It has been so crazy the past couple of months for me.
**I got my own place!**
that's right! NO roommates, no kids, NO ONE BUT ME! I love the space. Thanks to my wonderful family and financial planning (Grandpa), I have everything I need> well, almost- I am in need of a vacuum cleaner. I will be researching for a good one and get what I want. I also have been promoted at my job! I am so stoked! I want to take some classes soon to be more knowledgeable about my business, but I have to find time to do that. HA!
Time has been one of the huge factors in my life right now. Where does the day go? How does a weekend fly by SO FAST?! I'm working full time now I have a house to clean, Dinner to make Laundry to do.... and I have to have a social life? yeah, right! I'm working on it.... Plus, honestly- now that I have my own place, I want to be there. I don't want it to be just this place where I come home at 2am and crash then wake up and go to work; this is my home.
Also, Mom has now gotten a condo! My mother now owns her own property! She is so excited and I am so happy for her! she has wanted this forever! I haven't seen it yet, I will actually get to see it tomorrow when we move some stuff in. She has a garage and everything! (she has wanted one of those forever too).
TO TOP IT OFF- I moved to Fife from Federal Way ( about 10 minutes south of federal Way) and Federal Way is where mom is...well, WAS!.... Now we will be neighbors :) kinda.
She moved about 1 mile away from me. I think it's hilariously awesome!
What else to add?.....
Well, I am trying to put together a benefit for my mentor (Matt Tibbles) and his wife and 2 girls. They will be moving to Africa by next year and I want to help them with funding. I Really have no idea as to what to do (entertainment, food, etc.) I just have the general idea of wanting to do it as for now. So, I will keep you all posted so that you can attend or contribute! (hee hee).
That's all for now.
I will be trying to update this more often, but I got cable over Internet at my house (ha!) BUT, now that mom will be living right down the street... I feel that this could work....
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
see what the blind see
See what the blind see
Hear what the deaf hear
Feel what the paralyzed feel. They may not have these “senses”
But do they not:
Still hear God, still see God, still feel God?
Why are we not as LUCKY as they?
To really know the sound of our God’s voice
To truly see Him and see what He sees
T honestly feel the love of the Lord
Or is it that we are as lucky, we are ALL as lucky,
We just take advantage of what he has given us to start with?
Have amnesia of the world.
Awake alone and lost!
There you will find you, find peace, find oneness .
Die to self
Strip your senses
YOUR eyes, YOUR ears, YOUR grasp on the so called reality.
Give God: One more pair of eyes, one more set of ears, one more body,
To show true and real love.
Mind, body, soul. Give all away to God-then
And only then, will you really be living.
You will really see
You will really hear
And truly feel.
Die to self? –misspoke- DIE FOR SELF.
Selflessness is Christlikeness
Overdose on Christ
Get spiritually sick.
Creating God Passion as the only anecdote
God Passion as the only cure.
Have a Christ transfusion inside of you!!
Hear what the deaf hear
Feel what the paralyzed feel. They may not have these “senses”
But do they not:
Still hear God, still see God, still feel God?
Why are we not as LUCKY as they?
To really know the sound of our God’s voice
To truly see Him and see what He sees
T honestly feel the love of the Lord
Or is it that we are as lucky, we are ALL as lucky,
We just take advantage of what he has given us to start with?
Have amnesia of the world.
Awake alone and lost!
There you will find you, find peace, find oneness .
Die to self
Strip your senses
YOUR eyes, YOUR ears, YOUR grasp on the so called reality.
Give God: One more pair of eyes, one more set of ears, one more body,
To show true and real love.
Mind, body, soul. Give all away to God-then
And only then, will you really be living.
You will really see
You will really hear
And truly feel.
Die to self? –misspoke- DIE FOR SELF.
Selflessness is Christlikeness
Overdose on Christ
Get spiritually sick.
Creating God Passion as the only anecdote
God Passion as the only cure.
Have a Christ transfusion inside of you!!
Friday, February 19, 2010
DAY 2 :)
last night I found myself looking back at where I was this time last year.
A lot has happened since then and I am so happy where I am at now. But I also now understand why I went through what I did, its my story-my testimony. I have a lot more of like to live and I am SO blessed to have found this out so early on in life.
I am 23 and on a spiritual mission for God. How lucky am I?! I see where I have been, and where I am now. My key phrase for my life has always been: God will NEVER give YOU more than YOU can handle. That statement shows that God not only created you-but has faith in YOU!!! Why would he create something if he did not want it,or want to use it?? He does not make mistakes. He is working so hard in my life, I just have to choose if you want to see it or not. And my answer is YES!
"Blinders off
what a world there is,
so many scoff
but don't know the power,
the love
the purpose.
Armor on
strength, knowledge, courage
prepared for battle
all angles they will come
my protector will shelter me.
With all the layers
they can try to break me
but like the sun
I will rise and fall,
but there is always a new day to shine.
The dew in the morning,
the stars at night
they all have purposes
mine is to strive and fight.
how many the rounds we will go,
who will win God only knows
but I am confident in myself
all I have to do is let his love show!"
prayers wanted.
A lot has happened since then and I am so happy where I am at now. But I also now understand why I went through what I did, its my story-my testimony. I have a lot more of like to live and I am SO blessed to have found this out so early on in life.
I am 23 and on a spiritual mission for God. How lucky am I?! I see where I have been, and where I am now. My key phrase for my life has always been: God will NEVER give YOU more than YOU can handle. That statement shows that God not only created you-but has faith in YOU!!! Why would he create something if he did not want it,or want to use it?? He does not make mistakes. He is working so hard in my life, I just have to choose if you want to see it or not. And my answer is YES!
"Blinders off
what a world there is,
so many scoff
but don't know the power,
the love
the purpose.
Armor on
strength, knowledge, courage
prepared for battle
all angles they will come
my protector will shelter me.
With all the layers
they can try to break me
but like the sun
I will rise and fall,
but there is always a new day to shine.
The dew in the morning,
the stars at night
they all have purposes
mine is to strive and fight.
how many the rounds we will go,
who will win God only knows
but I am confident in myself
all I have to do is let his love show!"
prayers wanted.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
lent day 1!
Last night was the first lent meeting. I entered the meeting with an open mind and a willing heart.
It was a wonderful experience and shared with God center people. It was a good night for me last night, no TV and all God. The "funny" thing is-that the no TV thing did not bother me. Yes, I do know it's only the first day, but it was good to recognize the time.
As I was meditating I wrote this poem:
"Today is day 1
cannot wait to see what he wants done.
My heart is softened,
My mind is open-
Show me God
what I miss so often.
My soul is his,
FOREVER his
he will take it all,
and guard me from every fall.
Oh how will I return to you what you do every day for me?...
All I need to do, is get down on bended knee."
This is already an amazing experience, God will show and teach me more.
Pray for a constant open mind.
prayers wanted.
It was a wonderful experience and shared with God center people. It was a good night for me last night, no TV and all God. The "funny" thing is-that the no TV thing did not bother me. Yes, I do know it's only the first day, but it was good to recognize the time.
As I was meditating I wrote this poem:
"Today is day 1
cannot wait to see what he wants done.
My heart is softened,
My mind is open-
Show me God
what I miss so often.
My soul is his,
FOREVER his
he will take it all,
and guard me from every fall.
Oh how will I return to you what you do every day for me?...
All I need to do, is get down on bended knee."
This is already an amazing experience, God will show and teach me more.
Pray for a constant open mind.
prayers wanted.
Monday, February 15, 2010
monday oh monday
Wednesday is the first day of lent. I am so excited and ready to see what God wants for me. But I can already feel temptation brewing. I have been able to withhold from them but I have a HUGE feeling that they will be coming on more often and much harder. I am asking for prayer and support, I want this time to be SPENT with God and not FOCUSED on how tempted I am or will be. My life has changed dramatically in the past 3 months and I have a lot of people to thank. People who have been my prayer warriors, my shoulder to cry on, and all those who did not turn their backs on me when I turned mine to them many times over.
I have realised that the people who actually love you, are there for you through thick and thin, Sin and grace, and honor and betrayal. These people are one and a million and all of them are my brothers and sisters. Once you hit your rock bottom-or have reached your breaking point..THEN you will see who is the light in your darkness, the ones helping you up when you fall and not pushing you down further. THEN you will see Christ, in them- for you. Amazingly enough, the gifts they have and share they give "freely". Time and love are free but completely priceless.
These next 3 months are not going to be a challenge but they will be an uphill battle which I am preparing for. Wednesday will be the first day of many, and I cant wait.
prayers wanted.
I have realised that the people who actually love you, are there for you through thick and thin, Sin and grace, and honor and betrayal. These people are one and a million and all of them are my brothers and sisters. Once you hit your rock bottom-or have reached your breaking point..THEN you will see who is the light in your darkness, the ones helping you up when you fall and not pushing you down further. THEN you will see Christ, in them- for you. Amazingly enough, the gifts they have and share they give "freely". Time and love are free but completely priceless.
These next 3 months are not going to be a challenge but they will be an uphill battle which I am preparing for. Wednesday will be the first day of many, and I cant wait.
prayers wanted.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
its been so long....
So I know it has been forever since I have updated my blog, but that is all about to change.
I will be blogging every day for 40 days starting feb 17th. I will be celebrating lent and documenting all 40 days. This will be an amazing time in my life where I will be focusing on God more than anything else in the day. I will be giving up television for the full 40 days and I will be going through scripture, and studies. It will be a great eye opener to me and show me who I really am and most importantly-who God has made me to be.
I am happy, anxious, optimistic, scared (a good scared) and all the emotions I can be. But it will be awesome!
Hope you will follow along through this journey.
I will be blogging every day for 40 days starting feb 17th. I will be celebrating lent and documenting all 40 days. This will be an amazing time in my life where I will be focusing on God more than anything else in the day. I will be giving up television for the full 40 days and I will be going through scripture, and studies. It will be a great eye opener to me and show me who I really am and most importantly-who God has made me to be.
I am happy, anxious, optimistic, scared (a good scared) and all the emotions I can be. But it will be awesome!
Hope you will follow along through this journey.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I have had an amazing week this past week.... I have officially quit my job at the day care. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made, It was so hard because I love those kids so much it breaks my heart that I will not be the one watching the, but I NEEDED to leave. It was in the best interest for myself, and for the day care center its self. No need to get into details, and name names and cause a ripple effect...what is done is done. And I am so happy! I have not had a headache since Friday (the day I quit) and I feel in total control because I have another job lined up already!
I will be a nanny for a few kids from the day care I worked at. I love these little angels and they are such a blast in a room with 20 other children I can only imagine the impact we will have on each other. I have my lesson plans ready, field trips lined up and I am so excited to say that I AM MY OWN BOSS , I am self employed. I have thought of all of the licensing, and insurances I will need and I am taking care of it all by myself. I am not afraid to ask for help if I get in a bind.. But I am happy to say I have not hit a wall yet. I start on Monday July 6Th, I am ready!
financially this is so much better too. I will be making substantially more at this job which sets me to pay off all my debt in less than 2 months! then I as a 22 year old will be officially debt free! I will still have my monthly upkeep bills, but no debt! I will also be able to move out of mom's house soon. And get the car I want! I test drove the Honda Cr-v this past weekend and I loved it!!!!!!!!!! BUT there are not enough seats in that car for me to take the kids around. :( that has been my dream car for years! but then I looked at the Honda pilot. and I love it! I will still look around this is not going to be a right away purchase.... I need to build up some credit first and save up a little for a down payment. but I am capable to get this car and I am thrilled to say it.
I will have to harass Amanda to help me decorate my apartment, cuz I cant do it by myself. I will need everything from kitchen plates to towels to furniture even! I'm thinking I'll do what she did and buy a little at at a time while I am still at home, so I don't buy everything while I am moved out and paying the actual rent. She is so smart! I am so excited... I am actually following through on a goal I set for myself and I have actually thought it through and it actually works!
Also I got a hair cut this past Thursday! I wanted it to just touch my shoulders, but it does NOT touch my shoulders. I will be okay in a few weeks, I don't hate it, I just really have to get used to it. so I am trying to find a before and after picture for everyone...the after pictures are not the best pictures, but I will put up better ones soon. And I will atempt to find a good before pictures.. I just have not found a good one yet.
Also on another note fathers day was a bit back there and mom and I spent to day with grandpa and grandma and GG. We had a great dinner and I took a few pictures of grandpa and I. I am going to attempt to put them up. :)
I will be a nanny for a few kids from the day care I worked at. I love these little angels and they are such a blast in a room with 20 other children I can only imagine the impact we will have on each other. I have my lesson plans ready, field trips lined up and I am so excited to say that I AM MY OWN BOSS , I am self employed. I have thought of all of the licensing, and insurances I will need and I am taking care of it all by myself. I am not afraid to ask for help if I get in a bind.. But I am happy to say I have not hit a wall yet. I start on Monday July 6Th, I am ready!
financially this is so much better too. I will be making substantially more at this job which sets me to pay off all my debt in less than 2 months! then I as a 22 year old will be officially debt free! I will still have my monthly upkeep bills, but no debt! I will also be able to move out of mom's house soon. And get the car I want! I test drove the Honda Cr-v this past weekend and I loved it!!!!!!!!!! BUT there are not enough seats in that car for me to take the kids around. :( that has been my dream car for years! but then I looked at the Honda pilot. and I love it! I will still look around this is not going to be a right away purchase.... I need to build up some credit first and save up a little for a down payment. but I am capable to get this car and I am thrilled to say it.
I will have to harass Amanda to help me decorate my apartment, cuz I cant do it by myself. I will need everything from kitchen plates to towels to furniture even! I'm thinking I'll do what she did and buy a little at at a time while I am still at home, so I don't buy everything while I am moved out and paying the actual rent. She is so smart! I am so excited... I am actually following through on a goal I set for myself and I have actually thought it through and it actually works!
Also I got a hair cut this past Thursday! I wanted it to just touch my shoulders, but it does NOT touch my shoulders. I will be okay in a few weeks, I don't hate it, I just really have to get used to it. so I am trying to find a before and after picture for everyone...the after pictures are not the best pictures, but I will put up better ones soon. And I will atempt to find a good before pictures.. I just have not found a good one yet.
Also on another note fathers day was a bit back there and mom and I spent to day with grandpa and grandma and GG. We had a great dinner and I took a few pictures of grandpa and I. I am going to attempt to put them up. :)
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