So, I went to Gallaudet's open house and I'm sooo very glad that I went. It certainly was eye-opening and a rich experience.
Gallaudet's open house was very informative, and they could only do so much in so little time, I don't blame them, they had a quite large group. I learned more about my goal in my major and met up with the directors of this specific major.
Keep in mind, prior to this, I prayed that I will see what God wants, whether if I go to Gallaudet or not, as long it's all according to His will. After I got home, I certainly could see what God wants to do with me. The whole weekend, I prayed and prayed, I still wasn't sure if the Lord wanted me to go there. My heart certainly changed from "Gallaudet is forbidden," to "Ok, I'm considering Gallaudet." That sure was a dramatic change in perspective for me, espeically now that I saw Gallaudet with my own two eyes.
When I got home, I prayed and prayed more. I DO NOT want to go against God's will. Honestly, yes, I get a little scared from time to time because Gallaudet is a LONG way from where I grew up. But... Where else is better for my major? So...
A couple days after I got home, I realized where God wants to me to be and I can see in general what God wants to do with me and use me at Gallaudet. How can anyone say "No" to the Lord when He knows the very best and completely according to His will??? So I decided that I will apply to Gallaudet. I just know with my good grades this year, and VR's help, I will be able to go to Gallaudet. I'm going in the Fall of 2009! I certainly am Gallaudet bound!
This is a new addition to my newest chapter of my life!!! I'm excited and honestly don't know what to expect!!! This is thrilling! Hah.
And of course! During that weekend I went to Gallaudet, I got to see 'him!' I truly enjoyed my time with him, I got to know him so much better, how he interacts with others and how he interacts with me, despite my ditziness and blond-ness, LOL! He truly is a gentleman and he truly is a man after God's heart. I'm so blessed to have this friendship with him, I enjoy his company so much, I enjoyed just being with him and I enjoy our conversations, we're able to chat about ANYTHING, from A to ZZZZ! God is amazing! Heh! After I left, I missed him so terribly, it's amazing how one can miss someone else so much after such a short time together. I get to see him again so soon!! He's coming to "meet the town" during the Christmas break, I'm so excited! To see him again and for everyone to meet him and see how amazing he is! Hehehe! (I know you're reading this! My advice to you is this, "Don't be scared!! No one will bite you!!!" =] ) SMILE
Well... so, yeah.. That's the latest. For the time being, I will keep doing my very best at community college, getting the best grades I can get. Throughout all this, I will keep my eyes on the Good Lord! He's the one I depend on for gudiance and everything. He is my life, first and foremost! Only the Lord can satisfy me in everything, emotionally and spiritually, He's the one who meets all of my needs. He is indescribable. Beautiful.
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K
23 November, 2008
11 November, 2008
Gallaudet Bound
I guess it's about time I say it out loud...
Actually, it's a little past that time.. But anyhoo....
I will start at where it all started...
In high school, when it was time for juniors/seniors to think about what college/university they'd like to go to and to apply, etc, etc... I didn't want to go to any university, no where far away from home. I was too scared to be far away from home. So I thought about community college, and that was it. I never wanted to go to Gallaudet, my dad is an alumni, though he dropped out his first semester. And I've heard stories about Gallaudet after I graduated and started to seriously consider universities. Gallaudet was taboo for me, ABSOLUTELY no way!
I didn't go to college for 3 years, and I'm finally in college. Over the summer, my perspective on Gallaudet changed dramatically. Why? Don't ask me! Haha.
At the beginning of the summer, I was aiming for Western Oregon University.. but I wasn't sure what major I wanted, I prayed all summer and it wasn't until I went to NWCCD and met the guest speaker, Bert Reid, and learned of his career. It was like a light bulb went on over my head, and I went "AHA!!! THAT'S MY MAJOR!!! That's what I am supposed to do!!!!" It makes so much sense because I love languages and I'm always fascinated with languages all over the world, it only makes sense that I do something that I would truly enjoy! So I'm majoring in Linguistics in ASL. For now, I'm working on BA in ASL, then after that, work on Linguistics degree, I'm not sure what one yet, MA or Ph.D. That sounds like forever, but we will see.. maybe I'll just stop at BA, and work from there. Anyways, that's a whole 'nother story there, heh.
Then I worked with VR to get in a local community college to get started. I was getting so geared up that I wanted to transfer for winter quarter. At first I wanted Western Oregon University (WOU) because I know that they offer BA in ASL. I became so focused on which University offers that degree, and I inquired people who went to WOU about that program and they said that it indeed is a good program but is having problems with the deaf program, that it's not working out and recommends that I look into other universities. I was disappointed because I wanted to go to an university that is still close to home. So, I prayed more and decided to look into Galluadet. It was becoming more ok for me because I know some people there now, which 2-3 years ago I didn't know anyone there. As I looked into it more, I realized that it does make sense that Gallaudet is a better choice because it has a deaf community and a deaf culture, everyone signs, where WOU has a deaf program and some people signs, the deaf community there is not as big and as strong as Gallaudet. I was getting frustrated because I didn't want to go anywhere so far away from home. I'm a family person and home is so important to me.
As I prayed more and got in a courtship with this young man who happens to attend Gallaudet, I felt more peace. I'm working with VR and everything seems to work out smoothly for me to transfer to Gallaudet sooner than I thought I'd be able to. I was thinking of transferring the fall of 2010, but I looked into what my community college could offer, I realized that they couldn't help me more than a year. So I realized that it's better that I transfer the fall of 2009, and it makes sense. VR is helping me with all I need and all the lights are green, it's all go. So, I don't see any barrier or stop signs on the way to Gallaudet, and I pray that it's all God's will. I don't want to go against what God has planned.
2 years ago, I've never dreamt that I WOULD go to Gallaudet, it was an absolute NO. But.. Guess what?? You never know the future! God changed my heart, changed my perspective. What I learned is that if God does want me to go to Gallaudet, He will protect me, He will give me right friends and He will make sure I have the support system I will need. And He will teach me new things, transform me more, making me more like Christ. It's amazing. I also learned that God's plan is the best, even if it doesn't make sense at times!!!
So, I'm Gallaudet-bound! I'm going to Gallaudet this Thursday for the open house they're having on Friday. And...... I get to see him!! Hehehe!
It's going to be a great weekend, I will get to see what D.C. looks like and all that!! My first time on the East coast and actually look around!
God knows what is the best, so look on to Him and wait on Him, He will show you and guide you!! LET Him guide you!
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K
Actually, it's a little past that time.. But anyhoo....
I will start at where it all started...
In high school, when it was time for juniors/seniors to think about what college/university they'd like to go to and to apply, etc, etc... I didn't want to go to any university, no where far away from home. I was too scared to be far away from home. So I thought about community college, and that was it. I never wanted to go to Gallaudet, my dad is an alumni, though he dropped out his first semester. And I've heard stories about Gallaudet after I graduated and started to seriously consider universities. Gallaudet was taboo for me, ABSOLUTELY no way!
I didn't go to college for 3 years, and I'm finally in college. Over the summer, my perspective on Gallaudet changed dramatically. Why? Don't ask me! Haha.
At the beginning of the summer, I was aiming for Western Oregon University.. but I wasn't sure what major I wanted, I prayed all summer and it wasn't until I went to NWCCD and met the guest speaker, Bert Reid, and learned of his career. It was like a light bulb went on over my head, and I went "AHA!!! THAT'S MY MAJOR!!! That's what I am supposed to do!!!!" It makes so much sense because I love languages and I'm always fascinated with languages all over the world, it only makes sense that I do something that I would truly enjoy! So I'm majoring in Linguistics in ASL. For now, I'm working on BA in ASL, then after that, work on Linguistics degree, I'm not sure what one yet, MA or Ph.D. That sounds like forever, but we will see.. maybe I'll just stop at BA, and work from there. Anyways, that's a whole 'nother story there, heh.
Then I worked with VR to get in a local community college to get started. I was getting so geared up that I wanted to transfer for winter quarter. At first I wanted Western Oregon University (WOU) because I know that they offer BA in ASL. I became so focused on which University offers that degree, and I inquired people who went to WOU about that program and they said that it indeed is a good program but is having problems with the deaf program, that it's not working out and recommends that I look into other universities. I was disappointed because I wanted to go to an university that is still close to home. So, I prayed more and decided to look into Galluadet. It was becoming more ok for me because I know some people there now, which 2-3 years ago I didn't know anyone there. As I looked into it more, I realized that it does make sense that Gallaudet is a better choice because it has a deaf community and a deaf culture, everyone signs, where WOU has a deaf program and some people signs, the deaf community there is not as big and as strong as Gallaudet. I was getting frustrated because I didn't want to go anywhere so far away from home. I'm a family person and home is so important to me.
As I prayed more and got in a courtship with this young man who happens to attend Gallaudet, I felt more peace. I'm working with VR and everything seems to work out smoothly for me to transfer to Gallaudet sooner than I thought I'd be able to. I was thinking of transferring the fall of 2010, but I looked into what my community college could offer, I realized that they couldn't help me more than a year. So I realized that it's better that I transfer the fall of 2009, and it makes sense. VR is helping me with all I need and all the lights are green, it's all go. So, I don't see any barrier or stop signs on the way to Gallaudet, and I pray that it's all God's will. I don't want to go against what God has planned.
2 years ago, I've never dreamt that I WOULD go to Gallaudet, it was an absolute NO. But.. Guess what?? You never know the future! God changed my heart, changed my perspective. What I learned is that if God does want me to go to Gallaudet, He will protect me, He will give me right friends and He will make sure I have the support system I will need. And He will teach me new things, transform me more, making me more like Christ. It's amazing. I also learned that God's plan is the best, even if it doesn't make sense at times!!!
So, I'm Gallaudet-bound! I'm going to Gallaudet this Thursday for the open house they're having on Friday. And...... I get to see him!! Hehehe!
It's going to be a great weekend, I will get to see what D.C. looks like and all that!! My first time on the East coast and actually look around!
God knows what is the best, so look on to Him and wait on Him, He will show you and guide you!! LET Him guide you!
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K
01 November, 2008
Hearing the Lord
For past 2 weeks, it's been up and down for me. But that's pretty much normal for me.
Anyways, I have something to share, it's quite neat, but I don't know the outcome for it just yet, but when I do, I will be sure to share with you!
As most of you might know, I quit my job of one year as a pastry chef. I had to quit for some reasons, 1: The timing, 2: I was starting school and the job was quite too demanding, 3: I needed to focus on school.
After I started to settle after the cloud of dust came when I started school. I know the routines and how demanding college is. I prayed to the Lord that if He wanted me to get a part time job to meet the ends I might/will have, that He will show me, or put the urgency to go and apply at different locations. But I didn't get the sense to do that, so I just gave it all to the Lord and say that He's in complete control. He knows my needs and He will meet them. So, I completely forgot about it, though I know I might be quite really tight on meeting my finance needs.
Then on Thursday, when I was praying, The Lord showed me one location, and I was like, Eh?? He said again, to go and apply there. So I said, OK, I will do that. After school that day, I went and picked up an application and brought it home and filled it out and all that. I even updated my resume and added it to my application. Next day, I went and asked to see the manager, gave him my application and all the paper works. He looked over the application then took his time reading my resume. I was asking in my mind, is everything alright on the resume?? He said that he will give it to the hiring manager and seemed to gave me a favor, liking what he saw on my application and resume. I thanked him and left. But as I was walking out the door, I noticed a paper posted on the door saying "Now Hiring, All Position, 18+." I said to myself, I didn't see that there yesterday!!
Well, whether if they hired me or not, God told me to go there. I didn't expect to be looking for a job for a long while since I'm in school. But the Lord knows my need and wanted me to be able to meet all of my finance needs. So... I'm quite excited! Not because I'll be working sometime soon, but because I heard the Lord speak to me! I love it when I hear the Lord, reassuring myself that I indeed can hear the Lord! I admit that sometimes I have my doubts, but thankfully the Lord is so patient and merciful, He reassures me when I need it. I do pray that the Lord remove all the doubts, and I thank the Lord everyday for reassuring me. I do have a cynic way of thinking sometimes, and the Lord is so patient and helps me refreshing and renewing my mind daily. The Lord really transformed my life, my way of thinking, my actions and my words. I learned how to get rid of all the negativity in my life, simply by reminding myself daily, every time a negative thought or word comes my way, I ignore it and praise the Lord for being with me.
God is SO amazing... indescribable!!
I love you all!! My precious friends that the Lord have put in my life!!
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K
Anyways, I have something to share, it's quite neat, but I don't know the outcome for it just yet, but when I do, I will be sure to share with you!
As most of you might know, I quit my job of one year as a pastry chef. I had to quit for some reasons, 1: The timing, 2: I was starting school and the job was quite too demanding, 3: I needed to focus on school.
After I started to settle after the cloud of dust came when I started school. I know the routines and how demanding college is. I prayed to the Lord that if He wanted me to get a part time job to meet the ends I might/will have, that He will show me, or put the urgency to go and apply at different locations. But I didn't get the sense to do that, so I just gave it all to the Lord and say that He's in complete control. He knows my needs and He will meet them. So, I completely forgot about it, though I know I might be quite really tight on meeting my finance needs.
Then on Thursday, when I was praying, The Lord showed me one location, and I was like, Eh?? He said again, to go and apply there. So I said, OK, I will do that. After school that day, I went and picked up an application and brought it home and filled it out and all that. I even updated my resume and added it to my application. Next day, I went and asked to see the manager, gave him my application and all the paper works. He looked over the application then took his time reading my resume. I was asking in my mind, is everything alright on the resume?? He said that he will give it to the hiring manager and seemed to gave me a favor, liking what he saw on my application and resume. I thanked him and left. But as I was walking out the door, I noticed a paper posted on the door saying "Now Hiring, All Position, 18+." I said to myself, I didn't see that there yesterday!!
Well, whether if they hired me or not, God told me to go there. I didn't expect to be looking for a job for a long while since I'm in school. But the Lord knows my need and wanted me to be able to meet all of my finance needs. So... I'm quite excited! Not because I'll be working sometime soon, but because I heard the Lord speak to me! I love it when I hear the Lord, reassuring myself that I indeed can hear the Lord! I admit that sometimes I have my doubts, but thankfully the Lord is so patient and merciful, He reassures me when I need it. I do pray that the Lord remove all the doubts, and I thank the Lord everyday for reassuring me. I do have a cynic way of thinking sometimes, and the Lord is so patient and helps me refreshing and renewing my mind daily. The Lord really transformed my life, my way of thinking, my actions and my words. I learned how to get rid of all the negativity in my life, simply by reminding myself daily, every time a negative thought or word comes my way, I ignore it and praise the Lord for being with me.
God is SO amazing... indescribable!!
I love you all!! My precious friends that the Lord have put in my life!!
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K
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