what happened to his ring....not cool.
They are miniature models!
Dang! WHose wedding is this?
That's major "ee-peun-jeet"
And then the moment of truth...
And the floodgate of tears....
YAYUH! hahaha...I wonder what my bible study kids were thinking...
What Gerry did all day...
This was the best feeling...EVER!
The New Family.
The Friends.
The Tres Dorkos...hahaha...jk...kinda.
I LOVE this picture!!!! I always thought this was the most
awkward picture when photographers would make people pose like
this...and my bridesmaids really just couldn't fake it like most...they
like to keep it real...hahaha.
Couldn't have done it without you guys...really.
Gerry's boys: the men on the left are taken...but the ones on the right
are TOTALLY free...let me know! (You're totally welcome, David and
Peter)
For those of you who might've been confused...this glowing mother was
pregnant during my whole wedding process, but she was still gracious
enough to stand in my wedding...for that, I will always be SO
grateful!!! She was SO gorgeous!
"WHEW!" This was a really surreal feeling...getting out of a car
that is decorated with bells and streamers...except most people
decorate it with silver and white...not too sure if I've ever seen red
and yellow...hahaha...go figure, what was I thinking expecting a
"normal" wedding.
Our Cake.
Our first dance.
Stinking Jay...I love it!
Did I mention how beautiful my mom was and how handsome my dad was?
My dad keeps mentioning this dance...at our Thanksgiving dinner, he
said that this was his favorite memory of the year...*sniffle*
But still...nothing beat this.
Except maybe this.
But definitely not this...hahaha...look at Jerome and Peter's expression!
The infamous speech...hahaha...you know I love you, Jen.
"I'm omniPOTENT?!?! WOW! She definitely gives me too much credit."
Linda Unnee: "My backs hurting."
Natalie: "Where's that steak?"
"UHHHH! HEllO! Omnipotent?!?!"
"I'm TOTALLY next."
"I look forward to rubbing Christine's feet every night!!!"
My Girls!
The next couple!!
You can't see it in the small picture, but if you click on it and make it bigger the people's expressions are awesome! (Tran, Diddy, Jeon, Gerry's cousins, David Jang)
And this is what you get for always posting ugly pictures of me everywhere.
And this one always give me a good laugh. Atleast you got it.
The winners.
Cake Cutting.
Crazy mouth.
Again, thank you so much ladies...can't wait til this SUNDAY!!!
Team Fun Reunited.
Still haven't thanked you both enough.
Oh the memories we'll always have....
The one night I was allowed to be in the presence of the BF.
Not a very flattering picture...I know...but when else will I have a picture of me freaking my mom!
Lovin' It!
And then it was over before you knew it....
* Sniffle, Sniffle*
Til next time! Jen's coming this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | |
| .Monsters in the Closet. This video makes me want to have children. They are awesome. I hope my kids can kick their monsters' A's too! | | |
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