Life ... as it happens to Sarah

twenty-ten

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:42:00 +0000

Happy New Year everyone!

I am so thankful 2009 is now a thing of the past. Although I had many great things take place last year, there were also experiences and moments that I would not want to repeat! God has been so incredibly merciful and has kept His hand on me time and time again. New opportunities have arrived to serve more in His kingdom at my church... and I am looking at a bright future ahead in the music department. I am aspiring to let prayer lead and guide my life at greater levels in twenty-ten. With God, possibilities are endless.

I am starting my seventh class at Hope International University tomorrow and I am hoping to be finished with my college career by the end of this year. It has been an eight year journey that I am looking forward to closing! :)

I pray blessings on each of you who read this and hope your 2010 is one of growth in Christ. Stay tuned for further updates (hopefully not several months from now). =)

It's been awhile...

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Well hello everyone! It's been forever since I've 'blogged'. Life has been on the fast pace since about 5 weeks ago when I started my first online class through Hope International University. I am enjoying the online world but it is definitely a whirlwind trying to keep up with the accelerating assignments. I hope the next 18 months FLY by and then I'll be walking away with a much sought after Bachelor's degree! (FINALLY!)

Living on my own has still been wonderful, even if at times it's really quiet! That atmosphere aids in my study habits tremendously and I am still thankful I moved when I did. The opportunity has been great and I know I've learned a lot about keeping a home and responsibility. Keeping track of all the bills and making sure everything gets paid has been somewhat of a challenge, but I'm doing alright so far! God has sufficiently provided for me each time when it gets down to the end of the month when things are tight!! :)

Looking forward to a choir tour this summer with the first time ever So Cal Youth Choir. This will be in late July. Very disappointed I couldn't participate in the WAY choir again, but I know they will have an amazing tour and move of the Spirit regardless!!

Stay tuned for further updates and pictures throughout the summer!

(Picture is from arrangements that were made for our graduation celebration through church at the Orange County Mining Co., June 5, 2009)

Day 2 of Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:19:00 +0000

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A gorgeous day at Laguna Beach!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:00 +0000

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Updated Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:39:00 +0000

House warming gift :)

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:05:00 +0000

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Pics of the new pad....

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:55:00 +0000

The BIG Move

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:13:00 +0000

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau

The time has come for the Big Move, my first time out of my parents house. There are so many feelings involved with the first move; worry, numerous emotions, excitement, exhilaration, liberation, but overall, just plain awesome-ness! It's nice to be able to decorate my own place and gather my own furniture and belongings, but at the same time, it is a huge responsibility that will take time in budgeting, coming up with meals, paying all the extra bills that I've never had to worry about, and most of all, building and creating character for myself, and only for me. I look forward to more prayer time without having to worry about disturbing anyone, and waking early to read my bible, too. Another plus is that I'll be just 5 miles from work, which will definitely benefit considering our busy tax season is just a few weeks away! I'm praying God will lead me to neighbors who need Him. I've already met a girl who I think would enjoy the college and career small group I attend. I plan on having meetings in the future at my house to make it so she and others can come!

I've been blessed to receive several furniture pieces and nice things from people at work and through family members and friends. (Especially Jessica & Tony - Thank you both!!) They have all been a huge support and help during this Big Move. I appreciate them so much!

I'm confident the first few nights/weeks/months will not be the easiest, but I'm ready to shine in this big bright world and take this step toward a future full of opportunities to grow spiritually and emotionally.

Pray for me as I take on this endeavor! Stay tuned for updates and apartment photos!

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noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:17:00 +0000

Laguna Beach at sunset! Gorgeous evening.

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Tis the season for lots of people in the mountains!!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:23:00 +0000

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Go-Go is being bird-sitted!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:08:00 +0000

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HomeMade apple pie!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:16:00 +0000

Our college and career group is having a little party tonight. And I baked this!

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A walk down the long corridor.

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:33:00 +0000

I won't be seeing this for a LONG while, possibly never again. The Design building corridor at Cal State University Long Beach where my Econ class was held for the Fall semester. Goodbye Econ!!

Happy birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:43:00 +0000

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Christmas Lights

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:06:00 +0000

Nate, Chad, Clayton and I went to Naples, Long Beach to look at Christmas lights! Had a fun tim e...

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Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:22:00 +0000

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Universal Studios

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:43:00 +0000

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Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:38:00 +0000

Shopping at Old Navy at about 3:30AM - Ontario Mills... Black Friday. Lookin' pretty good, eh?

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noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:51:00 +0000

Well the Blackberry Storm that I recently purchased this past Friday, November 21st, has officially QUIT! I have now been without a phone for a total of .... 19 hours and boy has it been strange! I love the Storm, but apparently it didn't love me too much (used to this!) ... and I will be receiving a new one Friday at some point. SO! This leaves me to activate the Motorla Q for another day!! With so much anticipation of enjoying the Storm during Turkey Day, I will not be able to learn new things or show it off to family and friends!! :( So apparently the picture above spoke right to ME today and I listened ... or the Storm listened and turned OFF!! =)

HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYONE! Be thankful for all the blessings in your life and enjoy a couple of days off!! God bless you all!

Hair bows for Abby!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:22:00 +0000

A spur of the moment ordeal, Jenn invited me over to help with Abby's bows.. While she cooked for International Sunday, I created 7 bows with flowers from my collection throughout the years. These 3 were my fav's. Definitely took a lot of time and patience, but thankfully she was asleep so I could test them out on her :) Can't wait to see her awake in them!!

Blackberry Storm .. my new interest!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:02:00 +0000

Sleek, and a beauty.. hurry Verizon and release it! http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:09:00 +0000

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:23:00 +0000

Bro. Carlos Ruiz, a UPCI United States Army Chaplain, who attends STWC, is being deployed to Iraq on October 19, 2008. Our church family had a surprise going away party for him. The attire: camo and black (he'll be turning 40 while he's over there) ... it was a blessing to be a part of the goodbye, but hard to see him go. I completely support him and what he's going to do while serving there. May God bless him and keep him in his journey! ***PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS!!***

Me 'n the boys in our camo!

When life throws you lemons, make lemonade!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:10:00 +0000

So this past week was one of the toughest weeks I've had in quite sometime. Life has just thrown me some lemons lately and I haven't been able to make lemonade! Due to school and my first set of midterms coming up shortly, work and the stress there, my health issues that are seemingly unresolved, and just other stuff. To make it worse, I found out that my medical bills from all of the unexpected appointments and procedures I've had recently are going to cost me over $1,000. That completely put me over the top. Thankfully, I have faith in Jesus, even if sometimes it's hard to trust Him, and I have the amazing support of wonderful parents, and a great job where I actually just received a raise this past week. God is truly GOOD! I am feeling much better today, but I'm still trying to work through my issues and deal with everything! We have Ground Zero (@ STWC) coming up this weekend and I'm looking forward to being fed spiritually and filling up my spiritual tank in order to face what's ahead in the next few months. I'm getting a much needed pedicure tonight and hoping for an evening of pure relaxation! Needless to say, I'm looking forward to a new year and a fresh start.

A weekend of bliss!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:23:00 +0000

I had the opportunity to spend this past weekend in Palm Springs with my cousins and some of their family. It was so relaxing! The house we stayed in was absolutely gorgeous and a perfect vacation home. I could have stayed there for a week or two. :) The pool was definitely my favorite and I spent most of my time in there. I have my last summer tan! I didn't have to worry about my clothes, my hair, an alarm clock or anything except for getting a bathing suit on and being outside! Now it's back to reality ... work, school, homework, dr appts, etc.. ugh! It was nice to be in a state of utopia while I could!!