Monday, December 31, 2007

Another Celebration...


Congratulations to Sam and Tivian!


It was great to see Tivian walk down the aisle this past Saturday. As I saw her in a wedding dress, I thought to myself, "Wow, she is all grown up! She is definitely a gem." Tivian, it's been great to see how much you've grown ever since I first met you in high school. You have a beautiful heart, a beautiful personality, and a beautiful spirit. I still can't believe you're married! But I'm so glad you have married a great quality fella, Mr. Sam Nguyen. Sam, you're a man of God who seeks the Lord with all your heart, so I know that you will love and lead Tivian well. I'm excited for you two! You two are a testimony of how love is patient. I believe you have exemplified that attribute of love to the utmost in the midst of difficult trials. Thanks for allowing me to serve you with your wedding. It's been an honor to help you out. May God bless your life together with His abundance of love, grace, and joy. Congrats!

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Some things I'm looking forward to while in Japan...

Sushiro - 105 yen sushi


And Sushiro pudding. I can't forget that.


Ah yes...Haagan Dazs Tiramisu, how I miss thee.


Never been to Nagano in the winter...


So hopefully I'm looking forward to some of this in Nagano!


The last time I went to Tama Zoo, I only could go for one hour. This time I hope to have more than one hour to see all the animals. I hope they aren't hibernating.


Okonomiyaki is delicious.


Riding the Shinkansen. One of the coolest trains invented.


Kirin draft beer. Japanese beer tastes so much better on tap.


Ichiran - aka "Peep Show Ramen"


Seeing my Japanese friends and Tokyo staff team.


Last, but not least, spending quality time with this wonderful gal, Joanna!

Japan, here I come! Yatta!!!