Post-summer post: BFF, goodbyes, softball and work

Beach after a sleepover

PT, Doctor and Pharmacist in action

(I'm not sure what Eric and Adrian are doing)

TCAC Rock is here

YSM Media Camp Staff at Wonderland
(absent: Shirley Kim- she took the picture)

Where do I even start. This summer started really slow with 2hr walks along Shephard Ave, from Scarborugh to North York. It also consisted of anxious job hunting. I had applied to Sciout back in March and had pretty high hopes in working there. But after a turn of events, I was spontaneously hired by Yonge Street Mission as a Media Camp counsellor.

Work had its number of really stressful days, but overall it was a growing experience. I LOVED my coworkers. Everyone was so different- in culture, personality and the experiences and expertise that they brought. I feel that God equipt our team really well in terms of diversity and at the same time, there was a strong sense of unity. I was espeically blessed by Miss Shirley Kim. Her love for the children and desire to serve others was evident in everything that she did. The biggest 'lesson' that I took away from YSM was learning to love and serve others. And although I was counting the days til camp ended, I really miss the kids...I miss playing Trouble with the sisters + Kristine...and then making fun of the kids when they lost..ha!

The summer also consisted ALOT of softball. I had alot of fun cheering and fellowshiping with everyone and I'm SOOO proud of us for making it to playoffs and winning the first round. Let's aim for semi's next year...and new cheers =)

A overshadowing theme of this summer was goodbyes. It all started when Faith moved to Mexico. Then Steph's departure to HK. Followed by Lei and Will. And then Ann went to Grenada for med school. Will left for Burkina Faso yesterday and Shauna will be going to Korea next week. Saying goodbye to people makes me all nostalgic so I rather opt for a non-emotional farewell. Still, it feels like we're all grown up but I'm not so ready to let go. Sigh..at least there's still PMS...aka Emily and Mel.

Everyone keeps asking me if I'm excited about the upcoming school year. I think all the fun and freedom that I had this summer has robbed away any excitement from school. But yea, I guess I am excited and a bit scared about school. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and trying out some campus fellowships...C4C perhaps? I'm reminded of that over played and over sappy song, "It's something unpredictable but in the end is right. I hope you have the time of your life".

24 month countdown starts in 2 weeks.