Hey guys =]
everyones been blogging and i kinda needed an outlet to vent my thoughts. This has, by far, been the craziest, weirdest, randomest, and unpredictable of years. I signed up for leadership and praise team becuase i thought that it would help me get closer to God and allow me to somehow miraculously transform into a better person. but i was DEAD wrong. spiritually, i am currently having the hardest struggles of my life, and things arent looking very good for me. i guess stacking church work was not a very smart idea on top of junior year. Being in a serving position is shouldering a lot of responsibilities on me and many times it seems unbearable and i just want to quit. i somehow manage to smile everyday and laugh but sometimes it gets pretty hard. so sorry if i ever seem kinda emo =]. But beyond all that negative stuff, i have met a lot of new people that help me challenge my obstacles daily. if u do not know, i am a very introverted and antisocial individual. so for a very long time, i didnt have any friends. i can never say the first hello, and often times, people have to make the first gesture of friendliness to me. so logically, i shouldnt have any friends. but i do believe with all my heart, that one way God has gracefully blessed me ABUNDANTLY, is with all the people he brings into my life. whenever i think about it, its ridiculous how things worked out for me. many of the people i hang out with on a daily basis now, i have met only 3-4 months ago. This blog is dedicated to my family of WEST HIGH PBC'ers, who have rocked my world. and i will truly never be the same. . .
PBC [Petey BEAST Chiu]
Where were you this whole time?!? honestly, this guy is simply put, amazing. i first saw him wandering the halls of PBC with 6'1'' stature and monstrous muscles bulging out of his body. first impression: intimidating, i thought he was good looking and buff. i was sooo wrong! he's SEXY and BEASTLY. but this guy is a genius/buff,affable, funny, and a cutie. i know it seems kinda homo when we're together, but i love him to death. i could write about him forever with his cute ddr skillz, but i dont have time for a 10000 word essay so ill give you the gist. he's always there for me and down to do whatever. i can talk to him about anything and he understands and listens to my thoughts. i feel like ive known him for my whole life and i wouldnt give up our growing relationship for ANYTHING.
DYNAMIC DUO [David Cho]
so when i talked to people i knew, they said that i reminded them of this guy named david cho. so i was kinda curious of whom he was. and when i met him i was blown away. being anything similar to him would be the biggest compliment i would ever recieve. i feel like we hit it off right away. always playing ninja and bowling, coming up with a BOMB DIGGITY handshake, and just being around you. daivd is like a role model to me and i aspire to someday live up to his stature. when i was beginning to give up being a christian and throw in the towel, i thought that there was no way i could keep going. that it was too hard, and ultimately impossible. meeting chocho gave me the little push to keep me from falling. he's like a rekindled hope that helps me to strive harder in everything i do. he's alwasy smiling, laughing, getting along with everyone, and he's drop dead cute [not gonna lie ;)]
UB [Jchonto]
this guy is korean pop star status. big bang has nothing on him. but when i first met him, he joined our praise team by taking my spot as the lead guitarist. i admit to underestimating him at first and not respsecting him as much as i shouldve. but after time passed, i am indescribably grateful that i have come to befriend him. this guy is truly and UNCONTROLABLE BEAST in everything he does. from benching 190, to 100 push ups, to rocking out on the guitar, to having a crazy body, and a face to match. Ub is the kind of person to always be optimistic and never argue back. he takes all the hits but never throws one back and i respect him for that. no matter how hard the times get with family, school, church, and friends, UB is always steadfast and i always learn something from watching him and look up to him.
Suhn Bae [sarah park]
i dont even remember how i met her x]. but anywayz i am eternally thankful that i did. she always makes me smile at borders with her stretchy cheeks and when i alwyas see her trying to fight someone. hahaha. i know that i can be a jerk to you at times and i really am sorry. but yer a goood goood friend. its pretty cute when you try yelling at me in korean but i know you dont hate me. i hope. hahah. every praise time, when i glance your way and i see your genuine worship and heart for God, it lifts my spirits. dont ever lose your passion. and i know that we're not that close, but i hope we can work on it x].
GT [Gloria time]
simply put. she's weird. . . in a good way =]. i noticed that we went to PBC together like 8 years ago and we started talking this year. pretty pathetic.haha. your carefreeness and spontaneity always humors me. and GT is pretty interesting with you hahaha[elmo, cookies, milk, monkey, u weirdo]. but whenever im down you always cheer me up at borders. haha you make my days a little easier but you are still a little weird. but its ok. i gotta admit you can be manly and disgusting at times. but it makes you the more unique and amiable. sometimes i want to punch you in the face, but its all out of brotherly love =].
Charlie
i havent known you for too long but i gotta hand it to ya. youre pretty ugly. ahahh. jkjk. hanging out with you is pretty enjoyable and im glad that you started to come out to our friday nights. from treelot to yogurt island and texting me randomly during school. it may look like a joke to you. but your little acts of kindness encourage me a lot during depressing days and i hope that i can be that much of an encouragement back to you. i can talk to you about most things and youre a good listener so when hard times hit you hard, just know that i have your back.
FADOODLES/DEMOFLEZ
dang. justin yoo has got to be one of the funniest guys i have ever encountered in my life. now i just smile when i see you. haha. i know that you think me and peter are homo, but i know youre just jealous. so whenever you decide to join us, we'll be waiting. aahahah. i hope that we can chill a lot over winter and summer break and get to know each other better. just as long as you stop being so gassy we can work things out. haha jk. i love you for who you are.
Z Dawg
ive met him just recently, but ever since, he has been more than a friend to me. He is always smiling and looking to lift up others. He loves everyone and never puts down others or secludes them. On top of all that, he is probably the smartest and most down-to-earth person i have ever met. we have yet to go on our 6th period lunch date but im lookin forward to it ;]
sorry for all those that i have yet to mention. but its midnight and i gotta get up for zero period T.T
i know that these blogs all look like cute little encouragement notes. but i sincerely back the words that i have expressed in the articles above. i know that i forget to daily remind you guys how much you mean to me so i just wanted you to know =]. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
thanks for everything mike :]
답글삭제you hang in there too,
love you
and btw, your blog is in korean like how it was in your computer when peter tried using it, iono maybe its just me
Puahaha youre so funny marcus:D
답글삭제Aww no matter what, dont be emo like me.it won't lead you anywhere.
I'm sad to hear that youre spirtually struggling, but I'll definitely pray for you:)
I know you'll hang in there, don't let go.
I think youre doing a guhrreaat job as a praise band member and as a leader.
Using your musical talent to praise God is =D and I like I said before, youre a good role model for others;)
"If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it." -1Corinthians 12:26
You don't need to suffer alone, we're all here for youuu!
:D i hope you this mushygushy comment helped
Hey Mikey!
답글삭제You're probably like, "who the fudge is this...", but I understand. It's not like we know each other to the full capacity. I only remember the Mexico mission trip and the PBJ sandwiches. :) Good times. Good times.
Either who, I just wanted to be a little helping hand by "trying" to lift your spirits up. It seems to be that you're rolling downhill with your spiritual walk with God, but let me tell you something, bro. I am sooooo gosh-dang proud of you. You have nooo idea.
I thought I was a walking zombie when I became a junior in high school with all the SAT cruds, school loads, and family issues. But man, amidst all that, you are still a leader at church! How amazing is that? Leadership is no joke. I am learning that right now. But you. Man, what a Michael. *doing the "Chocobo" clap* You're stunningly awesome to the max.
It's definitely understandable why you are having such a difficult time. With all that responsibility, it's not surprising why life is so hard for you. But even to this day, you haven't given up. You are still trying. Who knows? It may not be your best efforts, but you haven't lost hope. And that, my main man, is truly admirable. God bless you for that. Bless you, bro. Bless.
Although life may be more stressful in the future, just tell yourself this. You have PBC. PBC has you. And God owns PBC. You are His.
Your reward awaits in heaven, so be that right hand of God.
Well, this is totally off track from what I wrote above, but I really hope that our walls will be broken down soon, and we will truly be (in heart) brothers and sisters of Christ.
Good luck, and I'm proud of you. :]