This new year shall be a good fresh start. I'm just taking one last look into the past. People always say that it's a good place to visit, but never a place to stay and so I don't want to linger there anymore. God has very good plans in store for me, but until I learn to let go of what's behind me, I can never fully experience the goodness that is to come from God. I feel like I'm dying and this is my "goodbye" letter ... and maybe it is! I'm dying to my old self and welcoming my new self. ha ha ha. *long sigh.
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- It's Friday.
- Didn't sleep at all.
- Just finished my ABC photography thing ... now to print it. :P
- I have a math test today that I have to pass!
- So hungry .. but this morning, I realized that I've gotten fat. So time to exercise before summer comes again.
... should be a good day. haha.
- Didn't sleep at all.
- Just finished my ABC photography thing ... now to print it. :P
- I have a math test today that I have to pass!
- So hungry .. but this morning, I realized that I've gotten fat. So time to exercise before summer comes again.
... should be a good day. haha.
1) Travel the world. Seriously. I've saving now. I want to go everywhere!
2) Learn how to swim!
2) Learn how to swim!
*sigghhhh. It's been a long night. All I want to do is sleep.
I just spend the entire afternoon filling out scholarship applications.
The whole family's talking about the powerball. People be gettin' crazay.
Didn't have to go to work today and I think that that's God's way of telling me to stop procrastinating and to do my homework, forreals.
I just want school to end, please.
I just spend the entire afternoon filling out scholarship applications.
The whole family's talking about the powerball. People be gettin' crazay.
Didn't have to go to work today and I think that that's God's way of telling me to stop procrastinating and to do my homework, forreals.
I just want school to end, please.
But each day the Lord pours His unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing His songs,
praying to God who gives me life.
- Psalm 42:8
and through each night I sing His songs,
praying to God who gives me life.
- Psalm 42:8
"Tell her that the only way her heart will mend is when she learns to love again. And it won't make sense for now but she's still a friend and then you let her down easy ... "
- Finally talked to mis padres about college .... ahhhhhh! so excited! :)
- God willing, I will be teaching Sunday school next year. I'm pretty stoked for that as well.
- I'm very excited for Christmas.
.... aaaaand that's all.
Christmas is only 8 weeks away and I know that may seem so far from now, but it's really not. I literally have one more week left of school before Thanksgiving break and then before I know it, it'll be 2013! ;) I honestly wouldn't mind if we skipped Thanksgiving and moved right along into Christmas time. :)
I seem to have grown to love everything about Christmas time ... this year. :) The lights, the starbucks every now and then, the cold weather and big puffy knits, the Christmas trees through people's windows, the holiday spirit and everyone's cheerful hearts. It's just a happy time! I cannot wait until they start playing Christmas music on the radio. I feel so nostalgic when I hear Christmas music. It just feels like a movie. Ever felt like that? *sigh. What a nice feeling it is. :)
A couple weeks ago, I watched two Christmas movies. So fun! I love hearing the Christmas music play in there, too. Don't you just love the times in movies where the music plays and there's a Christmas party or some rushed Christmas shopping at the mall? hahahaha. :)
I've been doing all sorts of things to get myself even more excited for Christmas. I've bought my wrapping paper, some tissue paper, kraft wrapping paper to do creative wrapping, and tape! I'm so glad I went ahead and started doing some Christmas shopping already! :) I've pinned all sorts of DIY's on pinterest, too. :)
Anyway! This shall be an exciting Christmas. :) Maybe during Christmas break, I'll do Christmas DIY's. I'm gonna go find a Christmas movie to watch now. :)
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Pretty wrapped presents .. |
A couple weeks ago, I watched two Christmas movies. So fun! I love hearing the Christmas music play in there, too. Don't you just love the times in movies where the music plays and there's a Christmas party or some rushed Christmas shopping at the mall? hahahaha. :)
I've been doing all sorts of things to get myself even more excited for Christmas. I've bought my wrapping paper, some tissue paper, kraft wrapping paper to do creative wrapping, and tape! I'm so glad I went ahead and started doing some Christmas shopping already! :) I've pinned all sorts of DIY's on pinterest, too. :)
Anyway! This shall be an exciting Christmas. :) Maybe during Christmas break, I'll do Christmas DIY's. I'm gonna go find a Christmas movie to watch now. :)
Feels like I have so much to do.
A girl today told me that I should start applying for colleges .... but I don't want to. I want to go to college, but I just do not like the process at all! I haven't even taken my SAT's yet. :( I need to before I can do anything else. :P And on top of all this college and scholarships stuff, I still have to deal with school and trying to pass all my classes while working at Bruster's and while working as an officer with the youth.
I guess I'm just counting my problems now.
I think it's time I go make myself a to-do list. :)
Then Jesus said, "Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
A girl today told me that I should start applying for colleges .... but I don't want to. I want to go to college, but I just do not like the process at all! I haven't even taken my SAT's yet. :( I need to before I can do anything else. :P And on top of all this college and scholarships stuff, I still have to deal with school and trying to pass all my classes while working at Bruster's and while working as an officer with the youth.
I guess I'm just counting my problems now.
I think it's time I go make myself a to-do list. :)
Then Jesus said, "Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
A lot of people come by to buy ice cream. Some come and go, but there are some that I just remember so clearly!
There was this little boy dressed in his Sunday best. Him, his little sister, and his grandma, I assume, which he called, "Nana." Adooooorable little boy and girl. He wore a pendant ... one that said "Student Council" on it ... I assume he's from the same school as my little brother. He was a beautiful golden tan color and his eyes were a beautiful green! You know how when you look at kids ... and you can just tell that he or she's going to be real attractive when he or she grows up? He was one of those kind of kids! haha. :)
A really pretty girl came up to the window. Her hair was pretty long. She had full face makeup on and wore a white blazer with jeans and blue suede heels. I think she got Cotton Candy Explosion in a cup. Anyway, when I went to bring her change back to her, I couldn't help but overhear her saying that she'll be playing a part in the upcoming movie of The Hunger Games .... we talked a little bit and it was pretty awesome! haha.
There were these three British men that I absolutely enjoyed! Sounds weird ... but they were so funny and they lit up my night! One was really tall, one had somewhat long hair, and the other wore glasses. They asked for a banana split and for a split second I couldn't understand because of their accent. "A ba-nah-nah splet.." "I'm sorry. What was that?" "A ba-nah-nah splet.." "Ohhh! A banana split?!" "yeah, BANANA!" haha. They were real funny about it. Made me laugh. Then when I brought it to 'em, they took a picture with the banana split. haha. They're in town for the race that's supposed to be happening this weekend and they're all the way from England! Pretty neat.
I haven't written in a long time and it's nice to jot things down again. :)
There was this little boy dressed in his Sunday best. Him, his little sister, and his grandma, I assume, which he called, "Nana." Adooooorable little boy and girl. He wore a pendant ... one that said "Student Council" on it ... I assume he's from the same school as my little brother. He was a beautiful golden tan color and his eyes were a beautiful green! You know how when you look at kids ... and you can just tell that he or she's going to be real attractive when he or she grows up? He was one of those kind of kids! haha. :)
A really pretty girl came up to the window. Her hair was pretty long. She had full face makeup on and wore a white blazer with jeans and blue suede heels. I think she got Cotton Candy Explosion in a cup. Anyway, when I went to bring her change back to her, I couldn't help but overhear her saying that she'll be playing a part in the upcoming movie of The Hunger Games .... we talked a little bit and it was pretty awesome! haha.
There were these three British men that I absolutely enjoyed! Sounds weird ... but they were so funny and they lit up my night! One was really tall, one had somewhat long hair, and the other wore glasses. They asked for a banana split and for a split second I couldn't understand because of their accent. "A ba-nah-nah splet.." "I'm sorry. What was that?" "A ba-nah-nah splet.." "Ohhh! A banana split?!" "yeah, BANANA!" haha. They were real funny about it. Made me laugh. Then when I brought it to 'em, they took a picture with the banana split. haha. They're in town for the race that's supposed to be happening this weekend and they're all the way from England! Pretty neat.
I haven't written in a long time and it's nice to jot things down again. :)
Made colorful chocolate pancakes today and they were gooood aaaaaaand I got to run today and that was good, too.
After reflecting on this night, I really want to tell that man that what he said to me was very encouraging! Of course, at the time, all I could say was, "Thank you!" Seriously, God places people in your lives - even for a split second - for a reason! What a great God we have and blessed are those that do not turn away because of Him!
.... the best part of my job is meeting new people each day. :) I loveee it! I dread having to go there but when I'm there, I like it. :)
.... the best part of my job is meeting new people each day. :) I loveee it! I dread having to go there but when I'm there, I like it. :)
After a long day at work, it feels good to come home to a family that wonders about me and how work was for me ... and if I got paid yet or not. haha. This Friday has been somewhat cool.
- I think the cool thing about where I work is that I get to communicate with hundreds of people each day. It's actually very cool. When I end work, these people run through my mind as I "reflect" ... haha. I tend to do it a lot. There was this adorable boy with some sort of accent. I wanna say it was a British one, but I can't really tell at all. It made me start talking in an accent too. haha! There was a cute little boy that asked for napkins, a BUNCH of women that came to order ice cream. There was definitely a lot of 'em. There was also this crazy lady who complained because we mixed up her order with another and accidentally charged 20 on her account --- my bad. :P I felt horrible ... haha. Right when we were about to close, a group of high schoolers ran up in their homecoming attire. It's very cool to see the kind of people that are out there. It's "such a small world," but it's really not.
- Gotta finish up my homework tonight so that I won't have to rush it all in tomorrow night. My essay needs to be written ... now.
That's it.
- Gotta finish up my homework tonight so that I won't have to rush it all in tomorrow night. My essay needs to be written ... now.
That's it.
*sigh. I have to work today ... but there will be a sense of comfort knowing that Yeng will be starting his new job today right "across the road." We have the same hours too ... kinda.
Parents are at church. Chris is out. Home will be empty today. Time to go get ready. :)
Parents are at church. Chris is out. Home will be empty today. Time to go get ready. :)
- this time right here.
- people to talk to today.
- a God that fights for us.
- music.
- a job.
- my essay that is now due on Monday instead of tomorrow. :D
- people to talk to today.
- a God that fights for us.
- music.
- a job.
- my essay that is now due on Monday instead of tomorrow. :D
- Just got back from the Kari Jobe concert a while ago. I was blessed with the amazing opportunity to be there today. All of us that went actually got free tickets due to the car dealership around the corner. They were giving free tickets away and when Season and I went to go, the super nice man went out of his way to get them for us 'cause I don't think they had any left. He was so nice. It's people like that, that I appreciate. I was introduced to Warren Barfield and the All Sons and Daughters group. They have amazing songs and amazing stories! Warren Barfield is hilarious! And Kari Jobe! She was great and I think the reason why I like her so much is because she's such a Godly woman. When she speaks, she's softspoken and speaks truth. I'v narrowed down my favorite women artists to two and it'd have to be Kari Jobe and Christy Nockels. haha. :)
Tonight, there was this line that Kari Jobe had said ... something along the lines of ... "God fights for us. When we feel like life is just so overwhelming, when everything is fighting for our attention .. know that God is fighting for us. And when we're feeling overwhelmed, what we can do is just stand and be in peace..."
- I start work tomorrow but buying khakis has totally slipped my mind! I haven't even studied the recipes yet. :P I need khakis though. Maybe I'll find a way to head to the store before then since I don't work 'til 7. I don't exactly know how I feel about it yet but I guess we'll see after the first day.
- It's so late and my eyes are about to close, but I don' think I'll be sleeping tonight ... if I sleep now, I know I won't be waking up tomorrow. Plus, I have to shower and do all this and that. It's too much of a hassle to do it now.
I thought I had more to write but I'm just so tired ... maybe I'll just sleep 'til 3:30 or so. Please help me to wake earlier this next morning. I just can't afford to be late. :P
Tonight, there was this line that Kari Jobe had said ... something along the lines of ... "God fights for us. When we feel like life is just so overwhelming, when everything is fighting for our attention .. know that God is fighting for us. And when we're feeling overwhelmed, what we can do is just stand and be in peace..."
- I start work tomorrow but buying khakis has totally slipped my mind! I haven't even studied the recipes yet. :P I need khakis though. Maybe I'll find a way to head to the store before then since I don't work 'til 7. I don't exactly know how I feel about it yet but I guess we'll see after the first day.
- It's so late and my eyes are about to close, but I don' think I'll be sleeping tonight ... if I sleep now, I know I won't be waking up tomorrow. Plus, I have to shower and do all this and that. It's too much of a hassle to do it now.
I thought I had more to write but I'm just so tired ... maybe I'll just sleep 'til 3:30 or so. Please help me to wake earlier this next morning. I just can't afford to be late. :P
Things I've been learning ....
1) God turns what you think is impossible possible. These past couple of days, I was so sure that I was really going to have my "bad days" but God has His way of doing something to brighten it up .... whether it be a friendly conversation or a day where I don't have any homework and the day has turned completely upside down.
2) I've listened to a lot of sermons and some over again so I can fully understand. I'm trying to listen to all of the "Code Orange" sermons from each night with Elevation Church. They're so great! I was reminded that it's not about me. Often times, I drift from the reminder that it's not about me and shouldn't be. As it says in John 3:30, He must become greater and I must become less. Matt Chandler referred to the time that your frustration kicks because you're stuck in traffic ... your frustrated because "it's about you" ... or perhaps when you're nervous about giving a message ... 'cause "it's all about you" ...
:)
Things on my mind ...
- I should write in my journals more ....
- I have so many things to do still ... 1)find a job 2)sign up for SATs 3)take SATs 4)begin applying for colleges 5)senior dues ---- those are the kinda long term things.
- Fall's comin' and I'm so excited. Dressing in layers and feelin' the cold. Darker colors and beautifully scented candles!
Anyway! That's it!
1) God turns what you think is impossible possible. These past couple of days, I was so sure that I was really going to have my "bad days" but God has His way of doing something to brighten it up .... whether it be a friendly conversation or a day where I don't have any homework and the day has turned completely upside down.
2) I've listened to a lot of sermons and some over again so I can fully understand. I'm trying to listen to all of the "Code Orange" sermons from each night with Elevation Church. They're so great! I was reminded that it's not about me. Often times, I drift from the reminder that it's not about me and shouldn't be. As it says in John 3:30, He must become greater and I must become less. Matt Chandler referred to the time that your frustration kicks because you're stuck in traffic ... your frustrated because "it's about you" ... or perhaps when you're nervous about giving a message ... 'cause "it's all about you" ...
:)
Things on my mind ...
- I should write in my journals more ....
- I have so many things to do still ... 1)find a job 2)sign up for SATs 3)take SATs 4)begin applying for colleges 5)senior dues ---- those are the kinda long term things.
- Fall's comin' and I'm so excited. Dressing in layers and feelin' the cold. Darker colors and beautifully scented candles!
Anyway! That's it!
As I prayed to begin the day this morning, the raindrops hit against the bus windows. When everyone walks to their classes, each individual is bound to be hit by one drop and in the same way, our love needs to do the same. Our love should be like the drop that hits each person ... :) That has been my prayer and it's difficult, but God is able. Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. - Ephesians 3:20-21
I want to say, "life's been tough ..." but it hasn't been. I think I just need a refresher and this weekend is the time to do it! I don't want to be with anybody ... just God and myself for the weekend, please. :)
The noise of life is overwhelming, drowning out the truth that I need
... open up my ears to hear. -Starfield
I want to say, "life's been tough ..." but it hasn't been. I think I just need a refresher and this weekend is the time to do it! I don't want to be with anybody ... just God and myself for the weekend, please. :)
The noise of life is overwhelming, drowning out the truth that I need
... open up my ears to hear. -Starfield
Why didn't he call me? Sometimes I wonder if it's just me that they don't like ... hrm. He said he'd call by Friday or so and it's almost Monday again. Man .... I really just want to sit here and complain buuuuut, I can't. God is telling me, right now, to be patient ... to trust in Him as He has His ways with things. Good thing I was busy all weekend or I would've thought about it all weekend. There is always something better in store. Anyway ... it's been a good weekend. God is always at work ... and it's so good to know and see that!! :)
.. time to go shower and get ready for school tomorrow!
.. time to go shower and get ready for school tomorrow!
Currently in art class and this is what we're doing ... learning how to take product photos. It's been a challenge 'cause I suck at this suff! haha. ;) we'll definitely see how the results turn out ...
On a another note, today's Wednesday! :)
Beginning this morning in this reminder. *sigh. It's the little things that I love but it seems to be the little things that are takin' over my mind right now. Nonetheless, I know I am made in his image, so please, help me to rejoice and embrace.
Things ...
1) Today is Tuesday, so that means that there are only three more days left before the weekend. I'm pretty excited for the weekend. :) Pretty weddings & bible study with the youth!
2) Two tests to take today ... it'll be nice to get 'em over with, but I'm scared to learn new things in Trig ...
3) Been sore all weekend 'til now. Feels great! I love being sore and it feels even greater to stretch it out. :)
4) The day just started!
1) Today is Tuesday, so that means that there are only three more days left before the weekend. I'm pretty excited for the weekend. :) Pretty weddings & bible study with the youth!
2) Two tests to take today ... it'll be nice to get 'em over with, but I'm scared to learn new things in Trig ...
3) Been sore all weekend 'til now. Feels great! I love being sore and it feels even greater to stretch it out. :)
4) The day just started!
Lots of things happened in a short period of time ....
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Cute little scene in Sweet Home Alabama on the water tower |
1) Played tennis with the crew for so long! 7pm 'til 1 in da mornin'! It was fun to spend time with all of them though. 2) Waffle House run late at night. I decided to get the waffle with chocolate chip toppings this time! So good! 3) While playing tennis, I realized how much I love the "old town" feel. I love seeing huge water towers! It reminds me of the scene in Sweet Home Alabama ... too cute! I need to go up on one of those before I die .... 3) Had nice conversations with my friends today and each one of them, too! I missed talking to them! 4) I watched Raise Your Voice this morning and it made me realize how much I love my brothers. The scene where her brother died made me real sad ... then thankful that I have so many brothers (and a sister) that love me! 5) Got to celebrate Chris' 19th birthday today with all of his friends and what not. It was a fun time! 6) Got a quick interview in this weekend at the mini golf place. It's pretty exciting and was a bit unexpected, but that was the best part. A very laid back place ... so ya know, if it does happen, then yay. If not, then I didn't lose anything. :)
It's been a weird week and still trying to adjust to school while managing time .... but thank God for His love! I've been weird, too. haaaaha. ;) He is merciful and has shown me great love! In all the areas of my life, I only see that God's love is overflowing and He brings good into my life even when a situation seems like it's at its worst, it's then that God is doing the greatest. Be thankful in all circumstances ....
Life as I know it ...
1) Running, running. On my way to being healthy and ... skinny! haha. I'm so happy & glad that everyone in my life is taking a step toward healthiness and ... better bodies. ;) I keep telling myself, "America's getting skinny ..." 'cause everyone's trying to get fit and what not ... but I never know. ;) I'm excited though. I've done more exercises in the one summer alone than all other summers compared .. probably. By the end of this school year, I'm kinda expecting great things ---- but it all comes from effort! It's kind of like a "trend". Right now, everyone wants to get into shape ... so everyone's going to do it. haha.
2) School starts up again on Monday! I can't believe this is my last full week of summer ... it's kinda weird. I do like that I'll have something going on in my life again though. This whole summer felt like .... I had nothing going on in my life - literally. I'm excited too 'cause it'll be my senior year - the year I've been waiting for since I started high school! I can't imagine ever having to start again. Middle school years were the worst and unfortunately, my little brother still has so far to go. It's crazy how time has flown ... but I'm kinda glad it's moving along. :) Moving along steadily, it is. I think I'm excited for school to start so I can hurry up can get it over with! Graduation day will be so exciting. :)
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
1) Running, running. On my way to being healthy and ... skinny! haha. I'm so happy & glad that everyone in my life is taking a step toward healthiness and ... better bodies. ;) I keep telling myself, "America's getting skinny ..." 'cause everyone's trying to get fit and what not ... but I never know. ;) I'm excited though. I've done more exercises in the one summer alone than all other summers compared .. probably. By the end of this school year, I'm kinda expecting great things ---- but it all comes from effort! It's kind of like a "trend". Right now, everyone wants to get into shape ... so everyone's going to do it. haha.
2) School starts up again on Monday! I can't believe this is my last full week of summer ... it's kinda weird. I do like that I'll have something going on in my life again though. This whole summer felt like .... I had nothing going on in my life - literally. I'm excited too 'cause it'll be my senior year - the year I've been waiting for since I started high school! I can't imagine ever having to start again. Middle school years were the worst and unfortunately, my little brother still has so far to go. It's crazy how time has flown ... but I'm kinda glad it's moving along. :) Moving along steadily, it is. I think I'm excited for school to start so I can hurry up can get it over with! Graduation day will be so exciting. :)
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
When running ...
1) Always run on the right side
2) When you have made eye contact, smile or say hi!
When I went running the other day, I made eye contact with at least four people. It's awkward to look at someone and not say hi. haha.
1) Always run on the right side
2) When you have made eye contact, smile or say hi!
When I went running the other day, I made eye contact with at least four people. It's awkward to look at someone and not say hi. haha.
- Mom and I made cabbage rolls today - the correct way! They were tasty, filling, and not fattening at all!
- Had a great nap!
- Was able to wake up early this morning! 7:30am -- what a record! :)
Plans for tomorrow:
- go running, hopefully!
- Had a great nap!
- Was able to wake up early this morning! 7:30am -- what a record! :)
Plans for tomorrow:
- go running, hopefully!
I like the mornings ... I do! I'm just not a morning person. I love waking up to the morning scent and the sky with what's left over of the sunrise and if there are clouds, they look as if they're whispering. Plus, in the summer time, the morning is the only time where you'll truly enjoy the weather without the blazing heat against your skin. Now, the thing that makes me think I don't like the mornings are: 1) having to wake up for school on an early, early morning 2) waking up with little sleep from the night before or 3) not even waking up in time to actually have a "morning". It's too sad. I need to make it a habit to wake up early ... but waking up early doesn't seem to run in the family. ;)
Be thankful in all circumstances for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Be thankful in all circumstances for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
When do the stars shine? At night? They shine all the time, but you can clearly see them shining at night when it is dark.
Sometimes God will allow the circumstances in your life to go dark, so He can shine forth His brilliance in your life. - Pastor Steven Furtick
Sometimes God will allow the circumstances in your life to go dark, so He can shine forth His brilliance in your life. - Pastor Steven Furtick
If you know me, then you'd probably know that I'm not the greatest at cooking and it's probably because I don't like to cook -- nope! I'm so sad that it's labeled as the "girl's job" and so all the guys just wait until she's finished to eat and that's it ... and she also has to wash the dishes?! haha. (Hopefully my future husband will like to cook so we can cook together and learn together!) Whenever I cook for my brothers, I always hope that they'll like love it and exclaim how good it is ... but rarely does that ever happen. haha. Some people are just real good at some things, and others are not. It is what it is.
I haven't had a satisfying meal in so long and now I know why. A "not-so-satisfying" meal tastes bland at times, but doesn't leave me feeling bad for eating it and a super great yummy meal leaves me regretting the fact that I even thought about eating it ... which then leaves me feeling horrible! ;) haha. I try to remain thankful for what I do have though ... given just enough each day.
I really wanted to try out the cabbage rolls today but we didn't have any cabbage, we had lettuce. So I used some other kind of veggie to wrap it up and long story short ... they turned out okay. Instead of steaming it - like I should have done - I boiled it up and uh, it was very watery. I used chicken though instead of ground beef (I don't know, I just saw in the youtube videos ...). Chicken is healthier anyway! :) In all my life, I just realized today that you can totally get creative with cooking! It doesn't really matter if you know this or that ... as long as it tastes good, right? ;) Plus, mostly everything goes well together!
Anyway, that's it.
I haven't had a satisfying meal in so long and now I know why. A "not-so-satisfying" meal tastes bland at times, but doesn't leave me feeling bad for eating it and a super great yummy meal leaves me regretting the fact that I even thought about eating it ... which then leaves me feeling horrible! ;) haha. I try to remain thankful for what I do have though ... given just enough each day.
I really wanted to try out the cabbage rolls today but we didn't have any cabbage, we had lettuce. So I used some other kind of veggie to wrap it up and long story short ... they turned out okay. Instead of steaming it - like I should have done - I boiled it up and uh, it was very watery. I used chicken though instead of ground beef (I don't know, I just saw in the youtube videos ...). Chicken is healthier anyway! :) In all my life, I just realized today that you can totally get creative with cooking! It doesn't really matter if you know this or that ... as long as it tastes good, right? ;) Plus, mostly everything goes well together!
Anyway, that's it.
One of the stamps that I have ... "You are loved ... " I love this saying 'cause it's true. Even when you feel like you have no one, as if no one loved you, know that you're definitely loved by our God most high!
It's been quite a productive Monday. I started my day today by cooking for a house full of nine boys + my dad. I don't know why I didn't think ahead of time when they were already here last night. I had to quickly think of something to cook and fast! So for pops, I made the typical kind of food he'd eat ... and for the boys, I made curry! *big laugh here.* I've never made it on my own before --- like on MY OWN, despite the fact that we've had curry for dinner so many times! My mom made it this past weekend and all I did was prepare the meat for her and so as I was trying to think of which step was next ... well, I didn't know. haaa. I called my mom at work (her first day at her new job!) and asked her real quick! haha. In my defense, it was great considering we didn't even have the major ingredients. So yummy.
I pulled out my crafty card making book today! I bought it a while back and was so excited to receive it in the mail, but surprisingly, I've never really looked at it ever since. So today, I borrowed some ideas from it and these are the cards I made today (I'll be sending them off tomorrow, if I remember!) ... I decided to just make cards incorporating the one flower stamp. There are endless possibilities in crafting cards.
I love DIYs. I recently found a new DIY blog through 'bloglovin' and I loveeee it! You can check it out here: http://www.ispydiy.com/ ... and here's another DIY blog that I enjoy: http://honestlywtf.com/ ... I've been on a kick with diys and so I started with these bracelets. It's fun to wear what you make and it saves money, too. ;)
Here's what I made for dinner ... not exactly the tastiest because of the bitterness, but it definitely looks good. These have inspired me to make "cabbage rolls" tomorrow and I'm so excited! I've looked up a couple of "How to make cabbage rolls" videos on youtube and I think you can just get totally creative with it! Add whatever spices you want and rice if you want, anything! So! I'm gonna get creative, alright. ;)
This past Sunday, I had the chance to catch up with Maggie, Lala, and Karissa and might I add that it was so great to catch up again! We found out that both Maggie and I hate cooking (or are just not good at it) and both Lala and Karissa love it! I wished I loved it. I'd look forward to cooking everyday! ;)
Finally, here are the cards that I'll be sending out. No one sends anything through mail anymore and it's sad. I love getting mail. Everything is just that much more meaningful. Maybe I'm just so old fashioned but I blame my sister ... I'm so much like her. haaha. :)
On a different note, the youth will have to opportunity to lead p&w with the coordinator this weekend and I'm so excited for it! I pray/hope/think it'll just be an awakening not only for us, but for the congregation as well. The officers and I have just been talking about p&w lately and how it's so dead and dry. Grace & I were mentioning how praise and worship should be called genuine worship instead because if anyone's going to lead it, then it should be led with genuine faith looking to only glorify God through it. Yeah, just a thought ... haha. :D
His mercies are new every morning! (Lamentations 3: 23)
Relationships, please be Christ-centered. I'm finding out new things everyday ... and sometimes it's not a good thing, but I hope & pray that that is every believers intention in courtship. In the car today, my brother, cousin, and I had the longest conversation about relationships and how they just lose their identities in each other. Lead your relationship with Christ at the core.
I read this about a week or so ago and I find myself reading it over and over again ...
The Lord merely spoke and all the heavens were created.
He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.
He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the ocean in vast reservoirs.
Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of Him.
For when He spoke, the world began!
It appeared at His command.
- Pslams 33:6-9
I love this because in words, it just shows how great our God is and how powerful He is! It says that the heavens were created and all He did was speak ... all He did was speak. Knowing this, aren't we so glad that God is for us and not against us? :)
The Lord merely spoke and all the heavens were created.
He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.
He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the ocean in vast reservoirs.
Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of Him.
For when He spoke, the world began!
It appeared at His command.
- Pslams 33:6-9
I love this because in words, it just shows how great our God is and how powerful He is! It says that the heavens were created and all He did was speak ... all He did was speak. Knowing this, aren't we so glad that God is for us and not against us? :)
Master Toudo, Master G, Lil Mengo, Bang Gigi, Heaven Risin, Grace Khan, Reason Cheesen ... cool names, I know ... ha-ha.
Reason and I's shoes. The green ones are so ugly. haaaa.
He's so funny! He starts from the back and runs to the line, then let's go of the bowling ball. Too funny! He was getting so mad because none of his balls were hitting the pins. That's why we told him to get those bunker things or whatever they're called. :)
His first time bowling ... if he stayed at 6 points, he would've been so mad! *whew.
Thankful for ...
- the rain.
- Time well spent with Chris, Ranson, and Sunshine.
- RUNNING ... or walking that I did today.
- Subway. Thanks Sunshine!
- Job interview #2 today & the nice manager!
- God's provisions!
- the rain.
- Time well spent with Chris, Ranson, and Sunshine.
- RUNNING ... or walking that I did today.
- Subway. Thanks Sunshine!
- Job interview #2 today & the nice manager!
- God's provisions!
Hlub 2012 was a great experience ... 1) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the girls all week long. 2) Got to see the Manty youth. They're such precious people! 3) This year, I actually didn't get a hlub shirt. I regret it now, but oh well! 4) Literally had a near death experience because of a flap of meat!!! I thought I was going to die right in the cafeteria! No joke, man. haha. 5) Met a lot of new people. That's the cool thing about hlub ... you get to meet a whole new generation! haha. 6) Really got to see the love in the youth. Glad the girls got to hang with the guys! 7) Saw all sides of the girls' personalities this past week. Some girls are just so scary! hahah. 8) Loved getting to see the sunrise/sunset while driving... 9) All the long & crazy walks were so worth it in the end. Super toned legs now. haha. kidding. 10) Stepped on a still-hot cigarette bud at a rest area coming back. Bad time to be barefoot, forreals. 11) Took lots of pretty pictures! yay! 12) Got "I Once Was Lost" for freeeee! Thumbs up for free books! I'm excited to read it. :)
Nothing ever compares to the first time, but I still enjoyed it. :)
I believe this was somewhere in Kentucky ... so pretty.
I feel like everyone traveling up toward Wheaton saw the windmills. They're so cool lookin' but at the same time, they're kinda scary.
Nothing but fields and fields of windmills! The question is ... what do they do?!
.... now onto the rest of my summer!
- Went out shopping with my bros ... SO glad that the malls weren't as busy today! :) The new Forever21 is hugeeee! I didn't even know where to begin. It's like a mile walk all the way to the back. haha. jk. :) Love it though. It's all glammed and glittery. :)
- One Direction! Been listening to their album lately. They're so cute ... ha ha ha. I'm not "fan girl" craaaazy though. They're like the new Backstreet Boys except without all the dancing. It's good that they don't have "practiced" dances though. It looks .... um, not good, in my opinion. :)

- Finally got to the 'packing' part for hlub. It's become more of a hassle than something fun for me mainly because ... I don't want to do it. haha. Just laundry tomorrow .. then I'll get everything stuffed in! ha ha ha! It only looks messy now, but trust me! It'll be clean by the time I leave for hlub. :)
- Ever heard of the Bath & Body Works "Ocean" lotion for men? Got it today for my brother for his buuuuurthday! Smells like some real good cologne. ;) Reeeeal good, maybe too good.
That's all!
- One Direction! Been listening to their album lately. They're so cute ... ha ha ha. I'm not "fan girl" craaaazy though. They're like the new Backstreet Boys except without all the dancing. It's good that they don't have "practiced" dances though. It looks .... um, not good, in my opinion. :)
- Finally got to the 'packing' part for hlub. It's become more of a hassle than something fun for me mainly because ... I don't want to do it. haha. Just laundry tomorrow .. then I'll get everything stuffed in! ha ha ha! It only looks messy now, but trust me! It'll be clean by the time I leave for hlub. :)
- Ever heard of the Bath & Body Works "Ocean" lotion for men? Got it today for my brother for his buuuuurthday! Smells like some real good cologne. ;) Reeeeal good, maybe too good.
That's all!
*whew! It's been a long weekend and I'm glad that it's pretty much over. This weekend, I was reminded that ... at the end it of all, it's all about God. What a good reminder! =D
Thankful Weekend: Eating pho on this rainy Sunday. Thankful for the rain which brought cool weather. Thankful for all this weekend food. My iPod - listened to good music and blocked out this world for a bit. ;)
This coming week should be great! Gonna do a couple shopping trips with my brother and/or mom. Then lots of laundry, then packing! :) Also, movie night with the dad's at church for "Father's Day". :)
That's it!
Thankful Weekend: Eating pho on this rainy Sunday. Thankful for the rain which brought cool weather. Thankful for all this weekend food. My iPod - listened to good music and blocked out this world for a bit. ;)
This coming week should be great! Gonna do a couple shopping trips with my brother and/or mom. Then lots of laundry, then packing! :) Also, movie night with the dad's at church for "Father's Day". :)
That's it!
I wish I was a spontaneous girl ... or I wish I had a spontaneous friend. ;) I think I need new friends. ;) We could just go do crazy things out of the blue .... like ride a hot air balloon or go to the zoo! Something out of the ordinary!
... I've never been to a zoo before. Should definitely go before I die.
... I've never been to a zoo before. Should definitely go before I die.
My Monday & Tuesday consisted of ....
- Pancakes with white chocolate chips ... so yummy.
- Wings 'n Things @ Zaxby's
- Finally gettin' to practice my driving! :D It was so much fun! I love the beginning of my driving experience. ;)
- My first time trying "Chobani" greek yogurt today. Pretty good and healthy!
- Got Pang's little sewing machine! Excited to start sewing DIY's. :)
- Marathon of "Friends" with my sister all day long. It never fails to make me laugh.
-- So glad it's already Wednesday! Only a little time left 'til HLUB. :)
- Pancakes with white chocolate chips ... so yummy.
- Wings 'n Things @ Zaxby's
- Finally gettin' to practice my driving! :D It was so much fun! I love the beginning of my driving experience. ;)
- My first time trying "Chobani" greek yogurt today. Pretty good and healthy!
- Got Pang's little sewing machine! Excited to start sewing DIY's. :)
- Marathon of "Friends" with my sister all day long. It never fails to make me laugh.
-- So glad it's already Wednesday! Only a little time left 'til HLUB. :)
Sometimes it's hard to grow when everybody's watching,
To have your heart pruned the One who knows best,
though I'm bare and cold, I know my season's coming
and I'll spring up in Your endless faithfulness.
With my roots deep in You, I'll grow the branch that bears the fruit
and though I'm small, I'll still be standing in the storm,
'cause I am planted by the river, by Your streams of living water,
and I'll grow up strong and beautiful all for Your splendor, Lord.
- "For Your Splendor" Christy Nockels
Not that it's hard, but it never turns out right. :P These are my Peanut Butter Cookies that I attempted to make this morning. Seriously simple. They look alright, but they're hard as rocks. haha. Baking just ain't for me! So ... I'm just gonna stop for now and in the mean time, I'll just work on other things like ... working out and cleaning more and reading my Bible more and ... just doing other things. :)
This week seems to be passing by so slowly! The other day, I went back to watch all the Hlub '09 videos and now I'm a bit more excited .... and the more I think about it, the more I realize that I don't remember much about it. haha. And the more I look forward to it, the slower time seems to be passing by. haha.
That's all for now.
This week seems to be passing by so slowly! The other day, I went back to watch all the Hlub '09 videos and now I'm a bit more excited .... and the more I think about it, the more I realize that I don't remember much about it. haha. And the more I look forward to it, the slower time seems to be passing by. haha.
That's all for now.
My parents have never been the kind to push their children into doing things, whether good or bad. They'll encourage us to get good grades or to do better and they'll correct us when they feel that what we're doing is wrong, but never "pushy." And I understand that there are some parents who do push their children and that's simply how they work with 'em ... but my parents, I love that they've never pushed me into being a super smart Asian girl or that they've never pushed me into playing sports or playing an instrument ... because as much as I wanted to play sports for school while growing up, it teaches me to do things on my own. Just now, I asked for my SS card so that I can begin applying for jobs ... and my parents sounded so proud that I was thinking about applying for jobs. "Where are you going to apply?" "Ohhh, that's gooood!" Not once have they asked me to start applying for jobs. They'll joke about it ... but they've never insisted that I find a job since I am able to now. ;)
Finding a job is something that I've been trying to do ... but never actually did. I really need a job - that's for sure!
1) My brother helping me cook
2) Reason's niceness ... haha.
3) Relaxation
4) No mosquito bites today ... considering how long I stood outside. ;)
2) Reason's niceness ... haha.
3) Relaxation
4) No mosquito bites today ... considering how long I stood outside. ;)
I've been sitting in the same spot since morning. My morning consisted of ....
- Making breakfast for my brothers. It was such a peaceful morning.
- Pandora. Had it playing for forever and it's still playing .... :)
- Cleaning out my book bag filled with old paper that needed to be recycled! Speaking of cleaning, going through my photography folder was fun! Karissa, you would've probably liked that class. Looking back at it now, I did kind of like it. haha. :)
- Making lists to help me remember things ...
- Lastly, trying to think of creative ways to make little paper lamps or lanterns for tomorrow. Uh, not creative at all. haha!
Don't you just hate it when that lights pops on and you've got little to no money and quite a while to go before you reach the nearest gas station? Oh man. I just feel like every time that happens, we're gonna get stranded out on the road. As Reason and I, along with my parents, were driving home today, the light turned on! We were driving through the "country" roads and had a while left until we would reach the gas station and all I could think to myself was ... "Please don't die on this road now. Pleeeease don't!" haha. I feel like God is teaching me so much in somewhat little situations such as this. I once read somewhere that worrying only wastes time ... and it reaaaally does! It's such a waste of my thinking time. I could be thinking of other things, you know? ;) ... but God is good --- and as my family goes through this "financial" issue, please pray for us to fully trust in God. I'm not as worried as I thought I'd be but sometimes it can get pretty tough. Anyway, we made it home!
Did you know? After your gas light comes on, you're still able to drive for a good 50 to 60 miles until you fully run out of gas. Wow .... fact. of. the. day. :)
On a different note .... today, I'm thankful for 1) today, 'cause it was the last day of school! haha ... and 2) for the little things like sitting in the car with my parents or laughing with my mom and bros. 3) I'm thankful for makin' it home with the little bit of gas in the car and for 4) the volleyball games I got to play with Mindy, her sister, and her boyfriend. 5) Also, for the yummy food my dad brought home today!
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It's finally Summer! I say that every time I begin to write on the last day of school - which was today! It's just one less thing I'll have to worry about for the time being and man, I love not having to worry about school. As I begin this summer, I wanted to make sure that I make it a productive one. Seriously! I love feeling productive and it doesn't happen often. Looking back on last year, I remember myself sleeping in most days, if not all, and I felt like such a bum! This summer, I want to wake up early and run as the sun rises and be able to read God's word in the morning and be able to have dinner ready to eat for the family, have limited internet time, & memorize Scripture .... things like that. :) I just want to do ... new things. When was the last time you did something for the first time? :)
"A summer surrendered to the Lord becomes a grand opportunity for much spiritual growth and strengthening." - setapartgirl
As I read in this month's online issue of Set Apart Girl .... just because school's out doesn't mean that we do anything and everything out of routine. It's good to wake up early - as usual - to remember God in the morning, so that means, no, don't stay up all night or no, don't pull one of those all-nighters. ;) I've done that before and waking up the next day takes a lot of effort.
So to start off the Summer, for today, maybe I'll begin to clean my room and rearrange it as well throughout the week. haha. I'm gonna go running with my brother on that trail near us ... it's so convenient. :) Then, we'll see what happens from here on out.
Have a GREAT Summer!
- Though this week has been so hectic and filled with a lot of last
minute things, I'm so thankful for the strength only from the Provider.
I thought it was going to be one crazy week, but Praise the LORD!
- Got the good news of passsssssing my graduation test this morning.
- Thankful for today's goood, good weather.
- Strength today to have stayed up in each class.
- For the same sun that rose again this morning.
- and the Son who chooses to love me still.
Praise the Lord! How good to sing praises
to our God! How delightful and how fitting!
- Psalm 147:1
minute things, I'm so thankful for the strength only from the Provider.
I thought it was going to be one crazy week, but Praise the LORD!
- Got the good news of passsssssing my graduation test this morning.
- Thankful for today's goood, good weather.
- Strength today to have stayed up in each class.
- For the same sun that rose again this morning.
- and the Son who chooses to love me still.
Praise the Lord! How good to sing praises
to our God! How delightful and how fitting!
- Psalm 147:1
- SCHOOL is almost out. Only three more weeks left and I'm out! I'll finally be a senior and then after that, I can finally go to college! It's crazy how fast high school has gone by. I can remember Freshmen year so clearly - like it was just yesterday! I'm really looking forward to graduation day though. Walking is so exciting and I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to walk. It's an amazing thing to do! You get to walk the walk and show that you've finally finished SCHOOL. From 1st grade to 12th ... why would you not want to walk after 12 years? :)
- MAY. It's already May .... MAY! As I was saying, time is moving by so fast! I sometimes feel so overwhelmed, but then I'm reminded that when I'm weak, He is strong. We're nearly halfway through the year as of now! Just unbelievable.
- Sister recently cut my hair .... although I feel like she put no effort into it, I still appreciate the fact that she did it. I really needed a trim or "haircut". I'm hoping it'll grow out soon and FAST. I really don't match short hair at all and as much as I wish I did, I just don't. I believe it's my round face. Round faces aren't pretty at all ... haha. :)
- Summer! It can be exciting or quite dreadful. Finally, weather's warmin' up again, but it sure does get warm! My parents rarely turn the AC on so I'm dying little by little each day. It's horrible. But on the plus side, I'm looking forward to Hlub this year in June. I think it'll be great for the younger girls in youth and an awesome opportunity to take picturesssss! :)
- Heart. Going through things, but I'm constantly reminded about God and how He remains the same even though I've been a waver. I finally got the courage to tell "this guy" that we should no longer "talk" ... and it's off my shoulders now. For a long while, it started to become a burden. The longer I held it in, the harder it was, but finally, it's over and done and honestly, I think it's for the better. Nothing good was going to come out of it and it was foolish to have gotten in such a situation anyway. Going through it was good though. It taught me that though I thought I was ready for a "relationship", I am, indeed, not. In singleness, I will search for God and His answers and follow His will to lead me to the point in which I will be ready.
I miss this ... and these girls.
I miss hanging out with them and I miss being included in their hangouts and
what not. I miss our late talks and our sleepovers and when we'd talk about
boys or just get together to eat the night away. haha.
Of course things have to change. If it hadn't, who knows who I'd
be today. Change is good, though. It's a way of life. Sometimes people
change, but I think we all just grew up.
A time for everything ... - Ecclesiastes 3
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What are you gonna do on Valetntine's Day?
" ..... we're gonna go to church and worship God."
----- loved that. <3 Some boy and his girl said that on the air video today. :)
Currently at school. The only reason why I have posts on this thing is because I'm at school. :P I'm very thankful for a quiet advisement class. =D It's almost time for lunch, too.
I'm so excited for the weekend. Couponing with my mom, fellowship with the girls, devotion with this one, and movie night with families ... and some girls are sleeping over. :) My mom's been trying to coupon ... but she doesn't know how ... and I don't really know how to either. So ... looks like we'll be going today or tomorrow to figure it out for real. :) My dad thinks couponing is crazy and a waste of time but it reaaaally saves money. He'll see it one day and he'll want us to coupon even more! ;)
--- Also, today's my fasting day. :) It's surely been a hectic week ... all complex in its simplicity.
The bell is ringing .... which means a little closer to getting to go home. :)
" ..... we're gonna go to church and worship God."
----- loved that. <3 Some boy and his girl said that on the air video today. :)
Currently at school. The only reason why I have posts on this thing is because I'm at school. :P I'm very thankful for a quiet advisement class. =D It's almost time for lunch, too.
I'm so excited for the weekend. Couponing with my mom, fellowship with the girls, devotion with this one, and movie night with families ... and some girls are sleeping over. :) My mom's been trying to coupon ... but she doesn't know how ... and I don't really know how to either. So ... looks like we'll be going today or tomorrow to figure it out for real. :) My dad thinks couponing is crazy and a waste of time but it reaaaally saves money. He'll see it one day and he'll want us to coupon even more! ;)
--- Also, today's my fasting day. :) It's surely been a hectic week ... all complex in its simplicity.
The bell is ringing .... which means a little closer to getting to go home. :)
The good thing about having gone to school all week is that I can say I've accomplised one week! I can feel accomplished. :) Once again, I'm sitting here in Physics class ... and I'm done with all my work for the time being. :) I can't wait to get home so I can take on a full weekend ahead of me. I have many things to do. Things that I've pushed off for far too long. :P haha. :)
Valentine's Day is coming up .... is it weird to make cards for the youth girls? haha. I want to ... 'cause it's another excuse to be making cards. I actually have 'em all done ... I just need to write in them, if I want to do it. ;)
Yesterday, in physics class, this boy brought in a bath&body works lotion -- for men! Oh it smelt great! I'm wanna get it for a guy. Perhaps my brothers? They'll like it, I'm sure! :)
Today, I'm having a good day.
Valentine's Day is coming up .... is it weird to make cards for the youth girls? haha. I want to ... 'cause it's another excuse to be making cards. I actually have 'em all done ... I just need to write in them, if I want to do it. ;)
Yesterday, in physics class, this boy brought in a bath&body works lotion -- for men! Oh it smelt great! I'm wanna get it for a guy. Perhaps my brothers? They'll like it, I'm sure! :)
Today, I'm having a good day.
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