I want to thank everyone who was involved in prayers and support in the duration of my graduate school term.

As of yesterday (Sept 23, 2005), I successfully submitted my final copy of my Master's thesis and officially graduate with a M.S. degree in Food Science.

This means A LOT to me since I've struggled throughout the last 2 1/2 years to get to this point. A year ago, I thought that I would never make it out. A year ago, I thought I was a total failure and all my hard work/tears would never be of much worth.

It's just AMAZING. I can’t recall a time I’ve felt so….free. While I still have a bit more of unfinished things to do, I’m just amazed at how many things quickly got settled yesterday during the submission process. I’m so filled with joy ~ I don't deserve God's Mercy and Love and yet He has blessed me with this success!

So Praise God, my friends! Praise Him indeed!

God is AWESOME, Almighty Lord of Creation, Merciful King, Lover of my Soul. He hath leadeth me to this trial of life and hath leadeth me through it. He hath provided me strength & comfort and was always there for me. I will forever sing praises of His goodness. The Lord's favor is upon me! Praise Him!

Gah ~ I lost all my digital pics on some stupid Dell USB key while transferring the files from my laptop to my desktop. I lost 2 major folders 1) My trip to Chicago with Auntie during my graduation 2) Dolan lab pics 3) I can't remember but I'm pretty sure it's important.

If anyone wants to comment that I shouldn't use digital pics, DON'T. The last thing I wanna hear right now is "oh you should have bla bla bla." I just feel like telling the whole world to keep their thoughts to themselves and to help me retrieve my stupid files. Wow....I can't recall the last time I've been this angry. No....peeved off. Urgh, I want to smash something. Destroy something...I dunno, just do something to take out my anger and frustration. I couldn't hold myself back from cursing and screaming out profanities. God, help me! I'm SO MAD! I wanna cry tears of frustration but it's of no use. I know cursing isn't right but I'm just so upset, I've gotta let it all out!

Oh btw, here's the irony: All the stupid pics I have instead are work-related. WONDERFUL. Now, why couldn't I have lost the unnecessary pics that I don't friggin care for instead? But NOOOOOO.....I just had to lose the pics that I DON'T have an extra copy somewhere in this planet. I just had to lose the pics I treasured the MOST.

This irony just makes me want to delete all my work and grad school pics and say, "Fudge it all!!!"

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

Dangit (x20)!!! Blasted USB key!!!!!

EDIT: OK, Mave lost her cool and Mave has calmed down. So, she is editing some words to make it family friendly. LOL

It's all Chloe's fault. She made me do all these online quizzes. LOL

You are a Samurai.

You are full of honour and value respect. You are not really the stereotypical hero, but you do fight for good. Just in your own way. For you, it is most certainly okay to kill an evil person, if it is for justice and peace. You also don't believe in mourning all the time and think that once you've hit a bad stage in life you just have to get up again. It's pointless to concentrate on emotional pain and better to just get on with everything. You also are a down to earth type of person and think before you act. Impulsive people may annoy you somewhat.

Main weapon: Sword
Quote: "Always do the right thing.
This will gratify some people and astonish the
rest" -Mark Twain
Facial expression: Small smile

What Type of Killer Are You? [cool pictures] brought to you by Quizilla

This quiz is a little twarped. There are "no killing" options, which seems rather contradictory for the purposes of this quiz. Wouldn't you have to assume that you -are- a killer , like it or not (in a hypothetical sense of course)? So, I was making my choices following that assumption.

In real life, I think I would never kill someone unless it was by accident or in self-defense. <.<;;; Oh well....

Quatre Raberba Winner -- Your self-confidance slips at times, but the fact that so many others willingly place their trust and esteem in you should show you differently. Your kindness and generosity makes others like you, while your inner strength and determination make you an excellent leader.


Gundam Wing Personality Quiz brought to you by Quizilla

Yeaahh I got Quatre, my fav. GWing mecha pilot. Go Quatre! You're a Winner! (pun intended)

The horrendous things occurring in New Orleans seem to serve as a grim reminder that humans are alike all over the world, regardless of their ethnic background or personal values. When threatened with death and lost in desperation, humans naturally return to their selfish and aggressive ways. All moral conscience and religious teachings are flung out the window.

What a tragedy and humbling event for the United States. The U.S. learns that she is not immune to the horrible things that we typically hear happening in other 'unfortunate' countries all over the world. It can be an eye-opener to some, to know that people in the U.S. are no different from those all over the world. Just as God has intended it to be.

Do pray for the fate of New Orleans. I feel exceptionally sad over this tragedy since I was at that location two months ago for a national convention. I can't help feeling moved when I see images of places I used to walked around and visited, are now under depths of water such as the Canal Street and the Convention Center. The place that used to be a Mardi Gras base has now turned into a watery graveyard and warland for the poor and desperate.

Some Christians believe that this piece of land is facing the wrath of God. Admittedly, New Orleans is known for sexual immorality and such. In a way, some see this as an act of cleansing and retribution. I can't say that I entirely agree with this point of view. It seems rather cold and arrogant to claim that people in a certain location are more sinful than yourself. If God had no love and mercy for us, not a single location on earth would survive His Wrath. Be thankful that God loves us.

Rather than trying to figure out why this event has happened, perhaps it's better to focus on what we can do about it now. May God's Spirit be in the hearts of men as they struggle in pain and desperation, May help and support reach the land just in time and that many lives are changed for the better in the aftermath.

Wow, this has got to be one of the best weekends ever.

* Waiting for NetFlix to send DVDs of movies I've always wanted to watch for ages for only $9.99/month

* Running to the public library to borrow books I've always wanted to read for ages for free

* Drawing manga according to both schedule and at personal whim

* Downloading any music I want from [insert program]

Life is great. Seriously.

Even the high gas prices and uncertainty of a job in the U.S. can't dampened my happy-go-lucky feeling today.

I am just freaking grateful for life itself and having so much fun, which I have not experience for more than 2 years. This almost beats my high school years. This is LIFE! XDDD