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BBT 48th Anniversary

Now that I am close again to the church that I grew up with, I am confronted with a myriad of emotions. I’m happy to see that most if not all the old faces are still there, I am also saddened by the way the church currently looks – it was remodeled into a 2 story building that was not properly finished. The church’s 48th anniversary just recently concluded and though it was fun to see familiar faces, everyone was shocked to see and actually feel the problem. Heavy Rain started pouring in the middle of the sermon of our good Pastor and water immediately came dripping through the unfinished roof and windows. It was a glaring picture of how the church has been left unfinished. The church has been a big part to the members lives, from teaching us through kiddie bible schools, to helping us create and give out our own wedding invitations! How can we let our church be left unfinished like this. Everyone was wet by the end of the sermon, and I’m sure God showed us an important lesson. The anniversary definitely touched a number of hearts and pledges of financial support were given by almost everyone. I look forward to serving God more through this humble church, and I also want to see it restored so that God can touch more people through the church and through the people that attend.

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Eye Glasses

I just recently purchased my second pair of eye glasses. And yes I know that it is a sign of my eyes getting tired and also a show of my age! I don’t particularly like wearing glasses, but my eyes tire out too easily without em. Even if the glasses offered the zoom capabilities of a binocular, I would rather have a perfect vision. Of course we can’t have everything so for now, you can call me four eyes, at least when I’m in front of the TV, computer or when I’m driving. I can immediately feel the effect and my eyes are hurting less now. I just hope that I take care of this new eye glasses to make it last for more than a year.

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Practice

It’s been a long time since I had an interview – not to mention an audition! So this week I have been practicing the songs that were assigned for the big day. There was mp3 and music sheet included so I at least have an idea of how the song was arranged and also know the chords that will be used. Just need to play it a few more times to be confident on the audition day. I normally play relaxed but I might stumble and tremble when I know that the likes of musical director Mel Villena is watching and criticizing! Looks like I’ll have to keep the porch lights on all night tonight for my last night of practice. God bless me and may I bless God in return!

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Z – the Brave one

Recently Z has proven to me how he is one brave boy. I grew up with very minimal trips to the dentist, my family would rather use the thread and door technique to save money instead of having a Dentist remove a tooth. My son has it different though, his mom is very adamant in taking him to the dentist every time she remembers to do it. Since we have a medical plan like Blue Cross NC, we are entitled to teeth cleaning and other dental procedures. And so Z had another trip to the dentist, only this time the Dentist did a lot of “unimaginably horrible things” like injecting on the gum and removing Z’s old broken teeth. It was done quickly and my brave little mini-me did the best to stay calm and not cry. I am not so sure if I could have been that brave myself so I applaud him.

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Naruto – Rasengan Happy Meal

My son and myself are big fans of Naruto. We watch the English subbed anime every week, and I always read the weekly manga. So when I heard that there was a Naruto happy meal toy being sold at McDonald food chain, we hurriedly got one without any hesitation. I wanted a funny Chouji, the one who used the best weight loss pill that gave him powers, just to tease Z.  But of course my son picked the Rasengan toy. Look how happy he was when he got it:

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Back in the music ministry?

I have been a part of the music ministry before, and I have been planning to get back to it again.  I wanted to give back to God the talent that He has so graciously given me.  I have been looking for opportunities to join the music team, and have not seen one until recently.  While others are worried about the side effects of diet pills, I wanted to give my spiritual life more – life. Good thing that our church has opened it’s doors for new musicians!  Of course I immediately saved the date and yes I attended the orientation.  They have scheduled an audition for everyone that was interested and gave us songs to practice.  I’ve been practicing the song, and have been practicing the life of a music minister.  If it be the will of God for me to serve him again, then let it be. Here is an old pic of me when I was younger and was serving as a church musician at a local church.

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Busy and Tiring Rest Day

Now-a-days, I’m beginning to feel that I need more time. I’ve been getting activities after activities that it is starting to choke up my schedule. And the bottom line is I am feeling tired. Just last Sunday, we attended Sunday service at our nearby old church. Then we had my childhood friends visit and eat with us. We then visited a friend who was recovering from sickness. I didn’t realize that the day was about to end so when I got home I spent some time with my son to play with him. After playing when the sun was about to set, I remembered that I have a scheduled band practice and hurriedly prepared to leave. My wife then decided that I should drop them first at my mother’s house so that Z can play with his cousin since it is on the way to the studio. So off we went, I dropped them off while I hurriedly went to the practice venue. After the practice I was so tired that I forgot to have the gas filled up and almost emptied my tank! I could use an anti wrinkle cream that time – good thing there was a gas station nearby. Anyway to make the long story short, we got home safely, and I hurriedly went to bed to sleep. What a way to spend my REST DAY…

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UFC 116 Live Streaming Online

UFC 116 is the most awaited event this weekend.  You can Watch UFC 116 Live Streaming Online for free.  I’m sure a lot of people now are curious about what will happen at UFC in Las Vegas as they feature the battle of Lesnar and Carwin in heavyweight. Since this is a title fight whatever the outcome is would surely go down in history.

Update**

Lesnar won the fight and is still the undisputed Heavy Weight Champion of the world.  Here’s what he had to say after the fight, “This is about my family, this is about my doctors, this is about my training staff. I am blessed by God. I stand before you, a humble champion and I’m still the toughest SOB here baby!”

Do check out UFC 116 Live Streaming Online and you’ll witness one great fight in UFC history.

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