My last night at ITT was Friday, my gosh believe it or not I will miss that place.. I wouldn't really call it a school.. i mean it was a school just not the traditional College campus that you would associate college with.. I have earned a Associates degree in Computer Networking Systems.. It is a somewhat exciting time in my life..
I don't know if this is the direction I want to go.. I did go to college for computer networking but I know that is not something I am truly passionate about.. Honestly if I were to say one thing that comes to mind, besides serving our Lord.. I would have to say Film.. Directing, editing, writing, I enjoy doing it all.. and perhaps I could make something good if I really put my mind to it..
I have made some films in the past and they all received decent reviews.. My senior video starred Chris Armineo.. one of my best friends at the time.. I called it playing your client.. It was a lot like the movie Phone Booth but with my own little twist to it.. Armineo is in California looking for work as an actor.. I hear he is an extra in a few big budjet films.. But I can't be to certain..
I think I am going to start writing a screenplay.. perhaps God is pointing me in that direction.. That is really something I pray about every night.. some direction.. I am ready to serve my purpose the Lord has made me for.. Thing is.. right now it feels like a mystery.. and I don't feel like I have gotten much feedback that I can interpret or anything..
With me graduating that opens some time up for me.. to get involved in other things..
So I am checking out Good News Jail and Prison Ministry.. I am going to attend the training and I figure if It isn't for me.. at least I got some information out of the deal.. and I will.. No charge.. which is a blessing in itself.. I think I could really help these people find Christ because even though my story is probably not near as intense.. it is a story ALL can relate too for the most part.
I have met a girl at SCM, her name is Naomi.. Now back in September when i started going to these classes.. I really didn't know what to expect.. Here is a guy who just became born again in July..and by August he is already signing up for a Bible Doctrine and Old Testament class.. I felt overwhelmed by the whole thing but I said I got this..and for a while I could keep up.. now I am a little behind haha..
Anyways from what I know Naomi's story is pretty amazing in my eyes.. She has been a Missionary most of her life and for the most part hasn't even lived in this country.. Her family has lived in Hong Kong, and some parts of China that I can not recall at this time..
What fascinates me about this family..and some other families is the way they are.. truly compassionate caring people.. I can see it in there eyes.. and they speak it from there tongues...
Now me myself.. I was a dude who wanted nothing more then to benefit myself with the worlds candy.. lusting desires for woman, drugs and alcohol parties, and the dirtiest mouth you could imagine.. I would cuss so much that I made Jonah Hill from Superbad look like Big Bird from Sesame Street..
None of these people had that in mind.. they lived differently and it soo showed.. they have a love for the Lord and the Lords people that I can see and pickup from a mile away.. I think that is amazing in all honesty.. and I strive to be like that kind of person (an imitator of Christ) I have my bumps and sometimes I derail..but I am working on it.. rest assured..
I may do it one day.. but for now.. I will just let the Lord guild me where he wants me.. if that is the future route so be it.. I look forward to it if it is..
Looking back and reflecting on my life.. its really amazing to think how far I have come..and the changes I have went through throughout my life.. I am blessed.. and I think the Lord..
Keep the faith.. Christ is coming back..
Kevin out..
thanks for posting that - it's an encouragement to me! :) (It was Hong Kong though, not Tokyo...) Here's another link:
http://www.omships.org
and you know, when they were talking about the prison ministry and at the table afterward i kept wondering if you had seen it and/or checked into it... idk, it just seemed like with your background and all, you'd have a pretty cool testimony there and you relate really well with people...
Congratulations on completing your Associates!!!
Anonymous said...
November 25, 2008 at 10:03 PM
haha I changed it up ;-)
Thanks!
Righteous_Kev said...
November 27, 2008 at 12:29 AM