The End...

"There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world..."

DISSAPOINTED: A week ago I had this situation at work where I got in trouble for things that aren't really true. I was really dissapointed at the fact that well, the stuff that was said wasn't even true. On top of that it caught me off guard and the teacher I work with didn't even bother to back me up. So thus Im deciding whether to venture else where and see if there's another job at another skool district that I could work at. The hard part is having to start all over and finding a skool that will pay me as much as I'd be making now. A part of me is juss thinking to stick it out for next year, but I juss dont like the shadyness, and yeah of course you may get that at other jobs, but I guess being there for almost 2 years now I expected differently. Ahh I love the convenience of location too. We'll see I looked up on ed-join there wasn't a whole lot posted, maybe towards the new skool year in August there will be more.

OTHER JOB: I took a couple of days of much needed vacation at the rectory this week. I finally got all the fiscal year calendars taken care of, met with all the org. leaders. It actually feels good to sleep in a little bit and juss chill in the morning. Oh yeah I also got my review a couple weeks ago and had done really well. Despite the difficult moments of the job, I do like working for the church. The people there are great and my boss is probably the best boss I've ever had. Its such a chill atmosphere, and on top of that the church is right there, so during difficult days all I have to do is juss walk over to the church and pray. The only thing I wish I could change is well, ahh nevermind, I think I'll juss keep that one to myself. I cant wait for the new fiscal year to begin though! ha

WYD: Wyd stuff is keeping me busy, it juss feels like non stop meeting after meeting. In the beginning I wasn't too hyped on going. THough after watching the promotional dvd that was sent, it gave me goosebumps juss watching it. Talk bout an experience of a lifetime. It doesnt get any better than that. Millions of people all across the world ready to serve and praise God. Then to see the Pope come and celebrate mass wow even better. Its only a year away and I know how the fast that's going to go. I have to admit I wasn't up to the hardwork of promoting it and doing all the other crap that it entails, but Im looking forward to it actually. It'll all be worth it in the end.

NEW TERM: So thus ends another season of youf min as we closed up the fiscal year and a new one begins. Thus the same way with the core, its like being a teacher when your kids graduate and move on and you get a brand new set. We had our end of the year core banquet and it was inspiring to see these guys who I've worked with for the past year grow in so many different ways. Hearing them capture the moments where God worked in their lives allowed to me appreciate them even more. I think it was only a confirmation to remind me why I choose to work with you, even though there are times where I get frustrated and disappointed God never fails to open my eyes to see the beauty of each one of them. There were so many different occasions that I saw that from the working on skit through YPR, the many different service projects, It really doesnt get any better than that.




OKTOBERFEST: I got put in charge of the festival entertainment again this year and being that I had more notice I decided to use it to my advantage. Ive been making calls and trying to book artists in advance. So far I've done pretty well, I was able to confirm and book Passion to come and perform. After months of trying to get a hold of him I was able to finally do it. Other such artists that are going to be performing is J-Rciz from Next Phaze, Aj Rafael, and hopefully a couple others. I figured if we get a popular well known artists to come then the more people will want to come out. Im praying and hoping that Jasmine Trias will come maan that'd be awesome! Thas the one that I'm really working on. Hopefully she'll come through. Im getting more excited for the festival to come.


Wooo skool is out!

"Let me hold you..."im done, im out God bless!

Giving till it hurts...

"Giving of oneself is the most Godlike action a man can do, since the Father gave His only begotten Son to the world and the Son gave Himself up for the world in obedience to the Father for the salvation of the world. Perhaps God has brought you to a point when He asks for you to give even more of yourself...”

REVAMP: Ever since I had put the side pictures on my myspace page I had been wanting to fix some of them. Not all of them were the same size and so when I'd view my page it'd bother me. Only cuz I'm anal bout certain things like that, anyway so finally I had some free time the past couple of days and fixed it. In fact I ended up redoing a couple other sections on my page too. ha I figured I mine as well while I have the time, who knows when I'll be able to fix it again. Then I also put in the new sd memory card in my other phone so now I can send over more songs and have more room for other stuff. I dont know I'm really tempted looking at the apple iphone, I mean if you get that you dont need to get an ipod or anything else for that matter cuz errthang will already be there! Maan temptation really is a mother...ha

KEEP ON: You know being disappointed really sucks, especially when you really rely on people to help you out. Now, I know you're not suppose to count the costs, but sometimes its juss not that easy. I was real upset cuz someone flaked out on me, and it still kinda bothers me-to the point where its kinda like 'forget it' I dont want to help you out ever again. Yet, God reminded me today that mercy and forgiveness are the two greatest gifts you can ever offer someone. And love is unconditional, cuz I can only imagine the countless times I've screwed over God intentionally. Though God is a loving God, quick to forgive and always there to love. Reminds me of the story of the parable of the lost sheep in a way. Fr. had an interesting homily today during the feast of 'Corpus Christi.' Sharing how a protestant friend asked him one time how come we say that we eat the body of Christ, yet we dont become the body of Christ. Wow talk bout being real right there. That totally opened my eyes, so Fr. said to us that our prayer is for us to become like the Body of Christ for others to see.

HAPPY BIRFDAY: Happy birfday going out to fred, I cant believe that I've known him since wha youf alpha season one 6 years ago! Total dependable guy who you could rely on to help you out. I'll never forget the whole talk he gave me on the way to FCFC cafe bout the difference between us and them. This guy has done it all from LFT, SFC, etc. and the list goes on and on. Over the years he's become my lets go watch a movie friend. In fact juss friday we went to go watch mr. brooks. Anyway, he's talented and doesnt hesitate to share wha he has with other people. He's inspired many people with his apologetics talks and his personal testimony back to the catholic faith. One of those people who will defend you and have your back when the push comes to shove he's real and wont hesitate to tell you how it is. Yet, he's got compassion like a true servant. HEre's to you friend as we celebrate another year yay!

BIRFDAY PART II: As we celebrate fred's birfday, so do we also have the pleasure of celebrating noreen's birfday as well! She's a total humble servant of God, always lights the way with her warm, loving, compassionate smile. Her faith is truly amazing and has inspired me in a variety of different ways. The talent's she's been blessed with only show how amazing she is. She's got a heart of gold, and I always see the face of Christ through her. She's been there to help celebrate special occasions for my family and is so giving of herself. My prayer for you is that God continues to share and shower you many more blessings upon you and your family. Thank you for being such an awesome friend!

OL SKOOL MEMORIES: This afternoon I was sharing w/couple of the kids how I had gone to skool with jerilee. For those who dont know her, she's become this popular import model. It was funny I went through looking at old pictures from senior year and wow!! I cant believe how skinny I use to be! It was as if I was a totally different person. So I started thinking to myself if only I could become taht slim again yet with muscle this time though. Looking at the pictures though brought back so many random, yet funny memories of the past. This year it's going ot be 7 years since I've left hs. 3 more years then its the 10 year reunion, geez that'll probably real interesting . At the spectrum today I saw they made a 24 hr. super sport, I didnt even know such thing existed! ha apparently if you want to use the super sport you gotta change your plan and upgrade. Well I felt no need to upgrade my plan being that its pretty much the same thing as the regular sport only bigger. Maan I need to get my lazy ass off the chair and into working out again. I remember I use to get called 'skinny bone jones' oh howd I love to get that name again ha!


9 more days then its all over...

"Join me on this road of faith..."im done, im out God bless!

Tumbler

"When we have once placed ourselves entirely in the hands of God, we need fear no evil. If adversity comes, He knows how to turn it to our advantage, by means which will in time be made clear to us..."

BIRFDAY SHOUT OUT: Happy birfday Rob! So we went out last nite to the loft and what an adventure last nite was. First off, we went to the new one in cypress but cuz it wasnt like the regular loft in cerritos, we had to leave and go over there. Anyway, so we get there and as we were eating we had this wha he called 'kodak' moment. We said we cant believe we've known each other for such a long time. Yeah I know tell me about it right?! Geez, I can remember the first time I saw him at youf alpha season 1. THen he comes to my first communion class I was teaching, next thing I know we've become such close friends. Yeah, this guy is like a brother to me, through the thick and thin, the storms and sunshines I can count on him. He's taught me a lot bout life and so many other things. We drive each other crazy, we had stupid jokes that I think only him and I can fully understand, we rarely even call each other by our first names, instead we call each other 'friend.' The funny part about our relationship is that no matter how bad we piss each other off, to the point where we dont talk for a few days, we always come back friends in the end. Yeah, I dont know where life would be w/o you friend, I think itd be dull cuz Id have no one to laugh with. Anyway, I came back to blog juss for your birfday and made it longer this year so you dont complain. Sheesh friend! haha Happy birfday bra! You can repay me by putting together some birfday celebration for me this year haha!

PENTECOST: After a little over a month of planning, the big Pentecost celebration was finally over. After Sunday was over, I felt real relieved, the day felt so long. Obviously, there are tons of ways to evaluate the event. It didnt help that it landed on memorial day weekend this year, but what that was the challenge we were up against from the beginning. Anyhow, I'm glad in some ways it was successful. THe whole thing was a success only because of my committee who helped put it together w/me. The collaboration of all our time, talent, and treasure is what really made this event go through. There's something about the liturgies at holy family that are juss different from other churches. I can't really pin point what it is, I had this convo with someone else a while back and its one of those things where you miss out at mass at holy and you go to another parish it juss isnt the same. At any rate, here are some highlights from the Pentecost weekend.

TIME TRAVELER: So im into this new show called 'Will Traveler.' I juss started watching it over the weekend and its pretty trippy. About these 3 friends who lived in house together throughout college then after graduating they decided to take a road trip. Well they decided to pull this joke inside an art museum in NYC then it blows up. Now 2 of the three guys are in trouble with the govt. cuz they think they're terrorists. On top of that they cant find their friend and there's no trace of him anywhere. The crazy thing the govt. can't even find a name for him. Its pretty crazy to think to be in that much trouble! I cant even imagine being in the position those guys are in. Anyway, this will probably be my summer show since lost nor the office, and dancing the stars wont be on till next year! Oh why?!

GOOD TIMES: I use to write errday in my organizer it was on a daily basis for a good I guess year and a half I was doing this. It was juss simple notes about wha I did that day and wha happened. Maan its funny cuz I started to read bout the days when I first started to come around SH. We were going out almost errweekend w/each other. Whether it was simple stuff like chillin at someones house or starbucks to the big things like movies or nickel nickel. I cant believe how fast time has flew by. Life is completely different almost all of us are in different places now. I think though the nice part is that whenever we do get together or seeing each other it almost like things never really changed. At least for the most part that is. We've all grown up in so many ways. Ahh those were good times though, really they were probably one of the best parts of my life.



Skool is almost out!!

"If I could be that special man in your life..."im done, im out God bless!