Is it really three weeks now?

Today is exactly three weeks, since I came to California. For some reason, everyday I feel like I have been here for a longer time than 3 weeks.

This past week has been a little cool, but I was told that in California, people do not agree that it ever gets cool. So, I had to wear shorts, flip flops,  and no sweat shirt, or jacket to look like someone from California. I did that for two days. I then decided to act like I am surely out of state. I now wear my jacket whenever it is a little cool!!!!

I had my first quiz at Pepperdine this week in my religion class. My very first homework was due earlier this week on Tuesday. Everything is so far so good. I have no complaint. I am getting more and more comfortable with my suite-mates as well as my professors and other friends. This week, I decided to change my room around, since I do not have a roommate. I raised my bed and now I sleep close to God!!I am yet to add some color to it!!

Pepperdine has a long record of service. This past Saturday was step forward day. Many Pepperdine students at the Malibu campus and those oversees, as well as alumni step forward to do voluntary work. I volunteered to work at a middle school in Calabasas. Volunteering at this middle school is one of the most meaningful things I have done at Pepperdine so far.  My longtime sponsor and friend Larry Hashbarger picked me up for lunch on Saturday after step forward. We went to Santa Monica and had a wonderful time catching up with each other. We enjoyed the company of each other. I love you, Larry! you are my hero!


I have started to get involved in the Catholic Church down the road from Pepperdine. This morning in Church, I did the first reading from the Book of Exodus32:7-11, 13-14.

I have to finish my home work now before I go to bed!! May the Good Lord, who protects us from all anxiety and fears keep you safe till my next update.chao