Beautiful pain

This post is dedicated to K, a friend who was, is and always be, a close friend of mine.

He knew exactly that we're gonna fail Him.
He knew for sure that people would still turn away from Him.
Despite all He has done, and all He is about to do.

AT that moment, He did it anyway.

And we know clearly the reason for that; love.
Probably that's how love is supposed to work.

You were not careless. Neither did you let your defense down.
You took his words, and held on to it.
Well, the results did not turn out the way you thought it would.
But that's life, my dear. That, really is.
All that you did, was to fall in love.
And to believe in that love you have.
Just like He did.

Now you're heartbroken, but it's not your fault.
You can blame him, and continue to hurt.
Or take the tougher route, and forgive him.
Know that as you walk down the latter,
you'll find Him (and me) walking with you.

Now every part hurts.
But even pain, can be a beautiful thing.

Face-to-face

My favorite picture from the Izu Peninsular trip @ Sakura Jam. Entitled face-to-face.

From Japan

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Lots more taken, but just not planning to spam my blog with photos. But then again, i would upload more from now on still. = )

Weekends

It was 2 weeks ago at Izu Peninsular of Shizuoka-ken. A fantastic trip indeed it was; having gathered exactly half of the global guys of my year, planned and organized everything by ourselves, drove all the way there and back. First time playing mafia with people from various countries, just to find out that they have a similar game (with additional rules and WEIRD characters).
And the following day, to witness the guys' sincere compassion and kindness towards a stranger; gave me an immense sense of warmth and closeness to them.
As XH put it, we do look, and feel like; a family.

And last week was Zao Onsen of Yamagata-ken. The best snowboarding trip thus far; incredibly awesome snow monsters, perfect snow conditions and weather, good company and improving skills.
The speed i gained while going down the steep slopes, with incredibly beautiful views everywhere i look.
The rush of adrenaline, the chilling wind brushing the face, the sound of snow being carved and the wind gushing; amazing.

Yet, with all these great things happening; the other part of me is...

初めて

この一週間をわたって、初めての事件がいっぱいだ。

１．今年に初めて教会へいった
２．一日に会った日本人の人数がこんなに多かったは初めてだ
３．MIGHTY　TO　SAVE　（など）日本語のバージョンを初めて歌った
４．日本へきって以来に、初めて教会で主の存在に感動された
５．ハワイー人の友達が初めてできた
６．初めて日本の若人の元気さと神様に対しての態度を見た
７．職場で働き始めた
８．初めて横浜で雪を振っていることを見た
９．日本へきって以来に、初めて食事のための材料をこんなに多く買った（これから食事を自分で作ることもう初めてだよ）
１０．ブローグを全く日本語で書いた

これから、初めての事件がどんどん増えて行くはずだ。でも、たぶん今回の日本語でブローグを書くのは初めてばかりではなくて、最後のだ。日本語で自分の感情と感想を伝えることはすごく難しいからだ。
今もう遅くなったから、ここまで十分だ。お休み。

（日本語がわからない人にとって、翻訳が必要なら、ぜひ、僕に教えてってよ。）