I just finished my Hebrew final, which was BRUTAL. I did "okay". Good enough I suppose. I only want to maintain my B, so I'm quite thankful that I put in the 15 hours of study these past three days to help make that possible.
My birthday was awesome yesterday. I'm not going to go over it in detail right now, but for all of you I've already talked to, you know why. :) All I will say is that I am truly blessed. :) :) :) :)
Good luck to you Jay and Rebecca who are taking finals. To you who partake in the cruel and unusual punishment of burdening tests, I salute you!
Monday, December 12, 2005
Monday, December 05, 2005
The Christmas Spirit
All I can say about this past weekend was that it was a blast. We went to a Cider Festival and the PLNU choir performed a great Christmas musical. Rebecca sang in a quartet and she did an absolutely beautiful job! We went to this "Holiday of Lights" event and you actually take your vehicle and slowly drive around a race track, whilst you look at dozens of different designs made from christmas lights. It was quite fun actually. Then we went to Balboa park Saturday night and there were tons of events going on there as well, plus you were able to go into all the museums for free! free....free...
All the Christmas lights, Christmas songs, and festivals got me into the Christmas Spirit. I am greatly looking forward to Christmas this year. Of course, its always an honor to celebrate the birth of our King, plus Rebecca will be home and that makes me smile...to say the least ;) AND I will be seeing Damian! That's right, that loser will be in town sometime early January. So good times.
And Rebecca, thanks again for the wonderful weekend. You definitely made it to be the wonderful time that it was.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!!
All the Christmas lights, Christmas songs, and festivals got me into the Christmas Spirit. I am greatly looking forward to Christmas this year. Of course, its always an honor to celebrate the birth of our King, plus Rebecca will be home and that makes me smile...to say the least ;) AND I will be seeing Damian! That's right, that loser will be in town sometime early January. So good times.
And Rebecca, thanks again for the wonderful weekend. You definitely made it to be the wonderful time that it was.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!!
Monday, November 28, 2005
The "Other" blogger
I have a very dear friend of mine, whom I consider a sister, named Kelsey. She is one of the coolest people I have ever met. There is simply way too many stories to post about her and our many "adventures" during the summer, so I will hold out on the exhaustive trek for now.
I just wanted to put up a little post for her to let everyone know about her blog. She wrote a touching post about me and Pepsi. If any of you want to check it out, here is the url:
http://www.myspace.com/flower_scented_gooeaumoo
Kelsey, all I can say to you is..........YOU ROOOOOOCK!! LOL
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!!
I just wanted to put up a little post for her to let everyone know about her blog. She wrote a touching post about me and Pepsi. If any of you want to check it out, here is the url:
http://www.myspace.com/flower_scented_gooeaumoo
Kelsey, all I can say to you is..........YOU ROOOOOOCK!! LOL
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!!
Thanksgiving weekend
I had a great time over thanksgiving weekend. I got to hang out with Ryan and the guys and my bro. We had a tiny Firefly marathon and we all watched The House of Wax for kicks and laughs (Paris Hilton died by having a pole shot through her head. I know its really bad, but that seriously was the best part of the movie). Anyways, I got to hang out with Rebecca, and I had the greatest of times doing it. We read the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe together(A kiss to you my love). Can't wait for the movie!!!
Ryan finally cut his hair and donated it to locks of love. He actually looks really good and a heck of a lot younger! The dude looks like he is in high school again. hehe, loser.
I got an 81% on my last hebrew test. Everyone in the class thought it was insanely brutal. It makes me worry about the final. But I've decided to start studying extra for it these next couple of weeks.
Jamie, Toby, you guys rock by the way. Just figured I'd let you know that.
Cyrus, you won't read this so I'm just going to say that you smell something awful.
Josh, good times with Firefly man. I'll be awaiting the next marathon! you rock too dude.
Rebecca......well I'll save my words and my...affection for you this upcoming weekend. ;) ;) ;)
A tad over two more weeks and I'm done with school this semester. Man, its going to go by so fast. I really can't believe that the semester is almost over. Well, here it goes!!!
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Ryan finally cut his hair and donated it to locks of love. He actually looks really good and a heck of a lot younger! The dude looks like he is in high school again. hehe, loser.
I got an 81% on my last hebrew test. Everyone in the class thought it was insanely brutal. It makes me worry about the final. But I've decided to start studying extra for it these next couple of weeks.
Jamie, Toby, you guys rock by the way. Just figured I'd let you know that.
Cyrus, you won't read this so I'm just going to say that you smell something awful.
Josh, good times with Firefly man. I'll be awaiting the next marathon! you rock too dude.
Rebecca......well I'll save my words and my...affection for you this upcoming weekend. ;) ;) ;)
A tad over two more weeks and I'm done with school this semester. Man, its going to go by so fast. I really can't believe that the semester is almost over. Well, here it goes!!!
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!!
Saturday, November 19, 2005
The passing of a good friend
Call me crazy, I do not care. I've always been an animal person, but I've never once been attached to an animal in a way that I could relate to as a friend...except for Pepsi. Pepsi wasn't just a dog to me, but a friend. She was there for me during rough times in which I could just hold her and she would always be so happy and give me kisses and listen (obviously dogs can't actually understand in any way, but sometimes it just seems like they can). She died last night after being attacked by a retarded blind dog.
My dad gave me the news this morning and as I broke down into tears, I realized that my Pepsi won't be waiting for me when I come home thanksgiving. She won't be on my bed when I come back home late at night, with her little stub tail waggling as I walk in the door. I don't care what others may think, but my heart is breaking to think that my little Pepsi won't be home anymore. She was a good friend. I was so looking forward to seeing her....and now I can't. I didn't even get to give her one last hug...that dumb dog, I wish I didn't care so much...
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My dad gave me the news this morning and as I broke down into tears, I realized that my Pepsi won't be waiting for me when I come home thanksgiving. She won't be on my bed when I come back home late at night, with her little stub tail waggling as I walk in the door. I don't care what others may think, but my heart is breaking to think that my little Pepsi won't be home anymore. She was a good friend. I was so looking forward to seeing her....and now I can't. I didn't even get to give her one last hug...that dumb dog, I wish I didn't care so much...
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!!
Friday, November 18, 2005
Goblet of Fire
Thats right, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now out and I'm going to be watching it!!! WOO - HOOOO!!! I've only read through the first three and I would have read the rest in the past couple of months, but I got plenty of others books I HAVE to read. But you know what? I would rather watch it before reading the books, because usually people who haven't read it have a lot easier time accepting the movie for what it is instead of complaining about all the "stuff" it "didn't have" in it.
I gave my presentation on Ralph Waldo Emerson's Transcendentalism yesterday and it went quite well. Teaching can be quite fun. But now that it is over with, as well as my lame Hebrew test, its all down hill to Thanksgiving. Oh I can't wait to be home and see my friends, family, turkey (hmmmmmm...tuuuuurkey), and of course....to see my Rebecca. Kiss to you my love and I hope you are having a great day!
sorry Toby, no kisses for you bro. Alrighty, time to get ready for my class and then....*drum roll please*.......
HARRRYY POOTTTEERRRRR
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I gave my presentation on Ralph Waldo Emerson's Transcendentalism yesterday and it went quite well. Teaching can be quite fun. But now that it is over with, as well as my lame Hebrew test, its all down hill to Thanksgiving. Oh I can't wait to be home and see my friends, family, turkey (hmmmmmm...tuuuuurkey), and of course....to see my Rebecca. Kiss to you my love and I hope you are having a great day!
sorry Toby, no kisses for you bro. Alrighty, time to get ready for my class and then....*drum roll please*.......
HARRRYY POOTTTEERRRRR
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Monday, November 14, 2005
Jabber Jabber
Presently, I am sitting in BSC 200 and awaiting for my New Testament Survey II class to begin. I don't have a whole lot to report, except that my Hebrew Test was this morning. I believe I did fine on it. That test was ridiculous. The amount of memorization needed to be up to speed for the test is virtually impossible. 324 vocab words plus all the new grammar that we learned. Anyways, I have another Scripture that I wish to share that I think is really rad.
"For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalms 30:5
This just makes me think of how good God is. I'm honored to be considered His child.
I hope all you people are having a wonderful day...except for Toby...naaah I'm just kidding Toby....no seriously, I hope you don't. Dude!!! I'm just kidding. LOL. Good times.
....seriously...don't....SYKE!!
....I'm done....
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!
"For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalms 30:5
This just makes me think of how good God is. I'm honored to be considered His child.
I hope all you people are having a wonderful day...except for Toby...naaah I'm just kidding Toby....no seriously, I hope you don't. Dude!!! I'm just kidding. LOL. Good times.
....seriously...don't....SYKE!!
....I'm done....
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
The distant future
Its crazy to think that after this semester I will be graduating in a little over a year. Right now I'm already looking into possible grad schools. Grad school! I mean, thats were rocket-scientists go, right? I'm looking into grad schools here in California that will supply a degree in either Theology, Religious Studies, or possibly philosophy. This upcoming Friday there will be 27 representatives of 27 different grad schools on campus. Biola and Claremont will be two of them that I am interested in. So we'll see what they have to offer. I'll definitely look into a couple in San Diego and even possibly UCLA. Kind of scary and a little intimidating.
These next two weeks will be a bit of a hassle. I have a major Hebrew test coming up on Monday and I have a mini-presentation in front of my teacher tomorrow, WHICH the actual presentation will be the following Thursday. And, hopefully, if I get a call from that computer guy, I will be working next week which means less time to work on my project. But once the following weekened comes, all will be well and I will only be concerned about the three remaining days till Thanksgiving.
And also, Rebecca might be going on her ministry team this summer again. Although I will miss her dreadfully, it will be quite exciting. Their team reaches out to so many hurting kids and its quite an opportunity to be a part of those kids lives. Please lift up your thoughts and prayers to her in regards to following God where He leads her.
PEACE...
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!
These next two weeks will be a bit of a hassle. I have a major Hebrew test coming up on Monday and I have a mini-presentation in front of my teacher tomorrow, WHICH the actual presentation will be the following Thursday. And, hopefully, if I get a call from that computer guy, I will be working next week which means less time to work on my project. But once the following weekened comes, all will be well and I will only be concerned about the three remaining days till Thanksgiving.
And also, Rebecca might be going on her ministry team this summer again. Although I will miss her dreadfully, it will be quite exciting. Their team reaches out to so many hurting kids and its quite an opportunity to be a part of those kids lives. Please lift up your thoughts and prayers to her in regards to following God where He leads her.
PEACE...
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!
Friday, November 04, 2005
NOVEMBER FOOOURRTH!!
HAPPY 29TH JAMIE!!! WOOO-HOO!!
FOR SHE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
FOR SHE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
FOR SHE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOW
Yeah anyways, Happy Birthday Jay!! You rock! Your way cool and I love you tons and tons with extra side of jello. Because ya know, there's always room for jello. LOL. SEE YOU TONIGHT!!
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FOR SHE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
FOR SHE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
FOR SHE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOW
Yeah anyways, Happy Birthday Jay!! You rock! Your way cool and I love you tons and tons with extra side of jello. Because ya know, there's always room for jello. LOL. SEE YOU TONIGHT!!
post script: I LOVE REBECCA PRICE!
Monday, October 31, 2005
Mario Matrix?
This is a cool little remake of the scene in the Matrix Reloaded, when Neo fights the 50 agent Smiths. You'll appreciate the specific details that the skit incorporates directly from the movie, if you see the movie scene before watching. Either way, I think its way funny.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/121107
Now for a favorite Scripture of mine:
2 Timothy 2:13
"If we are faithless, He remains faithful..." Amen to that!
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/121107
Now for a favorite Scripture of mine:
2 Timothy 2:13
"If we are faithless, He remains faithful..." Amen to that!
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
HALLOWEEN!!
Happy Halloween everyone! May your night be filled by the plunders of stolen candy from the innocent children, and may your manipulative tricks scare the little ones from ever wanting to trick-o-treat again. May your costume not be the prettiest part about you and may you not be swayed of your true identity by what you wear. HAPPY HUNTING!!
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
FIREFLY
Alright, if you haven't seen the show Firefly...YOU MUST! I will make this claim that it is definitely my favorite show. THAT'S RIGHT! Even more than friends. BLASPHEMER!!!! I am guilty as charged. (Don't worry, theres always a place in my heart for Friends. LOL). I just thought it would be appropriate to advertise the show and the movie! Watch Firefly and see Serenity!
FIREFLY ROOOOOCKS!
Yes, I am a nerd.
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
FIREFLY ROOOOOCKS!
Yes, I am a nerd.
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Spring 2006
Its about the time for signing up for classes next semester. Here's the classes that I am taking:
Elementary Hebrew II
World History II
Theological Seminar
Biblical Interpretations
History of Theology II
The way my schedule works out is pretty descent. However, after leaving schools on Monday around 1145, I have to come back at 630 for my Bib Inter class. Since it is only once a week the class is from 630-930. In all honesty, I am not too bothered by it being three hours, I just don't want to have to drive BACK to campus once I left. But hey, I'll look on the bright side and say "THATS the time in which I can do the homework for that class....instead of over the weekend. MWAHAHAHA!"
Anyways, my weekend was fantastic. Rebecca came and visited me! :) :) Yes, she is very sweet. Church was really good and......my powerpoint was extended till Monday!! BOOM BABY!!
Halloween is coming up. I don't have too much plans though. I usually would watch Halloween I and II with my dad (which has been a tradition for the past 5 years) and then I would watch Nightmare Before Christmas and Blair Witch Project with Ryan. But, obviously that won't be happening anytime soon.
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Elementary Hebrew II
World History II
Theological Seminar
Biblical Interpretations
History of Theology II
The way my schedule works out is pretty descent. However, after leaving schools on Monday around 1145, I have to come back at 630 for my Bib Inter class. Since it is only once a week the class is from 630-930. In all honesty, I am not too bothered by it being three hours, I just don't want to have to drive BACK to campus once I left. But hey, I'll look on the bright side and say "THATS the time in which I can do the homework for that class....instead of over the weekend. MWAHAHAHA!"
Anyways, my weekend was fantastic. Rebecca came and visited me! :) :) Yes, she is very sweet. Church was really good and......my powerpoint was extended till Monday!! BOOM BABY!!
Halloween is coming up. I don't have too much plans though. I usually would watch Halloween I and II with my dad (which has been a tradition for the past 5 years) and then I would watch Nightmare Before Christmas and Blair Witch Project with Ryan. But, obviously that won't be happening anytime soon.
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Friday, October 21, 2005
Home Alone
My cousins are going to New York as of 300pm today. Its Cyrus' birthday today and they are heading to the East to celebrate. And that means....ALL ALONE BABY!!! That's right! Just me and the crib...and Pumpkin too. Not much else to say, besides I'm still looking for the job and the one guy didn't call me back yesterday (like he said), so I e-mailed him again. I will not be chased away that easy!!!
That's it for now. COME FORTH WEEKEND. Oh yeah, I also have to work a few hours on my power point project as well as study for an English Mid-Term. So besides those two things, I'm sure the weekend will be warmly welcomed.
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
That's it for now. COME FORTH WEEKEND. Oh yeah, I also have to work a few hours on my power point project as well as study for an English Mid-Term. So besides those two things, I'm sure the weekend will be warmly welcomed.
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Monday, October 17, 2005
Mid-Terms
This week is Mid-Terms week!! WooHOOOO!!! Oh how I loooove tests! *starts mumbling about something spawned from Satan*
Actually, this week won't be too terrible. I only have two mid-terms, but one of them is English (and those can always be a little tricky) and the other is with my New Testament class (and it will be rather long). So I will have to do a good amount of time studying this week, PLUS I will need to get started on my Power Point Project for next Wednesday. Darn twenty slide power point!! I'm not complaining...honestly!! I'm grateful for school...I just want to play video games all day. LOL. Kidding.
Wait......oh whatever. BRING ON THE TESTS!!
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Actually, this week won't be too terrible. I only have two mid-terms, but one of them is English (and those can always be a little tricky) and the other is with my New Testament class (and it will be rather long). So I will have to do a good amount of time studying this week, PLUS I will need to get started on my Power Point Project for next Wednesday. Darn twenty slide power point!! I'm not complaining...honestly!! I'm grateful for school...I just want to play video games all day. LOL. Kidding.
Wait......oh whatever. BRING ON THE TESTS!!
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Friday, October 14, 2005
The road home - family harmony
I'm heading home this weekend. I'm so excited! I haven't been home in a few weeks and I get to see Rebecca again! SWEEEET! And I've also missed my little dog. aaww, cute little Pepsi. Hey, if you've met my dog, you would know what I'm talking about.
Anyways, I'm going to post something thats a little sentimental. YOU ARE WARNED!
I want to briefly discuss my brother Josh. Josh is one of the coolest people I know. He's honest, sincere, and truly cares about his friends and family. He's responsible and is always there when you need him. He's been such a good friend to me throughout the years and I wouldn't be where I am at today if it wasn't for him. Even when I was little and I was always trying to provoke him to fight, he would remain calm and would treat me like a loving brother. I've always admired my brother in many ways and I've never told him so. So, my brother, I know I've never said these exact words before, and I know I'm not technically doing it now (considering I'm typing them), but I love you very much. You are the best brother a person could have.
No matter the twists and turns in life, I will always be there for you. My brother, my blood, my friend.
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Anyways, I'm going to post something thats a little sentimental. YOU ARE WARNED!
I want to briefly discuss my brother Josh. Josh is one of the coolest people I know. He's honest, sincere, and truly cares about his friends and family. He's responsible and is always there when you need him. He's been such a good friend to me throughout the years and I wouldn't be where I am at today if it wasn't for him. Even when I was little and I was always trying to provoke him to fight, he would remain calm and would treat me like a loving brother. I've always admired my brother in many ways and I've never told him so. So, my brother, I know I've never said these exact words before, and I know I'm not technically doing it now (considering I'm typing them), but I love you very much. You are the best brother a person could have.
No matter the twists and turns in life, I will always be there for you. My brother, my blood, my friend.
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Monday, October 10, 2005
The JoB Hunt (scary theme plays in the background)
I'm presently looking for a job. I've applied to a country club and a warehouse storage place for the police department. I'm a little restricted in my scheduling though. Its possible for me to work nights, but thats the best time I have for studying (plus I study better at night) so I'm keeping those times open for my schooling. Tuesdays and Thursdays are my days I can work. I hope that won't be too much of a restriction. The good news is that my last class on both days is 11AM. So I could easily work 6 hour shifts (or possibly more) on both days. So, hopefully things will work out. Oh yes, considering I'm heading back home for Christmas break, I will only be able to work till December 16th. All in all, I pray that there will be jobs that can work with that schedule and time frame.
Back to school! Peace!
post script: I love Rebecca Price (My AppleBlossom) :P
Back to school! Peace!
post script: I love Rebecca Price (My AppleBlossom) :P
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Random
I am chillin in my friends dorm room at Point Loma. Don't have a whole lot planned for the day. Hang out with Rebecca, go get some Ramen with friends later tonight. I had a blast the other night with my cousins. Had some Japanese food and watched the new episode of Lost. Anyways, there's my update.
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These are a couple of funny quotes from http://tribetasandiego.com/html/quotes.htm I thought they were kind of funny. (note: these quotes are from professors at Point Loma Nazarene University)
"You gotta die from something!" -Dr. McConnell (In response to to a student questioning the healthiness of DMC's caffeine intake)
"Once I wept for I had no shoes. Then I came across a man who had no feet, so I took his shoes. I mean, it's not like he really needed them. " -Jack Handey
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
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These are a couple of funny quotes from http://tribetasandiego.com/html/quotes.htm I thought they were kind of funny. (note: these quotes are from professors at Point Loma Nazarene University)
"You gotta die from something!" -Dr. McConnell (In response to to a student questioning the healthiness of DMC's caffeine intake)
"Once I wept for I had no shoes. Then I came across a man who had no feet, so I took his shoes. I mean, it's not like he really needed them. " -Jack Handey
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Monday, October 03, 2005
Stuuuuuff
I had a absolutely wonderful time in San Diego. Surprised anyone? The Romeo and Juliet play was really good. A live play is just...awesome. However, I do have to admit that I was surprised at how many sexual references were in the play itself. I always knew of some parts of Shakespeare's work that contained sexual references, but after watching the play...wow! I could not believe the explicit nature of some of the words. All in all, it was very enjoyable.
This upcoming weekend I will be heading back down to San Diego. My school is having an "Outreach Week" where people can volunteer to be a part of a "missions" group. So we have no class from Wednesday through Sunday. Yo Jamie! Toby!! Maybe we can do something Wednesday night??? If not, we will need to see if something can happen next week.
I'm learning about Angels and Demons in my Christian theology class. So I will pose a question to all who read. Do you believe in Angels? Demons? If so, what exactly do you believe? I thought it would be fun to ask. Have an awesome day!
And in case I don't see you....good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight!
post script: I love Rebecca Price
This upcoming weekend I will be heading back down to San Diego. My school is having an "Outreach Week" where people can volunteer to be a part of a "missions" group. So we have no class from Wednesday through Sunday. Yo Jamie! Toby!! Maybe we can do something Wednesday night??? If not, we will need to see if something can happen next week.
I'm learning about Angels and Demons in my Christian theology class. So I will pose a question to all who read. Do you believe in Angels? Demons? If so, what exactly do you believe? I thought it would be fun to ask. Have an awesome day!
And in case I don't see you....good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight!
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Friday, September 30, 2005
Jesus Loves you!
Alright, this is quite a funny story, considering its source. So Linda came back home last night from a business trip and she tells me, "I almost brought you home something." No doubt I was curious, so I asked what it was. So she began her short little story.
Linda was at the airport and was hopping aboard the plane to head back home. She gets to her seat and there is an empty seat in the middle with another person on the other side. So a mother and her child come up to her and the mother tells her son that he could sit in the middle and that she would sit in the back seat just right behind him (considering there was only a middle seat available where Linda was as well as the seats behind her). Of course, the kid wasn't too happy about the idea. However, Linda being the nice person that she is, offers up her seat so the mother and child could sit together. As a response, the mother thanks her graciously and then hands her a tiny pamphlet and says "Jesus loves you". At this point in the story, Linda tells me "I already knew Jesus loved me. I didn't need a pamphlet for that. I mean, come on, I live with you Jeremiah". So she proceeds to sit in the middle seat, directly behind where she was sitting. But to her right was this grisly, BIG man with a large burrito in his hand and scruffed up hair. Immediately he goes into how bad his day has been and all the crap he is having to deal with right now. Taking the opportunity presented to her, Linda hands him the pamphlet (which is all about how Jesus loves you and wants you to be saved) and replies, "Here, Jesus loves you!" The man has a HUGE smile on his face, thanks her, and then puts it in his pocket.
I just thought that was absolutely hilarious. Anyone who knows Linda knows exactly what I mean. She then tells me "So you were going to get a tiny pamphlet about Jesus, but instead I had to let someone know that Jesus loves them". Hahaha, my Jewish aunt just evangelized! LOL.
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Linda was at the airport and was hopping aboard the plane to head back home. She gets to her seat and there is an empty seat in the middle with another person on the other side. So a mother and her child come up to her and the mother tells her son that he could sit in the middle and that she would sit in the back seat just right behind him (considering there was only a middle seat available where Linda was as well as the seats behind her). Of course, the kid wasn't too happy about the idea. However, Linda being the nice person that she is, offers up her seat so the mother and child could sit together. As a response, the mother thanks her graciously and then hands her a tiny pamphlet and says "Jesus loves you". At this point in the story, Linda tells me "I already knew Jesus loved me. I didn't need a pamphlet for that. I mean, come on, I live with you Jeremiah". So she proceeds to sit in the middle seat, directly behind where she was sitting. But to her right was this grisly, BIG man with a large burrito in his hand and scruffed up hair. Immediately he goes into how bad his day has been and all the crap he is having to deal with right now. Taking the opportunity presented to her, Linda hands him the pamphlet (which is all about how Jesus loves you and wants you to be saved) and replies, "Here, Jesus loves you!" The man has a HUGE smile on his face, thanks her, and then puts it in his pocket.
I just thought that was absolutely hilarious. Anyone who knows Linda knows exactly what I mean. She then tells me "So you were going to get a tiny pamphlet about Jesus, but instead I had to let someone know that Jesus loves them". Hahaha, my Jewish aunt just evangelized! LOL.
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Quote of the Week 9/28
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails."
~Apostle Paul
"Lord Jesus,
I thank You for who You are and all the wonderful mercies and grace that You have given me. I ask that You will continue to help those who have been affected by these horrible hurricanes. May Your love burst out from these dark times and give aide to the oppressed.
I am grateful for what I've been given. In Your holy Name, amen."
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails."
~Apostle Paul
"Lord Jesus,
I thank You for who You are and all the wonderful mercies and grace that You have given me. I ask that You will continue to help those who have been affected by these horrible hurricanes. May Your love burst out from these dark times and give aide to the oppressed.
I am grateful for what I've been given. In Your holy Name, amen."
post script: I love Rebecca Price!
Romeo & Juliet
So this upcoming friday I'm going to a live play of Romeo & Juliet in San Diego. Rebecca invited me along, so I will be staying there Friday night, and then come on back on Saturday.
I've only been to about 2 or 3 plays and I remember loving them! Live plays are a blast, so I'm hoping that this turns out well. Of course, its hard to beat the new version of Romeo and Juliet, but hey, ya never know!
Okay, get this, its just hilarious. First of all, I must say that I love Linda and I think she is a blast. A couple of days ago, I was going to make a sandwich for dinner, but there wasn't any bread (or so I thought). So Linda comes home and finds out I didn't make a sandwich because there was "no bread". She laughs and goes to the freezer and takes some sourdough bread out. Of course, I didn't know about that, but considering I didn't, I've now been declared someone who "can't make sandwiches". I also forgot to feed the dog one night, from which she concluded that me and Cyrus don't feed the dog. Its actually really funny!!
I'm incapable of cooking anything and I'm as helpless as a puppy. *shrugs* aaahh yes. Well, I guess that means I don't EVER have to cook!! HAHAHA Love you Linda. You rock!!
post script: I love Rebecca Price
I've only been to about 2 or 3 plays and I remember loving them! Live plays are a blast, so I'm hoping that this turns out well. Of course, its hard to beat the new version of Romeo and Juliet, but hey, ya never know!
Okay, get this, its just hilarious. First of all, I must say that I love Linda and I think she is a blast. A couple of days ago, I was going to make a sandwich for dinner, but there wasn't any bread (or so I thought). So Linda comes home and finds out I didn't make a sandwich because there was "no bread". She laughs and goes to the freezer and takes some sourdough bread out. Of course, I didn't know about that, but considering I didn't, I've now been declared someone who "can't make sandwiches". I also forgot to feed the dog one night, from which she concluded that me and Cyrus don't feed the dog. Its actually really funny!!
I'm incapable of cooking anything and I'm as helpless as a puppy. *shrugs* aaahh yes. Well, I guess that means I don't EVER have to cook!! HAHAHA Love you Linda. You rock!!
post script: I love Rebecca Price
Friday, September 23, 2005
Woo HOO
JAAAMIEEEE!!!!!!!!! TOOOOOOBYYYY!!!!!
This blog is especially for you two! *starts dancing*
I'M BLOGGING
I'M BLOGGING
"Then I saw her face! NOW I'M A BELIEVER!!!"
HEY JACK!! How's it going buddy?!!!
Yeah, so I love my cousins. They are rad. As for Cyrus, I guess I can make an exception. HAHAHA! You the man CyROSS!!!!
Peace out!!
Post Script: I love Rebecca Price!!!
This blog is especially for you two! *starts dancing*
I'M BLOGGING
I'M BLOGGING
"Then I saw her face! NOW I'M A BELIEVER!!!"
HEY JACK!! How's it going buddy?!!!
Yeah, so I love my cousins. They are rad. As for Cyrus, I guess I can make an exception. HAHAHA! You the man CyROSS!!!!
Peace out!!
Post Script: I love Rebecca Price!!!
Monday, August 15, 2005
Summer's End
I can't believe that summer is coming to its end already. Just last Wednesday was my last work at the Forest Service, and not just for the summer but permanently. Why? Well, I needed some new experiences. I have a few ideas, such as possibly doing a ministry over the summer, or going to summer school, or even working at some mere McDonald's. I say that becuase I want to do something for some new experience. I want to move beyond what I've been doing for the past 5 summers (something that I won't be doing permanently anyhow) and get on with new things.
So this upcoming Saturday Rebecca is heading back to San Diego to start school on Monday. :( But hey, its exciting. The school year will bring new and exciting things for the both of us. I head back sometime next week and have to go to some sign in thing on Friday the 26th. I looked at the calendar and it appears to be an all day thing. I truly hope not, but it more than likely will. Aaargh. Oh well, maybe it will be fun. I will set my mind to being more optimistic on the subject.
I do admit that I am excited to head back down and live with my totally rad cousins. They are the greatest. Of course, Toby is okay too, but we only make him believe that from time to time. HAHA! That's right Toby!! I'M SHOUTING!!!!!
I finally decided to read Chainfire. I didn't want to read the book right when I got it because I knew I would have to wait another 14 months before his next book came out. So now, here I am, TOTALLY submerged into the series again and I can never seem to put it down. I would have to claim that it is probably one of his best books in his series so far.
And now I must give praise to my LORD for the wonderful people in my life. To you, my beloved cousins who have always been a sincere joy in my life; to my parents for all their love that they showered me with over the past 21 years; to Ryan, my brother at heart; to Damian, whose friendship has kept me accountable and aspired me to reach out to the LORD for more; to Rebecca, who has made me always want to be a better person for my God and my friends, and who makes me strive to do my best in all I do. And to all my other friends and family that I have not mentioned, there are simply too many. I love you all and I am FOREVER grateful and thankful for having you as an important and vital part of my life.
....And Cyrus too. LOL j/k LOVE YA BROTHER!!!!
So this upcoming Saturday Rebecca is heading back to San Diego to start school on Monday. :( But hey, its exciting. The school year will bring new and exciting things for the both of us. I head back sometime next week and have to go to some sign in thing on Friday the 26th. I looked at the calendar and it appears to be an all day thing. I truly hope not, but it more than likely will. Aaargh. Oh well, maybe it will be fun. I will set my mind to being more optimistic on the subject.
I do admit that I am excited to head back down and live with my totally rad cousins. They are the greatest. Of course, Toby is okay too, but we only make him believe that from time to time. HAHA! That's right Toby!! I'M SHOUTING!!!!!
I finally decided to read Chainfire. I didn't want to read the book right when I got it because I knew I would have to wait another 14 months before his next book came out. So now, here I am, TOTALLY submerged into the series again and I can never seem to put it down. I would have to claim that it is probably one of his best books in his series so far.
And now I must give praise to my LORD for the wonderful people in my life. To you, my beloved cousins who have always been a sincere joy in my life; to my parents for all their love that they showered me with over the past 21 years; to Ryan, my brother at heart; to Damian, whose friendship has kept me accountable and aspired me to reach out to the LORD for more; to Rebecca, who has made me always want to be a better person for my God and my friends, and who makes me strive to do my best in all I do. And to all my other friends and family that I have not mentioned, there are simply too many. I love you all and I am FOREVER grateful and thankful for having you as an important and vital part of my life.
....And Cyrus too. LOL j/k LOVE YA BROTHER!!!!
Friday, June 24, 2005
BATMAN BEGINS!!
Alright, anyone who has not seen Batman Begins MUST! I personally believe it was the best Batman movie hands down! Not only did Christian Bale portray the best Bruce Wayne AND the best Batman, this movie blew Tim Burton's movies out of the water! It was much darker and lost the "comic-feel" which made the movie seem more realistic. The way they explained how Bruce Wayne had all his gadgets and how they worked almost made it seem like "Batman" the persona could actually happen. I mean, they even explained how the cape benefited him by allowing him to fly. It wasn't just a meaningless decoration of the usual comic hero, but it served a very helpful purpose. And above all else, it dived much deeper into Bruce's psychological profile giving a huge emphasis on his character development (which is also supported by the fact that he doesn't get into the Batman suit until about half-way through the movie).
This movie stuck closer to the original storyline than the originals as well. A viewer will get to see Batman's torment and his struggles with his fears and hatred and how this gave birth to his desire for justice. And what is more cool, you can see how he learned how to fight and the strenuous training he went through. All I hope is that they re-do the other ones or if not that, then they should simply make more.
This movie stuck closer to the original storyline than the originals as well. A viewer will get to see Batman's torment and his struggles with his fears and hatred and how this gave birth to his desire for justice. And what is more cool, you can see how he learned how to fight and the strenuous training he went through. All I hope is that they re-do the other ones or if not that, then they should simply make more.
Friday, June 17, 2005
Poetry and stuff
These poems are ones that I wrote a little over a year ago. They fail horribly in comparison to my cousin Jamie (you've seriously got to read her work), but here's some poetry for a little entertainment.
________________________________________
Concerned for One More
A mindless monster,
A vase with no flower,
Only petals and scratches left
The nothing inside is too much
Constant friction, persistent
CANT hold on…
Hate, UNBEARABLE!!
Chest constricting too much
Only if lungs would just breathe
I need my sanctuary!
I need my haven!
I don’t need an asylum…
I don’t need a dungeon…
Beautiful eyes, weighing heavily upon
Back soar from shame,
Only ghastly, concealed secrets
Concerned for one more chance,
Bleeding for Your blood,
All that matters, sweet consummation
Give me my Avalon,
Oh sweet, eternal rest and peace…
_________________________________________________
DIVINE
I love the way you dance,
Standing on my feet;
the way your hair falls upon your shoulders
I am calm in the rhythm
of your heart,
Forever at home in your arms
Chorus:
I want to swim in the
warmth of your smile.
I want to be wrapped in the
blanket of your laughs;
Eternally held by the beauty
of your eyes
I remember the way you cry,
how the tears fell down your cheeks;
the gentle quiver of your lips.
The sweetness of your hair still
lingers in my heart.
Every moment accounted,
all hopes held tight
Chorus
Bless me with your presence
once more.
Rapture me in the grace of a kiss.
I am here, divine angel;
sweetly waiting for your embrace,
My soul is well,
in this trembling bliss
Chorus
___________________________________________
That's all for the poems for now. The "stuff" part is me just whining a bit. I MISS Rebecca! Its one thing not to see her, but quite another to barely talk to her once a week. I ache to hear her voice again. :( :(
Okay, Okay, I'm done. LOL. So how was your day?
________________________________________
Concerned for One More
A mindless monster,
A vase with no flower,
Only petals and scratches left
The nothing inside is too much
Constant friction, persistent
CANT hold on…
Hate, UNBEARABLE!!
Chest constricting too much
Only if lungs would just breathe
I need my sanctuary!
I need my haven!
I don’t need an asylum…
I don’t need a dungeon…
Beautiful eyes, weighing heavily upon
Back soar from shame,
Only ghastly, concealed secrets
Concerned for one more chance,
Bleeding for Your blood,
All that matters, sweet consummation
Give me my Avalon,
Oh sweet, eternal rest and peace…
_________________________________________________
DIVINE
I love the way you dance,
Standing on my feet;
the way your hair falls upon your shoulders
I am calm in the rhythm
of your heart,
Forever at home in your arms
Chorus:
I want to swim in the
warmth of your smile.
I want to be wrapped in the
blanket of your laughs;
Eternally held by the beauty
of your eyes
I remember the way you cry,
how the tears fell down your cheeks;
the gentle quiver of your lips.
The sweetness of your hair still
lingers in my heart.
Every moment accounted,
all hopes held tight
Chorus
Bless me with your presence
once more.
Rapture me in the grace of a kiss.
I am here, divine angel;
sweetly waiting for your embrace,
My soul is well,
in this trembling bliss
Chorus
___________________________________________
That's all for the poems for now. The "stuff" part is me just whining a bit. I MISS Rebecca! Its one thing not to see her, but quite another to barely talk to her once a week. I ache to hear her voice again. :( :(
Okay, Okay, I'm done. LOL. So how was your day?
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Whats the diff?!
Okay, what I'm about to ask may seem odd. Since I'd rather simply get to the point, lets ignore how, why, or when I thought of this question.
Lets just say a girl goes over to a guys house and they walk into his room. There is a pile of his freshly clean underwear on his bed. From what I noticed of other guys (no doubt, including myself), I don't really care if she sees a pile of my underwear...just as long as they are clean.
On the other hand, if the guy walks into the girls room and her underwear is in a pile on her bed, its a TOTALLY different story. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that I want to look at their underwear. I seriously don't care. I'M NOT GOING TO WEAR IT!! Underwear by itself is simply that: underwear.
I've always found it odd because I've always noticed that, but never actually thought why. Although I do fear that I might be missing an obvious observation that makes me a complete moron for even asking such a lame question.
Why do women get uncomfortable and bothered when guys see their underwear lying around?
So, I'm just throwing that question out there. Feel free to state your opinion if you would like.
Lets just say a girl goes over to a guys house and they walk into his room. There is a pile of his freshly clean underwear on his bed. From what I noticed of other guys (no doubt, including myself), I don't really care if she sees a pile of my underwear...just as long as they are clean.
On the other hand, if the guy walks into the girls room and her underwear is in a pile on her bed, its a TOTALLY different story. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that I want to look at their underwear. I seriously don't care. I'M NOT GOING TO WEAR IT!! Underwear by itself is simply that: underwear.
I've always found it odd because I've always noticed that, but never actually thought why. Although I do fear that I might be missing an obvious observation that makes me a complete moron for even asking such a lame question.
Why do women get uncomfortable and bothered when guys see their underwear lying around?
So, I'm just throwing that question out there. Feel free to state your opinion if you would like.
Cool Quotes
"Evil thinks not to beguile us by unveiling truth of its festering intent, but comes instead, disguised in the diaphanous robes of virtue, whispering sweet-sounding lies intended to seduce us into the dark bed of our eternal graves."
~Koloblicin
"Do not doubt in the night what you learned in the light."
~Unknown
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; who does actually try to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checked by failure, then to rank with those poor spirits who neither suffer nor enjoy much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
~Theodore Roosevelt
~Koloblicin
"Do not doubt in the night what you learned in the light."
~Unknown
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; who does actually try to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checked by failure, then to rank with those poor spirits who neither suffer nor enjoy much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
~Theodore Roosevelt
Friday, June 10, 2005
Concept of Hell
For the past year I have been having conflicting thoughts on the traditional view of Hell. First, if anyone does not know the definition of the traditional view, let me sum it up. Basically, it refers to the idea that all who do not receive Christ but reject Him instead, will "burn" for "all eternity" in the most extreme tortured state.
Throw in how I was raised, along with the "seemingly" supportive scriptures that back it up (more from the exteme conservative interpretation), and top it off with not truly comprehending the extremity of what eternal torture entails, and you got how I always accepted it as gospel truth.
But now things have changed.
This change has not been caused by any personal experience of my own, but it began to pop up in my mind while pondering intensely on the subject. Considering I do not wish this blog to be a few dozen pages long, I will skip the exhaustive study of scripture by each individual verse. Instead, I will simply mention certain well known universal truths about the character of God and see how it fits in with the traditional view of Hell.
God is characterized as being all-loving (note: this does not mean he tolerates sin and will excuse any wrong because "He is sooo loving". Even a mother will punish their children accordingly for what they do wrong. If they don't, their love is one that is not considerate of making their child into a mature person. Rather the child will end up being spoiled and selfish. Love is not a doormat. Sometimes, love must be tough and strict. A parent's love for their child is represented by disciplining them when they make mistakes so they hopefully won't do it again), God is also merciful, is a God of Justice and is also designated a God of wrath. Notice that I only mentioned four of what might be thousands of attributes of God. These particular four, I believe, are the main interactive features that are involved with the idea of hell. In fact, lets throw in God as Father.
What I want to know, is how can a merciful, loving God, in whom people call out to as Father, send people to hell to burn for ALL ETERNITY?! This does not make sense. In many ways, it seems a contradiction. I do believe that Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven. I firmly believe this full-heartedly. But how can the one true God send someone to eternal torture forever and ever over a finite decision? For the record, let me say that I believe all who are aware of Christ and reject Him will not make it into Heaven (one can look at this as being really harsh, or instead they can interpret this as showing the disgusting reality of sin and how the power of its evil nature has divided us from God severely). But should the flip side of that decision be eternal torture? I mean, lets just think about that for one second. ETERNAL: meaning an ever lasting state where there is no end, and TORTURE: excruciating pain that excels any concept of natural agony. Its like a father who takes his son and casts a spell over him so his body can still feel pain, but won't wither away. He then throws him in a pit of fire that burns as hot as the sun. This son screams in extreme torment as he feels his body peel away, his hair turn to ash, and skin melt due to the extreme heat. Every second it seems like his body is exploding in a thousand pieces. His eyes are ablaze and oozing out of his sockets, but yet he is still conscious and can see with them. Although, none of this is actually happening to his body (yet it will feel like its actually happening), because his body is eternal. Nevertheless, he feel this heinous agony for ever and ever and ever and will never perish. HOW SICK IS THIS?!! Can this be justice???
People say that God is seen as a God of Wrath and an example of this is when He destroyed hundreds of Israelites by flame. Okay, yes, this is true (note again that God doing that does not show that God is evil, but rather how BAD sin is), but take note that once He consumed them with fire...they died. Done. Over with. No more. No pain. Nothing. Zilch!! IT ENDED!!!
I realize that sin is horrible and that it has set us apart from God. But should the justice being dealt be eternal torment? Lets face it, who in the history of the world deserves this atrocity (the only entities that I could think deserve this would be Satan and his demons)? Would Hitler, perhaps the most evil man in history, deserve "ETERNAL" torture? Sure, I believe he deserves some extremely SEVERE punishment, but what about the punishment I have been discussing?
There is a view called the "Annihilationist view" that says the condemned only suffer for certain alotted time...then they perish. This view has some strong scripture to support it, but it still fails miserably. For even a few million years of this barbaric torture still seems to take away any concept of God's mercy, justice and love for his "precious children" as He calls us.
I do not have an alternative at this point. In fact, I don't know where I stand at all. Everything is all still formulating and these thoughts that I wrote down are still only a "few" of what I have been pondering.
In conclusion, I believe passionately that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord in the end. We will ALL give account of our wrongs to the one true eternal God, Yahweh, amen. We cannot hide from the truth, for regardless if we do not believe in God, He believes in us. But where does God's justice stop? Where does His mercy end when judgment must be passed? Does justice preclude barbaric acts of cruelty for eternity everlasting?
On a last note, I am not deconstructing this traditional view on the basis that it makes me "uncomfortable". So many people today hear only what they want to hear. They only accept what makes everything seem so nice and wonderful, so pretty where we all float around like a bunch of fairies and dance the night away. Jesus warned us against this by saying that people "hear what their itching ears wish to hear". Then we get things like "well EVERYBODY is right!" or "what matters is as long as they are happy". The prisoners in the "Allegory of the Cave" were happy at looking at shadows, but that doesn't change the fact that they were chained to a wall and were stuck in a damp dark cave. I do not pursue this new line of thought based on what "sounds nice". I just see something very VERY wrong with what Hell represents and how it conflicts with the God I have loved, worshipped, and experienced in my life. I do not wish to worship a God who allows others to be tortured for all eternity. This isn't the God of the Bible. I understand that truth can be painful, uncomfortable, and sometimes...it does divide. But truth does set us free (just like the one individual in the Allegory of the Cave. He saw the truth and found the freedom he thought never existed). I wish only to discover the truth about hell that, at this point, seems to contradict the Almighty God.
That is all for now.
Throw in how I was raised, along with the "seemingly" supportive scriptures that back it up (more from the exteme conservative interpretation), and top it off with not truly comprehending the extremity of what eternal torture entails, and you got how I always accepted it as gospel truth.
But now things have changed.
This change has not been caused by any personal experience of my own, but it began to pop up in my mind while pondering intensely on the subject. Considering I do not wish this blog to be a few dozen pages long, I will skip the exhaustive study of scripture by each individual verse. Instead, I will simply mention certain well known universal truths about the character of God and see how it fits in with the traditional view of Hell.
God is characterized as being all-loving (note: this does not mean he tolerates sin and will excuse any wrong because "He is sooo loving". Even a mother will punish their children accordingly for what they do wrong. If they don't, their love is one that is not considerate of making their child into a mature person. Rather the child will end up being spoiled and selfish. Love is not a doormat. Sometimes, love must be tough and strict. A parent's love for their child is represented by disciplining them when they make mistakes so they hopefully won't do it again), God is also merciful, is a God of Justice and is also designated a God of wrath. Notice that I only mentioned four of what might be thousands of attributes of God. These particular four, I believe, are the main interactive features that are involved with the idea of hell. In fact, lets throw in God as Father.
What I want to know, is how can a merciful, loving God, in whom people call out to as Father, send people to hell to burn for ALL ETERNITY?! This does not make sense. In many ways, it seems a contradiction. I do believe that Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven. I firmly believe this full-heartedly. But how can the one true God send someone to eternal torture forever and ever over a finite decision? For the record, let me say that I believe all who are aware of Christ and reject Him will not make it into Heaven (one can look at this as being really harsh, or instead they can interpret this as showing the disgusting reality of sin and how the power of its evil nature has divided us from God severely). But should the flip side of that decision be eternal torture? I mean, lets just think about that for one second. ETERNAL: meaning an ever lasting state where there is no end, and TORTURE: excruciating pain that excels any concept of natural agony. Its like a father who takes his son and casts a spell over him so his body can still feel pain, but won't wither away. He then throws him in a pit of fire that burns as hot as the sun. This son screams in extreme torment as he feels his body peel away, his hair turn to ash, and skin melt due to the extreme heat. Every second it seems like his body is exploding in a thousand pieces. His eyes are ablaze and oozing out of his sockets, but yet he is still conscious and can see with them. Although, none of this is actually happening to his body (yet it will feel like its actually happening), because his body is eternal. Nevertheless, he feel this heinous agony for ever and ever and ever and will never perish. HOW SICK IS THIS?!! Can this be justice???
People say that God is seen as a God of Wrath and an example of this is when He destroyed hundreds of Israelites by flame. Okay, yes, this is true (note again that God doing that does not show that God is evil, but rather how BAD sin is), but take note that once He consumed them with fire...they died. Done. Over with. No more. No pain. Nothing. Zilch!! IT ENDED!!!
I realize that sin is horrible and that it has set us apart from God. But should the justice being dealt be eternal torment? Lets face it, who in the history of the world deserves this atrocity (the only entities that I could think deserve this would be Satan and his demons)? Would Hitler, perhaps the most evil man in history, deserve "ETERNAL" torture? Sure, I believe he deserves some extremely SEVERE punishment, but what about the punishment I have been discussing?
There is a view called the "Annihilationist view" that says the condemned only suffer for certain alotted time...then they perish. This view has some strong scripture to support it, but it still fails miserably. For even a few million years of this barbaric torture still seems to take away any concept of God's mercy, justice and love for his "precious children" as He calls us.
I do not have an alternative at this point. In fact, I don't know where I stand at all. Everything is all still formulating and these thoughts that I wrote down are still only a "few" of what I have been pondering.
In conclusion, I believe passionately that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord in the end. We will ALL give account of our wrongs to the one true eternal God, Yahweh, amen. We cannot hide from the truth, for regardless if we do not believe in God, He believes in us. But where does God's justice stop? Where does His mercy end when judgment must be passed? Does justice preclude barbaric acts of cruelty for eternity everlasting?
On a last note, I am not deconstructing this traditional view on the basis that it makes me "uncomfortable". So many people today hear only what they want to hear. They only accept what makes everything seem so nice and wonderful, so pretty where we all float around like a bunch of fairies and dance the night away. Jesus warned us against this by saying that people "hear what their itching ears wish to hear". Then we get things like "well EVERYBODY is right!" or "what matters is as long as they are happy". The prisoners in the "Allegory of the Cave" were happy at looking at shadows, but that doesn't change the fact that they were chained to a wall and were stuck in a damp dark cave. I do not pursue this new line of thought based on what "sounds nice". I just see something very VERY wrong with what Hell represents and how it conflicts with the God I have loved, worshipped, and experienced in my life. I do not wish to worship a God who allows others to be tortured for all eternity. This isn't the God of the Bible. I understand that truth can be painful, uncomfortable, and sometimes...it does divide. But truth does set us free (just like the one individual in the Allegory of the Cave. He saw the truth and found the freedom he thought never existed). I wish only to discover the truth about hell that, at this point, seems to contradict the Almighty God.
That is all for now.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
YAY
Yes, I'm finally back. I badly need to get in the habit of posting on this blog again. I will just blame it on school. As for any tiny updates for this brief blog, lets just say that summer work is starting this upcoming Monday. My girlfriend is on a choir ministry tour for 8 more weeks :( And yes, I miss her very much. I saw Star Wars episode III and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I must say that THE MATRIX RULES ALL!!! Haha! TAke that Jamie! Anyways, I'm reading Blue Like Jazz which is "nonreligious thoughts on Christianity" and I am starting Chainfire. And I'm also planning on starting a research paper (purely for my own purposes apart form school) on the concept of Hell. Considering at this point I am struggling with what exactly I believe about what it is trully like, I figured I would do an exhaustive study on the subject. Perhaps my next blog will spill some of my thoughts on Hell. That is all for now! Jamie, Toby, I love you guys! And Rebecca, I know you won't see this for at least another two months, but I just want to say that I love you and I pray that you are having an amazing time. TOOTLES!!!
Friday, April 15, 2005
The Sweetest Thing
Its a little after 1 am, Friday morning and I just finished watching "Spanglish" with my cousin Cyrus (interesting movie) and I absolutely had to put something on my blog that happened earlier this week.
Last weekend my girlfriend went on a retreat where she got to meet the people who she would be working with over the summer (a choir ministry team). It just so happens that at the retreat she met a girl who to go to The Master's College. She asked her if she knew me, but of course...she did not. haha. Anyways, the girl knows Annie (a friend of Rebecca's who also goes to Point Loma), and Annie happens to have the exact same type of car that I have, color and all. So Rebecca asked her if she could look for my car on Tuesday and place it on my car before my class ended at 1235. This wouldn't be a problem because I park in front of the biblical studies center and it is a small parking lot.
So Rebecca tells me to be anticipating a note from her once I get out of my class on Tuesday. So I leave my class and look out across the parking lot and notice a white piece of paper on the windshield of my car....along with a couple of roses. I got the biggest smile on my face and walked quickly to the car to retrieve the goodies. I placed the roses in the car and as I was about to open the letter I noticed Rebecca walking towards me. That's right! She actually drove three hours to visit me for the day! When I saw her...I didn't believe it was her. I couldn't believe it! It was so incredibly sweet and thoughtful. And it gets even better. She packed a picnic! So we ended up having a picnic in this nice residential area (hehehe) right next to a beautiful pond with ducks swimming in it. It was sooo amazing. She did this...all for me.
Now I know me saying this would be considered the classic "mushy", "sappy" stuff that everyone says when they are dating someone, but I am going to say it and I am not going to spend time defending it! First off...I don't deserve her. I really REALLY, don't (what can I say? She's great!). But that doesn't change the fact of how much I treasure her heart and cherish the bond that we are sharing.
She is so wonderful and so amazing and I am really frustrated that for the past two weeks my vocabulary is restricted by those two words. They don't express what I know about her and what I feel for her. How can I make the reader of this blog understand what kind of woman she is? Does it matter? Yes it does! In everyones life, there are people so sweet, so special, so genuine, that we are severely and deeply changed by them. It is because of those individuals that we are molded into the people we are. Therefore, we can't help but share to others about these beloved people in our lives.
So much of the good that is in me is there because of her influence in my life. She has taught me many things and has been a faithful example when I needed one. And now God has blessed me by allowing me to be in a unique part of her life that I have desired for so long. I am so excited to see where our journey together brings us too.
I do miss her constantly, but whenever I am lonely, I just think of her special smile and I can't help but simply.....smile back.
yes yes, its all sappy. But you know what? Its all golden.
Peace!
Last weekend my girlfriend went on a retreat where she got to meet the people who she would be working with over the summer (a choir ministry team). It just so happens that at the retreat she met a girl who to go to The Master's College. She asked her if she knew me, but of course...she did not. haha. Anyways, the girl knows Annie (a friend of Rebecca's who also goes to Point Loma), and Annie happens to have the exact same type of car that I have, color and all. So Rebecca asked her if she could look for my car on Tuesday and place it on my car before my class ended at 1235. This wouldn't be a problem because I park in front of the biblical studies center and it is a small parking lot.
So Rebecca tells me to be anticipating a note from her once I get out of my class on Tuesday. So I leave my class and look out across the parking lot and notice a white piece of paper on the windshield of my car....along with a couple of roses. I got the biggest smile on my face and walked quickly to the car to retrieve the goodies. I placed the roses in the car and as I was about to open the letter I noticed Rebecca walking towards me. That's right! She actually drove three hours to visit me for the day! When I saw her...I didn't believe it was her. I couldn't believe it! It was so incredibly sweet and thoughtful. And it gets even better. She packed a picnic! So we ended up having a picnic in this nice residential area (hehehe) right next to a beautiful pond with ducks swimming in it. It was sooo amazing. She did this...all for me.
Now I know me saying this would be considered the classic "mushy", "sappy" stuff that everyone says when they are dating someone, but I am going to say it and I am not going to spend time defending it! First off...I don't deserve her. I really REALLY, don't (what can I say? She's great!). But that doesn't change the fact of how much I treasure her heart and cherish the bond that we are sharing.
She is so wonderful and so amazing and I am really frustrated that for the past two weeks my vocabulary is restricted by those two words. They don't express what I know about her and what I feel for her. How can I make the reader of this blog understand what kind of woman she is? Does it matter? Yes it does! In everyones life, there are people so sweet, so special, so genuine, that we are severely and deeply changed by them. It is because of those individuals that we are molded into the people we are. Therefore, we can't help but share to others about these beloved people in our lives.
So much of the good that is in me is there because of her influence in my life. She has taught me many things and has been a faithful example when I needed one. And now God has blessed me by allowing me to be in a unique part of her life that I have desired for so long. I am so excited to see where our journey together brings us too.
I do miss her constantly, but whenever I am lonely, I just think of her special smile and I can't help but simply.....smile back.
yes yes, its all sappy. But you know what? Its all golden.
Peace!
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Movie Recommendation
To recap a tad on whats been happening, well Easter was so sooo amazing. I got to spend the weekend with Rebecca and she is, by far, the sweetest girl. I had the greatest time with her and I miss her dreadfully. In three weeks I will be visitng her again. Sweeeet!!
Another thing is I am working for my aunt Susie as her gardener. I work anywhere from 6 to 9 hours a week and get paid 10 bucks an hour. Its a great job and its highly flexible.
I now want to mention four movies that I have seen:
1) Sin City: This movie is quite hard to describe because it is so unique. Its definitely original. It had a great story line and kept you intrigued throughout the entire film. There is a couple of "racy" parts in the beginning, but besides this (and the immense amount of gore), the movie was fascinating.
2) Robots: This movie turned out to be much more funnier than I expected. I have to admit that it was a little odd getting used to nothing but robots playing as the characters, but it turned out to be a fun ride.
3) Hitch: This movie was great. I will say that it is not AS funny as the trailer played it off to be, but I do not feel that it put a detriment on the movie because of it. Anyone looking for a good fun movie, Hitch is the way to go.
4) Constantine: It is hard to say if this movie merges over the line of sac-religious, but the creators do not claim that it does. I enjoyed the movie and found the story line to be very interesting. Anyone who likes the concepts of demons and spiritual warfare displayed in movies, then this is a must see. Although I will make mention that upon watching the film, that one does not take its "biblical" claims as remotely true.
For the rest of today....for the most part anyway hehe....I will be studying for my Old Testament Survey test that is on Tuesday. I do hope all the readers are having a much more exciting Saturday. Peace out!!
...And Rebecca, I love ya sweetie!!
Another thing is I am working for my aunt Susie as her gardener. I work anywhere from 6 to 9 hours a week and get paid 10 bucks an hour. Its a great job and its highly flexible.
I now want to mention four movies that I have seen:
1) Sin City: This movie is quite hard to describe because it is so unique. Its definitely original. It had a great story line and kept you intrigued throughout the entire film. There is a couple of "racy" parts in the beginning, but besides this (and the immense amount of gore), the movie was fascinating.
2) Robots: This movie turned out to be much more funnier than I expected. I have to admit that it was a little odd getting used to nothing but robots playing as the characters, but it turned out to be a fun ride.
3) Hitch: This movie was great. I will say that it is not AS funny as the trailer played it off to be, but I do not feel that it put a detriment on the movie because of it. Anyone looking for a good fun movie, Hitch is the way to go.
4) Constantine: It is hard to say if this movie merges over the line of sac-religious, but the creators do not claim that it does. I enjoyed the movie and found the story line to be very interesting. Anyone who likes the concepts of demons and spiritual warfare displayed in movies, then this is a must see. Although I will make mention that upon watching the film, that one does not take its "biblical" claims as remotely true.
For the rest of today....for the most part anyway hehe....I will be studying for my Old Testament Survey test that is on Tuesday. I do hope all the readers are having a much more exciting Saturday. Peace out!!
...And Rebecca, I love ya sweetie!!
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Easter Plans
I'm presently home at the moment. i was originally going to head back to P-ville last Thursday, but then my car broke down. I had to take out the battery and replace a new one, only to find that the alternator went bad. It all paid off in the end because, due to the bad alternator I needed to have a new battery. And get this, on the way to the mechanics to have the new part installed...I got a flat tire. So we ended up replacing the front two tires of my car. But what was totally rad was that Linda insisted that she pay for it. I'm totally indebted to her...she is just so amazing.
I was discussing with Linda what I should plan to do with my money over the summer. Considering a car just won't cut it anymore (especially considering it has 250,000 miles on it), I am planning on buying a truck. No doubt I will have to buy it used, for I can't afford anything else. So basically within the next few months I will be looking at prices of trucks that I can buy; my only request is that it is not a Ford. Stupid Fords!
I will be heading up to San Diego. Yay!!! I can't wait to see Rebecca! Cyrus is totally great and all, but no offense to him....he just isn't as pretty as she is. LOL. I love ya brother!!
I was discussing with Linda what I should plan to do with my money over the summer. Considering a car just won't cut it anymore (especially considering it has 250,000 miles on it), I am planning on buying a truck. No doubt I will have to buy it used, for I can't afford anything else. So basically within the next few months I will be looking at prices of trucks that I can buy; my only request is that it is not a Ford. Stupid Fords!
I will be heading up to San Diego. Yay!!! I can't wait to see Rebecca! Cyrus is totally great and all, but no offense to him....he just isn't as pretty as she is. LOL. I love ya brother!!
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Cloud Nine
As of this weekend I started dating the most amazing woman. That's right! I am not ashamed to appear like a stupid person whose acting like a giddy little kid. LOL. I would normally go into details, but instead I will just sit back and smile like a fool...and hold you in suspense. :)
On a side note, check out this website (hilarious!):
http://te-be.ru/pics/flash/ilike.swf
On a side note, check out this website (hilarious!):
http://te-be.ru/pics/flash/ilike.swf
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Quote of the Week 03/06/05
"I'm so happy for you guys...No one said the wrong name; no one got drunk...No one was gay. All on your first try!"
~ Ross Geller
~ Ross Geller
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Theology talk part II
Note that to understand why I am bringing up this topic, you will need to read the previous post.
God being described as a "God of Wrath" is a necessary attribute to understand about the Lord. God is so divine and holy beyond our comprehension that by merely looking upon His face, one will be disinegrated because of His radiant holiness. Sin is in sharp contrast from this. As such, God has zero tolerance for sin. The greatest example of this is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sin was so overwhelming that God spared only the righteous family of Lot and demolished the rest of the city with fire. One can either see God in this picture as evil for doing this (regardless for what the people did), or to see it as it trully is: sin is THAT bad. The other attribute of God that keeps "Wrath" in check (if I may use that phrase) is the title "God who is Just". This plays in role with what I was mentioning in the previous post about babies being able to go to Heaven. What I wanted to extend on this matter is the idea of those who may not have "heard the Gospel".
Take, for example, the Native Americans who had no interactions with missionaries. Obviously, this would mean they never heard of "Christ the Messiah" or any other Christian ideas. I believe God understands this. Considering he "so loved the WORLD" it is necessary for Him to make known about Him to those who never heard the Good News.
God does this by nature. Romans 1:19, 20 says, "For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Nature speaks VOLUMES of the idea of "creation" and is evident of a wonderous working behind the scene. One may ask, "so how should they know 'Jesus'?" This questions brings up many theological concepts, but (considering I am unaware of official names on this subject minus one) I will put in my own words how this works. Throughout the Old Testment, as well as a few places in the New Testmant, the Lord has been called by many names. Protector, Counselor, Friend, Judge, Deliverer, Refuge, etc. Each name captures only a glimpse of the true God. As is mentioned in the New Testament, "all who call on the name of Christ will be saved". The Native American could call out a name (any name) to describe that one true God, and in His heart accept Him as such. If a Native American was to look at nature and decided to give his heart and devotion to "that God", then the "God who is Just" would take his devotion as unto Him. This doesn't negate Christ, for even that native american would have to answer to Him, but I'm sure that a "Just" God would be one who would realize that persons unawareness of the Gospel; and if the individual was to look at the evidence around him and worship the God that penetrates his heart through that evidence...then I believe Christ would accept him as such.
So this is how I see the nature of those who aren't aware of the Gospel and how that comes into play with certain attributes of God.
God being described as a "God of Wrath" is a necessary attribute to understand about the Lord. God is so divine and holy beyond our comprehension that by merely looking upon His face, one will be disinegrated because of His radiant holiness. Sin is in sharp contrast from this. As such, God has zero tolerance for sin. The greatest example of this is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sin was so overwhelming that God spared only the righteous family of Lot and demolished the rest of the city with fire. One can either see God in this picture as evil for doing this (regardless for what the people did), or to see it as it trully is: sin is THAT bad. The other attribute of God that keeps "Wrath" in check (if I may use that phrase) is the title "God who is Just". This plays in role with what I was mentioning in the previous post about babies being able to go to Heaven. What I wanted to extend on this matter is the idea of those who may not have "heard the Gospel".
Take, for example, the Native Americans who had no interactions with missionaries. Obviously, this would mean they never heard of "Christ the Messiah" or any other Christian ideas. I believe God understands this. Considering he "so loved the WORLD" it is necessary for Him to make known about Him to those who never heard the Good News.
God does this by nature. Romans 1:19, 20 says, "For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Nature speaks VOLUMES of the idea of "creation" and is evident of a wonderous working behind the scene. One may ask, "so how should they know 'Jesus'?" This questions brings up many theological concepts, but (considering I am unaware of official names on this subject minus one) I will put in my own words how this works. Throughout the Old Testment, as well as a few places in the New Testmant, the Lord has been called by many names. Protector, Counselor, Friend, Judge, Deliverer, Refuge, etc. Each name captures only a glimpse of the true God. As is mentioned in the New Testament, "all who call on the name of Christ will be saved". The Native American could call out a name (any name) to describe that one true God, and in His heart accept Him as such. If a Native American was to look at nature and decided to give his heart and devotion to "that God", then the "God who is Just" would take his devotion as unto Him. This doesn't negate Christ, for even that native american would have to answer to Him, but I'm sure that a "Just" God would be one who would realize that persons unawareness of the Gospel; and if the individual was to look at the evidence around him and worship the God that penetrates his heart through that evidence...then I believe Christ would accept him as such.
So this is how I see the nature of those who aren't aware of the Gospel and how that comes into play with certain attributes of God.
Theology talk
In the book I'm reading for my Christian Theology II class, an interesting point was brought up in answering the question of the destiny of babies. In my opinion, it makes sense to assume the heaven-bound nature of a baby that dies, but for the sake of debate, I will write a couple of paragraphs from the book, "Created in God's Image" by Anthony A. Hoekema, and then comment on it:
"'Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned...' The first half of the verse obviously refers to Adam (though his name is not mentioned until v. 14), and tells us why death came upon him. The second half deals with 'all men,' and answers the question, Why did death come upon all human beings? The answer is: 'because all sinned.' Some scholars have interpreted these words as point to ACTUAL SIN, that is, the sin we commit, in distinction from the sin in which and with which we were born...In my judgment, however, this interpretation is incorrect. Paul is not referring here to ACTUAL SIN; he is saying that death came upon all human beings because they all SINNED IN ADAM. Note what he says in verses 15 and 17: 'the many died by the trespass of the one man'; 'by the trespass of the one man, death reigned.' These clauses clearly tie in the death of the many, not with the actual sins of those who died but with the one sin of the one man, Adam.
Further, verses 13 and 14 read as follows:
For before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam.
'Who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam,' is a paraphrase of a clause that, translated literally, reads: 'even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of Adam's transgression.' The thrust of these verses is this: the people who lived between Adam and Moses were not given a clear command with a clear threat of death in case of disobedience, as was A. Nevertheless, they all died. Since this fact is adduced as an argument to support verse 12, it is apparent that Paul's point is that these people did not die because of their own personal, actual sins, but because of their connection with Adam."
Paul did not say that "accounted to be sinners" but rather that we were all "sinners in Adam". The thing to note is that we are doomed to die because of our sin. Spiritually we are disconnected from God and we need Christ to bridge the gap that resulted from sin. The sin we are 'born into' is not ACTUAL SIN (what we actually commit) but that which occurred in Adam. When a baby passes on, they are innocent from sin in the sense that they are incapable to commit it. Notice in the above scripture where it says, "But sin is not taken into account when there is no law". A child knows no "laws" of God nor is a child aware of the consequences of their actions. This places the child under a state of "innocence" (if you will) and this is how he/she can be delivered into Heaven without actually accepting the Lord (for that concept they are unaware of as well). This immediately leads into a slight discussion about two attributes of God: God of Wrath and God of Justice. I will discuss this in my next post.
"'Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned...' The first half of the verse obviously refers to Adam (though his name is not mentioned until v. 14), and tells us why death came upon him. The second half deals with 'all men,' and answers the question, Why did death come upon all human beings? The answer is: 'because all sinned.' Some scholars have interpreted these words as point to ACTUAL SIN, that is, the sin we commit, in distinction from the sin in which and with which we were born...In my judgment, however, this interpretation is incorrect. Paul is not referring here to ACTUAL SIN; he is saying that death came upon all human beings because they all SINNED IN ADAM. Note what he says in verses 15 and 17: 'the many died by the trespass of the one man'; 'by the trespass of the one man, death reigned.' These clauses clearly tie in the death of the many, not with the actual sins of those who died but with the one sin of the one man, Adam.
Further, verses 13 and 14 read as follows:
For before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam.
'Who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam,' is a paraphrase of a clause that, translated literally, reads: 'even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of Adam's transgression.' The thrust of these verses is this: the people who lived between Adam and Moses were not given a clear command with a clear threat of death in case of disobedience, as was A. Nevertheless, they all died. Since this fact is adduced as an argument to support verse 12, it is apparent that Paul's point is that these people did not die because of their own personal, actual sins, but because of their connection with Adam."
Paul did not say that "accounted to be sinners" but rather that we were all "sinners in Adam". The thing to note is that we are doomed to die because of our sin. Spiritually we are disconnected from God and we need Christ to bridge the gap that resulted from sin. The sin we are 'born into' is not ACTUAL SIN (what we actually commit) but that which occurred in Adam. When a baby passes on, they are innocent from sin in the sense that they are incapable to commit it. Notice in the above scripture where it says, "But sin is not taken into account when there is no law". A child knows no "laws" of God nor is a child aware of the consequences of their actions. This places the child under a state of "innocence" (if you will) and this is how he/she can be delivered into Heaven without actually accepting the Lord (for that concept they are unaware of as well). This immediately leads into a slight discussion about two attributes of God: God of Wrath and God of Justice. I will discuss this in my next post.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Home again
I'm back in Porterville for the weekend. I simply wanted to be home and its such an easy drive...so why not!
Well I finally made peace and smoothed things out with my x-girlfriend. There was a lot of complications that happened when we broke up, but finally things are made right. Forgive me if this is brief and doesn't mention much specifics, the story is simply to complicated to write on here.
This week has seemed rather long to me. I've been a little down lately (hey, it happens sometimes) and so things have kind of dragged on. But now I am home and with friends and family, so all is well!
Oh yes, my brother got another dog awhile back and its called Meisha. Considering it is pretty much blind in one eye and has cataracts in the other, I call it One Eyed Jack. That sounds like a much better name and seems to fit that pathetic dog that runs into walls. LOL I love dogs, I swear!
My professor said an interesting quote the other day. It is an "obvious" fact, but has some profound truth in it:
"Light shines best in the darkness"
Well I finally made peace and smoothed things out with my x-girlfriend. There was a lot of complications that happened when we broke up, but finally things are made right. Forgive me if this is brief and doesn't mention much specifics, the story is simply to complicated to write on here.
This week has seemed rather long to me. I've been a little down lately (hey, it happens sometimes) and so things have kind of dragged on. But now I am home and with friends and family, so all is well!
Oh yes, my brother got another dog awhile back and its called Meisha. Considering it is pretty much blind in one eye and has cataracts in the other, I call it One Eyed Jack. That sounds like a much better name and seems to fit that pathetic dog that runs into walls. LOL I love dogs, I swear!
My professor said an interesting quote the other day. It is an "obvious" fact, but has some profound truth in it:
"Light shines best in the darkness"
Friday, February 18, 2005
Friends for the weekend
My best friend, Rebecca, is heading up this weekend to visit me and our friend Jana (she's from Azusa Pacific). She's stopping by at Azusa, then they are both coming up my way. It will be nice to see some of my friends again. The past three weekends have consisted of friends trying to make it up here, then not able to due to certain circumnstances. LOL. Such as life!
They will spend the night Friday, tonight, then we will be heading back to San Diego on Saturday, where I will kick it with my other best friend, Damian. I am really interested in seeing the new Keanu Reeve's movie, Constantine. Damian and I might go and see that movie. I was told it was a very "interesting" movie. I like "spiritual" movies, even if they don't have biblical grounding. Of course, things don't have to be "biblical" to be "spiritual". We all have souls in us, whether we accept a certain religion or not. Therefore, things.......I can't believe I just changed the subject around to a philosophical discussion. haha. I'm an idiot.
I ask all my brothers and sisters who read this to pray for my cousin Toby. He's been having a problem with his ear that has been going on and off for quite awhile now. I'm concerned for him, so I would appreciate if everyone would keep him in his prayers.
"Lord Jesus, I ask that you will put your hand on Toby right now and bring your healing power upon him. I ask that you will lead the doctors in identifying the problem so that they will be able to aide him in getting rid of this physical ailment. May you take away any pain he is going through and quicken the healing. I thank You Lord for all that you've done, and for bringing Toby into my life and in those of others. We are all blessed by his presence. I thank You once again. I ask this all in Jesus' name, Amen."
They will spend the night Friday, tonight, then we will be heading back to San Diego on Saturday, where I will kick it with my other best friend, Damian. I am really interested in seeing the new Keanu Reeve's movie, Constantine. Damian and I might go and see that movie. I was told it was a very "interesting" movie. I like "spiritual" movies, even if they don't have biblical grounding. Of course, things don't have to be "biblical" to be "spiritual". We all have souls in us, whether we accept a certain religion or not. Therefore, things.......I can't believe I just changed the subject around to a philosophical discussion. haha. I'm an idiot.
I ask all my brothers and sisters who read this to pray for my cousin Toby. He's been having a problem with his ear that has been going on and off for quite awhile now. I'm concerned for him, so I would appreciate if everyone would keep him in his prayers.
"Lord Jesus, I ask that you will put your hand on Toby right now and bring your healing power upon him. I ask that you will lead the doctors in identifying the problem so that they will be able to aide him in getting rid of this physical ailment. May you take away any pain he is going through and quicken the healing. I thank You Lord for all that you've done, and for bringing Toby into my life and in those of others. We are all blessed by his presence. I thank You once again. I ask this all in Jesus' name, Amen."
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Quote of the Week 02/13/05
"Oh, I know! Why don't we just get her drunk? That seemed to work for a lot of girls in my high school."
~ Frank Buffay
~ Frank Buffay
Dropping a line
I will more than likely only be posting about 2 to 3 times a week...as you might have already noticed. Dial-up is frustrating to me, so i won't be nearly as up to date while at school.
I'm going to post a page from my Old Testament Theology book by Paul R. House. He mentions something rather interesting about the roles of men and women in marital relationships. For all non-religious viewers, i apologize if this does not interest you:
"the woman receives two basic penalties for her actions. One is physical, and the other is relational. Pain will accompany childbirth (Gen 3:16), which indicates that the effects of sin cannot be localized to some spiritual portion of human life. Rather sin impacts the woman's physical being as well, forcing her to remember her failure during what should be a joyous moment in her life. As hard as this punishment is, it is less pervasive than the second. her sin also bears the penalty of frustration in her relationship with her husband (3:16).
Martin Luther argues that this punishment means that women are now placed nder the man's authority in all matters but procreation and the nurturing of children, tasks he considers eminently honorable. This subjection would not have occurred without sin. G.C. Aalders offers the fairly common idea that though the woman knows the pain associated with childbirth she will still desire sex with her husband, which in turn leads her back to her pain. He agrees in principle with Luther's opinions on the woman's subjection to her husband. Victor Hamilton modifies this viewpoint somehwhat stating that this punishment means that instead of 'being a reign of co-equals over the remainder of God's creation, the relationship now becomes a fierce dispute, with each part trying to rule the other'"
Now my main focus on these two paragraphs is the last quote in mentioning "with each part trying to rule the other". I found this interesting because that is, no doubt, a constant dispute amongst marital relationships, especially those in the Christian community. Probably one of these disputes, which many probably stemmed after The Fall, was the idea of the symbolism of submission (in other words, what submission means). We associate submission with "giving up" or "inferiority" and we immediately associate this "inferiority" from the "punishment" that started with Eve. I suppose submission has many meanings, especially in American culture, but one thing I think we must not confuse submission with, is that somehow its origins from punishment make it "bad" or "a sign of weakness". Submission was considered a punishment because it was a HARD thing to do. What would punishment be if there was no challenge established behind it, or no difficulty resulting from it? Everyone can say "I win", but how many can say "the victory is yours"? I do hesitate on using this analogy, because its biggest flaw is assuming that submission is an idea that revolves around "winning or losing", when in fact it is not. I simply cannot come up with a better way of showing the difficulty and challenge behind the thought of submission. I apologize for any offense. I suppose amongst all my rambling that I am trying to say is that the cultural idea of "submission" is deeply flawed, and how disputes of "trying to rule the other" started from is indeed interesting and worth thinking about.
Well, I could write more, but thats just a tidbit on what I was thinking about from my Theology book.
I'm going to post a page from my Old Testament Theology book by Paul R. House. He mentions something rather interesting about the roles of men and women in marital relationships. For all non-religious viewers, i apologize if this does not interest you:
"the woman receives two basic penalties for her actions. One is physical, and the other is relational. Pain will accompany childbirth (Gen 3:16), which indicates that the effects of sin cannot be localized to some spiritual portion of human life. Rather sin impacts the woman's physical being as well, forcing her to remember her failure during what should be a joyous moment in her life. As hard as this punishment is, it is less pervasive than the second. her sin also bears the penalty of frustration in her relationship with her husband (3:16).
Martin Luther argues that this punishment means that women are now placed nder the man's authority in all matters but procreation and the nurturing of children, tasks he considers eminently honorable. This subjection would not have occurred without sin. G.C. Aalders offers the fairly common idea that though the woman knows the pain associated with childbirth she will still desire sex with her husband, which in turn leads her back to her pain. He agrees in principle with Luther's opinions on the woman's subjection to her husband. Victor Hamilton modifies this viewpoint somehwhat stating that this punishment means that instead of 'being a reign of co-equals over the remainder of God's creation, the relationship now becomes a fierce dispute, with each part trying to rule the other'"
Now my main focus on these two paragraphs is the last quote in mentioning "with each part trying to rule the other". I found this interesting because that is, no doubt, a constant dispute amongst marital relationships, especially those in the Christian community. Probably one of these disputes, which many probably stemmed after The Fall, was the idea of the symbolism of submission (in other words, what submission means). We associate submission with "giving up" or "inferiority" and we immediately associate this "inferiority" from the "punishment" that started with Eve. I suppose submission has many meanings, especially in American culture, but one thing I think we must not confuse submission with, is that somehow its origins from punishment make it "bad" or "a sign of weakness". Submission was considered a punishment because it was a HARD thing to do. What would punishment be if there was no challenge established behind it, or no difficulty resulting from it? Everyone can say "I win", but how many can say "the victory is yours"? I do hesitate on using this analogy, because its biggest flaw is assuming that submission is an idea that revolves around "winning or losing", when in fact it is not. I simply cannot come up with a better way of showing the difficulty and challenge behind the thought of submission. I apologize for any offense. I suppose amongst all my rambling that I am trying to say is that the cultural idea of "submission" is deeply flawed, and how disputes of "trying to rule the other" started from is indeed interesting and worth thinking about.
Well, I could write more, but thats just a tidbit on what I was thinking about from my Theology book.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Quote of the week 02/08/05
"Thank you for taking your tongue out of my sisters mouth long enough to tell me that."
~Rachel Greene
~Rachel Greene
Never been kissed
That's right! You got it! No joke! I'm 21 years old and I've never been kissed. I was involved with a girl for two years (ending about 8 months ago) and actually fell in love with her...and no kiss. Why exactly? I don't believe any answer will impress the readers of this post, but here's a tidbit. For one, my girlfriend and I viewed kissing as very special (not sacred mind you...but meaningful). Two, at the beginning she asked me not to kiss her (and I could honestly tell that her parents didn't want me too either. They are REALLY strict with dating). So although later in the relationship she asked me to kiss her, I declined based on the two notions previously mentioned. I didn't want her to give away something she viewed as really special merely because she was caught up in a moment. Of course, put a LITTLE "extreme" to that edge of our view upon kissing and then you got the whole picture.
Have I been frowned at for this? YES! Have I been looked down upon for this? All the time! Am I a loser for not kissing my first girlfriend in whom I fell in love with? Probably! Do I view kissing as A REALLY BIG DEAL? NOO!!! But naturally, because of my story, my issue of never been kissed makes it seem like a big deal. Perhaps I am a freak and quite odd for having the views I do *shrugs*.
I must admit that I bring this up because its a little frustrating whenever someone asks me the question, it somehow is made into a huge ordeal. So what if I agree with some of Joshua Harris' ideals. So I'm sort of a radical. But in many ways I am not.
*BIG KISS* (towards any girl who is reading this) So there!!!! Now my cyber lips are no longer a virgin! One step closer to the real deal! SO HA!!! *shakes his head* LOL I am pathetic!
Have I been frowned at for this? YES! Have I been looked down upon for this? All the time! Am I a loser for not kissing my first girlfriend in whom I fell in love with? Probably! Do I view kissing as A REALLY BIG DEAL? NOO!!! But naturally, because of my story, my issue of never been kissed makes it seem like a big deal. Perhaps I am a freak and quite odd for having the views I do *shrugs*.
I must admit that I bring this up because its a little frustrating whenever someone asks me the question, it somehow is made into a huge ordeal. So what if I agree with some of Joshua Harris' ideals. So I'm sort of a radical. But in many ways I am not.
*BIG KISS* (towards any girl who is reading this) So there!!!! Now my cyber lips are no longer a virgin! One step closer to the real deal! SO HA!!! *shakes his head* LOL I am pathetic!
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Fun facts, quotes.....whatever
I decided to post a e-mail I got. It has some pretty funny and interesting points. Hope you enjoy. As for any updates, not much really. There was an interesting debate that was brought up in my Christian Theology class. It went along the idea of whether christians should be involved with politics, or should they just let the government do their own thing. I firmly believe that God calls His servants to make a God-glorifying society. He tell us to change the WHOLE world and to be a light on a hill top and salt to the earth. Whether other people believe in our God or not, we must make a stand and oppose the immoral aspects that are threatening our country (homosexual movements, abortion, cloning, etc). We must not be sitting aside idly and only do something when it directly hits us. This road only seems to be "persecution hungry". I, no doubt, believe persecution is part of any faith that chooses to make a stand, but one isn't to "look" for it. Anyways, God wants to be in every part of our lives. Politics is no exception. Politics is a tool (a powerful one indeed) which Christians can use to help change the world in which we live. How can we exclude God, as Christians, from such an important aspect of our world?
Enough chat, on with the quotes:
Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat?
Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough?
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?
Why do they use sterilised needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?
What is the speed of darkness?
Are there specially reserved parking spaces for "normal" people at the Special Olympics?
If you send someone polystyrene, how do you pack it?
If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be?
If it's true that we are here to help others, what are the others doing here?
If someone with a split personality threatens to commit suicide, is it a hostage situation?
What level of importance must a person have, before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up, like, every two hours?
If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Enough chat, on with the quotes:
Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat?
Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough?
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?
Why do they use sterilised needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?
What is the speed of darkness?
Are there specially reserved parking spaces for "normal" people at the Special Olympics?
If you send someone polystyrene, how do you pack it?
If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be?
If it's true that we are here to help others, what are the others doing here?
If someone with a split personality threatens to commit suicide, is it a hostage situation?
What level of importance must a person have, before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up, like, every two hours?
If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Cinaio schlowq. Chilo!
This is the profile of the new character that I have become here in Santa Clarita. My cousins and I made up an idea of me pretending to know a different language and cannot understand english at all. It was really funny to pretend to be from a different country. In fact, one of the ladies at the counter said I "had a nice accent". Of course, I only knew she said that because my good pal Toby.....translated it to me. HAHA
Name: Zibbie Zenki (friends call him "Zib")
Age: 22
Permanent Residence: Croatia (small province in Eastern Asia)
Temporary Residence: Santa Clarita
Occupation: High-tech computer programmer currently working for Microsoft in translating programs into the Croatian language.
Note: Zibbie's mother was married to a Croatian diplomat, Solm Zenki, while participating in a Missions Trip. Zibbie's Mother, Renae Baugh, decided to stay in Croatia and raise her new family there. Every five years or so, Renae Zenki would visit the states and introduce Zibbie to his family in America (from where he met his cousins, Jamie, Toby, and Cyrus). Jamie and Toby learned the Croatian language from Renae both before her mission trip years ago, as well as during the many visits in the States. Due to the busy lifestyles of his father and mother, Zibbie never learned English.
During his teen years, Zibbie showed immense promise and talent with computer technology. As of today, Zibbie is a high paid associate of the Microsoft company. He will be staying in the states for the next two years.
Name: Zibbie Zenki (friends call him "Zib")
Age: 22
Permanent Residence: Croatia (small province in Eastern Asia)
Temporary Residence: Santa Clarita
Occupation: High-tech computer programmer currently working for Microsoft in translating programs into the Croatian language.
Note: Zibbie's mother was married to a Croatian diplomat, Solm Zenki, while participating in a Missions Trip. Zibbie's Mother, Renae Baugh, decided to stay in Croatia and raise her new family there. Every five years or so, Renae Zenki would visit the states and introduce Zibbie to his family in America (from where he met his cousins, Jamie, Toby, and Cyrus). Jamie and Toby learned the Croatian language from Renae both before her mission trip years ago, as well as during the many visits in the States. Due to the busy lifestyles of his father and mother, Zibbie never learned English.
During his teen years, Zibbie showed immense promise and talent with computer technology. As of today, Zibbie is a high paid associate of the Microsoft company. He will be staying in the states for the next two years.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
"Goliath online"
You guessed it, phones lines are back up! That phrase "Goliath online" came from the Starcraft game, in which everytime you selected the Goliath machine, they would say "Goliath online". Now that you got the "Nerd Info" from Jeremiah Courter, I believe we shall proceed onto things that matter most.
My first two days of school were great. My hardest class is an upper division class called "Old Testament Theology". There will be about 16 pages worth of typing on certain study assignments and then a 22 page semester project paper that we can do on "Any Old Testament Theology". PLUS, there is A LOT of reading. This class will definitely beat the crap out of me, but I am up for the challenge and all the stress and pain that I shall receive from it.
I got to meet some of Cryus' lady friends last week. They are very nice girls. Their names are Kelly and Meredith. Sometime next week, Cyrus will be introducing me to some of his guy friends and we will kick back and watch a movie (or something like that).
I simply love living with my cousins. They are all really nice and I must admit that I do feel at home down here. I plan on heading down to San Diego around the 18th or the 19th, depending on some few "details" with a friend.
Oh yeah, and my school is TOTALLY against "post-modern" ideas. LOL. The more classes I go to, the more that phrase gets looked at with disgust...Interesting
Anyways, that is all for now.
My first two days of school were great. My hardest class is an upper division class called "Old Testament Theology". There will be about 16 pages worth of typing on certain study assignments and then a 22 page semester project paper that we can do on "Any Old Testament Theology". PLUS, there is A LOT of reading. This class will definitely beat the crap out of me, but I am up for the challenge and all the stress and pain that I shall receive from it.
I got to meet some of Cryus' lady friends last week. They are very nice girls. Their names are Kelly and Meredith. Sometime next week, Cyrus will be introducing me to some of his guy friends and we will kick back and watch a movie (or something like that).
I simply love living with my cousins. They are all really nice and I must admit that I do feel at home down here. I plan on heading down to San Diego around the 18th or the 19th, depending on some few "details" with a friend.
Oh yeah, and my school is TOTALLY against "post-modern" ideas. LOL. The more classes I go to, the more that phrase gets looked at with disgust...Interesting
Anyways, that is all for now.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Quote of the Week 01/20/05
"Sometimes late at night...I can still hear the screaming."
~Chandler Bing
~Chandler Bing
Back in town
I'm back home right now. I needed to pick up some medical records and run a bunch of other errands that need to be taken care of. I'll be leaving tomorrow morning to head back. My cousins have planned on hanging out this upcoming Saturday and we are going to see "The Phantom of the Opera". I have been eagerly waiting to see this movie and I am told it is fantastic. Anyone seen it yet?
I'm also a huge fan of live theatre, but tragically I have only been to two live plays. Linda said she would buy us all some tickets and go downtown to a live theatre show. That will be fun!
Oh and Toby, as for the question you told Jamie to ask me:
There's "nothing" down there.
I'm also a huge fan of live theatre, but tragically I have only been to two live plays. Linda said she would buy us all some tickets and go downtown to a live theatre show. That will be fun!
Oh and Toby, as for the question you told Jamie to ask me:
There's "nothing" down there.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Phone lines are down
Presently I am hanging with my cousin Jamie at our other cousin's house....if you could understand what I just said. The place where I am living with have no phone lines right now, due to the massive storms that have occurred. They only have dial-up, so I will be more consistent sometime this weekend when the phones are working.
Everything is great down here. My cousin Linda is so nice and has given me my own phone, my own room, food, EVERYTHING! Its almost like I never moved....sort of :P
I had lunch at a place called "Hill Cafe" off of Angeles Crest and I had a shrimp fajita, yum! I met Jamie there, along with my totally rad nana. Love ya Nan!
I officially start school on Monday. All this week there is parts of orientation scattered throughout. Its a little annoying because most of its redudant AND I was told orientation was only from 9-12 on Monday. They didn't mention that there would be several things throughout the week. Thats a little frustrating.
My time at Master's College will be awesome and kind of interesting. I'm totally into the whole "PostModernism" and Master's College is totally against it. So it will be fun writing papers and anticipating what my Prof's might say. HAHA!
Everything is great down here. My cousin Linda is so nice and has given me my own phone, my own room, food, EVERYTHING! Its almost like I never moved....sort of :P
I had lunch at a place called "Hill Cafe" off of Angeles Crest and I had a shrimp fajita, yum! I met Jamie there, along with my totally rad nana. Love ya Nan!
I officially start school on Monday. All this week there is parts of orientation scattered throughout. Its a little annoying because most of its redudant AND I was told orientation was only from 9-12 on Monday. They didn't mention that there would be several things throughout the week. Thats a little frustrating.
My time at Master's College will be awesome and kind of interesting. I'm totally into the whole "PostModernism" and Master's College is totally against it. So it will be fun writing papers and anticipating what my Prof's might say. HAHA!
Sunday, January 16, 2005
End of an "Era"
I got this line, "End of an era", from Friends (naturally), but it actually fits today. I'm up late, looking at my room that I need to finish cleaning, and at the piles of clothes I need to fold and put in my duffle bag. Today I will be leaving to my cousins house to start school soon and begin a new aspect of life. LOL I know its not like this is the "end" or somehow I will never return home, but its a big difference in my life. One profound thing that is going to change is my time with one of my closest friends, Ryan. For the past two years, me and him have gone through a lot of rough times, and through it all we became closer than we ever have in the 17 years that we've known each other. I remember a year ago, how we watched the first 6 seasons of friends in 2 and a half weeks! We hung out AAALL the time! We shared so many laughs and came up with the dumbest games that would only make us laugh all the more! Such great memories. Obviously, now that he has been working the past few months, our "hanging out time" has dwindled, but yet we would always make time to be "Ryan and Jeremiah". haha. That's who we were, "Ryan and Jeremiah". Now its the end of an era and we are growing up. We won't have time to do that stuff anymore. What I mean by that, is there won't be three month periods where we hang out EVERY night and watch TV and think of lame games that only we find funny. With my other friends, I have been use to having "increments" of time with them. But with Ryan, I have had 17 years of hanging out all the time. He's closer than a brother to me.
I never thought it would hurt so much.
Ryan, my brother, thanks for always being there for me. I couldn't have done it without you. You are a true friend. I love you man.
I never thought it would hurt so much.
Ryan, my brother, thanks for always being there for me. I couldn't have done it without you. You are a true friend. I love you man.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Return of the King...and stuff
Tonight i'll be watching the extended edition of "Return of the King" with my brother. Gotta hang out a bit with my bro before I take off. Did you know that the extended version is 4 hours and 10 minutes! Darn right! That's a lot of Fantasy baby!
I'm basically just running errands, buying clothes, cleaning my room, all the while missing a couple of my close friends who left for San Diego a couple of weeks ago.
By the way, "A Game of Thrones" is a FANTASTIC book! It is one of the best fantasy stories I have ever read, besides Goodkinds of course. So all who like fantasy, it is a must to read this book. I can't wait to get started on the second book, "A Clash of Kings".
Oh, and last night I watched "Meet Joe Black". As slow as that movie is, I thoroughly enjoy it!
I'm basically just running errands, buying clothes, cleaning my room, all the while missing a couple of my close friends who left for San Diego a couple of weeks ago.
By the way, "A Game of Thrones" is a FANTASTIC book! It is one of the best fantasy stories I have ever read, besides Goodkinds of course. So all who like fantasy, it is a must to read this book. I can't wait to get started on the second book, "A Clash of Kings".
Oh, and last night I watched "Meet Joe Black". As slow as that movie is, I thoroughly enjoy it!
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Funny "Facts"
These "facts" I found on another blog, so I must say that they are not originally mine...but I did want to share them to all of ya!
TRUE FACTS
" Regular naps prevent old age especially if you take them while driving."
"True friends stab you in the front"
" Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband !"
" Don't marry the person you want to live with, marry the one you cannot live without....... but whatever you do, you'll regret it later."
" You can't buy love . . . but you pay heavily for it"
"Marriage is give and take. You'd better give it to her or she'll take it anyway."
" My wife and I always compromise. I admit I'm wrong and she agrees with me."
" Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others."
" Saving is the best thing. Especially when your parents have done it for you."
I thought some of those were really funny. Just on a side note, in four more days I'll be at my cousins house. Can't wait!
TRUE FACTS
" Regular naps prevent old age especially if you take them while driving."
"True friends stab you in the front"
" Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband !"
" Don't marry the person you want to live with, marry the one you cannot live without....... but whatever you do, you'll regret it later."
" You can't buy love . . . but you pay heavily for it"
"Marriage is give and take. You'd better give it to her or she'll take it anyway."
" My wife and I always compromise. I admit I'm wrong and she agrees with me."
" Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others."
" Saving is the best thing. Especially when your parents have done it for you."
I thought some of those were really funny. Just on a side note, in four more days I'll be at my cousins house. Can't wait!
Monday, January 10, 2005
Science we all can understand..
Valuable scientific data.
The following are two proposed additions to the periodic table of elements (from chemistry class):
Element name: woman
Symbol: WO
Atomic weight: (don't even go there)
Physical properties: Generally round in form. Boils at nothing and may freeze at any time. Melts when treated properly. Very bitter if mishandled.
Chemical properties: Very active. Highly unstable. Possesses strong affinity with gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones. Volatile when left alone. Able to absorb great amounts of exotic food. Turns slightly green when placed next to a shinier specimen.
Usage: Highly ornamental. An extremely good catalyst for dispersion of wealth. Probably the most powerful income reducing agent known.
Caution: Highly explosive in inexperienced hands.
Element name: man
Symbol: XY
Atomic weight: (180 +/-50)
Physical properties: Solid at room temperature, but gets bent out of shape easily. Fairly dense and sometimes flaky. Difficult to find a pure sample. Due to rust, aging samples are unable to conduct electricity as easily as young samples.
Chemical properties: Attempts to bond with WO any chance it can get. Also tends to form strong bonds with itself. Becomes explosive when mixed with KD (Element: child) for prolonged period of time. Neutralize by saturating with alcohol.
Usage: None known. Possibly good source of methane. Good specimens are able to produce large quantities on command.
Caution: In the absence of WO, this element rapidly decomposes and begins to smell.
The following are two proposed additions to the periodic table of elements (from chemistry class):
Element name: woman
Symbol: WO
Atomic weight: (don't even go there)
Physical properties: Generally round in form. Boils at nothing and may freeze at any time. Melts when treated properly. Very bitter if mishandled.
Chemical properties: Very active. Highly unstable. Possesses strong affinity with gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones. Volatile when left alone. Able to absorb great amounts of exotic food. Turns slightly green when placed next to a shinier specimen.
Usage: Highly ornamental. An extremely good catalyst for dispersion of wealth. Probably the most powerful income reducing agent known.
Caution: Highly explosive in inexperienced hands.
Element name: man
Symbol: XY
Atomic weight: (180 +/-50)
Physical properties: Solid at room temperature, but gets bent out of shape easily. Fairly dense and sometimes flaky. Difficult to find a pure sample. Due to rust, aging samples are unable to conduct electricity as easily as young samples.
Chemical properties: Attempts to bond with WO any chance it can get. Also tends to form strong bonds with itself. Becomes explosive when mixed with KD (Element: child) for prolonged period of time. Neutralize by saturating with alcohol.
Usage: None known. Possibly good source of methane. Good specimens are able to produce large quantities on command.
Caution: In the absence of WO, this element rapidly decomposes and begins to smell.
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Tsunami
This post is only a quick reminder to keep in prayer the great tragedy that has caused almost 200,000 deaths in the Eastern countries.
"Heavenly Father, I ask that you will continue to place your hand upon these people who have experienced such devastating tragedy. So many are asking "Why?" and few answers can be given in such a dark hour in history. But just like the horrendous tragedy of 9/11, may Your light shine through and cause people to rise up and help the hurting around them. More then the answer to "Why?", I ask that the response of others will be focused on action. Action full of love for their fellow neighbors. Let not this tragedy become a weapon of evil, rather let it be used as a instrument of miracles......I can't imagine their pain. I ask that you will grieve my spirit deeply with overwhelming sorrow so I can catch a glimpse of what they are experiencing. Abba, Father, comfort them. Amen."
"Heavenly Father, I ask that you will continue to place your hand upon these people who have experienced such devastating tragedy. So many are asking "Why?" and few answers can be given in such a dark hour in history. But just like the horrendous tragedy of 9/11, may Your light shine through and cause people to rise up and help the hurting around them. More then the answer to "Why?", I ask that the response of others will be focused on action. Action full of love for their fellow neighbors. Let not this tragedy become a weapon of evil, rather let it be used as a instrument of miracles......I can't imagine their pain. I ask that you will grieve my spirit deeply with overwhelming sorrow so I can catch a glimpse of what they are experiencing. Abba, Father, comfort them. Amen."
Quotes just to share...
Blessed be the day when the strength of a man is not measured by the weight of iron he can hold over his head, but by his ability to say "no" when his body says "yes".
~Unknown
Multitiudes lose the sight of that which is, by setting their eyes on that which is not.
~Matthew Henry
~Unknown
Multitiudes lose the sight of that which is, by setting their eyes on that which is not.
~Matthew Henry
Weddings
I've only been to three weddings and I must say that they are perhaps one of the most beautiful ceremonies. I was talking to my friend the other day about weddings and I must say that I can't wait to get married. LOL. Of course, being a hopeless romantic that I am, thats predictable (but not too soon though. I still have school to do and other things as well).
Speaking of weddings, I know a certain couple that should be venturing down this road SOON! *coughs* TOBY* *coughs, gasps, cough* JAMIE *coughs again*
HAHAHA! Toby, I'm afraid its time buddy!
Anyone been to a wedding that they absolutely loved? Please feel free to talk about it.
Speaking of weddings, I know a certain couple that should be venturing down this road SOON! *coughs* TOBY* *coughs, gasps, cough* JAMIE *coughs again*
HAHAHA! Toby, I'm afraid its time buddy!
Anyone been to a wedding that they absolutely loved? Please feel free to talk about it.
Friday, January 07, 2005
CHAINFIRE
Terry Goodkind's new book, Chainfire, is now out baby!! It's the ninth addition to the Sword of Truth series. By far, the best fantasy series ever. There is suppose to be a total of 11 books. This ninth one being the first in the Chainfire Trilogy. I don't doubt Goodkind's ability to finish a series off with a bang, but I sure hope its a big one!
Anyone else got it yet? Has anyone read it so far?
I'm still deciding on whether I should start the book or not. Right now I'm reading A Song of Ice and Fire series by GRR Martin and I think I might continue that for awhile. Why, you might ask? I'LL TELL YOU WHY! *clears his throat* For one, it is a great series so far, and TWO, I will have to wait a long while for the 10th book to come out in Goodkind's series. ALAS! Why must I be plagued with the burden of patience!
Either way, I'm still comtemplating on what I might do next.
Anyone else got it yet? Has anyone read it so far?
I'm still deciding on whether I should start the book or not. Right now I'm reading A Song of Ice and Fire series by GRR Martin and I think I might continue that for awhile. Why, you might ask? I'LL TELL YOU WHY! *clears his throat* For one, it is a great series so far, and TWO, I will have to wait a long while for the 10th book to come out in Goodkind's series. ALAS! Why must I be plagued with the burden of patience!
Either way, I'm still comtemplating on what I might do next.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Troy
I watched "Troy" for the first time yesterday and I must say that it is an EXCELLENT movie! I would give it an A-
Very powerful, fantastic acting, beautiful score (naturally it would be. James Horner is the best composer out there), plenty of action, massive character development....etc...etc....etc.
Although Achilles was "cool" in the sense of the Lone Ranger who submits to know one, I must admit that I thought Prince Hector was my favorite character. He was a man of great integrity, honor, devotion to his country, and love and faithfulness to his wife and child. Eric Bana played his part perfectly.
Everyone who has not seen this movie....well you MUST!! Apollo demands it! ..............what?
Very powerful, fantastic acting, beautiful score (naturally it would be. James Horner is the best composer out there), plenty of action, massive character development....etc...etc....etc.
Although Achilles was "cool" in the sense of the Lone Ranger who submits to know one, I must admit that I thought Prince Hector was my favorite character. He was a man of great integrity, honor, devotion to his country, and love and faithfulness to his wife and child. Eric Bana played his part perfectly.
Everyone who has not seen this movie....well you MUST!! Apollo demands it! ..............what?
The Countdown
I'm heading down to my cousins house on the 16th. Man, its sooo crazy to think that I am finally going off to school. Kind of scary but it rocks baby!!
I've had such an amazing time this vacation. Most of my friends have left, but my good pal Damian is still here....that pathetic ugly piece of.....JUUUUST KIDDING!
Anyways, now that I'm done being an idiot (quite impossible I might add). How are you all doing? (talks in a british accent) Cheerio!!
Top of the morning to ya laddies!!
I've had such an amazing time this vacation. Most of my friends have left, but my good pal Damian is still here....that pathetic ugly piece of.....JUUUUST KIDDING!
Anyways, now that I'm done being an idiot (quite impossible I might add). How are you all doing? (talks in a british accent) Cheerio!!
Top of the morning to ya laddies!!
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Poem time! Oh yeah!
This poem was written awhile back. I tried placing my head in a person whose world is collapsing all around them (for whatever reason).
Please, Carry Me?
If there is ever a time of emptiness…it is now,
Falling into the Fallen;
The crush of beautiful destruction…
Wave upon wave,
Death crashing around,
Drifting me away from my long lost world.
I can feel the acid burn,
Gurgling up my throat,
Spelling my sins upon the ground
The windows of my soul,
Blackened by disobedience,
Always seeking what doesn’t belong.
The graceful footsteps, a single trail behind,
I ask for mercy,
That they be not mine,
Carry me…
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