The day before

Its the day before the trip.

Just finished packing and extremely tired..but my excitement still hasn't leveled off. plans changed a bit so we are taking a bus tomorrow morning. i'll probably update then.

I haven't stayed committed to my prayers for this trip...which worries me now.

28 days left

During Rosary today, something came to my mind. The trip is supposed to be a life changing experience. How can it be life changing if it is not dedicated to the Lord. It got me thinking that maybe the reason why every fire died out in my heart was because I never bothered dedicating events to my Father.

I realize that if I want this trip to make something out of my unworthy life, it needs to be surrendered to God so that He can use my life to do His will.

Every time I am asked to surrender my life to Him, and each time I try. But it doesn't quite work out. Is it because I don't know how to surrender or that I surrender my life and then take it back...?..I don't really know.

I don't want this try to be another failed attempt.

On a more happier note, Advent preparations are going well. I have been able to stick to my promise so far (2 days!...pathetic but still a personal victory).

Maybe it will help me get rid of some negative vibes! *hopefully..*

"I find Your beautiful eyes see everything, so show me something beautiful please" -Kevin Max

Intro (by Theresa)

Indeed indeed, Theresa is up next!

-Right after the Conference me and Jolly will be staying in chicago for several more days to learn some and experience some and grow some as Jesus Youth.
-What're we gonna do? I believe we're just going to basically stalk the Jesus Youth fulltimer in chicago: Anne Marie =D

Feeling: Kinda nervous but excited

Thinking: Jolly only got the flip camera so she could videotape our first time driving six hours up north, getting on planes, then walking around downtown, and getting on buses with no parents/super responsible people... rt Jolly? ; D... it's gonna be pretty adventuresome ...*GULP*!

Pray for us =D

-Theresa
(blogging is so much fun =D)

btw there is still a month till the actions starts!

Introduction

This blog was created so 5 five us could keep a record of our trip to Chicago for the Syro Malabar youth conference 2009/10.

We as in me (Jolly), Theresa, Maya, Nita and Saumya.We thought it would be a pretty cool thing to record everything and put it online and share it. So feel free to comment! =D

I am actually pretty excited about this blog since its actually gonna have a lot of video uploads...which makes it easier for me to update than actually finding the time to write...atleast this way this blog wont fall under "another failed blog" list that i have going on. haha.

also i think it would be cool because for the first time, it will encourage me and hopefully the other 4 to open up their spiritual life to other people who might be able to relate to us. we'll see..

i started this blog today because...

I GOT MY FLIP ULTRA HD!! =D

yes, i specifically ordered it for this trip so i thought it would only be appropriate if i began the blog on the day the excitement started... well..i think my share of the introductions is done... think theresa is up next...