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"...It would be such a proper match. We would love and appreciate each other because we know what loss of life feels like."

"And what do you think?" Robin asked.

"I don't know what to think," Camilla stated outright......".......Maybe I'm still waiting for a sign. It would be so much easier if there was a clear-cut sign, something that told me we were meant to be."

"And what if that sign never comes?"

"Then I'll wait forever and become and old maid."

Robin laughed.

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Excerpt from "The Prophecy Box" by my dear friend Karen Chow

I was finally able to get this book from Karen this past Christmas break when I went up to Phoenix - signed and all! Sweet! As promised, I did read it on my plane ride back to Columbus - and thought that before I forget - I should do my two cents of promotion Old fairy tales with a 21st century kind of feisty spirit

Will Camilla get her sign? I guess you will have to read and find out!

On Amazon: The Prophecy Box.

One is NEVER too old for fairy tales

Thanks friend for a fun entertaining read - may your writer's pen continue on!

 

I entered 2009 with calmness - Be still, my soul - and I have to say that much of what was mysterious, God did bring to light in his timing. I don't know where He is guiding me, but He has faithfully ordered and provided Thus, highlights of this past year:

• Snow Day @ OSU
• Car Accident @  Henderson & Olentangy River
• Jaime in Columbus - Valentine's Day - Love Day Dinner Party
• MSF "My Story" Night
• The Masquerade Ball - Anita, Kimmie, Mimi, Elaine, Sewon, Alexandra, Joanna, Jen
• Spring Break with Anita in Washington D.C. - Christina, Joyce, Xuemei & Phil, Jason
• OSUMC Nite Out
• Baby DJ - Connie & Bryan
• 26 Celebrations
• Melody C. turns 1!
• Memorial Day Weekend in San Francisco - Jaime, Jen, Lawrence, James, Jingyi
• End of Med 1
• Joey in Columbus - Cedar Point [Vivien], Zoombezi Bay [ Vivien], Mamma Mia [Kimmie, Dora, Olivia, Fuchen], Columbus Zoo [Norman], THE Puzzle
• Girl's Bible Study - Olivia, Ting, Dora, Vivien, Jingying, Mei, Fuchen
• Family Medicine Externship
• Visiting my Godparents & family in Saline, MI
• Anita Moves In
• Serving in MSF - the Shihs, the Chens, the Tsais, the Wangs, Olivia, Dora, Ting, Josh, Samuel
• Campus Welcome Month
• APAMSA Hepatitis B Conference in Boston, MA - Monica, Ashley T.
• Vivien's Baptism
• Homecooked meals for exams - Mrs. Chong, Josh, Sandy
• Group 6 Girls - Dora, Vivien, Mao, Wen, Michelle, Alexa
• Winter Break in Tucson & Phoenix  - Dad, Mom, Jon, Joe, Anne Marie, Katie, Kaijia, Stephen, Ryan, Ben, Amy, Kris, Carlo, the Sjursens, Harmony, Melody Z., Nicole, Tina, Kim, Neil, Janet, Megan, Paul, Karen, Mikey, Carmen, Lisa, Esther, Daniel, Herman, Brandon, Ashley Y., Melissa, Linnea, Mik, Amelia, Gloria

What a year! Thank you family and friends for making my year beautiful

..........When we're through building memories, I'll hold yesterday in my heart....
.......I should be thankful for everyday,
Heaven knows what the future holds, Or least where the story goes
I never believed it until now, I know I'll see you again I'm sure
No it's not selfish to ask for more,
One more night one more day, One more smile on your face
But they can't take yesterday.....

[Yesterday, Leona Lewis]

For those memories in my head that I would like to forget.....

.......It's gonna hurt when it heals too, It'll all get better in time.......
......I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to, It'll all get better in time.......

[Better in Time, Leona Lewis]

For my Father, my Savior & Friend, my Counselor.....

.....you gave me strength to carry on....

[Footprints in the Sand, Leona Lewis]

For the coming 2010.....

Da, da, da, da, da, da.....

.......Wherever it is, I'll fly
Whatever it takes, I'll try
So don't pay no mind
To what other people say
Whenever it is in my life
Know that I will be on time
'Cause you know why
There's no standing in our way

Da, da, da, da, da, da.....

[Whatever It Takes, Leona Lewis]

[note: Just before coming back to Arizona for break, my roommate borrowed Leona's CD from the library and thus, as I was writing the highlights, I was listening to her CD, and it just all seemed to fit.....s.s.t]

Went to see Avatar 3D with brother dears today - amazing visuals! Definitely a movie to see on the big screen - though 2 and a half hours of 3D effects gave me a headache: