iChef Journal [9.24.2001 Monday] I finally went home for the first time since December. It was pretty crazy because the trip was really last minute. Victor had to go up to the Bay Area for a job interview, so he offered me a ride. I'm seeing that God had his reasons for my unemployment (but more on that later). The trip itself wasn't too bad. We made it up in about 7+ hours with a bit of a lag due to traffic in LA. I didn't know what to expect in going home, but I was really looking forward to seeing Mom and Dad, Charis and Avery. I saw all of them at graduation (this past June), but I haven't been back to good old Castro Valley for a while. I didn't do too much at home. Went to the baseball game with Vinny and Charis on Friday night which was totally awesome. Man, the Mariners were in town, and I can't stand them (same division)!!! So it turned out to be a great night of heckling and cheering. It's just really great to see your team, and to see them do well. It was also great to see Ichiro strike out twice and pop-out. Even better was the time spent with Charis and Vin. I miss my sister, just spending time with her's great because she takes me for who I am, and I can just play around with her. Same with Vinny. Man, what a great guy! I love how he's been blessed with the gift of encouragement. He's always been good example by the way he loves other people. I also had some time to spend with Scott. I haven't talked to him in person for a long time, and it seems like he's doing well. It's good that we were able to pick up from the last time we saw each other. We went to Starbucks and talked about what we were up to: his work, my school, and plans for the next year(s). It was good. I'm really thankful for friends that relate. Funny thing is, we ran into a guy went to high school with: Jeff Chung. I might be assuming a lot, but he seemed really satisfied with his life. He didn't complain about anything, and it was pretty cool. I think this past weekend has been an answered prayer. I've been wondering a lot about my move home and the transition from life here in San Diego to back home in Castro Valley. Frankly, I'm not looking forward to moving back. I'm gonna miss being here, with a lot of good people, being around school, and just living with the other guys. God's been good to me though. Giving me an extra summer and a quarter to prepare for my transition home. And this trip in itself was huge in getting me ready to go home. Being able to get a taste of how things will be again. How I will struggle with lonliness, laziness, and my family. How I need to pray and trust, and God will provide for my needs: physically, emotionally, spiritually. ___________________________________________ | previous | journal (i need a good name) | next |