……beau†iful.surrender……

I don’t think I can thank God enough. I have now been in Japan for 2 weeks. Wow. It went by really fast. I am thankful that God has given me an opportunity to meet all these wonderful people that I have. This opportunity to serve with people who are passionate about the Japanese people. God has enabled me to make awesome new friends. I love them to death already. I am also thankful that my mom is here with me right now to encourage me. I am excited that my dad and my sister are coming to Japan tomorrow.

One thing I am not thankful for is my stupid accent that is changing. I don’t speak proper American English anymore. Being surrounded by Aussies and only 2 British and 3 Americans doesn’t help me much. I have now started saying things like “how ya goin?” To adding “hey” or “ey” at the end of phrases. I am staying away from saying “mate” or “heaps.” I am becoming more de-Americanized with my English everyday. Hahaha.


I leave for Hong Kong in less than 2 weeks now. I had a meeting with the worship leader here in Tokyo yesterday for a little training and casting out the vision. So it looks like I will be playing lead guitar as well… please pray that I will be able to do it! (I am NOT a lead guitarist.. I am a rhythm guitarist…) I think I need to invest in a small practice amp, so I can figure out all the little ditty with my guitar pedals. I am also not good with memorizing lyrics. I will not be singing in Cantonese for a while because of the tonal thing… I don’t want to hurt anyone’s ears yet. There’s 7 tones in Cantonese… in Japanese… there are none!

I started feeling a little stressed after yesterday’s meeting but it’s all good. I need it. I have to really focus on practicing my butt of and singing these Hillsong worship songs. EEEk. It’ll be good!