September 2012
1 post
The Prank War
“Ahhhhh!!!!” I cried as the blond-haired harasser jumped up from behind the coffee counter. She laughed, smugly satisfied with herself that she startled me into a somewhat girlish outcry. I walked away briskly, embarrassed, yet resolute as I plotted my revenge upon the haughty harrier. Days passed, and I saw my opportunity one day as she washed dishes by the window unawares. With...
March 2012
1 post
January 2012
1 post
Oatmeal cookies, no raisins
How often do we actually tell the ones we love how we really feel? I submit to you; not enough. You see, we often don’t realize the things that go unsaid until it is too late. We regret the things that escape our mouths rather than the words that are held deep within. I am happy to report that on this day, I have no regrets, no reservations, and no doubts that I left nothing unsaid the...
November 2010
2 posts
Passion
Life is full of inspiring people, people who either strive harder and farther for something than anyone else, or display such a passion and drive in an area that it shadows all other attempts. These people inspire me, not only to perform well and to live better, but also to improve in all aspects of my life. One such person is Arggi Torres.
One occasion sticks out in my mind every time I think of...
Attributes
Attributes
Each one knows his weaknesses,
Each one knows his strengths
Sometimes we hide them subtly,
Or use them to great lengths
The best and clear assessments
Often come through others eyes
In each and every moment,
In low points and in highs
Of friends and close companions,
I see these things each day
I tuck them in my memory
Until I can proclaim
The upright thoughts and actions
...
August 2010
3 posts
SA: The Final Post
I can’t believe that it’s already been five weeks since we arrived in SA and we are already close to leaving. These last five weeks have been filled with so many memories and it is going to be so hard to pack up and leave a place the entire team has grown to love.
The last week has been a real time of honing in on the leaders we have surfaced and training them to lead a...
SA Pt. 4
The last two weeks have been so exciting in so many different ways. After four weeks in country we went on our mid-project retreat to unwind a little and recharge for our last week and a half of ministry here in SA. We drove to Addo, a city about two hours outside of PE and stayed at this cool little resort place. We slept in these cool little mud huts and were right on a river out in the...
South Africa Pt. 3
The last few weeks of PE have been awesome. We finally got to do laundry, so I don’t smell like a dumpster anymore, and Mitch and I have been getting better and shopping so we aren’t starving on the little food we have. Every week day we’ve been on campus talking to students and forging relationships. Everyone is so friendly and we are already recognizable as the Americans on...
July 2010
3 posts
South Africa Pt. 2
Well it’s the third week in country and my what a three weeks it has been. We’re pretty much all settled into out apartments now, and I have discovered that I eat much more than I thought I did and I have a newfound appreciation for my mother who buys all my food at home.
We’ve spent about five days on NMMU campus now and are continuing to make contacts and do activities with...
South Africa Pt. 1
So I’m sitting here in an internet cafe in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Our apartment is about 500 meters from the harbor, the sun is shining, and I can’t think of anything that I’d rather be doing. We flew into Johannesburg from Los Angeles on the 16th and went to the Aparthied museum and visited the township of Soweto. The people here are amazing, so freindly and welcoming. ...
The Big Picture
Life is full of surprises. One day you are just cruising along and doing what you think you need to do, then WHAM, everything takes a turn. I’m writing this post half as a way to tell everyone of what has been going on in my life and the other half to try and explain my own feelings on the subject. I’ll do my best to address as many people as I can.
This last year was very...
May 2010
2 posts
Snuggie Nation
For her birthday we recently presented my friend with one of the greatest gifts a person could ever receive… a Snuggie. Now don’t get me wrong, the thing is warm and comfy and bright blue, but regardless; its a Snuggie. As appalled as I am to watch the happy commercials depicting small children and their parents cavorting about in the blue and pink (and sometimes leopard-spotted)...
Feeling Artistic
My Day In Word
wake. urrrrg. rub. sandals. shower. sing. towel. brush. think. clothe. grab. glance. late. bike! class. sit. sit. sit. bike. food! coffee. bacon. yum. walk. contemplate. hope. wish. fear. friends. laugh. music. facebook. class. facebook facebook. text. eat. dorm. read. pray. time? tired. lay. look. pray. think. wish. hope. miss. pillow. fading. darkness.
repeat.
March 2010
4 posts
The Artist Formerly Known As... →
noregretsx3:
Josh Yee, you just restored my hope in the male population. Hahaha. Just kidding .. I know there are plenty of really sincere and special guys out there. And I think just the fact that you’re willing to try means more than anything. But you know, I can say the same thing right back to you. Please understand that as girls, we are going to mess up. Yes, we will sometimes get worked...
Teardrop- Massive Attack
The Artist Formerly Known As...
Disney movies are great. Every Thursday night I join a group of giddy classmates to relive our childhood dreams vicariously through our favorite selections of animated productions. I know I know, college students watching disney movies? Seems a bit juvenile doesn’t it? Despite the numerous other activities people our age engage in on Thursday nights, we choose to sit down and sing along...
Vanilla Twilight-Owl City
February 2010
6 posts
Intolerant?
Intolerance. Its all around us. Take for instance certain hot spots in politics. Abortion is a major influence on public policy right now. Proponents tend to use the argument that the opposition is biased by “religious beliefs” and is “forcing their ideals” on the entire population by demanding its cessation. Those intolerant people, they can’t see a different...
“Even though you roll with with the punches, you still still get punched”
Starbucks the Musical
I love sitting in Starbucks and putting my ipod on shuffle. Every single song brings a new outlook and perspective on the exact same situation. The first song that plays is Debussy’s “Claire de lune”. Starbucks immediately transforms from a bustling, crowded room into the essence of serenity. The immaculate dance and weave of the line takes center stage as the spectators with...
Under the Curve
I hate the curve. The fact is, you can do perfectly well on a test, yet ultimately fail because someone wanted it more than you did. You studied, you did the work, you wanted the success. But unfortunately someone studied more, did more work, and wanted it just a little more than you did. As a student, this is a scary concept, to do the work, yet ultimately fall short of the goal. However,...
“When all hope is lost, put your head down and keep running like its still there.”
– Me
Alone in the Crowd
Its amazing how lonely a person can feel sometimes. To be surrounded continuously by people and yet still feel a supreme sense of isolation is disheartening. Sure there are friends, classes, roommates, dorms, cafeterias, sidewalks, all filled with more people than the mind can count or the eye can see, all of them completely void of warmth and acceptance. Its seems paradoxical to be completely...
January 2010
6 posts
Dead or Alive
My hall recently played a game of assassins. This blood-chilling role playing game involves stalking, sneaking, and slaying. Opponents are secretly assigned a fellow hall mate to stalk and “kill” by tagging them with a pair of socks. Alliances are made, people are killed, friends pitted against friends in a brutal duel to the death… with socks. Our game began with over twenty people, now...
First post!
Well, first off I’d like to thank Dano for introducing me to tumblr. I thought that starting a blog would be incredibly non-conformist and really give me a chance to be an individual. Also, everyone’s doing it. Anyway, its been raining like crazy in Irvine lately and I really am not a fan. I would upload pictures if I had a camera, but alas, I am camera-less. Suffice to say, there...
