Why do we not follow our dreams?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tuan

Several Things I am happy about:

  • Bought a friend hot chocolate other night
  • Learned how to flip a girl in swing dancing
  • Gave a generous tip to a waitress
  • Gave a stranger a ride home
  • Watched a really good movie, John Carter
  • Inspired by my friend to follow my dreams

I haven’t blogged in a few days, but I am happy to say a lot has happen. One of my many mentors have challenge me to really find my passion. I have spent the last decade trying to get better skills while I should find my passion. I have to say it’s not easy. I am talented in many ways, but I need to focus. My enemy is complacency, but my answer is discipline and focus.

I was praying and watching TED and found this great video.

Hopefully it will encourage or at least entertain you!

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Hardship with Money

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • Amazing Weather for a walk
  • Coffee to keep you awake
  • Teriyaki sauce to make Tofo taste yummy

Had another tough conversation with my family concerning balancing budgets. Although the “Great Recession”is technically over, there are still many people including my family that are still struggling with their income or lack of income. I know you can get retrain, but when someone is close to the retirement age, does it make sense? I think through this ordeal I have learned to be closer with my family and force them to manage money even better. It’s a very hard lesson, but it’s one that must be learnt early.

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Tornados Again

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • Running after it rains
  • Mexican Food
  • Planning Fun Trips

There were several tornadoes that hit the U.S. again. Several people were killed because of  “Acts of  God”. I know there is nothing I can say will bring comfort to their families right now. But I did pray for them and their families.  I know we have problems in the US. But I also know there are problems outside of the country. Let’s not forgot about the starving kids, human traffic victims, etc… too.

But let’s start with one city at a time….

Something to listen too:

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Average Day

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • I sent my friend a bday present
  • Got my car wash thru automatic machine
  • Able to get a plane ticket at the last minute

I feel really bless that I can afford to go to my friend’s wedding and help them out. I did a lot of planning for the next 6 months with various trips to balance out my life. I know it’s hard because I am currently studying for finals. But when will be a better time than now?

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Reaching Out to People in Need-Average Joe

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • Hot Showers
  • Warm Sunny Days
  • Nutella with peanut butter

I am blogging tonight concerning people we know or met briefly that we could make a difference if we simply reach out. Someone in my church group over dose last week on drugs. I did not know the person; however, it makes me wonder about how much we can will affect other people’s lives. Could we have done something more? I don’t know for sure, but I know we must try. We can only try if we reach out and listen to someone. I know we always say “hey how are you?” But do we really mean it?

Read more:

http://graphics.latimes.com/usmap-state-drug-deaths/

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Preparation

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • I am happy that I want to continue learning and growing
  • Finally replacing my old work laptop
  • Having lunch with my old boss

In life, we say always we want to make it big, but how often do we actually work on the little things that will allow for the big things to happen? Most of us are lucky if we can make it through the week with one thing small that we accomplished. So I have been doing great not drinking soda. Now my goal is to start running again in preparation for the half marathon. Also, I am determine to start my own gig on the side because it’s important for me to do it.

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Learning from others…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • My ability to empower others
  • Eating food at Cheddar’s
  • Being able to learn from others
Sometimes the best way to get something done is really learning from others. I have built a network of friends that I can learn from. Through this network my friends have taught me many things about life, work, and faith. I learned today that I still have so much to learn about life. It’s just figuring out how to focus and get things done with it.


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What are you really desperate about in your life?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • Did well on my quiz
  • Learned new dance moves
  • Working on my side gig

What are you really desperate about in your life?

This week’s sermon was on this very question at Cross Point. It seems like a weird question, but the truth is we seek God when we realize we  can’t do anything. But the big questions can we meet him half way?

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Linsanity

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • Happy I finished my quiz
  • Giving P & J sandwiches to the homeless on Valentine’s Day
  • Got my Ipad 2 back for repair shop

So lately, I have been inspired be Jeremy Lin like everyone else. His story is so amazing. I feel he is a big lift for Asian Americans in terms of playing sports. I don’t know how long he will last, but he is just an inspiration because of his faith like Tim Tebow. I have posted a small video that one of my friends posted on their facebook.

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Philippians 4:13

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tuan

3 Things I am happy about:

  • I am excited about going to Orlando for my friend’s wedding this weekend
  • I am glad I was able to reach out to a co-worker today
  • I am happy I can help my parents out financially

I was googling the best bible verses today. I then was reminded of Philippians 4:13  “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” .  One of my friends who I met while working in Melbourne told me her favorite verse Philippians 4:13. It stuck with me because there are many times when I really can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel using my own strength. I have research all I can from different people, talks, and books. There’s not enough of your own strength to overcome ALL challenges because we were made with limitations. 

I am not saying to let those limitations define who you are or what you can do, but to recognize there are limitations. I have found that when I put my faith in God, I am able to over come my mental limitations and it’s only a matter of time that I will be able to come whatever challenge I have.

 

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