The way we continually talk about our own inability is an insult to the Creator. The deploring of our own incompetence is a slander against God for having overlooked us. Get into the habit of examining in the sight of God the things that sound humble before men, and you will be amazed at how staggeringly impertinent they are. "Oh, I shouldn't like to say I am sanctified; I'm not a saint." Say that before God; and it means - "No, Lord, it is impossible for You to save and sanctify me; there are chances I have not had; so many imperfections in my brain and body; no, Lord, it isn't possible." That may sound wonderfully humble before men, but before God it is an attitude of defiance. By the grace of God I am what I am. -Oswarld C- Past Sunday's sermon was about one of the seven deadly sins pride. We are the generation likes to be independent and claims to be very independent people...even when we are not. For God, that is sin...us being prideful. Because when we truly acknowlege God's grace and goodness in our lives, we know that we were never independent...and never will.

Happy Thanksgiving!

It is that time of the year again. Conversation between my co-workers during this past week's been all about cooking and eating during the holiday. Woke up this morning frustrated, number one because I woke up too early out of habit, number two, I was reviewing in my head, Chef Emeral's turkey recipe that I watched last night on TV. I am appointed to bake a turkey this year again, despite the fact that outcome of last year's turkey wasn't a success. I reluctantly agreed since I get a free 18lb frozen bird from my work anyways. Although, I told everyone that no one in my family likes turkey and it will be only for display purposes, I remember that it wasn't a most pleasant feeling when no one really ate my turkey last year. But mom told me already that she's going to freeze up all the left over turkey meat for fried rice..which Youngsoo will enjoy very much. So I figured my cooking won't be all waste. Hm.... : P
I think many time we tend to be too busy trying to figure out how we can enjoy our times together with friends and family on Thanksgiving instead of focusing on true meaning of this day. I bumped into Paul, one of my co-workers, in the train on the way to work yesterday and he told me he's determind to volunteer at the local organization to serve Thanksgiving meal to needy families throughout the day. As I was listening to him, I got embarrassed...because even Paul, who is a none christian, had such a compassion for less fortunates. I kinda put away my Billy Graham's book and wished that I thought more about how I can offer up myself on special day like today. But on the other hand, I believe my family really want my turkey as well...and I thank God for allowing me to have a day off so that I can spend whole entire day with my precious family.

Yoga day #2

It is soooo cold today!!!! Can't believe it's already mid November...
Went to the yoga class for the 2nd time last night. wow...it is definitely not as easy as I thought it would be. But I am loving it so far and thinking about continue to attend the class every week. Instructor was telling us we are exhaling the toxin in our bodies as we twist around in different forms. Somewhat funny forms..but that was nice to know~ also realized how I am not as flexible as I thought I was. Although I had to glance at Jackie several times during the class, I was able to focus on breathing correctly this time.

GirlsFootBall

Saturday, Nov 12 @ Rutgers University. 8 different teams competed in girls football tournament.

Gina's B-day

Allie, Gina, Jen and Becky.




Happy Birthday Gina~! Hannah, me, Allie, and Annie.


Gina and Jason...singing so passionately!
We went over to Gina and Henry's place after dinner to watch Eagle's game. I usually...actually never watch football game but this game was really boring... at least Silas's team won. Philly is doing really bad this year.

Sporting Club

Random pictures from Houston. Mom and her friends before leaving Houston.




















Friends...Eunah I miss you.

So I joined the gym next to my work place. I went there for the first time today even though my body condition wasn't all that great. I was reluctant to join the membership for the longest time because number one, my apartment has little workout place in the basement, second, I rather run outside after work, third, I did not want to pay the fee every month. However, my little workout place in the apartment building has been flooded for past month due to rain..and running outside is impossible since it gets too dark early now days...I thought it might be dangerous if someone ever try to attack me after running for 4 miles because I would be too tired to run away fast enough. So, last week, my co-worker Jackie and I went to check out the sporting club and it was amazingly nice there. I don't think I ever seen any gym nicer than this one. It has basketball court, mini olympic size pool, spa, racketball, and several yoga rooms etc etc...all over the building. They also offer pilates, yoga, kick boxing and spinning classes everyday! Jackie and I couldn't resist this offer...especially without contract and initial fee. They have tv screen attached to practically every single workout machine... I almost got lost there today. Of course I only utilized treadmill after all this... but Jackie is going to coach me how to swim as soon as I buy a swimming suit. Very excited to try different exercises.

Friends

Friends in Boston
Soo, Allie, Barb..at Gina's wedding