brighter than sunshine

Ahhhhhhhhh! Where do I even start...

Christmas
T'was a nice one this year. It was on a Sunday, so we just went to church, and Ivy came over afterward. Usually, we would go to the city or to a family friend's house, but we decided to keep it low-key and peaceful this time around. Although it wasn't anything special, it was a sweet Christmas.

Retreat
Retreat 2011 was definitely an interesting one. From the very first day, God was really working inside of my mind, mentally breaking down the walls that were holding me back from Him. It was difficult, to say the least, and I shed lots of tears along the way, but the feeling of genuinely asking Him for forgiveness and returning into His arms is one that is unmatched. On the last night, there was a really impromptu worship session, and it was insane. The entire chapel was ringing with pure joy. I can only pray that God will continue to shower me with such blessings in the future. Overall, while I did struggle with things here and there, "Lights, Camera, Action!" proved to be a huge learning experience and time of beautiful fellowship with PYM/TAG.

End of 2011
To celebrate New Years Eve, the senior guys and girls decided to a kind of spontaneous hangout (ok, not that spontaneous but still) and we ended up eating at 중국집 and going to NRB for two hours after. It was really fun, actually. I was able to let loose and really enjoy myself for those few hours. Afterwards, we went to our ghetto soiree and had the countdown with the adults at the New Year's Eve service.

It would take a light year to even begin to describe what has happened in my life throughout 2011, and I regret to say not all of it has been smiles and sunshine. God has walked with me through a multitude of trials, and while there have been points where I almost fell completely off the path, I am leaving the year safe in His arms. Life still isn't perfect, and I'm still learning lots of things, but it has been a blessed year overall. 2011 put me through some of the toughest moments in my life, but I emerge victorious, because I have the Creator by my side. Our God is able! Cheers to an even better and love-filled 2012.