I feel like I'm floating down life's stream.
I don't know where I'm going; I don't know where I'm headed.
I don't know what I want to do, and yet there are so many things I want to do.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
100th post
Wow, my 100th post! This is for sure special.
This was my devotion for this morning/email to Finish the Work, and I wanted to share it with the world:
This was my devotion for this morning/email to Finish the Work, and I wanted to share it with the world:
On Luis' myspace headline, it says: "Preach at all times, using words if necessary." - St. Francis of Assisi
In Titus 2:11-15, the Bible says:
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearance of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
We all have different callings, but in each of our callings, we have a common factor-- we are to live a set-apart life from the world for our wonderful Savior.
We are called to a higher standard than the world has for us, because most of the time, the world's standards of what is acceptable and right is not what the Lord has for us. Many times (I know I've done this!), we do something that is just not right because according to the world, it's "okay". But let us not forget James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Romans 12:1-2 says,
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Here again, we see that we are called to live accordingly that we may prove that perfect will of God. In the first verse, we are to be "living sacrifices"--to die to self and to let Christ reign in us.
I've heard a saying that says, "To deny self is to be like Christ." I'm not sure where that's from, but as calling ourselves "Christians," we are saying that "CHRIST (lives) in us." Gal. 2:20.
Also, we are to look at Christ's example, not at each other's. We are can witness to each other through our lives, but there are times when we fall short of the glory of God. Rom. 3:23. We must remember to "look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith," (Heb. 12:2) for He is the only one that will be able to keep us from falling and will lift us up. Jude 24, James 4:10.
If we're not sure if something is right or if we just don't know what to do in a situation, let us turn to God first-
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5
Ellen White has something to say about this:
"The lives of professing Christians who do not live the Christ life are a mockery to religion. Every one whose name is registered on the church roll is under obligation to represent Christ by revealing the inward adorning of a meek and quiet spirit. They are to be His witnesses, making known the advantages of walking and working as Christ has given them example. The truth for this time is to appear in its power in the lives of those who believe it, and is to be imparted to the world. Believers are to represent in their lives, its power to sanctify and ennoble. . . . They are to show forth the power of the grace that Christ died to give men. . . . They are to be men of faith, men of courage, whole-souled men, who, without questioning, trust in God and His promises. . . . There must be no pretense in the lives of those who have so sacred and solemn a message as we have been called to bear. The world is watching Seventh-day Adventists because it knows something of their profession of faith and of their high standard, and when it sees those who do not live up to their profession, it points at them with scorn." from God's Amazing Grace, page 247.
The greatest way to preach a sermon is through the life we live. God gave us a beautiful message and a wonderful callings--to be His ambassadors to this dark world (2 Cor. 5:20).
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light 2 Peter 2:9
In Titus 2:11-15, the Bible says:
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearance of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
We all have different callings, but in each of our callings, we have a common factor-- we are to live a set-apart life from the world for our wonderful Savior.
We are called to a higher standard than the world has for us, because most of the time, the world's standards of what is acceptable and right is not what the Lord has for us. Many times (I know I've done this!), we do something that is just not right because according to the world, it's "okay". But let us not forget James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Romans 12:1-2 says,
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Here again, we see that we are called to live accordingly that we may prove that perfect will of God. In the first verse, we are to be "living sacrifices"--to die to self and to let Christ reign in us.
I've heard a saying that says, "To deny self is to be like Christ." I'm not sure where that's from, but as calling ourselves "Christians," we are saying that "CHRIST (lives) in us." Gal. 2:20.
Also, we are to look at Christ's example, not at each other's. We are can witness to each other through our lives, but there are times when we fall short of the glory of God. Rom. 3:23. We must remember to "look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith," (Heb. 12:2) for He is the only one that will be able to keep us from falling and will lift us up. Jude 24, James 4:10.
If we're not sure if something is right or if we just don't know what to do in a situation, let us turn to God first-
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5
Ellen White has something to say about this:
"The lives of professing Christians who do not live the Christ life are a mockery to religion. Every one whose name is registered on the church roll is under obligation to represent Christ by revealing the inward adorning of a meek and quiet spirit. They are to be His witnesses, making known the advantages of walking and working as Christ has given them example. The truth for this time is to appear in its power in the lives of those who believe it, and is to be imparted to the world. Believers are to represent in their lives, its power to sanctify and ennoble. . . . They are to show forth the power of the grace that Christ died to give men. . . . They are to be men of faith, men of courage, whole-souled men, who, without questioning, trust in God and His promises. . . . There must be no pretense in the lives of those who have so sacred and solemn a message as we have been called to bear. The world is watching Seventh-day Adventists because it knows something of their profession of faith and of their high standard, and when it sees those who do not live up to their profession, it points at them with scorn." from God's Amazing Grace, page 247.
The greatest way to preach a sermon is through the life we live. God gave us a beautiful message and a wonderful callings--to be His ambassadors to this dark world (2 Cor. 5:20).
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light 2 Peter 2:9
Sunday, March 9, 2008
lean on me
I was watching a few YouTube videos of Chorale from this year, and it made me miss it so much! I miss playing piano for them, going to concerts and adjudications, fun times during class, etc.
and then...
I found me on YouTube! Good night, Sweetheart
and then...
I found me on YouTube! Good night, Sweetheart
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
no lie
It's hard to live a set apart life sometimes for Christ. I just had to say it; most people know it's true. It's hard when trials and tribulations come your way, when you want something so much even though you know it's not right.
But I know, yes I do know so no need for reminders thanks, to look to Christ. He will give me strength and guidance when the waves crash around me, when my hopes sink, and I feel like I'm about to drown.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalms 27:14
But I know, yes I do know so no need for reminders thanks, to look to Christ. He will give me strength and guidance when the waves crash around me, when my hopes sink, and I feel like I'm about to drown.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalms 27:14
Monday, February 25, 2008
changes
"Satan well knows that all whom he can lead to neglect prayer and the searching of the Scriptures will be overcome by his attacks. Therefore he invents every possible device to engross the mind." {GC 519.2}
Why am I online at such an early (or late) hour of the morning (or night)? Because I have let myself become distracted with many different things: (ice cream) cravings, Myspace, Facebook, talking with friends, etc. Those things were not created by Satan, but yet I let them distract and engross my mind for such long periods of time, that when I come to my senses, it is already late, so I do not have time to pray or have my devotions. I end up sleeping late, and waking up late also, so I miss my morning devotions.
I let these things distract me from studying and doing homework that I end up awake at 2-3 A.M. finishing them up, instead of sleeping like I should be (health message!)!
I've developed such a horrible habit, so that's why I'm blogging about it. I want all who come across this to hold me accountable--I will do my best to no longer waste the time that I have!
No more hours on Myspace, Facebook, Blogger, Tumblr, etc.
If any of you see me wasting my time on these things or just on random things, let me know! Rebuke me, yell at me, throw things at me, do whatever you must so I will be able to focus! Because trust me, I am soooo easily distracted !
Help me out: pray for me and/or hold me accountable.
Thanks and God Bless =]
Why am I online at such an early (or late) hour of the morning (or night)? Because I have let myself become distracted with many different things: (ice cream) cravings, Myspace, Facebook, talking with friends, etc. Those things were not created by Satan, but yet I let them distract and engross my mind for such long periods of time, that when I come to my senses, it is already late, so I do not have time to pray or have my devotions. I end up sleeping late, and waking up late also, so I miss my morning devotions.
I let these things distract me from studying and doing homework that I end up awake at 2-3 A.M. finishing them up, instead of sleeping like I should be (health message!)!
I've developed such a horrible habit, so that's why I'm blogging about it. I want all who come across this to hold me accountable--I will do my best to no longer waste the time that I have!
No more hours on Myspace, Facebook, Blogger, Tumblr, etc.
If any of you see me wasting my time on these things or just on random things, let me know! Rebuke me, yell at me, throw things at me, do whatever you must so I will be able to focus! Because trust me, I am soooo easily distracted !
Help me out: pray for me and/or hold me accountable.
Thanks and God Bless =]
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
it's love
I was thinking about this just now as I was preparing for my Chemistry test and I just wanted to let it out..
It is a common misconception to think that if one is not in a relationship with another individual, one cannot fully appreciate and celebrate Valentine's day. You can find love in so many places: in friends, family, and especially, in God.
It's love:
When my daddy, who is now struggling with walking, drives twice a week to Riverside and back to pick me up and drop me off at school. He hobbles, yet when I have a lot of stuff to carry, he comes out of the car and slowly walks up to my dorm to help me unload.
When my mommy, who works 5 days a week, and out of those 5, works 16 hours on 3 of those days. She does this in order that our family will be supported, and especially....to pay my college tuitition. It's not easy to pay more than $2,000 each month, but she does... so that when I graduate, I won't have several thousands of loans to pay off.
It is true love:
When Jesus came to Earth and died for us, so that one day, we will be able to rise up into the clouds and live with Him forever.
How beautiful!
It made me tear up just thinking of the things my parents do for me out of love, and I thought how much more should I marvel and wonder at the love of Christ.
It is a common misconception to think that if one is not in a relationship with another individual, one cannot fully appreciate and celebrate Valentine's day. You can find love in so many places: in friends, family, and especially, in God.
It's love:
When my daddy, who is now struggling with walking, drives twice a week to Riverside and back to pick me up and drop me off at school. He hobbles, yet when I have a lot of stuff to carry, he comes out of the car and slowly walks up to my dorm to help me unload.
When my mommy, who works 5 days a week, and out of those 5, works 16 hours on 3 of those days. She does this in order that our family will be supported, and especially....to pay my college tuitition. It's not easy to pay more than $2,000 each month, but she does... so that when I graduate, I won't have several thousands of loans to pay off.
It is true love:
When Jesus came to Earth and died for us, so that one day, we will be able to rise up into the clouds and live with Him forever.
How beautiful!
It made me tear up just thinking of the things my parents do for me out of love, and I thought how much more should I marvel and wonder at the love of Christ.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
can't stop
I am so busy.
I can't wait until Spring Break when I can pass out and sleep for a week to catch up for all the sleep I'm missing.
I am so sleep deprived and tired, and most of all...stressed!
I can't wait until Spring Break when I can pass out and sleep for a week to catch up for all the sleep I'm missing.
I am so sleep deprived and tired, and most of all...stressed!
Monday, February 4, 2008
tumblelog
I'm thinking of making a tumblelog.
Why, you ask? I think it best fits my way of thinking and sharing -- in a short, stream-of-consciousness format. (more information by the lovely wikipedia)
Really. It fits me.
One time, I emailed Mike and it was just me typing whatever was inside my head at the moment. The result? He said it was like I was talking to him in person.
The cons about this:
I still want to keep my blogspot and keeping up two blogs might tire me out. (LOL, no but seriously)
It'll feed my procrastination. (it isn't hard to feed me (physically as well...just lay out some food and I'll come)...I'm easily distracted...)
...
I'm not sure if I thought of more but those are two major ones.
But it just looks oh so fun!
Why, you ask? I think it best fits my way of thinking and sharing -- in a short, stream-of-consciousness format. (more information by the lovely wikipedia)
Really. It fits me.
One time, I emailed Mike and it was just me typing whatever was inside my head at the moment. The result? He said it was like I was talking to him in person.
The cons about this:
I still want to keep my blogspot and keeping up two blogs might tire me out. (LOL, no but seriously)
It'll feed my procrastination. (it isn't hard to feed me (physically as well...just lay out some food and I'll come)...I'm easily distracted...)
...
I'm not sure if I thought of more but those are two major ones.
But it just looks oh so fun!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
necessities
I need to know that God has a better plan for me.
I need to know that it all happened for a reason.
I need to know that He will help me overcome.
I need to know that there was a reason why I was convicted on those things.
I need to know that there was a purpose to why I spoke up.
I need to know so many things.
But most of all, I need the faith of Jesus.
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Revelation 14:12
I need to know that it all happened for a reason.
I need to know that He will help me overcome.
I need to know that there was a reason why I was convicted on those things.
I need to know that there was a purpose to why I spoke up.
I need to know so many things.
But most of all, I need the faith of Jesus.
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Revelation 14:12
Monday, January 28, 2008
new boots, please
My feet hurt.
I've been walking around campus trying to finish my errands. I went to the book store to buy a thank you card for the Khoe family and maybe stamps, but the stamps came in a book instead of separately and I already had stamps in a book but I wanted them separate so I didn't buy them. Then I went back to the dorm to get my stamps and cut them up for my recommenders and after, I walked to South Hall to see if Ms. Law was there. She wasn't, but a schedule by her door said that her office hours are from 1-3 P.M., so I'll be going back there. Next, I went to Hole Memorial to schedule my organ practice times, but no one was in the office because it's lunch, so I'll have to go back after 1 as well. Then, I went to drop off Dr. Joseph's recommendation at his office and he wasn't there, so I had to slide it under the door. Now I'm in my dorm room and I just finished emailing Loma Linda for my Pre-Admissions Tests schedule. Hopefully I can take it Feb. 15 at 9 A.M. with Jenny and Nikki!
Ten minutes until 1. Then I have to go back outside.
I'm not tired just because of that. If I was, that would be really sad. But actually, after eating at P.F. Chang's last night, we went to the snow! Luke, Ashley, Tony, Mymar, Jenny, Nikki, Luis and I went up to Forest Falls around 9 P.M. and we got there at 10 P.M. We had so much fun throwing snowballs at each other and running from the snow plower people. It was so tiring and cold though, and we didn't get back until 12:30. Fun stuff though! The snow started falling harder as we left, and it was crazy just to look up and watch it fall onto the windshield.
Anyways, here's a picture of the Thank you card I bought for the Khoe family. I'm so excited because it's so pretty!
I've been walking around campus trying to finish my errands. I went to the book store to buy a thank you card for the Khoe family and maybe stamps, but the stamps came in a book instead of separately and I already had stamps in a book but I wanted them separate so I didn't buy them. Then I went back to the dorm to get my stamps and cut them up for my recommenders and after, I walked to South Hall to see if Ms. Law was there. She wasn't, but a schedule by her door said that her office hours are from 1-3 P.M., so I'll be going back there. Next, I went to Hole Memorial to schedule my organ practice times, but no one was in the office because it's lunch, so I'll have to go back after 1 as well. Then, I went to drop off Dr. Joseph's recommendation at his office and he wasn't there, so I had to slide it under the door. Now I'm in my dorm room and I just finished emailing Loma Linda for my Pre-Admissions Tests schedule. Hopefully I can take it Feb. 15 at 9 A.M. with Jenny and Nikki!
Ten minutes until 1. Then I have to go back outside.
I'm not tired just because of that. If I was, that would be really sad. But actually, after eating at P.F. Chang's last night, we went to the snow! Luke, Ashley, Tony, Mymar, Jenny, Nikki, Luis and I went up to Forest Falls around 9 P.M. and we got there at 10 P.M. We had so much fun throwing snowballs at each other and running from the snow plower people. It was so tiring and cold though, and we didn't get back until 12:30. Fun stuff though! The snow started falling harder as we left, and it was crazy just to look up and watch it fall onto the windshield.
Anyways, here's a picture of the Thank you card I bought for the Khoe family. I'm so excited because it's so pretty!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
rain, rain
The rain looked like so much fun to play in!
Nikki and I were staring outside our window and talking about what would happen if we were mini-people (like from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) and what we would do if we were out in the rain. She said she would be holding onto one of the weeds so she wouldn't be pulled into the "current" of the sidewalk and drown but I told her I would be safe in the tree, hehe.
Yay, for rain! More WATER! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee =]
Nikki and I were staring outside our window and talking about what would happen if we were mini-people (like from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) and what we would do if we were out in the rain. She said she would be holding onto one of the weeds so she wouldn't be pulled into the "current" of the sidewalk and drown but I told her I would be safe in the tree, hehe.
Yay, for rain! More WATER! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee =]
my lab prayer
So I thought instead of blogging about so-called "emo" things (that's for you Jeremy, even though you haven't said anything like that to me but whatever) or random information about me, I think I'm going to blog about different illustrations/spiritual applications that pop into my mind or blessings that happened during the week.
Here's a beautiful blessing that happened to me last week:
On Thursday, I had three exams: Sociology, Anatomy, and Chemistry and my weekly anatomy lab quiz. I was not prepared for any of them! I was really worried about Chemistry especially because I'm retaking that class and I need a better grade.
I wanted to spend most of Wednesday studying, but the sleepy side of me took over and so after Morning Manna and breakfast with my LSU ministry loves, I slept for a couple of hours. Around eleven, I woke up and I started reading over Sociology. Then, around one, I got dressed and went to the Biology building to start working. I came in early to put grades into my computer and hang around in Daniel and Danny's labs.
I sooooo did not want to be there! I was so freaked out about my tests and I was telling Daniel, Danny, and Janine and Danny offered to work the first hour for me so I could study, but I told him that was okay. I wasn't sure how good that was going to look, especially since I asked Janine to write me a recommendation for Loma Linda! Danny wanted to help me out, but we couldn't be clocked in at the same time so he couldn't.
Coming into lab and greeting the students, I was so grumpy--the Grinch of Lab. I don't even know what I said to them (it wasn't horrible!; it just wasn't the nice, cheerful, bubbly me that it should have been LOL) but I was telling them how they should just basically do their best to work quickly in lab. Ha, I'm a great T.A. right?
Well, before their quiz, I decided to pray. I had been thinking about that the week before and I felt the Holy Spirit tugging me to pray with them, so I asked that whoever wanted to pray with me could bow their heads. I prayed asking the Lord to be with them during the quiz and during lab, and especially for all of us with our quizzes, and tests, and whatever we had going on in the week. Then, the lab went as usual.
Not only was I stressed about my tests, I was also stressed about the lab! Dr. McCloskey gave them a worksheet about the Hardy-Weinberg Theorem to work on and I remember that I did not do that great with that equation. I was scared of the questions they were going to ask me! I wasn't sure if I would be able to answer them.
But I thank the Lord for being with me during the lab! The students are so bright; most all of them understood the theorem and they got the right answers on their worksheet! Not only that, but my mood brightened and I knew it was because of that prayer. I wasn't as stressed for my tests during the lab, so I was able to just go around to the different groups and talk with them and whatever. It was great!
So that's my testimony of the week.
Other news:
I finished my Loma Linda School of Nursing application and submitted it! Now I have to print out the recommendation sheets and give them to my teachers, and submit transcript requests at GAA and GCC. Funn. oOoOo yeah, and study for TEAS! Blah.
annnnnd...I'm home. Alive. Dry. Not crying. For those that know the situation, that could possibly be a good start.
Yay, tomorrow is the LSU Winter Formal, but a few friends and I are going to have some fun on our own.
Here's a beautiful blessing that happened to me last week:
On Thursday, I had three exams: Sociology, Anatomy, and Chemistry and my weekly anatomy lab quiz. I was not prepared for any of them! I was really worried about Chemistry especially because I'm retaking that class and I need a better grade.
I wanted to spend most of Wednesday studying, but the sleepy side of me took over and so after Morning Manna and breakfast with my LSU ministry loves, I slept for a couple of hours. Around eleven, I woke up and I started reading over Sociology. Then, around one, I got dressed and went to the Biology building to start working. I came in early to put grades into my computer and hang around in Daniel and Danny's labs.
I sooooo did not want to be there! I was so freaked out about my tests and I was telling Daniel, Danny, and Janine and Danny offered to work the first hour for me so I could study, but I told him that was okay. I wasn't sure how good that was going to look, especially since I asked Janine to write me a recommendation for Loma Linda! Danny wanted to help me out, but we couldn't be clocked in at the same time so he couldn't.
Coming into lab and greeting the students, I was so grumpy--the Grinch of Lab. I don't even know what I said to them (it wasn't horrible!; it just wasn't the nice, cheerful, bubbly me that it should have been LOL) but I was telling them how they should just basically do their best to work quickly in lab. Ha, I'm a great T.A. right?
Well, before their quiz, I decided to pray. I had been thinking about that the week before and I felt the Holy Spirit tugging me to pray with them, so I asked that whoever wanted to pray with me could bow their heads. I prayed asking the Lord to be with them during the quiz and during lab, and especially for all of us with our quizzes, and tests, and whatever we had going on in the week. Then, the lab went as usual.
Not only was I stressed about my tests, I was also stressed about the lab! Dr. McCloskey gave them a worksheet about the Hardy-Weinberg Theorem to work on and I remember that I did not do that great with that equation. I was scared of the questions they were going to ask me! I wasn't sure if I would be able to answer them.
But I thank the Lord for being with me during the lab! The students are so bright; most all of them understood the theorem and they got the right answers on their worksheet! Not only that, but my mood brightened and I knew it was because of that prayer. I wasn't as stressed for my tests during the lab, so I was able to just go around to the different groups and talk with them and whatever. It was great!
So that's my testimony of the week.
Other news:
I finished my Loma Linda School of Nursing application and submitted it! Now I have to print out the recommendation sheets and give them to my teachers, and submit transcript requests at GAA and GCC. Funn. oOoOo yeah, and study for TEAS! Blah.
annnnnd...I'm home. Alive. Dry. Not crying. For those that know the situation, that could possibly be a good start.
Yay, tomorrow is the LSU Winter Formal, but a few friends and I are going to have some fun on our own.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
nothing to say
I don't have much to say.
This past weekend was such a blessing! I'm so glad that I went and I have no regrets on going.
But now, coming down to school, I have to face many challenges.
I've cried so much, hoping that the tears will cleanse my heart of all its hurts
but it doesn't.
I need You, Lord. I feel so alone, like I've never felt before.
This past weekend was such a blessing! I'm so glad that I went and I have no regrets on going.
But now, coming down to school, I have to face many challenges.
I've cried so much, hoping that the tears will cleanse my heart of all its hurts
but it doesn't.
I need You, Lord. I feel so alone, like I've never felt before.
Friday, January 4, 2008
hello winter quarter
It's my last day of break. =[
This upcoming quarter looks like it's going to be the busiest and maybe hardest one.
Take a look:
Sociology MTRF 9-10 A.M.
A&P 2 MTRF 10-11 A.M.
G. Chem 2 TR 1-2:50 P.M.
A&P Lab R 3-5:50 P.M.
Nutrition M 6-9:40 P.M.
T.A. W 12-3 P.M. (hopefully)
...joyous. It wouldn't be so bad if I weren't retaking G. Chem again. Ahh, when I looked over my powerpoints for that quarter, it was all the conceptual stuff! No math!
But I have faith =]
I've noticed that my grades and GPA get better as the quarters go by, and as the quarters go by, we've been more consistent in our ministry and Bible studies on campus. =]
Boo hoo still.
Break is coming to a close.
This upcoming quarter looks like it's going to be the busiest and maybe hardest one.
Take a look:
Sociology MTRF 9-10 A.M.
A&P 2 MTRF 10-11 A.M.
G. Chem 2 TR 1-2:50 P.M.
A&P Lab R 3-5:50 P.M.
Nutrition M 6-9:40 P.M.
T.A. W 12-3 P.M. (hopefully)
...joyous. It wouldn't be so bad if I weren't retaking G. Chem again. Ahh, when I looked over my powerpoints for that quarter, it was all the conceptual stuff! No math!
But I have faith =]
I've noticed that my grades and GPA get better as the quarters go by, and as the quarters go by, we've been more consistent in our ministry and Bible studies on campus. =]
Boo hoo still.
Break is coming to a close.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
google maps
I've never been a big fan of Geography. Sure, it was easy in high school and I got an A and everything, but to this day, I've never been good with maps. Two weeks ago at GYC, Jenny and I were standing in the cold for ten minutes in a Minneapolis neighborhood trying to find our starting point for our door-to-door evangelism. We walked all the way down one street in hopes that it would lead us to the starting point, but we went the wrong way! Today I had a sadder, more time-consuming experience.
I agreed to help Jeremy with mapping out a bunch of addresses on a Google map. I was confused for about twenty minutes, but I finally got the hang of it. We were working on a bunch of addresses, and in the middle of it, he notices that something happened and all of them were erased! Jeremy was pretty frustrated with it because he had worked on it for a long time but I stayed calm and tried to make him smile and de-frustrate him with icons that I thought would make him smile/laugh. I think it worked, and after that, we started up again. After reaching another half-way point, his computer froze and he signed off but I continued working. I finally got to the end of the list and was so relieved! I felt so accomplished because it was a really long list. I saved everything and clicked "Done" and went exploring on the map. I accidentally clicked a link and it brought me to a different page. I quickly pressed back and alas, our hard work was erased again.
I was so disappointed and sad.
When I called him up to tell him what happened, I actually had tears forming in my eyes.
Looking back on it now, a few hours later, it's a little humorous. I can't believe I shed a few tears for a map.
*sigh
Anyways. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve and I haven't done anything that I was supposed to do this break! This week, I need to really start working on: LLUSN application, recommendations, TEAS studying, my "Behold" Bible study research, my room...
Boo procrastination.
I agreed to help Jeremy with mapping out a bunch of addresses on a Google map. I was confused for about twenty minutes, but I finally got the hang of it. We were working on a bunch of addresses, and in the middle of it, he notices that something happened and all of them were erased! Jeremy was pretty frustrated with it because he had worked on it for a long time but I stayed calm and tried to make him smile and de-frustrate him with icons that I thought would make him smile/laugh. I think it worked, and after that, we started up again. After reaching another half-way point, his computer froze and he signed off but I continued working. I finally got to the end of the list and was so relieved! I felt so accomplished because it was a really long list. I saved everything and clicked "Done" and went exploring on the map. I accidentally clicked a link and it brought me to a different page. I quickly pressed back and alas, our hard work was erased again.
I was so disappointed and sad.
When I called him up to tell him what happened, I actually had tears forming in my eyes.
Looking back on it now, a few hours later, it's a little humorous. I can't believe I shed a few tears for a map.
*sigh
Anyways. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve and I haven't done anything that I was supposed to do this break! This week, I need to really start working on: LLUSN application, recommendations, TEAS studying, my "Behold" Bible study research, my room...
Boo procrastination.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
study to shew thyself approved unto God
grades.
they aren't the most important thing
but they are to a certain extent.
i thank the Lord so much
for bringing me through this past quarter
and softening my teachers' hearts
(especially my music teachers).
i just checked my grades
and they're the highest they've ever been
since i started college.
yaaaaaaaay.
no b's or below!
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15
they aren't the most important thing
but they are to a certain extent.
i thank the Lord so much
for bringing me through this past quarter
and softening my teachers' hearts
(especially my music teachers).
i just checked my grades
and they're the highest they've ever been
since i started college.
yaaaaaaaay.
no b's or below!
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15
Sunday, December 16, 2007
analogies
hand : palm :: internet : how i waste my time
elyssa is not equal to productive.
...if i were smarter, i would know more.
or maybe if i tried harder.
but you get the picture:
i'm so lazy right now.
elyssa is not equal to productive.
...if i were smarter, i would know more.
or maybe if i tried harder.
but you get the picture:
i'm so lazy right now.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
study break
it hasn't been three full days since i've left la sierra, but i'm actually itching for something to study. that totally goes to show how confused i am: when at school, i absolutely despise studying, but now that i'm on break for three weeks, i feel like i need to study.
so tonight, i had some alone time. i curled up in my bed and read "the soul of a doctor," which is a compilation of essays by harvard medical students about their real experiences with patients. while i was reading, i really wanted my anatomy book so i could look up some of the terminology. i even was picturing the muscle model from the lab and started naming them: "rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medius, vastus intermedius, tensor fasciae latae...wait is that how you spell it? l-a-t-a-e? iliopsoas, pectineus..." and so on.
no i'm not a nerd. even though at this time, like always at the end of a quarter, i constantly attack the la sierra website, relentlessly logging in until my grades are all posted up so i can either rejoice or pout, i'm not a nerd. example: i can and should study for my teas exam, which i want to take in january, but i'm not. case closed.
i should be enjoying this break. i've been longing for this time when i don't have to study, work, practice, etc., but i actually just want to fast forward time to when i become a nursing student. even though i was totally afraid and overwhelmed at jonjon's llu nursing student testimonies, i'm yearning for that busyness, the hustle-and-bustle, the interaction with patients, and so on. i'm not looking forward to all the studying, but everything else seems fun. instead of being scared for allison and vanessa as they begin nursing school like i was on thursday night, i kind of really want to be going there with them next quarter...
so tonight, i had some alone time. i curled up in my bed and read "the soul of a doctor," which is a compilation of essays by harvard medical students about their real experiences with patients. while i was reading, i really wanted my anatomy book so i could look up some of the terminology. i even was picturing the muscle model from the lab and started naming them: "rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medius, vastus intermedius, tensor fasciae latae...wait is that how you spell it? l-a-t-a-e? iliopsoas, pectineus..." and so on.
no i'm not a nerd. even though at this time, like always at the end of a quarter, i constantly attack the la sierra website, relentlessly logging in until my grades are all posted up so i can either rejoice or pout, i'm not a nerd. example: i can and should study for my teas exam, which i want to take in january, but i'm not. case closed.
i should be enjoying this break. i've been longing for this time when i don't have to study, work, practice, etc., but i actually just want to fast forward time to when i become a nursing student. even though i was totally afraid and overwhelmed at jonjon's llu nursing student testimonies, i'm yearning for that busyness, the hustle-and-bustle, the interaction with patients, and so on. i'm not looking forward to all the studying, but everything else seems fun. instead of being scared for allison and vanessa as they begin nursing school like i was on thursday night, i kind of really want to be going there with them next quarter...
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
practice makes music major
this evening, the department of music held their student chamber music concert. i attended because nikki was playing in the flute quintet and i like to come to her recitals and performances and stuff like a proud mama...but more like a proud roomie. (i didn't get to watch her perform because i had to leave but still...)
anyways, i was listening, observing, and admiring the musicians while they were playing, and it hit me: i could have been a music major. sure, anyone could be a music major if they know how to play an instrument or sing well, but seriously...i could have been a music major, if i practiced. i was listing the instruments that i've played in my head, and boy...if i really did spend much more time on them, i would have been so talented. haha.
but no really: i was a flutist, violinist, and percussionist, and i am a pianist and trying to learn how to become an organist. if i had just only practiced like i should have, who knows? i could have been one of the performers tonight.
practice makes perfect (and a music major.)
anyways, i was listening, observing, and admiring the musicians while they were playing, and it hit me: i could have been a music major. sure, anyone could be a music major if they know how to play an instrument or sing well, but seriously...i could have been a music major, if i practiced. i was listing the instruments that i've played in my head, and boy...if i really did spend much more time on them, i would have been so talented. haha.
but no really: i was a flutist, violinist, and percussionist, and i am a pianist and trying to learn how to become an organist. if i had just only practiced like i should have, who knows? i could have been one of the performers tonight.
practice makes perfect (and a music major.)
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