I have always lived next to the Pacific Ocean. From Hong Kong, to San Diego, to the Bay Area. And recently, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to move to the East Coast! Wooohooo! This is really exciting. It is my passion to travel--to try living in new places, to experience and taste all the wonderful creations that God has made.


As I have been pondering my move to the the East, I realize there's a sense of anxiety and fear. I have been to the East Coast very very very briefly, and I honestly do not know what to expect! I have heard from many friends and family that West Coast is truly best coast. I have also heard that either people really enjoy living in the East Coast or really dislike it. I find myself constantly on Reddit, seeing what the internet says about the other side of The States. But are the People of Reddit reliable? After much searching, I began to question, is California the best place to live? Am I stupid to leave California's dry summers and the milder winters for East Coast's four seasons? Am I foolish to say goodbye to the place where I find comfort, security and warmth? But God calls us to the unknown, to trust in Him in those uncomfortable seasons. It is hard, but I know God has a lot in store for my next stage of my life. And I am not going to let people's experiences to color my perspective into moving. I will experience the East myself and see God's heart there.


 When I moved from San Diego to Norcal, I was homesick for San Diego, my home for four years. Now that I am back, living with my parents, it feels oddly familiar and foreign at the same time. It is the same house, same city, same weather, same people... but so much has changed. And it did take some adjusting (still does), especially not having community here in the Bay. During the times when I was longing for 70 degree winters and swimmable waters, I found myself wandering to the beach, watching the waves of the Pacific wash over me. And it was those times that brought serenity and peace to my soul. It reminded me that God is Emmanuel--God with Us. To leave the Pacific is somewhat challenging for me. It symbolizes so much of what God has done for me in the past. And to leave it? Oh dear. Will God be with me still? Will God still be faithful to me? But if God is who He says He is, then I can go forward in faith. He was with me then, He is with me now and He will continue to be with me. So here's to all the new and exciting food, places and adventures that the East Coast has to offer!

Soon, I will say farewell. And Pacific Ocean, you will be dearly missed.