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| So I was having a convo with one of my friends who's moving to Cali tomorrow. I was telling him that the hardest thing to be these days is a Christian, especially when we're living in a world of war and civil unrest; when we're living in a society that is corrupted by vices and worldly things. I watch the news and I see stories on murders, war, accidents - everything is negative, and it really disappoints me  . I even read my fellow xangsters' blogs and see sad posts and what not. I'm in no way saying that's wrong. Express yourself! Talking about it either through xanga or to someone else helps. Those that know me know that I am a happy go lucky guy who jokes around a lot. I'm sure you all know too that I am just like y'all - I have my moments, my trials, and my share of sufferings. I don't want to get all preachy on y'all (not that there's anything wrong with that), but I know and so should you that the one way to handle your times of despair is by turning to Him. Another way I handle my problems is by always looking at the good. I believe we need to be more optimistic and look at the good, because there is always good in every situation we encounter, even and especially the bad ones. May not make sense, but trust me, it's true! Here I am expressing myself to you. We need to be more open not only for ourselves, but for others. What a wonderful feeling it is to bring joy into the life of someone who's down. The happiness you feel needs to be proclaimed so that others may hear it and feed off of it
So I guess what I'm trying to say is to be happy  . Be optimistic! Take a look at all the positive things in your life and all the blessings that have been bestowed on you and compare them to your struggles. Good prevails over evil, and the good outweighs the bad! On top of that, we become stronger people through our struggles, so in a way, it's like a win-win situation! It's all a matter of how we look at the situations and how we handle them. We truly have so much to be thankful for, and we cannot and must not spoil ourselves and take our blessings for granted. Count each and every one of them and thank God for them. And lastly, always Keep God 1st. Keep ur head up, cause that's where it all is  .
I AM THANKFUL FOR:
- The clothes on my back, the shoes on me feet, the house over my head.
- My job in the city and the beautiful atmosphere that is SOHO.
- Bus rides to the city and bonding moments with my sister and mom.
- My family, friends, and snickers
- SE 14
- BLD community
- 50% discount at Joe's American Bar and Grill - holla Teddies!
- Relationships
- Finances I need to get by
- Internet access at work and long lunch hours
- A/C during the summer...ahhhhh
- JESUS!!!
What are you thankful for? My list can go on and on, and I'm sure it can go on for you too! God loves you all, and so do I! Stay blessed  | | |
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Dress down your pretty faith
Give me something real
Leave out the thee and thou and speak to me now
Speak to my pain and confusion
Speak through my fears and my pride
Speak to the part of me that knows I'm something deep down inside
I know that I am not perfect, but compare me to most,
In a world of hurt and a world of anger I think I'm holding my own
And I know that you said there is more to life
And know I am not satisfied
But there are mornings I wake up and I'm just thankful to be alive
I've known now, for quite a while, that I am not whole
I've remembered the body and the mind,
But dissected my soul
Now something inside is awakening,
Like a dream I once had and forgot
And it's something I'm scared of
And something I don't want to stop
And I woke up this morning and realized that Jesus is not a portrait
Where stained glass windows or hymns or the tradition that surrounds us
And I thought it would be hard to believe in
But it's not hard at all
To believe I've sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.
And He's not asking me to change in my joy for martyrdom
He's asking to take my place.
To stand in the gap that I have formed
With His real, and His sweet, and His real amazing grace
And it's not just a sign or a sacrament
It's not just a metaphor for love.
The blood is real and it's not just a symbol of faith.
So leave out the thee and thou and speak now.
Sara Groves - Awakening | | |
| Why donate to the March of Dimes walk this coming May 1st?
- It's for a good cause
- You'll feel really good about yourself
- God will be smiling down on ya
 I know I'm the umpteenth person out of my friends that's doing this. I was actually just planning on donating and walking as well, but in order to walk, you have to register. If you already donated to someone else, that's fine. If you want to donate $1 to me, that's fine too. Every dollar counts!! If you can't donate, then please pray for all those premie babies out there. Pray that the Lord will comfort them and their loved ones, especially their parents.
If you wanna walk too, by all means do so! You can simply register by clicking on the link below. So please have a heart and offer up whatever you can to this great cause.
"Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion,
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| "Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of
every kind shall grow; their leaves shall not fade, nor their fruit
fail. Every month they shall bear fresh fruit, for they shall be
watered by the flow from the sanctuary. Their fruit shall serve
for food, and their leaves for medicine."
Ez 47: 12
In today's first reading, Ezekiel envsions nature in
its perfection. This is a reflection of the perfect world Jesus
has in store for us. When He healed the man at Bethesda in
today's gospel, he asks him to sin no more. Sin does not fit
within this utopia that Jesus ushers in. As we prepare for the
coming of Easter, I compare my present reality with the vision God has
for each and every one of us. During Lent, I find myself focusing
on sin and fasting that I lose sight of the marvelous vision that lies
ahead. I tend to get hard on myself, but because of God's love, I
am saved! I shall not let my weaknesses, faults, and failings get
me down, but rather remember the hope that Easter brings.
Random Thoughts/Updates
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Renovations to the house is coming along. Been
a while, but everything should be finished by the end of the month,
god-willing. Me and my bro,
both being unemplyed, have been painting and doing other random jobs
around the house. Plan on moving back home next week. Even
though I've been living down the block with my friends, I'm havin a
great time. It's like the college dorm life I never
experienced! Plus I get to experience how much responsibility it
takes to maintain a house. Sooo not ready for dat. I'll
settle for either an apartment, condo, or even a loft. A house
I'll wait for my future wife to maintain it (j/p ladies)  .
Been smokin a whole lot tho ever since I made the entire place
smokable...hehehehe. Gonna miss it, but you know what they say,
"There's no place like home." -
Still unemployed .
Funds are depleting and have been depleting. Trying to be
productive by working on the house, practicing the drums, and
reading. I've been sick these last two weeks and haven't really
spent time on the comp. My mom told me last night not to despair,
and she's right. God has made a way and I have been able to get
by and I know that he will help me in my times of need as long as i
turn to him. " God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress." Ps 46: 2 -
In case y'all didn't know, I've been playing bass for Willis Jaxson. We performed last month at the FLASH competition at Seton Hall. Our performance can be seen roite hea!
It's a great experience! I never really had the musical talent
since I played in piano recitals back in the day. We'll be
playing tonite at Seton Hall, so if you wanna come check us out for
free, get at me. Oh, and did I mention that we'll be getting
paid? Holla front!! -
Been stayin home a lot lately. I feel like a homebody.
I don't know if it's because I'm getting old or what not. Maybe
the world (and by world I mean the NY/NJ area) has seen enough of
me...hehehe. Don't get me wrong tho, cuz I still have the ability
to live it up! It's just that nowadays, I am perfectly content
sitting at home, drinkin a beer or a glass of red while watchin my
favorite TV shows. Plus it's still frikkin cold outside! hehehe - Poople: (word originated 3/4/04 courtesy of anonymous person.)
fecal matter that is contained in a dome-shaped covering made of
transparent plastic. It's pretty much poop in a bubble!
Notice the reflection of the flash on the poople.
Picture was not altered in any way whatsoever. The photo above
and the name may not be used unless authorized by the creator of the
poople. I now ask you this question: Have you ever made a poople? Enjoy your next meal suckas!! mwahahahaha
That's enough sharing for now my fellow xangsters. Catch you on the flip side. Be cool . | | |
| Willis Jaxson sighting this Friday at the SHU Barrio Fiesta. Band featuring drummer Lou Dubs and G Does on the bass (that's me) . I figured I'd give myself a cool band name since this'll be my first performance, so come check us out! It'll be off the hizzook! Show starts at 7pm and tix are only $5.
Finally uploaded my pix from my graduation and the New Year's bash. Check em out on my imagestation.
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