Summer 2008 (Warning: I got a little Biblical in this one) ![IMG_4866[1]](http://xba.xanga.com/7b7c720347030194151046/z149802519.jpg) “The two months had been amazing!”
I haven’t found the right words to start this blog except for that statement which I heard from our Campus Harvest director Joaqui. And yes, the two months was indeed amazing!^_^ Looking back, I remember the day I decided to audition for Campus Harvest. I was not suppose to audition mainly because I was not confident enough and I had no money to go to Pioneer where the auditions will take place. A big part of me wanted to go and try out but there’s also this hint of hesitation. The desire to participate in the event won because I know God wanted me to step out of my comfort zones. Define conviction… I realized I wanted to be a good steward of my gift and honor God through my talents (of course in a different level). I’m so glad God made a way for this to become possible. A friend of mine blessed me with the money I needed to go to Pioneer. And so that was my CH audition story.haha You see, I learned a lot of things from the auditions up to the last day of Campus Harvest Manila 2008. I was not really half as good as the other dancers who were also a part of the production. I can’t even do a stunt! I dance but most of the stunts were too difficult for me.But it didn’t matter because it was God who put me in this. God did not choose the qualified but He qualified the chosen. And when God wants you to do something for him, prepare yourself for an adventure! It was surely an incredible adventure. I was blessed with the kind of life I saw in my teammates. Some of them showed me what service truly means. People who do their jobs without complaints but pour you with encouragement even if it means sending you messages early in the morning or running errands (sometimes not even part of their job but still they do it). Others will just amaze you with their heart of commitment. No matter how far the training venue, they would still make a way to go to practice. Some of them have jobs but still they find time to commit. In one of our youth services, it is said that service is an expression of love. And I really felt the overflowing love from these people… their love for dancing, love for the team and of course love for God! And even to the people I’m always with---my friends, I’ve seen a different side of them which I think made our bonding even stronger. One of the things that I will deeply treasure is the friendship. During our first few weeks of practices, we only know each other by face and we have to wear name plates. haha! But being with those people, even in just a short span of time, I believe God did not just give me teammates. He gave me brothers and sisters… a family! We are not perfect and each of us has our weaknesses but we try to fill those with trust and understanding which makes us a team!!! I could never be thankful enough for the patience, wisdom and generosity these people imparted to me. It was possible that with each and everyone’s effort we can make 150% and more… I’m so proud to be part of the team—the Pink Hippos (it’s really a funny name..haha). ![102_0569[1]](http://xbc.xanga.com/84ec700745230194151371/z149802794.jpg) ![IMG_2937[1]](http://x9a.xanga.com/6dbc700b42030194151192/z149802647.jpg)
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It’s also true when one of my teammates said that performing in Campus Harvest is not really where character is built but it is where character is tested! I’ve learned to check my standards. If you’re doing something for God, it should be excellent! I’ve experienced the test of humility’ I think we all did. Humility is an honest assessment of your capabilities. You want grace, be humble! You want anointing, be Humble! The test of faith could never be easier. If you do what the Lord wants, He will make certain each step you take is sure. Just like what it says in Psalms 37:23, If the Lord delights in a man’s way, He makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall for the Lord upholds him with his hand. We all have limits and our capabilities have endpoints but when we give our trust to God, try infinite and no limit. That’s how amazing our God can be! Actually, this is my very first Campus Harvest…This is my most productive and happiest summer so far. The experience was so rewarding that I think the 3-day conference was just a bonus. Haha! As I write this blog entry, I couldn’t help but miss Team 2. Clap, clap, clap like a hippo! Stomp, stomp, stomp like a hippo! Shake, shake, shake like a hippo! Go pink Hippos, it was really nice working with you guys. I love you all… Well, summer is over for me… Acad mode..ready, ok!!! ^_^ | 
