08.22.11

Happy Birthday Tesia! :)

Although my birthday weekend is over, the festivities continued with dinner by Grace! We went out to eat Thai food but it's always good to see her and talk and just let everything out. Thanks for dinner! Hung out with Brian, Richard, and Victor at TGIF. Though I'm not proud of the conversation we had (whose idea was it anyway?!?) haha it was fun.



08.21.11

I'm 22! Went to church in the morning and hung out with friends at Yarn and Wilson Park. I love being home with my friends. Steph and I stopped in OC to meet up with the girl for a SD reunion at Cafe Java Bru. Even though it was short I enjoyed our time together (and you too, Jun hahahaha). Couldn't have asked for a better weekend!

It's weird, birthdays are becoming less and less of a deal. More than anything it's a time for me to reflect on how blessed. To look back on my 22 years of life and see how God's handprints are all over it. Everything from heartbreak to new friendships, career path to renewed relationships. The Gospel offers me so much life and I'm always reminded of Him through the people that He has graciously surrounded me with. Sure community isn't everything but so much is revealed through them. I'm humbled by the lifestyles that my friends live and I'm always challenged by their life journeys. I'm convicted by their passion and drive and also their desire for Him. Their life is far from perfect but I am encouraged by them. Love you friends :) And I sincerely thank Him for the new life that He has graciously blessed me with.



08.20.11

Started the morning off by having breakfast at the Mission with Jae, Alvin, & Steph. It was yummy and lots of fun hanging out with old friends. Steph and I began our trip to LA. We made a stop at 85 degrees for some baked goods to take back to my home. Dinner with the family :) We stopped doing big celebrations where we got out and eat and instead celebrate at home with good food, family, and wine. Hahaha okay fine I didn't drink any but my mom did.

Afterwards Steph and I went out to Dave and Busters with friends from Torrance. It was soooo nice getting together with everyone and playing. I don't have any pictures from that night but it meant a lot to me that we spent time together so thanks for coming out again! And thanks for celebrating my birthday with me.




08.19.11

Start of my birthday weekend :)

Went bowling for $1 with some friends! And also had a surprise BBQ put together by the one & only Steph Tran. Friends gathered together at our apartment and we had a potluck and swim party. Friends from OC & LA & Norcal got together, couldn't have asked for better. Thanks again! I don't have pictures because JJ has them but I'm sure they'll be uploaded soon, right JJ? Haha