"still chill."

the weekend is over and my mini spring break is coming to its end. i really appreciated this extended amount of time i've had away from school because it gave me time to recharge, replenish, and unwind for awhile. last supper mass last thursday was exceptional...the homily by father ken was seriously one of the best i've heard. it was about the difference between judas and peter and a look into their perspectives when it came to their betrayal and the aftermath. mosun was just amazing for me. it's been awhile since i've been there and it's always a good time. we got seated rather promptly this time around and things were a lot less stressful. afterwards...we chilled at dennis' condo and steven's dorm. on a random note...i got to see jesus and he finally gave me back my earmuffs that he's had since black friday. speaking of which...friday was very chill even if things didn't go as planned. i was supposed to go out that night with a friend but she stood me up. it doesn't quite phase me but it certainly made me disappointed. whatever...she messed up. that gave me time to chill with my bros anyways.

i was happy to attend the veneration service that day...it's one of my favorite Catholic pasttimes. and once again...the homily was on point. it was about how three trees had big ambitions. one wanted to grow tall to Heaven so that all may look up at it and think of God. one wanted to sail mighty waters. one wanted to hold treasure. they all got chopped down and became something they didn't want or expect...a feeder for livestock, a small sailing boat, and a pile of lumber. greatness revealed itself when the infant Jesus was placed in the feeder, Jesus used the boat to sail with His apostles, and Jesus was crucified to the pieces of lumber. in the end...they may not have gotten what they wanted but they got something so much better.

saturday was very peaceful. even if i had to work early in the morning...i was still very relaxed. after many months...brother bear and i finally got to chill one-on-one. we ate at souplantation and got car washes from barkada modern. we were both happy to catch up with one another and just chill like we ought to. i visited my friends at starbucks and helped pat buy slacks at nordstroms with tiff in brea. randomly (but not surprisingly) enough...we went all the way to victoria gardens to eat at gyu-kaku which for me was the best way to spend the night. after months of not eating there...it's like nothing has changed at all. still good food served by good people and shared with good people amidst good vibes. chyeah!

easter was chill. usual mass festivities. got to spend time with la familia. worked and did absolutely nothing significant during my shift. family party at my grandparents' place. strolled about the spectrum. watched the lakers lose (arrrgh). all in all...a fitting end to my break. not quite going out with a bang but rather simmering down to get ready for the big bang...clinicals!

i hope everyone had a happy easter. continue to love and just be you. remember...whether YOU lose something or YOU gain something...YOU still remains. ya dig?