Days 176-179.

A friend hadn't finished some work that needed to be done so I helped him out..but it was kind of done begrudgingly. A friend slept over since she lives kind of far and we were going to the church picnic the next day :) We had a good conversation and she gave me a mini therapy session, so thanks thanks!

Momma was super nice and gladly made some tuna salad for the picnic. She let us use the van and let my friend drive it for the picnic too. And even though we got home pretty late, popsy drove some friends home so they wouldn't have to bike home that late.

For the first time in a long time, I talked to one of the older younger girls at my family church and remembered what it was like to be in high school and feel cool for talking to the older folk (not saying that I'm cool haha).

A friend got locked out of her grandparents' place so I invited her over so she could kill some time and ended up cheeellling for a long while, eating, passing out, more cheeeelling. FUN!

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Days 174-175.

My cousin flight for Korea was this morning and to try and avoid getting jet lagged, she tried to stay up as late as possible. I tried to stay up with her as much as possible to make it less boring haha. We got close to 4 then got tired and went to sleep haha.

A friend texted me today saying she didn't want to go home so I invited her to come over. FUN! We ate dinner together and just chilllled. YAY FOR FUN TIME!

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Days 172-173.

YESSSS! for having an unlimited MetroCard :) Not having one really does restrict you from doing what you want a lot of the times. Last night as a friend was going home, I walked her to the train station so I could swipe her in. TRANSPORTATION, WHY ARE YOU SO EXPENSIVE?!

I was able to sponsor a friend going on a short term missions trip, but I know I could've given more. I need to be a better steward of all the things God's entrusted me with..

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Days 168-171.

Oh myyyyyyy

Friday, a friend's friend needed a place to stay so they stayed over :)

More friends stayed overrr for more fun!

Some friends were tabling for some other friends after service so kept them company and accompanied a friend to get lunch.

Saw on my friend's blog that she needed contact solution, and I had extra so brought it for her.

:)

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Days 166-167.

Yesterday was a good day spent with some fairly new but good friends. Went to yoga in the morning and haven't gone with a few friends in a loooong time, so it was good to finally get back at it. Then came back home and met a friend to go jogging. Didn't really get a lot of jogging done, but we got to talk and you know how I love to walk and talk. It was just fun sharing, laughing, and getting to know each other more.

As a graduation gift, some of my church friends got me tickets to GLEE live and it was today! I remember when they were asking about my days available, they had originally asked if I was free Friday. Knowing I had Zion, they didn't want to, but it's just more convenient Friday. Long story short, they were kind enough to go Thursday even with work to go to early tomorrow. AND dinner and rides were provided. Thanks for the fun fun night!

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Day 165.

I firmly believe in caring through/with FOOD! Found out my very awesome friend hadn't eaten much so I decided to get her some food she could not refuse! With the help of another awesome friend I was able to get her usual order and picked them up some food. CHIPOTLE FOR THE WIN!

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Day 164.

A friend needed to print a bunch of support letters and her printer at home wasn't working so she was looking for somewhere to print it. Instead of going all over the place looking, I offered to print them for her at my house.

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Days 161-163.

The weekend feels like a blur! On Friday, my cousin came out for the Revival meeting and everyone was super nice and welcoming and I just really really appreciated. I wasn't always there to keep her company, but I felt less bad knowing I wasn't just leaving her alone haha. Saturday, a friend had a busy day going around the city, but didn't have an unlimited metrocard. I lent her mine so she wouldn't have to spend so much money on transportation. So expensive now :( Saw a friend this morning and she needed someone to help table for the Street Fair right after service so I offered. Street Fair sign ups open only until end of June!

Sorry no pictures!

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Days 159-160.

Went to do some hot yoga again with a friend and maaan, you just don't get used to the heat. My friend had a card stamp thing, so I didn't have to pay for class! I remember my first class, I was a bit underprepared so my friend bought me an extra bottle of water. I wanted to do something for her because she always covers my butt. After class we were more beat than usual and I was craving some coconut water so I bought one for her and for meself. SO GOOD!

Went bowling for a friend's birthday celebration, and us R train folk decided to take the bus home. For me and one friend, the bus took us right to our block, but the third friend was a train stop away from his place. It was late, so didn't want him to walk home by himself so I offered to take him halfway. Well I told him I would take him home if I could bike, but my chain had popped out earlier in the week. He offered to take a look at it and he was able to fix it. Woop for not having to go get it checked out at the bike store! So I was able to take him home and get back to my house quickly and we had good conversation. I love meaningful one-on-one conversations!

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God is Awesome!

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Had one of the stressful day today but felt so BLESSED! Since my boss took off, I have to cover his class tonight. He's a great speaker and teacher so his class is always PACKED. I get really scared when I have to speak, not to mention when I sub for him, so I was trying to use today for some last-minute preparation...

Yet I had a crazily busy day today, with interruptions here and there. Went to ASP to check on the students. Was trying to help one girl figure out the problem, but she got so frustrated with herself that she started crying. I encouraged her and helped her understand the concept. Now i remember why i loved teaching math... It's such a joy for me to see a student overcome their own fear and frustration and eventually get something! =D

God was good! I was able to finish the slides and going over the notes for the class at the very last minute! and the class turned out to go pretty well. Felt that God was there with me! Also so thankful for some of the students who really care about my pregnancy and health. =D

Day 158.

Today, my intended act of love was a fail. My parents told me last night they would come out to Chinatown today to pick up stuff for Nicaragua. They needed me to take them around so I told my mom to just call me and I'd meet them. When I did meet them, I was just cranky and impatient. It was a mixture of my intolerance for heat and miscommunication. I don't know why, but whenever my parents don't understand what I'm saying I immediately get ticked off. I just expect them to understand me which is so stupid of me since I don't understand what they say straight off the bat. And I was also in a rush so I was rushing them having them speed walk all over Chinatown in the heat and snapping at that, giving attitude. TERRIBLE! I get pissy when people are disrespectful and here I am doing just that. I need to ask for forgiveness. God, give me the humility and courage to do so..

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Day 157.

So an away friend had the desire to intentionally create community so he decided to start a summer small group for Brooklyn folk. I asked him if there was anything I could do to help and he asked me to get snacks so got some fruit. YAY for community!

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feel so loved

I feel so loved this past Sunday by my third SURPRISE baby shower by a group of lovely middle schoolers! My husband had a men shower with the high schoolers and got a HUGE ipad 3 as the gift! =D

Day 156.

Everyone had something to do or somewhere to go today so by dinner time it was just me and my cousin. When we got hungry, we figured out what we wanted and I treated us to dinner. Over the past semesterish, we've grown closer and more comfortable with each other so I'm :).

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Days 153-155.

Went to the beach with friends on Thursday. It was one of me close friend's birthday so I decided to get him a cake. I met up with another friend before heading over to the beach. We decided to meet at a Dunkin Donuts but he was running late so I got his drink for him. After the beach, my momma was really patient and nice enough to pick us up and drive us to our house. She was awesomely awesome and cooked us up a lot of food. Thaaaanks momma!

Treated a friend to lunch on Friday. Just a gesture of thanks for always being a wonderfully supportive, food loving, encouraging, and laughter starting friend that's helped out a lot this past year.

A friend I haven't seen in a year moved into my neighborhood so we went to get dinner. It was good to catch up with her and see how she's been. Even though she's currently jobless, she was willing to pay more of the bill. I'm lucky to still be living with my family and don't have to worry about rent and all of that so I offered to pay a couple bucks more. Her liveliness is really encouraging to me and makes me wish I would mature up faster.

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New Study This Summer!

Congrats to ALL college people who finished this semester (or your college life)!

I've been praying about the continuation of our Bible study group this summer... What to study and who could lead the group, etc. I strongly feel that connecting with our Father in heaven is what all of us need NOW as when we stay connected with God, He will begin to transform our lives to His likeness! So, this summer we will have a 12-week study on "spiritual reformation"-- getting closer to the source of our lives. stay tuned!

P.S. Having been limping around coz of sciatica, aka pregnancy caused sciatic nerve pain. Feel much loved by a husband who purchased TWO donut cushions for me, a great doctor who refuse to charge me, and a lovely sister who's willingly accompany me to the doctor's office. God is good.

Days 151-152.

Had a meeting yesterday and one member of the planning team volunteered to host the meeting at her place. She even offered to treat everyone to dinner. I've only recently met her since we started planning and didn't want to go empty handed so I bought some drinks over. She even had fruits and cake!

So I've been helping someone and she's been helping me by giving me a part time job. Yesterday was my 4th day and it didn't go so well. Tried to brush it off as yesterday and go back today with a good attitude so I bought some iced coffee for me and for the person I'm helping. Didn't go so well, but got through the day :)

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