Productivity & Upcomings

"12 Year Old Boy Invents New Type of Solar Cell"
http://cleantechnica.com/2008/09/17/12-year-old-boy-invents-new-type-of-solar-cell/

http://presskit.ditd.org/2008_Davidson_Fellows_Press_Kit/2008_DF_William_Yuan.pdf

So crazy - when I was 12, I was still trying to fit in at school & picking my nose! There are some other crazy videos of some pretty smart, intriguing, & inspiring people at...

http://www.ted.org

Regarding work for me personally, someone reminded me yesterday that it is a blessing for me to even have a job, especially in the shape that the economy is in. I do not mean to sound demeaning toward those who are dealing with unemployment or are hanging over that knife blade, but in all situations I hope to always remember to be thankful, whether or not I have a job or other provisions. I was coming close to complaining yesterday about being bored in class at cisco & wishing I could be doing something else, but that wasn't the right attitude to have - excellence & integrity is key in all opportunities. Thank you Lord for all that you abundantly give & have given.

In other news, tonight I'm going to a small group! We (jeff, vicky, sosho, and I) visited Calvin's church (now called Fremont Grace???) on Sunday. Not only was the message very convicting, they have a small group that meets in San Jose every other week (the other weeks they meet in Fremont) for young adults! I haven't been to a small group since being back at Cal - hopefully this will be good =]. Also, on Saturday morning I am planning on going to a "Introduction to Grace Pres" class that Grace Presbyterian is holding & will hopefully meet with one of the pastors to chat sometime - will probably also visit Grace Pres on Sunday again, and then Fremont Grace (???) the Sunday afterward.

All in all - yesterday I took a walk around our complex after I got home (I found out that we have a fountain & grassy areas - I'll take pictures next time because they were very peaceful areas haha) and was just praying & conversing with God. What I felt the Lord telling me is... rather, reminding me of was... that God loves me - what a crazy idea that is, huh?! I am loved, always =] and so are you! And by the God who is Lord, Creator, King, Savior, Spriit, Father, and Friend!

Oh - and Heroes returns next Monday! Woohoo! Who is going to watch with me?!

What's this? Google buying Valve?!

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/17/google-valve

The article poignantly points out Steam as a content delivery system, however it seems an acquisition of Valve may proove useful in other areas as well... new 3D engine for Google Earth? competing against Microsoft in the games market on the PC vs. xbox? recreating Half-Life for reals when Google launches their satellite?

We can only wait and see what happens with Galve (Goog-V? G-Valve?)

Just one of those days

You know those days where you feel like Desean must have felt on the way home from the game yesterday...?

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80ada5a8

Yeah... I'm having one of those days =\

I usually don't like cats, but...

...this is creepy, but REALLY awesome!

new beginnings & an awesome sunday

http://xkcd.com/465/

goodbye xanga... hello blogger,
goodbye berkeley & long beach... hello san jose & silicon valley,
goodbye college & summer fun... hello working life & PTO...

That's right! I've made the switch, the move, and the transition... all in a couple of months time =]

I must say, the transition has been a shaky one & definitely not easy on a number of levels, however it's been great to have Jeff & Stevo as roommates, new friends & my choice class at cisco, old friends, brothers, & sisters who still check up on me and care/love/pray for me a lot, family that is there to support & love me, and a God who provides, oversees, brings justice, loves, and is with me wherever I go.

Some of the things I have been thankful for (from what I can remember)...

* Message today at Calvin's church was very powerful & convicting
* Being able to go through class at work with new friends in the group I chose (Bryan, Preethi, Tanya)
* Having picked a group at Cisco (security!)
* Football today with Dan, Eric, Sosho, Jeff, Stevo, and Dan/Eric's church friends
* Saturday Cal games (even though we lost...)
* Lunches, din dins, pushups, and TF2 with Jeff & Stevo
* Having brothers & sisters to visit churches with
* Awesome friends helping us warm up our new home with us =]
* Our apartment not burning down O_O
* Being able to film Kim & Joe Bass' wedding (and hanging out with John/Kat, Kenny, Ryan)!
* Relaxation time at home after work
* Being excited about what I'll get to do (eventually, when I'm up to speed) at work
* New responsibilities & cares to be challenged with and grow in
* Calls back home to my dad, bachan, and mom
* Answered prayer from the Lord for my dad, bachan, and mom in so many ways
* An abundance of church bodies in the area faithfully living out the Gospel
* The chance to make an impact in different ways in the community
* A new desire to take action & get things straight again
* Times for exercising & staying healthy
* Great times visiting Berkeley, AACF, and Royston
* Hoping that Urban Grace & Living Water continue to grow & flourish
* The Lord who judges all of creation & people, bringing justice & strength to the poor, weak, and abused.
* God, in whom we can put our ultimate trust for all things related to life and godliness.
* Jesus, who loves me & was the propitiation and final word for my sins.
* Holy Spirit, who convicts me that all glory in all things and all situations goes to the Father.

oh and, btw, giraffes are pwnage =]

and happy birthday to jeff'ry, bryan, ryan, thomas, and katmak!!! =D