So this is it...
... after pondering whether I should go to Tokyo or Urbana over the summer, I chose Urbana.
I'm heading to Urbana in less than a few hours. I wonder what God has to reveal to me....
If you're interested in what Urbana is all about, just click on the word. Also, there will be live webcast, so feel free to come HERE.
Please pray for me - to be focused and also to leave my worries behind. See you all in the new year! :)
musings and reflections of hollyholz
12.26.2003
12.25.2003
Time Flies... it Really Does
On this day last year, around this time, I was given the news about my mother's tumour... I can't believe how quickly time flies by. Last time this year, it was as if it seemed like the world was going to end, but looking back, it was really a long walk and many lessons of faith were taught. (Albeit I still don't understand why I'm so stubborn at times... or why I don't learn from past experiences.)
I've been thankful for what has been provided for (and what has not) this past year. My mother, family (including many visits from my beloved aunt), the it man (Karen knows what I'm talking about!!!), friends, fellowship (w/ Josiah & Prayer Mtgs), jobs, and much more. I sometimes smack myself in the head for being so forgetful... but was given a dose of reality when a friend, Tim, was sharing about his thoughts on Christmas... although I thought his views were a little bit extreme, it made complete sense. We often forget the most important reasons and things of the season, let alone life.
:) So, to end this mushy and sentimental blog, I want to thank you those that have been part of my life this past year... you have continued to mold and shape me for who I am, to guide me in the journey of life, to give me a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen to, and to grow together w/ me in Christ. Thank you.
On this day last year, around this time, I was given the news about my mother's tumour... I can't believe how quickly time flies by. Last time this year, it was as if it seemed like the world was going to end, but looking back, it was really a long walk and many lessons of faith were taught. (Albeit I still don't understand why I'm so stubborn at times... or why I don't learn from past experiences.)
I've been thankful for what has been provided for (and what has not) this past year. My mother, family (including many visits from my beloved aunt), the it man (Karen knows what I'm talking about!!!), friends, fellowship (w/ Josiah & Prayer Mtgs), jobs, and much more. I sometimes smack myself in the head for being so forgetful... but was given a dose of reality when a friend, Tim, was sharing about his thoughts on Christmas... although I thought his views were a little bit extreme, it made complete sense. We often forget the most important reasons and things of the season, let alone life.
:) So, to end this mushy and sentimental blog, I want to thank you those that have been part of my life this past year... you have continued to mold and shape me for who I am, to guide me in the journey of life, to give me a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen to, and to grow together w/ me in Christ. Thank you.
12.18.2003
En Vacance!
So, I've been free for two days... met up with friends, cleaned home, and am finally blogging.
Earlier today, I realise how my blogs are lacking substance. I've succumbed to blogging about the happenings of my daily activities and stupid random thoughts. Argh.
Seeing friends for the past few days has made me realize how I've forgotten to think of the special ppl in my life.... I remember a while back, I attempted to blog about someone special in my life every once in a while. I don't even recall who was my last special feature. Ah wells.
I actually have someone in mind... to give props to for being there in my life. While cleaning the house yesterday, I found these photos of a group of us going to Vacation Bible School... and boy have we all changed. There I was, geeky looking (wait - that hasn't really changed!) and standing right next to Vicky... it made me realise how long we've come along. We've had our ups and downs, but I'm glad we've come this far. Not only is she the one who constantly picks me up from my last exam (just like two days ago, and back in May...), she's also one that's there for me to listen to me vent. She's one of the friends I've known for the longest time.
So... Vicky's currently the person in the spotlight :D hahaha....
Anyway, now that I'm free on vacation mode... time seems to be flying quicker than before. Noooooooo! :) Can't wait 'til hangin' out w/ Sarah, crashing Karen's place, Mariko-ing w/ the crew, and stuffing my face silly. :D
Now... I must prepare for a surprise for my grandparents.... :D (my aunt, uncle, and cous are coming from across the globe to surprise my grandma... hahahahahaha!)
So, I've been free for two days... met up with friends, cleaned home, and am finally blogging.
Earlier today, I realise how my blogs are lacking substance. I've succumbed to blogging about the happenings of my daily activities and stupid random thoughts. Argh.
Seeing friends for the past few days has made me realize how I've forgotten to think of the special ppl in my life.... I remember a while back, I attempted to blog about someone special in my life every once in a while. I don't even recall who was my last special feature. Ah wells.
I actually have someone in mind... to give props to for being there in my life. While cleaning the house yesterday, I found these photos of a group of us going to Vacation Bible School... and boy have we all changed. There I was, geeky looking (wait - that hasn't really changed!) and standing right next to Vicky... it made me realise how long we've come along. We've had our ups and downs, but I'm glad we've come this far. Not only is she the one who constantly picks me up from my last exam (just like two days ago, and back in May...), she's also one that's there for me to listen to me vent. She's one of the friends I've known for the longest time.
So... Vicky's currently the person in the spotlight :D hahaha....
Anyway, now that I'm free on vacation mode... time seems to be flying quicker than before. Noooooooo! :) Can't wait 'til hangin' out w/ Sarah, crashing Karen's place, Mariko-ing w/ the crew, and stuffing my face silly. :D
Now... I must prepare for a surprise for my grandparents.... :D (my aunt, uncle, and cous are coming from across the globe to surprise my grandma... hahahahahaha!)
12.15.2003
In exactly 12 hours, freedom will be mine.... MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
of course, it may come with waterworks to start it off... but nevertheless, Christmas vacation is almost near!
Two down, one to go.
I've never BSed so much as I did for three hours tonight... :P "Screw the costs! REVENUE ALLLLLL THE WAY!"
of course, it may come with waterworks to start it off... but nevertheless, Christmas vacation is almost near!
Two down, one to go.
I've never BSed so much as I did for three hours tonight... :P "Screw the costs! REVENUE ALLLLLL THE WAY!"
12.12.2003
The Things I Do...
... only to avoid studying for my last two exams:
- Go to a sushi place and eat lunch alone
- Go shopping at Indigo, Staples (hey, this was a legit shopping trip! Needed supplies to study... :P I was kicked out of the house since mom was sick, so I was in dire need of post-it tabs and index cards), Loblaws
- Revamp my blog - kinda. Moreso change the commenting system and agenda
- Update my Imagestation album - Pics are up! (usn: friendsofholz; pwd: hollay)
- Eat a lot of Ben & Jerry's
- Go to my grandparents' place and "study"
- "studying" at grandparents' ended up having to go for lunch at China Buffet King, run errands at various places, and go to Wal-Mart for grandma's needs (which later turned out to be MY needs haha)
- Clean my room
- Go on amazon.ca and end up buying MORE CDs and piano music - more than I need :P
- Going on puretracks.com and selecting potential MP3s to d/l
- Blogging. ARGH! I was coming up here just to GET something so I could continue and study downstairs.... and look what I end up doing. *sigh*
- Talk on the phone - something I rarely do... :P
Speakin of which, I should get back to studying.
... only to avoid studying for my last two exams:
- Go to a sushi place and eat lunch alone
- Go shopping at Indigo, Staples (hey, this was a legit shopping trip! Needed supplies to study... :P I was kicked out of the house since mom was sick, so I was in dire need of post-it tabs and index cards), Loblaws
- Revamp my blog - kinda. Moreso change the commenting system and agenda
- Update my Imagestation album - Pics are up! (usn: friendsofholz; pwd: hollay)
- Eat a lot of Ben & Jerry's
- Go to my grandparents' place and "study"
- "studying" at grandparents' ended up having to go for lunch at China Buffet King, run errands at various places, and go to Wal-Mart for grandma's needs (which later turned out to be MY needs haha)
- Clean my room
- Go on amazon.ca and end up buying MORE CDs and piano music - more than I need :P
- Going on puretracks.com and selecting potential MP3s to d/l
- Blogging. ARGH! I was coming up here just to GET something so I could continue and study downstairs.... and look what I end up doing. *sigh*
- Talk on the phone - something I rarely do... :P
Speakin of which, I should get back to studying.
12.07.2003
It's time to get fat again!
...or for some of us, to get tipsy again after lunch, right Sarah? ;)
WINTERLICIOUS LIST IS UP!
Who's in?! :D Oh, I just can't wait... to stuff my face! :) Hee hee. Auberge du Pommier, here I come (this time, I'm really going to enjoy myself rather than fidgeting with my thumbs cos of interviews!)!
Seriously, my top picks for restaurants:
- Auberge du Pommier
- Centro grille and wine bar
- Jalapeno Restaurant
- Monsoon Restaurant & Lounge
- Truffles
- Canoe - simply for the view
As you probably know, I've tried some restaurants earlier this past summer from Summerlicious... so a few places I highly recommend, but simply can't afford to go AGAIN:
- YYZ
- Steakfrites
- Pangaea - it's GOOD but a little too spiffy for yours truly
- Herbs - mind you, I personally think the wine they offer is a little tooooo strong :)
All righty enough procrastinating from studying. Let's meet up for Winterlicious!!! :)
...or for some of us, to get tipsy again after lunch, right Sarah? ;)
WINTERLICIOUS LIST IS UP!
Who's in?! :D Oh, I just can't wait... to stuff my face! :) Hee hee. Auberge du Pommier, here I come (this time, I'm really going to enjoy myself rather than fidgeting with my thumbs cos of interviews!)!
Seriously, my top picks for restaurants:
- Auberge du Pommier
- Centro grille and wine bar
- Jalapeno Restaurant
- Monsoon Restaurant & Lounge
- Truffles
- Canoe - simply for the view
As you probably know, I've tried some restaurants earlier this past summer from Summerlicious... so a few places I highly recommend, but simply can't afford to go AGAIN:
- YYZ
- Steakfrites
- Pangaea - it's GOOD but a little too spiffy for yours truly
- Herbs - mind you, I personally think the wine they offer is a little tooooo strong :)
All righty enough procrastinating from studying. Let's meet up for Winterlicious!!! :)
12.06.2003
Rise & [Sorta] Shine!
It's Saturday morning. I'm up at 8:30am.
What has gotten into me? I usually take great advantage of Saturdays, longing to sleep in without feeling guilty... yet, I didn't bother.
Several possible reasons have come up:
- I woke up exactly 6 hours I went to bed... meaning, it was probably the end of my REM cycles (my friend once said they occur in intervals of three or something... or maybe I'm just making this up. Haha)
- My parents woke me up this morning (that always happens, but I am normally able to go back to sleep)
- God's listening to my prayers and giving me a swift kick in the butt to start *studying* (by that, I mean printing solutions early in the morning fo rmy problem sets)
- I'm getting old - I don't need sleep as much anymore... (it's a tendency w/ my dad's side of the family... my dad doesn't need sleep, it's crazy.)
I think it's a bit of everything... :D Ah wells. Happy studying!
It's Saturday morning. I'm up at 8:30am.
What has gotten into me? I usually take great advantage of Saturdays, longing to sleep in without feeling guilty... yet, I didn't bother.
Several possible reasons have come up:
- I woke up exactly 6 hours I went to bed... meaning, it was probably the end of my REM cycles (my friend once said they occur in intervals of three or something... or maybe I'm just making this up. Haha)
- My parents woke me up this morning (that always happens, but I am normally able to go back to sleep)
- God's listening to my prayers and giving me a swift kick in the butt to start *studying* (by that, I mean printing solutions early in the morning fo rmy problem sets)
- I'm getting old - I don't need sleep as much anymore... (it's a tendency w/ my dad's side of the family... my dad doesn't need sleep, it's crazy.)
I think it's a bit of everything... :D Ah wells. Happy studying!
12.03.2003
Ahh, so what's been up w/ me?
Well, it's been a rather busy week, filled w/ studying and more studying. Yes, for the fourth year in a row, school has been hindering me from being able to celebrate my birthday free from stress.
Yes, as you can probably tell from my December 1 blog, it was my birthday this past Monday... haha w/ everyone busy studying for exams, it wasn't surprising that most people have forgotten :) (heck, I would forget too!) Fortunately, my dearests & bestests have remembered in big and small ways. Apparently, a small surprise dinner was planned for me by Ian, Clary, and Jess... unfortunately, Jess was ill but still, it's the thought that counts. :) I didn't really receive much this year... but I'm happy w/ the bday wishes sent. Actually, the most touching present I got was a handmade stuffed teddy bear (it's rather flat, actually) from this kid at church. I was kidding w/ her about making me a stuff animal back in June, as I saw the one she had made for PCan... little did I expect her to remember when my birthday was.
I dunno why - I'm a big on bdays, unlike most of my friends... perhaps I crave for attention especially when I deserve it :) mwahahahahaha. At the same time, I don't like reminding people... I would rather tell them AFTER the birthday itself... cos if I tell people beforehand, wouldn't that kinda imply that I want them to know and remember simply cos I said so? (it's kinda forced, I suppose... that's my take on it) I'd rather have people wish me a happy birthday by remembering rather than me saying it loud and proud :)... (besides, as we get older, we wouldn't really be proud of aging, right?) I guess I'm also big on bdays cos it's a celebration of one's life... and celebration of God's purpose in creating you. Esp. with this past year's experiences with my mom, I realize how a person's life is more and more important.
Perhaps a delayed celebration should be in the works, after exams? We shall see. In the meantime, I'm signing off from Gerstein, studying for my midterm tomorrow. Ack!
Well, it's been a rather busy week, filled w/ studying and more studying. Yes, for the fourth year in a row, school has been hindering me from being able to celebrate my birthday free from stress.
Yes, as you can probably tell from my December 1 blog, it was my birthday this past Monday... haha w/ everyone busy studying for exams, it wasn't surprising that most people have forgotten :) (heck, I would forget too!) Fortunately, my dearests & bestests have remembered in big and small ways. Apparently, a small surprise dinner was planned for me by Ian, Clary, and Jess... unfortunately, Jess was ill but still, it's the thought that counts. :) I didn't really receive much this year... but I'm happy w/ the bday wishes sent. Actually, the most touching present I got was a handmade stuffed teddy bear (it's rather flat, actually) from this kid at church. I was kidding w/ her about making me a stuff animal back in June, as I saw the one she had made for PCan... little did I expect her to remember when my birthday was.
I dunno why - I'm a big on bdays, unlike most of my friends... perhaps I crave for attention especially when I deserve it :) mwahahahahaha. At the same time, I don't like reminding people... I would rather tell them AFTER the birthday itself... cos if I tell people beforehand, wouldn't that kinda imply that I want them to know and remember simply cos I said so? (it's kinda forced, I suppose... that's my take on it) I'd rather have people wish me a happy birthday by remembering rather than me saying it loud and proud :)... (besides, as we get older, we wouldn't really be proud of aging, right?) I guess I'm also big on bdays cos it's a celebration of one's life... and celebration of God's purpose in creating you. Esp. with this past year's experiences with my mom, I realize how a person's life is more and more important.
Perhaps a delayed celebration should be in the works, after exams? We shall see. In the meantime, I'm signing off from Gerstein, studying for my midterm tomorrow. Ack!
12.02.2003
Thank you Ian, Jess, Clary, Karen, Sarah, Myles, Vicks, Pegs, Lilli :) You guys made my day.
I won't forget Clary - *surprise!*
Hope you feel better Jess. :)
Blog more later :)
I won't forget Clary - *surprise!*
Hope you feel better Jess. :)
Blog more later :)
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