Crazy

Well today started out as one of those days that I thought would end up being a complete failure. So the shower that I use sometimes doesn't give me any water, so I usually have to wait for the water to come out. Well at the same time, the director of Campus Ministry called the house looking for me. It had me thinking that I was going to be in some trouble, which I wasn't going to be. I was finally able to take my shower, but when I went to put my contacts in, the lights when out. It was really windy outside and it began to rain, so double fail. I was able to get dress in the dark and finish everything I needed to do. I went outside and realized with the director was calling me. We had to bless the new Basic Education Department's canteen, which I do have to say is really nice. The blessing had to be put on hold due to the weather.

So with that put on hold. I headed to the Campus Ministry office where we had a meeting that last maybe two hours discussing events for this month. Let me just say it is going to be a very busy month, but very rewarding. I also have been put in charge of putting together reflections every morning for BED during there flag ceremony. It is a short reflection and I have already put together the reflection for next Monday. I don't like to wait till the last minute to do something like this. I also took some time to go visit the ladies at the Student Development Center. I absolutely love them all, they are really great. Annalou told me she reads my blog, so this shout out is to you Annalou, hey that rhymes! Oh and Janette is my Filippino sister!

Because this afternoon was looking quite busy. I took the short time that I had after lunch to spend some time to myself. It gave me a chance to relax. Sometimes I find it very hard to quiet myself down when I am in a quiet place. It seems that I am able to reflect more when I am surrounded by people. So this is something that I need to reflect on. How can I grow closer to God when I can't really do when I am by myself? Something completely different than what formation is asking of me. I guess I am just going to have to learn.

This afternoon we had our regular Monday Mass, which is usually in the Brothers chapel. This week we had to move everything into one of the AV rooms because we are inviting one class a week form the Basic Education Department to join us. So moving an altar and ambo is not really fun especially when it is hot because you sweat a lot. It was nice and the priest that was the celebrant is a really nice guy. He even complimented me on my weight loss since it has been a few weeks since I have seen him.

After Mass, the Brothers and myself gathered for faith sharing, it was the first time we have gathered like this since I have been here. It was really nice just hearing about what the other Brothers go through and how much they turn to the Brothers when they are having a rough day. I absolutely love this community. I feel really connected to them.

To end the evening, Joe Joe the director of Alumni Affairs at Cor Jesu College invited us over to his place for dinner. Br. Roger and myself were the only ones able to attend. Let me just say when I stepped into his house I didn't feel like I was in the Philippines anymore. I thought I was back in the states. He has one of the nicest houses that I have seen since I have been in the Philippines. It was great just visiting. He is really nice and is a very generous man. He has a giant heart of gold. Plus he gave me this really cool bag that was made by Filippino muslims.

Although I have two months left I am really going to miss this place once I am gone!