Turns out...

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...my year has been far more active than I initially supposed. The new involvements are a welcome change, as it keeps me busy and out of my dark little corners. My recent stint with the XCCA event, playing the theme song "Kultura Ating Daan" was a wonderful experience. I was glad to utilize my talent. I have to use it somehow, else I would lose all ability to play violin anyway. Even more events are coming up that I may potentially have the chance to perform in a variety of ways. I won't put my hopes up though.

The recognition of XU-ICE gives me great satisfaction and pride, since it took quite some time to finally get it all underway. As my final two years dwindle away, I hope my efforts in this org help it grow and stay strong in the University. I don't want to leave only to find it has collapsed. Goodness, I sound like the org president, when in fact, I'm just the man behind the scenes!

Joining XUMMAA, and, in extension, attending the Grecia Fight Club has really helped me physically and mentally. I'm continually learning new things and finally learning to get over my hesitation in martial arts. I never got around that hesitation when I took previous martial arts, such as Shotokan and Taekwondo. Hopefully this time around, I can finally remedy my lack of self-assurance.

I'm letting God take me where He wills and He's never let me down before. I may have let myself down, but He never has. I'm glad things are getting interesting. I just hope He leads me through it all, 'cause who knows where it might all lead.

Cheers!

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