It has been a fast flying October. I go home next week for about a week and it is something I look forward to as I miss my friends and my family. It also is a reminder that those relationships are there regardless of where we are geographically speaking.
To catch up a little.... it has been a good month so far. Work has been crazy since the iPhone 5 launched and so it has been busy. And now the holidays are fast approaching. I feel as though life is getting busy, my prayer list is getting longer, and well... the weather is starting to not be in my favor (for those of you who know about my "15 degrees".).
The beginning of this month I began my involvement a little more with church. With lots of reflection, I decided it is not in my best interest to be heavily involved like I would prefer to be with Redeemer (i.e. being in Youth Ministry) as I will only be here about a year or so, and that is hard on me and the students you get close to. However, I am in a community group (CG), and it has been a blessing meeting people and developing relationships with people, some being newer to the city as well. I have also been blessed by the past several weeks being at church and being at the services that Tim Keller has been speaking at because they have been great sermons and I have been challenged in so many ways-- recently in the areas of generosity, which deserves its own blog.
I have been keeping quite the bucket list of all the things I want to do while I am in NYC... and it is happening. I did go to the Central Park Zoo earlier this month with my friend Arkadiy before he actually made his move back to California. Part of me was envious because I do miss my family and friends, but also lucky for me to know that I have my time here living where I have wanted to live, and also knowing this is a small chapter in my life where I am making good memories and hopefully continuing to grow personally and even professionally developing. I am learning alot about myself and learning more about myself and the balance I need in things.
2012 is fast approaching the end and 2013 and all that it holds is not far off, and I know my bucket list is pretty big. I have already had my first celebrity sighting which was cool, Daniel Cosgrove (he has been on All My Children, As the World Turns, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place...). I have become adjusted the routine of train ride, taxis, and walking. I have been more dedicated the gym and trying to really come up with a good plan to battle angioedemia, as my body still reacts to food (even when I think I have it under control). I have had to cut a lot of things out and do some lifestyle changes til I find the perfect balance, it will continue to be a battle. It has definitely has had an affect on my metabolism, and now it is possible that my thyroid is starting to be an issue, so luckily I go home to the doctor in a couple weeks to look at that. 2013 will also be full of "finish what I start".... as I am finishing my "year of absence" from Hope, and will be finishing my MBA in 2013, and it is something I am very proud of and look forward to. I also am becoming more serious on buying in or around 2014, but want to be prepared if something great comes my way between now and then. Obviously, I will be buying in California (where it is actually affordable. After living in NY, you'd understand why this is actually foreseeable). Also, next year I plan to be in a couple 5k Color Runs in CA (they have them in SF, Sacramento, Orange County-- it is considered the So. Cal Run, and San Diego.).... so if you wanna join me I can get you the info on dates when I have them for options.Another things is planning ahead.... I have a few entrepreneurial ideas floating around and just seeing if they will lead somewhere and what are feasible.
This also seems to be the season of prayer... not that every season isn't. As we near the holidays it seems as though life gets tougher for people. I would like to share a few prayer requests with you.... some are not for me but people I care about:
* Recently, a long time friend's family had a horrible event happen as her brother took his own life. He was just 19. The youngest sibling is taking it hard and prayers for the family for this time are appreciated as they process and heal. For them to lean on the Lord for comfort and strength.
*Prayer for a friend who is finishing up preparations to take his CPA exam. He has a lot of studying to do. Prayers for discipline, motivation, and to not be discouraged by the things the enemy puts in his path to knock him off his path with Jesus.
*Prayers for my mom as she continues to look for the best work to give her better work/life balance as she is getting more settled independently. Prayers too for my sister to adjust well to these changes as she goes back and forth between my mom and my dad.
*Prayers for my brother. Praises he got a job! Prayer for him to find direction, surround himself with positive people, and for God to just reveal himself in a big way that my brother can't deny.
*Praises for my friends who just relocated to the Pacific Northwest as they found a home! And for the ministries they are now part of in their new church family and as God uses them in those ministries. Prayers for settling and that God would continue to lead them.
*Prayers for me at work to not grow discouraged when I have a rough week. Prayers to remember God is in control and to have His heart when I am working and to serve him by HOW I work and the attitude I have. Prayers for God to provide as I desire to move up in the company, and how that plays a role in my relocating back to CA next year. Prayers for discipline as I prepare to come off my year absence from school and start back up after the holidays. Prayer for my time home coming up for it to be a time of joy and refreshing.
Thank you guys! I promise to post pictures soon :)
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