Well Galatians has finally ended tonight, which gives me more time to focus on my main classes now.=) Yes!! That's a good thing cause I've heard that my next class in Mgmt is going to be quite difficult so I want to focus on that class as much as possible! Also I'll have more time to start running now and get a little exercise! I actually started on Sunday and want to continue running a few times a week. I guess it beats paying to work out, although I may still inquire about the plans at 24 Hr. Fitness. I heard that you can pay month to month there as you go. But that will have to wait for at least a few months if I plan to go that route. We'll see. Who knows, I may just enjoy running and that's it.
My weekend went well in spite of a small setback on Sunday. Actually I was pretty bummed about it. I was supposed to meet a friend down in Laguna Beach that afternoon, along with some of his friends from church. Well in a nutshell it never happened because he forgot to take his cell, which I was supposed to call him on to get directions. I actually assumed that I had his old number and that he didn't have my new number, because he never answered his phone. Sooo...I turned back towards Newport and just made the best of the day. *sigh* Well, at Fashion Island I actually ran into a couple from the church! So that was nice. I fellowshipped with Tim for awhile while his wife was shopping for a bit. So I was thankful for that.=) I just wish I would've remembered to take my backpack with all my schoolbooks in it cause I could've actually read out there on the beach for awhile, cause I was all prepared to go onto the beach, so...but it turned out alright.
This week is already looking busy for us at work. We suddenly got quite a number of jobs today. The only thing is, we need to get most if not all of these done this week because Patty is going on vacation next week and I'll be alone for 3 of those days! And I want to too because I don't feel like stressing out! lol Hopefully it will all go well and that these days of 'stretching' will be just enough to help me grow in my job. I'm confident in the Lord that it will.=)
Monday, June 27, 2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Expectations Shattered
Well I came in this morning expecting it to be very slow with one job to work on. Well so much for that...it became very hectic before I knew what happened! My boss and I were supposed to get some concepts and quotes out to the Riverside newspaper yesterday(forgot the name)...oh wait...the Press Enterprise, yeah...it was kinda forgotten til this morning and that's when we both found some work pretty quick! Well hopefully we haven't ruined our chances on this. We already did some banners for them, about 20 in all so far. Plus Patty worked there for yrs before she started this company so hopefully she/we will still be on good terms. I'm having to learn to share this responsibility with her concerning deadlines, quotes, customers, etc. I felt like I was being blamed, but later I realized that I DO want this responsibility and that she is only trying to teach me how to be in this trade, so instead of letting it boil under my skin and dwell on the fleshly tendency to rise up against her, I'm going to accept the responsibility for my own growth and move forward. It's too easy to get personal and get in the flesh, especially when we feel vulnerable and justified to fend for ourselves. But I realized that would only endanger my own position, and it's not worth it, unless she's attacking me personally. Then that might be worth standing up for.
And I admit...having to 'take it' is hard sometimes, and sometimes I feel like getting up and leaving. The reason I don't is because of some wise words I read a few yrs back in the paper concerning job success. A man who's name escapes me said one key to success in any job is being able to endure through the hardships. Too many times we just want to opt out when the pressure is too much, the coworkers are incompatible, the atmosphere is uncomfortable or the boss is too harsh. Staying put and enduring through these things will ultimately lead to better things, better opportunities in the future, he said. When we run, we just end up job hopping and never finding the 'perfect' place to work, and the thing is, there WONT be a perfect place. Every workplace has it's goods and bads. It's really a matter of tolerance of the situation, and not just that but as a Christian it's much more and it can be more meaningful, too. But enduring through the hard times, hard employees and facing those hardships instead of running from them will lead to success because those issues are being dealt with rather than avoided. As long as we avoid those issues, they are going to still be there, no matter where we go. So in essence, alot of these 'issues' really start with us. When we face those issues, I believe that no matter where we go, we'll be able to deal with them more effectively. And that's what I'm trying to do...face some of the issues I have in this place, like communication and maintaining a good work ethic. If I run, it's just going to be a problem at the next job...I know it.
But anyhow, yes it became quite busy for the whole day actually. My how things can change when we least expect them to. Well I'm pretty sure tomorrow wont be too bad. I already have an outline for the morning so it should go better. Pretty soon my boss is going on vacation for a week! I'll be alone for only 3 days though, but I really want to be prepared for that! Who knows what'll happen in those 3 days or what will lead up to it. I only pray that whatever happens, happens for a reason and for my growth, and I'm pretty confident in God that it will. But still the unknown can be a little intimidating. But face it I will, cause it'll be for my own growth.=)
And I admit...having to 'take it' is hard sometimes, and sometimes I feel like getting up and leaving. The reason I don't is because of some wise words I read a few yrs back in the paper concerning job success. A man who's name escapes me said one key to success in any job is being able to endure through the hardships. Too many times we just want to opt out when the pressure is too much, the coworkers are incompatible, the atmosphere is uncomfortable or the boss is too harsh. Staying put and enduring through these things will ultimately lead to better things, better opportunities in the future, he said. When we run, we just end up job hopping and never finding the 'perfect' place to work, and the thing is, there WONT be a perfect place. Every workplace has it's goods and bads. It's really a matter of tolerance of the situation, and not just that but as a Christian it's much more and it can be more meaningful, too. But enduring through the hard times, hard employees and facing those hardships instead of running from them will lead to success because those issues are being dealt with rather than avoided. As long as we avoid those issues, they are going to still be there, no matter where we go. So in essence, alot of these 'issues' really start with us. When we face those issues, I believe that no matter where we go, we'll be able to deal with them more effectively. And that's what I'm trying to do...face some of the issues I have in this place, like communication and maintaining a good work ethic. If I run, it's just going to be a problem at the next job...I know it.
But anyhow, yes it became quite busy for the whole day actually. My how things can change when we least expect them to. Well I'm pretty sure tomorrow wont be too bad. I already have an outline for the morning so it should go better. Pretty soon my boss is going on vacation for a week! I'll be alone for only 3 days though, but I really want to be prepared for that! Who knows what'll happen in those 3 days or what will lead up to it. I only pray that whatever happens, happens for a reason and for my growth, and I'm pretty confident in God that it will. But still the unknown can be a little intimidating. But face it I will, cause it'll be for my own growth.=)
Monday, June 20, 2005
Unexpected Blessings
Overall my weekend was very nice, maybe nicer than usual. Saturday I studied over at CSUF where it was nice and quiet. I found the perfect spot to study in this little quiet area where there's plenty of cement benches, tables and umbrellas surrounded by foliage and nice landscaping. I was surprised no one else even came through it! Then again there were only a few students studying on campus or walking around it. I think alot of students were in the library, which is open on Saturdays also. I get a little picky about studying outside because there's too much room for distraction to begin with at a Starbucks or even around the Spectrum in Chino, which doesn't help my concentration efforts very well. And being home inside all day is a bummer, since I
like to get out on the weekends, so I'll combine the two and make it a day.=) Hopefully sometime in the future I'll be spending my weekends with someone rather than studying. That would definitely be nice. The only bummer part was leaving Burger King without my Visa and driving halfway home before realizing it was gone! Thank God I was getting gas halfway home and was planning to use my Visa for that. That's when I noticed I didn't have it. I got my receipt back, but not my card. So I had to drive all the way back and get it, all the while praying that it was in good hands! When I got there and asked for it, they new already what I was talking about and asked my name before retrieving it from a small room that was locked. Those actions alone put me at ease, but I still pray that I don't see some charges appearing on it later on.
Sunday I spent some time with Isaiah at the park, then at Barnes & Noble for awhile. He gave me a 'customized' Father's Day card on paper which was nice, and later I got a real card from both Vance & Isaiah.=) I was also blessed by my mom, who's gift to me was paying the fee for the Men's Retreat in September. Wow. That was totally unexpected! But very appreciated. Then my friend Anthony called and invited me to the movies to see Star Wars (that's twice for me=) and also offered me a free ticket to the Angels game on the 4th of July when he found out I coached tee-ball last year, so that was another nice blessing. Man..I'm not used to so much at once! The Lord has been very gracious today and I don't know why, but it's not because I deserve it. It's totally by His love alone, the love of a Father to a son, and I only pray that I will bless my son that way also, out of pure, unconditional love. I came to a deeper understanding of God's love during a study in my Galatians class, when I came across the verse that says 'Not that we loved Him, but that He loved us first.' I realized that, our example and knowledge of love comes directly and initially from God, Who was the example of love first before we even knew what love was. In other words, God is the author of love, Who shows us how to love others as He loves us, in a way that is pure and holy and unconditional, even sacrificial, as His Son demonstrated to us. I don't always understand it, but I sure am thankful for it!
I forgot to mention that on Friday my mom treated me to go see Batman Begins. This batman was very different from your 'comicbook movie' with Michael Keaton yrs back. I'd say it was more intense, a little darker and some scenes were a little freaky! Overall I think it's worth seeing though. The thing I notice about these superhero movies are the fact that they are becoming more down to earth rather than far-fetched. When Superman first came out with Christopher Lee, his home and powers were not of this world at all, but from a different planet. Now, most of these movies portray superheros as your ordinary citizens endowed with super powers created through the invention of man, whether by technological advancements in robotics or nanotechnology, two very real applications that exist today. It's no longer so foreign to us, but rather...attainable. What are you saying Naasson? That we're going to be seeing these 'superheros' vying for good and evil using modern day advancements of man? Well, is it possible for a multi-millionaire to become a modern day superhero? I think the fantasy is now becoming non-ficticious.
like to get out on the weekends, so I'll combine the two and make it a day.=) Hopefully sometime in the future I'll be spending my weekends with someone rather than studying. That would definitely be nice. The only bummer part was leaving Burger King without my Visa and driving halfway home before realizing it was gone! Thank God I was getting gas halfway home and was planning to use my Visa for that. That's when I noticed I didn't have it. I got my receipt back, but not my card. So I had to drive all the way back and get it, all the while praying that it was in good hands! When I got there and asked for it, they new already what I was talking about and asked my name before retrieving it from a small room that was locked. Those actions alone put me at ease, but I still pray that I don't see some charges appearing on it later on.
Sunday I spent some time with Isaiah at the park, then at Barnes & Noble for awhile. He gave me a 'customized' Father's Day card on paper which was nice, and later I got a real card from both Vance & Isaiah.=) I was also blessed by my mom, who's gift to me was paying the fee for the Men's Retreat in September. Wow. That was totally unexpected! But very appreciated. Then my friend Anthony called and invited me to the movies to see Star Wars (that's twice for me=) and also offered me a free ticket to the Angels game on the 4th of July when he found out I coached tee-ball last year, so that was another nice blessing. Man..I'm not used to so much at once! The Lord has been very gracious today and I don't know why, but it's not because I deserve it. It's totally by His love alone, the love of a Father to a son, and I only pray that I will bless my son that way also, out of pure, unconditional love. I came to a deeper understanding of God's love during a study in my Galatians class, when I came across the verse that says 'Not that we loved Him, but that He loved us first.' I realized that, our example and knowledge of love comes directly and initially from God, Who was the example of love first before we even knew what love was. In other words, God is the author of love, Who shows us how to love others as He loves us, in a way that is pure and holy and unconditional, even sacrificial, as His Son demonstrated to us. I don't always understand it, but I sure am thankful for it!
I forgot to mention that on Friday my mom treated me to go see Batman Begins. This batman was very different from your 'comicbook movie' with Michael Keaton yrs back. I'd say it was more intense, a little darker and some scenes were a little freaky! Overall I think it's worth seeing though. The thing I notice about these superhero movies are the fact that they are becoming more down to earth rather than far-fetched. When Superman first came out with Christopher Lee, his home and powers were not of this world at all, but from a different planet. Now, most of these movies portray superheros as your ordinary citizens endowed with super powers created through the invention of man, whether by technological advancements in robotics or nanotechnology, two very real applications that exist today. It's no longer so foreign to us, but rather...attainable. What are you saying Naasson? That we're going to be seeing these 'superheros' vying for good and evil using modern day advancements of man? Well, is it possible for a multi-millionaire to become a modern day superhero? I think the fantasy is now becoming non-ficticious.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Getting the Balance Right
I wanted to post before I did some reading on the commentary on Galatians (fun stuff!). Thank God that the accounting homework wasn't as hard as I thought it would be! Whew! We had to do an accting sheet, then Income Statements, Balance Sheet, etc. for a fictitional business for homework, and I was thinking we had to do it ALL on our own, which was somewhat intimidating, but I realized that within the sheet in Excel he placed some 'helper' info along the way, e.g., where the accounts payable figure went, etc. That helped tremendously! So yes, I wasn't as stressed as I thought I would be tonight. lol The first night was basically hell because he flew through all this stuff like nothing. But now thank God it's all making more sense as I go back through it...slowly. Taking my time. Not rushing. Letting it all soak in. hehe
The load for both classes, Accounting and Galatians, are just right also, which really helps me out so I'm not overloaded. Geeez I remember when I had like 3 or 4 classes at one time at CSUF! How did I do it then?? If I can't handle a few classes now then something's really wrong with me! lol Well for one, I didn't have a FT job. I was working PT at Mrs. Fields at the time, so I guess that makes a big difference. So I think it's important that I take full advantage of these classes and learn as much as I can within the 4-6 weeks time in each of class, rather than just trying to get by, cause this wont come around again, this BS program. Meaning, once I'm done, I'm done. It's over. Whatever energy and time and thought I put into it will determine how much I got out of it, how much I learned, how much I can apply. So I might as well go full steam and plunge into it, cause it'll all end soon. I don't want to be at the end feeling like I did after Platt, my first accelerated program in graphic design years back: basically unprepared and half-educated, cause the program was similar to this: very quick, but not very thorough. I think that that's the disadvantage here with accelerated programs. You're in and out quickly and on to your career, but the foundation isn't very well established, unless you put in 110% throughout the entire program. I still think a 4 yr college degree is well worth the wait and worth the money, and will give a person a better foundation in preparing for a career, as opposed to a 12 month program. And now that I think about it, I think going to Biola for a BS in Leadership is going to benefit me more than having had gone back to Platt for my BA in graphics, since my goal is in moving up to management eventually. This degree will complement my graphics degree and experience.
Anyways, 'nough about school...I guess I should read now. But...as I relayed to a friend of mine recently, I'm tempted to stay and write only cause I like writing alot more than reading! lol But, alas, I should work on those weaknesses too. Got class tomorrow and I'm glad I'm ready for that at least. Okay I'm yawning now...better go...until next time, whenever that is...hehe. =)
The load for both classes, Accounting and Galatians, are just right also, which really helps me out so I'm not overloaded. Geeez I remember when I had like 3 or 4 classes at one time at CSUF! How did I do it then?? If I can't handle a few classes now then something's really wrong with me! lol Well for one, I didn't have a FT job. I was working PT at Mrs. Fields at the time, so I guess that makes a big difference. So I think it's important that I take full advantage of these classes and learn as much as I can within the 4-6 weeks time in each of class, rather than just trying to get by, cause this wont come around again, this BS program. Meaning, once I'm done, I'm done. It's over. Whatever energy and time and thought I put into it will determine how much I got out of it, how much I learned, how much I can apply. So I might as well go full steam and plunge into it, cause it'll all end soon. I don't want to be at the end feeling like I did after Platt, my first accelerated program in graphic design years back: basically unprepared and half-educated, cause the program was similar to this: very quick, but not very thorough. I think that that's the disadvantage here with accelerated programs. You're in and out quickly and on to your career, but the foundation isn't very well established, unless you put in 110% throughout the entire program. I still think a 4 yr college degree is well worth the wait and worth the money, and will give a person a better foundation in preparing for a career, as opposed to a 12 month program. And now that I think about it, I think going to Biola for a BS in Leadership is going to benefit me more than having had gone back to Platt for my BA in graphics, since my goal is in moving up to management eventually. This degree will complement my graphics degree and experience.
Anyways, 'nough about school...I guess I should read now. But...as I relayed to a friend of mine recently, I'm tempted to stay and write only cause I like writing alot more than reading! lol But, alas, I should work on those weaknesses too. Got class tomorrow and I'm glad I'm ready for that at least. Okay I'm yawning now...better go...until next time, whenever that is...hehe. =)
Monday, June 06, 2005
Day-Before Relapse
Once again I got myself into a last minute homework rush because of my lack of diligence of staying on top of things. I could have avoided that by keeping track of my bible class start date. I didn't realize I start Galatians tomorrow night (Monday) so I had to switch into high gear and finish homework tonight! Arg! Luckily it wasn't too much though...I just needed to read Galatians 3 times, each time writing a small summary of the Paul's intentions. lol I kinda sorta did read it 3 times, although the second time I read reeealy fast! hehe Well, the syllabus did say not to spend more than 30 minutes on each read, so technically I did follow the instructions. Although on my last read I started to analyze each chapter, which I do when I'm actually studying the bible, so I had to keep reminding myself to speed along unless I want to stay up all night. Thank God I got it done at a good time, but this is definitely the last time I get myself into this trap again! I was doing really good on keeping up with homework, too, and I'm not about to slip back into procrast-mode again, no way!
Other than that, weekend was nice.=) Hit the beach again. The waves in Laguna were actually getting pretty high, like 20 ft high! Okay...not that high. More like 5 ft high. But 20 ft sounded better. =)
Other than that, weekend was nice.=) Hit the beach again. The waves in Laguna were actually getting pretty high, like 20 ft high! Okay...not that high. More like 5 ft high. But 20 ft sounded better. =)
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