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Saturday, May 31, 2008

Sat, 31 May 2008 22:39:20 GMT

n o t e s on p e r s p e c t i v e

-i have to want and ask for it, for it to be at all effective on me.

-if someone tells me to get some, i usually just recede to inside of myself.

-church small groups sometimes provide it, depending on how open i am to receiving it.

-when given it, i am immediately able to step outside of myself.

-it's useful to have a great sister and a few good girlfriends who pick up my phone calls when i'm in need of it,
and humble enough to ask for it.

--my boyfriend gives me good perspective on things.

--my boyfriend benefits when i get good perspective on us.

thanks for thinking i'm cute when i'm angry.
and for your patience while i figure things out.
thanks for loving me with His love and choosing me.

thank you for praying for me, and for us.

i love traveling with you.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:20:49 GMT

http://www.victorlin.net/

He finally released it!
With about 150 people in attendance, Victor played a Hymnbook Concert this past Saturday night at the Church of Advent Hope. The first set included a medley of hymns from his CD, just him solo piano. The second set included an original song called "Sing," a lively spiritual, a tribute to lost loved ones, and a beautiful medley of "Come Thou Fount" and "(Yes) Jesus Loves Me."
I think what really touched me the most was how openly he shared about his faith in God, and how the creation or the original playing of each of the songs came about... :) A little glimpse into the heart of Victor Lin.
It was.. NICE.

So... I happen to have about 130 of these cds floating around my apartment (I have more storage space). LoL.
They're $15 for 15 wonderfully arranged hymns (my personal favorite is "Be Thou My Vision" and I can sing along with every note of it ). Feel free to let me know if you'd like to purchase one, and I'll make sure it happens!

Thanks again to everyone who came out... I was not only blessed by the concert... but also by your presence and support! :) :) :)

Monday, April 14, 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:42:38 GMT

so um.. i <3 kristi yamaguchi... and i feel a little bit sorry for the dancing with the stars people this season.. there's no contest.

LOOK AT THESE LIFTS!!! and her ARMS!! and how exquisitly beautiful she is!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:41:28 GMT

february 14, 2008

february 28, 2008

a little battered.. a little weary... and destined to expire from this life...
but still beautiful, still thriving, still hopeful, still standing tall... still treasured and loved... still thankful.

you sure know how to pick'em. ^_^

<3

Sunday, March 09, 2008

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:10:25 GMT

an excerpt from This American Life
episode on "Testosterone"

Ira Glass: The people on our staff who scored low, are feeling rather… they’re feeling rather terrible about it. What should I say to them?
James Dabs (tester of testosterone): I hated to measure them, I just knew that would happen. It always happens….Well, they are what they are…
Ira Glass: After our test James Dabs reminded me that it was important to remember that any individual person might not conform to the stereotypes as to who has higher testosterone. It’s not the final answer as to what you’re like.
James Dabs: I tested a stuntman on a movie set once and he came out low in testosterone and he was terribly unhappy about being low in testosterone. The fact is he still was a stuntman and did all the work that other people couldn’t do. So he shouldn’t have been focusing on the testosterone. I think to focus on the testosterone is the wrong thing to do.
Ira Glass: Now when you tried to convince him that he shouldn’t feel bad about it, did he find that persuasive at all?
James Dabs: No, he was just unhappy.
//both laugh

Czech Bound

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:17:44 GMT

It's time to go a trip that doesn't involve weddings and family! LoL. (those are nice too of course)

My choir touring in the Czech Republic (with a possible concert in Germany and one in Austria!) this year in October 3-12. W00T!! ^_^ Here are the places we've booked concerts so far.....

Book a Europe trip for the same time!

Better yet, join the choir!

The Short Update

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:46:32 GMT

hi.

i grew up in plano, tx.
i live in harlem in new york.
most asian people think i'm tall.
there's some people who like how i sing.
i like to go jogging for the cardiovascular.
i sing in a choir called Khorikos in NYC.
i play volleyball most weeks with coworkers.
in texas i had a lot of friends who liked to sing & jam.
i've started doing group guitar jam sessions with this guy.
i started attending friday nights women's small group with vision church.
i've been eating really well due to this women's group.. as well as my bf's cooking.
giving up chocolate for lent has been a bummer but the nofacebookduringwork has been good.
i've been trying to do my quiet times consistently but have been failing lately. :(
valentine's day this year showed me that i am still a woman who loves occasional grand gestures. ^_^
one of the best things my boyfriend and i do together sometimes is PRAY.
another close second is watching House and the Office together.
learning to use all the functions of macbook is a daily battle.
friend me on flickr and you'll see mylife in pictures.
i recently commented once on my bf's blog.
yes, i see you stalking me.

hi.

Shameless Plug

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:12:02 GMT

My college a cappella group (which I proudly was a member of from 2001-2003), The Ransom Notes, is releasing a new CD! From what I heard of the current voices at the 10yr Reunion in 2006, it's gonna be GREAT. ^_^

ORDER!

Monday, February 11, 2008

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:17:23 GMT

sometimes i can't resist the urge to erase every word i write

sometimes i can't resist the urge to erase every word i

sometimes i can't resist the urge to erase every word

sometimes i can't resist the urge to erase every

sometimes i can't resist the urge to erase

sometimes i can't resist the urge to

sometimes i can't resist the urge

sometimes i can't resist the

sometimes i can't resist

sometimes i can't

sometimes i

sometimes

only to recreate it again

sometimes i can't resist the urge to erase every word i write

Long car ridez

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:38:34 GMT

I used to equate long car rides with sleep... mainly because the landscape in Texas was mainly flat, and long car rides were usually taken with family, which meant little conversation with people who were easily taken for granted.
Recently, I've begun to appreciate long car rides for more than the lulling hum of the engine and the opportunity to catch up on rest. The conversation that takes place in a car is different from the conversation that takes place in a restaurant, on the go on the subway, in a small New York apartment.
Being locked in that small space with someone for that longer amout of time opens the door for a different kind of conversation. There tends to be more elaborate stories from the past, deeper discussions on current issues on the mind, and the luxury of knowing that you have time to talk and that no one has to run anywhere.

I.can.haz.long.car.ridez.