Gotta love it...

Well today was a relatively slow day today because the guy directing me went to an administration meeting, so I really had nothing to research today. It did give me a chance to work on my Br. Polycarp presentation which I have to present on Saturday. Br. Poloy and I did talk the P.E. teacher into teaching all the Brothers how to do dance for Friday's fiesta. Let's just say the dance isn't too hard, but the moves are tricky. We have practice again tomorrow. After lunch today, my stomach was messed up. So I kind of took a rest in the early afternoon just to be on the safe side. I have to say that we have a super awesome cook here at Digos, but I feel like I need to cut my portions down. It seems that at all meals, there are two main dishes like pork and fish, rice, and some soup. It is always really good.

This afternoon was an exhibit of all the clubs here at Cor Jesu. They had to put together a booth that was creative. Some of the booths were really cool, then some were not so cool. They are given a score based on the requirements. While I was at this event one girl that usually talks to me came up to me and said that someone thinks you are handsome. I get that alot, I also got a you're sexy tonight walking back from the school. I am still taken back by all of this and I blush when it is said. I also sat in on Br. Poloy's 1st year high school class. He is a really fun teacher and really energetic he had the students laughing and me laughing as well. I look forward to going to visit his other classes.

I also finished a book today that I have been reading. It is called "Thoughts Matter", a dear friend of mine had sent it to me when I was still in Syracuse. The final chapter had to deal with pride. What struck me the most was this little section regarding carnal pride. What makes carnal pride different from spiritual pride is that the self takes precedence over God. I give thanks to God for letting me read this today. I have had a lot of negative thoughts going on in my mind and I feel that they have been in more control than me letting God be in control. Especially now more than anything on this experience I am on, I need to keep God first in my life and not let my worries and thoughts get the best of me. How easy it is to be distracted by worldly things. I feel that the more I realize God's presence in my life, the happier I am especially being able to see God in others. Thanks monk for the book, I think it might be something I turn to again in the future.