Disney Frenzy

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What a great day to just be care-free and enjoy the Anaheim sun at the “happiest place on Earth”. No need to focus on anything else but having fun. Here’s a picture of the planet-looking objects in front of Tomorrowland. Even though this was the second time going in a month, it was still fun nonetheless.

Disneyland + California Adventures + Tebo Tebo + BCD = Drive home tired.

Thrive

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I’m fortunate enough to have experienced so many things. I’ve snowboarded down the mountain of Big Bear while falling snow pierced my skin. I’ve hiked to the top of Nevada Falls of Yosemite (twice) and caught a small glimpse of God’s creation. Nature was my best friend for a couple days when I camped and hiked near Santa Cruz. Nature and all the gifts it provides is endless.

It surprises me when people say they have never seen or touched snow. They have never felt the powdery snow prick their naked skin because of just how cold it feels without wearing gloves. What about those who have never been to the top of a mountain? Any mountain. The sight you get up there is breathtaking. It’s literally like you’re standing on top of the world. Being on top of a snow mountain is a bonus because it’s like being on top of the world and in a dream at the same time.

There’s so much more to life than just your computer and daily routines. I don’t believe a person can truly live without experience all of nature and what God has created.

Typing this up reminds me of the song “Thrive” by Switchfoot.

A warm body don’t mean I’m alive.
I want to thrive, not just survive.

MASA – The End

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How do I describe this song? There’s only one word that comes to mind: Perfection. I believe this song goes well with anything that I have strong feelings for. As my MASA staff career comes to an end, this song is the most appropriate to portray how I feel.

It three stanzas, it almost describes my nearly four years of MASA. Although this song is set during prom season, I take the use of prom as a metaphor.

Stanza 1:

I was in an uncomfortable place during a confusing time when I was a freshman in college. MASA reached out to me, but I just didn’t know how to react. I was not used the friendliness, but I decided to take a leap of faith and go with the flow. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into, but I slowly realized that it was the medicine I was looking for.

Stanza 2:

Being on MASA staff, it really changed me. I did so many things I wouldn’t normally do by myself. Public speaking is something I never wanted to do, but MASA forced me to. It wasn’t in a bad way, of course. I had to grow somehow, so it’s good I had that push. Getting me to that point to know I had to grow for my own good was a journey in itself though. I was hardheaded and didn’t want to listen to what people wanted for me to do; I just wanted to grow at my own pace and go by my standards. Eventually, I let that mentality go and allowed MASA to guide me through the crazy roller coaster ride. It was hands off the steering wheel ever since.

Stanza 3:

This is the beginning of the end. I’ve experienced most of my ups in MASA, and also most of my downs. I’ve had the best memories with my MASA family, but also the worst. Everything that we’ve been through happened across a span of four years, but all those memories just seems so close.

I really want to hold onto this gift I’ve been given, but it’s time to let go. Whether I want to or not, I’m slowly fading into MASA history. As I’ve done in the past, I shall become one of those names people toss around when mentioning alumni and what they’ve done. Time to face the end.

Pressing Words

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I can’t seem to completely release my thoughts on Tumblr. I don’t know what it is, but deciphering my feelings and formulating them into words is always a challenge. Maybe it’s the content I see on Tumblr all the time: people post love quotes, pictures of themselves in a nice outfit, and food. I rarely see posts about serious things. I’m not hating on Tumblr though. I love just scrolling through my dashboard and browsing through all those loves quotes and photos to pass the time. I love reblogging interesting photos of landscapes and city lights. However, when it comes to actually churning out words about what’s on my mind, WordPress gives me that box to just let go and type.

Bring Me Back

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I awoke to the silence of what was a busy street a few hours before. Moments before I climbed out of a bad dream, I was trapped in a world where I was fighting for us. However, it was only me that was doing the fighting. I ran the streets frantically trying to find you. After what seemed like ages in a dream, I found myself looking at you through a restaurant window. I wasn’t relieved to have found you. In fact, I felt this rush of bitterness that took hold of me when I saw what you were doing and who you were with. Have I just been playing your game this whole time? Just before I could confront you, my consciousness brought me back to the empty night. It’s the silence of what was a busy street a few hours before.