If winter comes, can spring be far behind?

My new favorite

⊆ 3:34 AM by Yasi Xu | . | ˜ 0 comments »

Clare & The Reasons, has been winning my ears recently. Absolutely amazing group from NY. Their debut is called "The Movie", and the album indeed reminds me of an old movie from the 60th, or even earlier, mingled with some opera elements.

Tasty, and artsy!

Go check out their myspace page:http://www.myspace.com/claremuldaur, cuz if you don't, you are missing out ;)

and tell me what you think =)


98.9FM

⊆ 1:14 PM by Yasi Xu | . | ˜ 0 comments »

98.9 KWJZ was playing Booker T & MGs's "Green onion", and John Legend's "No other love" this morning.

I'm so confused @_@

ahhh...what is wrong with the Smooth Jazz industry?


First step to my "profession"

⊆ 1:19 AM by Yasi Xu | . | ˜ 2 comments »



I finally received this treasure in mail today. I had to calm myself down in order to open it because I was over-excited for this book. I have done so much research on picking a right book for preparing SoA Exam P/CAS Exam 1. And this one is going to be it! :) I hope to take the exam during my senior year. I'm thrilled to start the journey, though I'm informed it's going to be very tough :)

This is building the foundation of my future career, and thanks God for giving me the talent and passion to do it. I'm very excited and just thought I should share it with my favorite people :)

man, isn't ASA an amazing title?


The road don't love you

⊆ 11:54 PM by Yasi Xu | . | ˜ 3 comments »

I have been trying to keep a constant prayer life, I was more dedicated at the beginning and it lasted for a "good" amount of time. My goal is to spend at least half an hour to talk to God and do devotionals daily, before going to bed at night and after waking up in the morning. But at times, I get caught up by other things--either brain dead after studying too much at night or sprinting to class after waking up too late. I have regretted so many times for not being consistent, but still kept being caught up over and over again.

I'm currently in this huge dilemma, which I severely need prayers for. I need guidance and directions from Above. I need the kind of courage I've never had before to make a decision. Being tangled up in such a situation makes me feel stupid. I've been starting to worry about my furture. Right now I have generous parents who take care of my tuitions, and all I need to concern about is my performance at school. I haven't stepped into this real crazy world yet. My roommate has to constantly remind me that the world isn't a fairy tale. I've gradually realized that being an adult is more difficult than solving math problems. I feel so sheltered and think that my naïvety might kill me some day in the furture. Having the intention/hope of potentially hurting nobody, has pushed me into this dilemma from which I now want to get out of badly. It is not healthy, at least on my part. I've been praying about it for a while. And I believe the Lord will answer my prayer, because He answers prayers :)

To have a relationship with Jesus Christ is bigger than life. Sometimes, I get so overwhelmed to be reminded of that. In all cases, shall I say, communication is needed to maintain a relationship. And the way to communicate with God is through prayers. I want to seek His Way. Satan keeps cutting off the connection between us and our Father. Alas, we seem to fall into his traps so easily and unconsicously sometimes. Prayers are vital. They are not an obligation, they bring enormous joy. I desire them more than anything else. I desire a constant prayer life, desperately.

The road is bumpy but as long as you don't put the break on, you shall progress.


Call for help: GODencounters

⊆ 12:57 PM by Yasi Xu | . | ˜ 3 comments »

Hey friends, it's 2 weeks till GODencounters conference at UW. And the UW club is currently tabling for this great event in front of HUB with Steph and the Fergusons. We want to make this event HUGE, and we have a large lecture hall reserved in Kane and paid a lot for it. PR seems to be the big chunk right now and we need to reach out to as many people as possible. Thus we need help from you as well! If you are free or may be around from noon to 3pm ish this two weeks, please swing by our booth and help us tabling for a little bit. If unfortunately this conflicts with your busy schedule, you can help us equally by spreading out the words, tell your friends about the event. We know it is going to be ENORMOUS!

Thanks for your help, and please keep GODencounters in your prayers!

Event Details:
24-Seven Ministry Center PRESENTS

GODencounters, a 3-part lecture series,

"RELENTLESS"

Featuring world-renowned speaker Dr. Matthew Gamble & the musical talents of Seattle bands TBA

January 23-24, 2009

Friday, 7:00PM and Saturday, 11:00AM & 2:00PM
Room 220, Kane Hall
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105

FREE ADMISSION & FREE LUNCH ON SATURDAY

Parking at Central Plaza Parking Garage on the UW campus, accessible through Parking Gate 1, on the east side of 15th Ave NE at the intersection of 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St.

Also, there will be a winter party/social gathering following GODencounters in the HUB Games Area on campus. There will be bowling, pool. arcade games, and free pizza!

Have you had an encounter yet?


Macbook Wheel

⊆ 12:18 AM by Yasi Xu | . | ˜ 3 comments »



0_O Macbook Wheel? Is it true or is it merely a joke?