Passions!

On Saturday, Josh and Jake talked about showing our passions and how Jesus should shine through. I was trying to think in my life how does that manifest itself.

• The Edge Kids

I love working with the kids and showing them Jesus. One of my goals is to make church (All-Stars) cool until they reach Wildside. I love watching the kiddos grow and mature from timid 5th graders as they go into jr. high.

• Encouragement

One stat Petty uses alot and something that really strikes home for me is that someone will hear 18 negative thing to each positive thing. I really try to encourage everyone I know from kids in the edge, to the fellow students at school.

• Christian Stereotypes

I hate them. Whether it be that Christians are dorks that don't have fun or that they are judgmental. I try to really show Jesus in my life. (The Jesus I know, not the Americanized Jesus)

Those are just a few...

=)
-The OC Josh

If hc had been red....

Epic...

-The OC Josh

Halloween Preview!

What are these two things...

How do they combine...

All will become clear...

Thursday if you go to PCHS...

Friday if you go to Saddleback...

-The OC Josh

This made me laugh

-The OC Josh

Trabuco HC '08-No regrets!

Trabuco's hc was awesome!

Rachel and I

Josh, Rachel, Rachel, Joe, And Heather

The Guys

The Group

Peek-A-Boo!

Posers

More pics when I get them!

7 Things

I got tagged!

The rules are on that picture ---->>>

1. I love getting the mail. 
I don't really know why. I just do.

2.I own a suit and wear it more than 5 times a year. 
I got it for mocktrial and now use it for dances, mocktrial, and any other event I need to dress up for.

3. I love meat. 
Any kind of meat. It doesn't matter.

4. When getting Fro Yo (frozen yourgurt), I try to get pb&j.
I get peanut butter cup and then a berry. Usually, boysenberry if they have it.

5. I have never been kissed. 
I don't believe in kissing if your not dating someone.

6. I would love to sing well. 
But I don't think I do.

7. I save more than 80% of my paycheck.
I just don't spend alot of money.

I tag Natalie , my brother , David , and Lynsey .
-The OC Josh

For all those who text me...

My phone is acting weird, so please don't be offended if I don't reply as quick as I usually do.


-The OC Josh

Some Pictures

For your pleasure

Little Josh!

Chase's 15th 

Disneyland Twenty-Oh-Eight

She Scares Me...

We wear these with our Dior fanny packs

We're goofy riding buddies

I love this ride...

More pictures on myspace and facebook...
-The OC Josh

Attention!!!

Coming Out October 25th

Wildside and HSM Worship CD

Click the pic to go to their myspace

Neighbors?

So the new neighbors moved in...

And they're awesome.
Parents are nice.
Kids are 12, 10, 8, and 4.
The oldest boys are skaters, but all the kids have been playing football with us.
=)
-The OC Josh

Dear Stockmarket,

I am over you.
You are too much like an emo freshmen girl.
One day you go up, the next your suicidal.
It's over! I don't care anymore!
Go on and collapse western civilization as we know it!
It won't make you any happier....
Sincerely,
-The OC Josh

Musings From Dallas Willard

Not only will these thoughts be about the heart, but more about the soul and God...
Things I got started from reading dallas willard...


"The question shouldn't be who is my nieghbor? but instead should be "Whom can I be a neighbor to?"

Part 1 of Many


-The OC Josh

Disneyland 08-Joe's B-Day

I went to disneyland on thursday!
It was mr.Joe west's birthday so we went and had a fun time.

This was taken by one of the dland photographers. He thought we were jewish. It was pretty funny. I was trying not to smile, but it wasn't working...

This is a group picture. I was in 4th grade with two of these people and in small group with the other guys

-The OC Josh

ps-the pictures of courtesy of heather leith who blogs here
  More pix here

500th Post-Giveaway

Ok, heres the deal!

This is my 5ooth post

In honor of that, I am going to give away a Brisingr gift bag. It comes with a computer cd and bookmark. It was given out a Brisingr book signing/midnight release.  All you have to do is post a comment. Then, I will draw one name and send you the bag.

Please note:
One entry per person.
Multiple comments do not mean multiple entries
You have until Ooctober 19th 12:01to enter



-The OC Josh

Im Grateful

to my friends.
I posted a little in the end of the last post, but I really do love you guys.
Especially when I get messages and txts after updating my facebook status to " =/ "
Love you all!

-The OC Josh

Encouragement

The following are a series of txts from one of my good friends
They help me whenever I'm feeling bad for not having a gf...

I cheer you on for not settling for anything less than what want, need, and deserve. That can be hard. Girls are just missing out on how great you are. Its their loss, not yours. Like wouldn't you wanna be with someone who is completely crazy about you and thinks your the most  amazing guy ever? Be patient for that girl. She will come to realize it. Gof has everything worked out. So why worry? I totally understand being frustated, discouraged, and feeling worthless. But please know that youre wonderful. I would be lucky to date you. 

Thanks to all my friends that listen to me!
=p

-The OC Josh

Post 497

is this one. That means Post 500 is coming....
Ideas?
I'm planning a giveaway as part of it!

-The OC Josh

Highlights From The Last Few Days

1. FUEL on Monday was awesome and defiantely something I needed.
2. I saw Karla at VONS. I used to TA with her for Profesora Kihyet at Saddleback College
3. I kicked Mr.Chew in the head(He's a blackbelt)
4. I kicked Mr.Seo in the head too using the same kick. He's a 3rd degree Kyo Sa.
5. I gave my testimony for the third time in this context, and it went the best its gone so far. 
6. Mocktrial was really productive

-The OC Josh

ps-I wasn't trying to kick them in the heads

pps-I used a reverse roundhouse...

I <3 My Small Group....

for many reasons....

1.We're honest
2.We talk about Sarah Palin
3.We have ADD like freshmen guys
4. We have moments of greatness
5.We try handstands out and fall on our butts
6. We run from the balcony down to the drinking fountain by the skate park to get our energy out....
ya gurl!


-The OC Josh


ps-sorry to w.e girls small group that we ran by....

Prayer Needed

Tomorow I am sharing my testimony.
I'm super excited cuz a) its my story =) b) its about one of my passions and c)its with amy nantkes


Prayer will be appreciated

=)
-The OC Josh

MVHS Homecoming Pix: Part 1

Jenna And I

The Gentlemen

Group Shot

I might post more later...

-The OC Josh

Whatsup doc?

This is my doctor.
His name is Doctor Ozaki.
We've been going to him for over 12 years.
He's super smart and knows almost everything about medicine. Stuff you wouldn't think is related forms a pattern for him.

We think of him as a mix between Yoda and Mr. Miyagi

=)


-The OC Josh

Just cuz...

My school doesn't have a hc,(homecoming) doesn't mean I can't go to other schools'


Ergo, I was set up by mister Joe west to go to mission's hc.
That's tonight.
Pictures will be posted soon afterwards

Then on Thursday, I asked one of my good friends, Rachel Styffe to trabuco's hc.
=)
Lucky for me, she said yes.
So I have that to look forward to in a couple weeks.

Super excited for both

=D

-The OC Josh

I have a busy life

I am currently balancing

• 40 Units of School=7 Classes
• Part Time Job at Vons
• Head Defense Counsel For PCHS Mocktrial
• Yearbook Staff
• Theatre Arts ( A Midsummer's Nights Dream)
• Karate Training
• Serving at the edge.

Whew... It's exhausting

-The OC Josh