Games Night was postponed because we didn't hit critical mass, so we ended cell group meeting early and had dessert at Golden Island Cafe. The food was good, but it was fun to hang with some friends and get to know them a little better.
Saturday:morning: lunch in Sunnyvale
afternoon: hiking in Los Gatos
evening: birthday dinner & housewarming party
In honor of a friend's 30th birthday, we went hiking in Los Gatos (best trail I've hiked in the Bay Area). It's a long time since I've really exercise, so hiking 5.6 mi in a little less than 3 hrs was quite strenuous for me. It's rare to see my cheeks so flushed without alcohol ;) (Click here for more pictures.)
Sunday:
morning: church (interesting topic on how to cope with emotional pain...)
afternoon: karaoke & tennis
evening: homemade dinner at friend's house
Key learnings from church today:
- Praying will not take away away the pain... God will help you cope with it though
- The best way to comfort a person in pain is by listening without trying to solve the issue for that person.
- Just coz you have comforted that person doesn't mean it will lessen his/her pain, but that doesn't mean you should stop trying. You just have to be patient and let God do His work.
Neither A nor I have ever played tennis before, so J showed us a few useful tips. :) Surprisingly, tennis isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I guess taking the first step is always the hardest. And, to help us get the most practice in the short amount of time, Au helped us pick up the balls with his rollerblades on. :P
The best part of this weekend is that I got to learn a bit more about many people - including myself, and some mysteries were solved. Observing how different ppl interact with each other is pretty interesting. And, the way they handle themselves (either consciously or subconsciously) can greatly affect their social circles. I'm still a long way from knowing who exactly I am, but this is a start.
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