Does God speak today through dreams?

I wonder if God speaks to us today through dreams? When we have a dream, how do we know if it is from God or not? A couple of nights ago, I had one such dream. In my dream one of my friends took me to what seemed to be a worship service. We arrived and I sat down in a relaxing armchair. I closed my eyes and began to sing along with the congregation, how I knew the words to the songs I don't know. But, I do remember being and feeling very happy in my dream, all because I was joining in with the saints to sing and worship God through music. Then I awoke. After I awoke, I realized I also had an unusual urge and desire to read my Bible as well. For those who know me, I haven't been in the Word much lately, nor have I attended worship services on a consistant basis in a long, long time. So, this dream, I believe, is a dream from God, calling me, and wooing me, and pulling me, closer to Him. It's certainly not a dream from the satan, he wouldn't want me to be joyful or happy or in God's presence. The next day I awoke, all I could do was talk about my dream to other people, and hope that it gives glory to God, grace to it's hearers, and encouragement to the Body. That's it for now. Until next time...p.s...please write me~I miss you, and would SO LOVE to hear from you~!!!!!

Today is Training Tuesday

I like my friend Julen's blog, because I feel like she has something to say, and says it in an intelligent way. Every blog is different and unique though, right? So, today I've officially started training for becoming one of our store trainers. Yippeeeee. I'm looking forward to challenging myself, as well as working with other people and communicating with others. On another note, I have a homestay living situation now, which I really like. I have other roommates in a nice house in Orange county, sharing the main rooms but with my own bedroom. It's good for me, though I miss my family too. My life is pretty boring right now; just working and going home. I need some social activities to pick me up once again!!!

Happy Easter

It's Easter and I'm at the computer, indoors to beat the heat. (My dad called me mean names last week and I'm like so done with him right now.) The glass is half empty or the glass is half full. I guess it just all depends on how you look at things. To me, my life is like crap right now: I'm friendless, alone, out of community, without a car, without a man, without a lot of money, and having to depend solely on myself to make ends meet. I could choose to look at my life and say, well, it sucks right now. Or, I can choose to see that this place that I'm in is not forever, and will eventually pass, maybe even turning better. I just need to take care of my attitude and do an attitude check every once in a while to see if I'm on track! I love my last entry about readjusting to life in Orange County. That seems to be the running theme of my life right now!

Readjusting to Life in Orange County, California

This is a year of readjusting to life in Orange County. I've decided, and allowed myself time for it. Getting a job at a local cafe was "smooth like butter" (fairly easy). I'm doing well in my job, and am beginning to think I should challenge myself more in my current position. Since returning from Korea last month, I've been struggling with my mood and emotions; I'm not sure why. I'm guessing that returning to Korea, while enjoyable overall, especially in seeing my friends, was also an upsetting experience. Perhaps that time was a "trigger" for me; or, perhaps my age and life's accomplishments, or feeling a lack thereof, has me leaning towards getting down in the dumps. Whatever the reason, I've decided there are several things I could do to get myself going in a better direction. I've realized that I need to expand my social connections, make new friendships, and here is my tentative plan for that process. I miss immensely the friends I had in Korea. Not a day goes by when I don't think of them!

Combat Depression~

Rejoin my yoga class
Study Spanish
Join a small group at church, such as an Anger Management class.
Beginning attending Saturday nite worship at new church.
Call my friends. Be with my friends, and people (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT).
Join a scrapbooking class.
Restart counseling sessions.

Monday Memories in Cheonan

I could have slept all day today. Was it due to jet lag or some other reason? But, thankfully, I had a lunch appointment with Byron so I had to get up! Did some personal business after that. Met some Korean girls and went to Krispy Kreme donuts for chatting. Met Cara at Starbucks, running into Adam and Elise, and Rob too. I really enjoyed my time with Cara today, talking, reminiscing, and catching up. It was a special, busy day, filled with meeting friends and talking and sharing our lives together. What I liked about today was all the talking with old friends. Met the girls for coffee after dinner. Jolie and Soyouhng. So played the piano for us. What a special treat! I have the best friends a person could ever ask for! I thank God for every friend He's given me. Oh, and by the way, many people have commented on how peaceful I look now. I couldn't agree more with them. I was down in the dumps last year for an extended period of time, and once I returned to the states an amazing lift happened to me. God did it!!

First Day in Cheonan

What was good about today? Seeing alot of people that I knew from Cheonan, feeling welcomed by everyone. Having a coffee time with the girls from church. Getting my personal belongings more sorted and organized thanks to Cara and Jennifer!! Eating dinner with Cara, Jennifer, Kim and Victor. Walking and talking with Cara, LAUGHING TOGETHER with Cara is SO FUN!! And finally, meeting up with my former boss for drinks and talking. I got an invite to stay with his family so I am feeling very loved. To top it all off, I got a nice phone call from a good friend to say hello. Could I not feel more loved? Thanks God for the nice trip, the good friends, and the good memories! It means alot to me to get to have this short time here!

try new things

So, last week I felt isolated from other co-workers due to the language barrier. So, I decided to try a new thing. The next day I went into work, I made myself communicate with the Spanish speaking co-workers in whatever language I could, whether English OR Spanish. I just talked! And, to my pleasant surprise, I also got positive responses, that is, their communication with me. So, problem solved. I also discussed this with another person and she suggested just asking them what they were talking about. So, two good solutions to my work-related problem. Hey, I'm really glad I got that resolved!