after a long hiatus from blogging in general, i finally feel ready to share my heart with the virtual world. and maybe, after some shameless plugging, people will remember this blogspot address and pay attention.
for now, i will not share any heartfelt confessions or deep ponderings on life - though they are soon to come - today i'll keep it light.
i suppose i'm completely adapted to life in Texas again. friends, job, routine, church -- the pains of Mexico don't hit me daily anymore, though I still think on it and smile.
last night i saw one of my best guy friends get down on one knee and propose to my roommate. i'm so happy for them.
i'm enjoying my job and the crazy things that kids say. trying to remember that my job is to serve them, not for them to serve me.
long-distance relationships are hard but i adore my boyfriend and i enjoy getting to know him more each day. he makes me laugh and challenges me to line up my life with what i know to be true.
as for the future, well - i have a feeling that 2010 will be full of plans, surgery, travelling, friendships, celebrations, new discoveries, and good wine... so here's to the whirlwind. follow along with me :)
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Monday, February 16, 2009
blogspot or xanga
i think it's ridiculous that even though it's just as much "work" (and yes i use that term loosely) to check my xanga as blogspot - everyone says they would read my blog more if i wrote here... even if it's the same entry...
which is silly to me bc blogspot is less userfriendly and has less options than xanga.
but apparently xanga is "sooo junior high" -- which is kinda why i like it, it's a true journal that reflects my changes, my life, and my maturity.
if you read this - write a little something and i'll consider writing here too...
which is silly to me bc blogspot is less userfriendly and has less options than xanga.
but apparently xanga is "sooo junior high" -- which is kinda why i like it, it's a true journal that reflects my changes, my life, and my maturity.
if you read this - write a little something and i'll consider writing here too...
Monday, September 29, 2008
i don't like to talk about politics
i never win the debates (which i hate!) and i profess that there's much i don't know (and honestly don't care to know). but i just have to admit, here, with the safety and somewhat anonymity of the internet that Obama freaks me out. i get a weird uneasy settling in my spirit about him, when i see him, when i hear him, when someone even says his name to the point where i almost get angry.
i can't explain it. i know it's not logical. and i know i can't win a debate using my feelings. but i also know that God gives discernment. i know that too many of my closest friends share this same feeling (without knowing previously of mine). i know that many make voting about the issues and some might even say that character doesn't matter. but i think that's crap. if you can't trust their character then how can you trust their policies and plans to run the government?
in mexico a few years back there was a presidential candidate who had a cult-like following, who professed many socialist-like programs, and who didn't become president (and ppl to this day still cry FRAUD in that election). i like the man that won; i think that though the election could have not been fair, i got that same creepy feeling from the other guy and i'm glad he didn't win. through this, i believe that God can even transcend our poor election choices if we cry out to Him to protect us and choose who is best.
He isn't dependent on us to make the right choice for Him to intercede, to work and move - and politics is no exception. (although i think more ppl voted for the loser of the mexican election, God is not limited and put the one He wanted in that position). so that's my strategy. i will pray. pray for this country to not be blinded by any trickery, deception, and popularity. pray for Him to help us vote well. pray for God to do what will give us most of Him. pray for Him to come back - i'm tired of this place.
ps. i do now have some logical arguments that support and enhance my uneasiness, so if you want to know, i can tell you - but i am not interested in a debate, i will not listen to your opinions more than to my spirit, and i'll delete your comment if it's an attack. be friendly :)
i can't explain it. i know it's not logical. and i know i can't win a debate using my feelings. but i also know that God gives discernment. i know that too many of my closest friends share this same feeling (without knowing previously of mine). i know that many make voting about the issues and some might even say that character doesn't matter. but i think that's crap. if you can't trust their character then how can you trust their policies and plans to run the government?
in mexico a few years back there was a presidential candidate who had a cult-like following, who professed many socialist-like programs, and who didn't become president (and ppl to this day still cry FRAUD in that election). i like the man that won; i think that though the election could have not been fair, i got that same creepy feeling from the other guy and i'm glad he didn't win. through this, i believe that God can even transcend our poor election choices if we cry out to Him to protect us and choose who is best.
He isn't dependent on us to make the right choice for Him to intercede, to work and move - and politics is no exception. (although i think more ppl voted for the loser of the mexican election, God is not limited and put the one He wanted in that position). so that's my strategy. i will pray. pray for this country to not be blinded by any trickery, deception, and popularity. pray for Him to help us vote well. pray for God to do what will give us most of Him. pray for Him to come back - i'm tired of this place.
ps. i do now have some logical arguments that support and enhance my uneasiness, so if you want to know, i can tell you - but i am not interested in a debate, i will not listen to your opinions more than to my spirit, and i'll delete your comment if it's an attack. be friendly :)
Monday, July 14, 2008
anonymous discussion #4
modesty.
what is it?
what does it look like for Christian women?
can you wear shorts, if so what length? what about spaghetti straps, sleeveless, tube tops, halters... and bathing suits? no matter what you do with those you are still half naked... where do you draw the line?
how do you set limits on modesty without being legalistic? do the limits differ for every person? what do you do if you think your friend is dressing immodestly?
(PS. guys, i would really love it if you would be honest and tell me what is a stumbling block for you or not... remember, it's anonymous!)
what is it?
what does it look like for Christian women?
can you wear shorts, if so what length? what about spaghetti straps, sleeveless, tube tops, halters... and bathing suits? no matter what you do with those you are still half naked... where do you draw the line?
how do you set limits on modesty without being legalistic? do the limits differ for every person? what do you do if you think your friend is dressing immodestly?
(PS. guys, i would really love it if you would be honest and tell me what is a stumbling block for you or not... remember, it's anonymous!)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
anonymous discussion #3
i am reading proverbs right now and it talks often about wisdom -- what would you say wisdom is? today i read about how a "wise woman is a crown for her husband" (or something like that) and it just struck me... i WANT to be a wise woman. i WANT wisdom, proverbs talks often about the benefits of it and how "the fear of the Lord is the beginning" of wisdom ...
but what IS wisdom??
but what IS wisdom??
Monday, June 16, 2008
anonymous discussion #2
the topic is: harry potter and Christianity.
is it okay to read/let your children read Harry Potter? is it too influenced by witchcraft and therefore "dangerous" or "demonic"? or are Christians too uptight on this one?
what do YOU think?
is it okay to read/let your children read Harry Potter? is it too influenced by witchcraft and therefore "dangerous" or "demonic"? or are Christians too uptight on this one?
what do YOU think?
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
anonymous discussion #1
there have been some things on my mind lately that i would like an anonymous discussion on. please feel free to comment and tell me what you think!
there's a woman here, an LAM missionary, who is fighting against the legalization of abortion here in mexico city. abortion is an issue that i've never had an opinion on (one of the few hehe) because i can see both sides (listed below) and i would like to know what you think!
pro choice:
i understand that a woman has a right to her body and should be able to choose if she wants children or not. sometimes rape or harm to the mother can be taken into consideration. is abortion something that we as christians should take as our own personal battle? is that not just putting our "moral agenda" and forcing it upon everyone else? what about the people that can't afford to feed the children they already have, do they have a choice?
pro life:
as christians and even just as concerned citizens we should protect life and humans rights, speaking for those who have no voice. all life is sacred and God has a perfect plan for each baby. abortion is inhumane and is murder, and we should not legalize any form of murder. there are plenty of couples that want to adopt so instead of aborting, they should give it up for adoption.
what do YOU think??
there's a woman here, an LAM missionary, who is fighting against the legalization of abortion here in mexico city. abortion is an issue that i've never had an opinion on (one of the few hehe) because i can see both sides (listed below) and i would like to know what you think!
pro choice:
i understand that a woman has a right to her body and should be able to choose if she wants children or not. sometimes rape or harm to the mother can be taken into consideration. is abortion something that we as christians should take as our own personal battle? is that not just putting our "moral agenda" and forcing it upon everyone else? what about the people that can't afford to feed the children they already have, do they have a choice?
pro life:
as christians and even just as concerned citizens we should protect life and humans rights, speaking for those who have no voice. all life is sacred and God has a perfect plan for each baby. abortion is inhumane and is murder, and we should not legalize any form of murder. there are plenty of couples that want to adopt so instead of aborting, they should give it up for adoption.
what do YOU think??
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