"But none of these really satisfy, and so we find ourselves trying to fill the remaining emptiness with our little indulgences (we call them 'bad habits'. Brent Curtis calls them our 'little affairs of the heart.' They are what we give our hearts away to instead of giving them to the heart of God."
"Little affairs of the heart" I like that. It aligns with one of my viewpoints. I came upon realization my Sophomore year of college that my relationship with God wasn't healthy/right if I was wanting other things, whatever they might be. If I was in a good relationship with God, why would I seek out for other things and not Him?
Anyways, that quote is an excerpt from the book Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge. I've actually had this book since my freshman year in college. Our small group bought the book together and were supposed to read it. It about "Unveiling the mystery of a woman's soul." I read the first chapter and tossed it aside regretting that I spent $22.99 on this hardcover book. If you read the flap jacket of the book it starts off "Why do little girls love to dress up in twirling skirts? Why do they dream of a day their prince will come and together they will live in a great adventure? Because that is the heart God set within every woman. That is the role she was created to play--to be a valiant and beautiful woman whose life changes the world."
Can you see why I tossed the book aside? Kinda cheesy huh? I could not identify with that at all and thought that it had more cheese than nachos. Growing up, I never fantasized about my wedding, or that some prince would come save me and we'd live happily ever after. Maybe it was because I was too busy digging worms up after school with my guy friend and putting the worms in cups meant to take home but left on the tables at school, or maybe it was I was too busy throwing my baby doll in the tree to help knock my friend's Barbie that was stuck in the tree since we were seeing how high we could throw them. I'm not saying I was a complete tomboy as a child, I did play with Barbies and took ballet and jazz but I just imagined myself a little more independent and stronger than to dream of a rescue from a prince. I think I just never thought I needed to be rescued, which kinda explains why Mulan was my favorite Disney princess movie while growing up (okay so she's not an official Disney princess but whatever! in my heart she is! haha). But anyways, fast foward some years I finally decide to give the book more of a chance (after skipping the first couple chapters) and i'm glad I did because it's more than that. And while i'm still reading it, probably also from a more mature point of view, but I can definitely see some valid points and actually relate to them. And i'm learning. I guess i'm more of a girl than I thought. haha
So just thought i'd share. Nice to see my $22.99 isn't completely wasted. haha
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
How To Build A Ship
There are red ships and blue ships.
But the best kind of ships are friendships.
When you were growing up, it seemed so easy to make friends. You both used to played Neopets and Poke mon and laughed about farts, and that was the foundation of your friendship. But when you grow up, it just doesn't work the same in how you make friends. And when you really sum it up, there are only a few ways in making friendships.
Way 1: History/Circumstances
You grew up together from childhood, or awkward pre-teen years, high school, etc. My best friend is a prime example of this. We both agree that if we met each other in this present day we could be friends but we most likely wouldn't be best friends. It's our history that really brought us together, and we're lucky that it just kept working out. 12 years on going and still no real fight yet. haha
Way 2: Experience
You went through something together and it brought you closer, like a missions trip or you get stuck in the middle of no where. Either way, you have an experience together.
Way 3: X Factor
There's chemistry between you two, like peas in a pod you just click, you hit it off. This one doesn't happen, but when it does it's pretty frickin' awesome to have that connection.
Way 4: Attractiveness (My friend actually brought this one up)
You're attracted to each other and want to get to know each other. I think this pertains more to the opposite gender. But maybe you start off attracted to each other, hang out and realize that you just work as friends. Or you actually date. haha In my case I don't know how often this one has worked, because i've never really been attracted to my close guy friends.
But there you go, these are the ways to build a ship.
But the best kind of ships are friendships.
When you were growing up, it seemed so easy to make friends. You both used to played Neopets and Poke mon and laughed about farts, and that was the foundation of your friendship. But when you grow up, it just doesn't work the same in how you make friends. And when you really sum it up, there are only a few ways in making friendships.
Way 1: History/Circumstances
You grew up together from childhood, or awkward pre-teen years, high school, etc. My best friend is a prime example of this. We both agree that if we met each other in this present day we could be friends but we most likely wouldn't be best friends. It's our history that really brought us together, and we're lucky that it just kept working out. 12 years on going and still no real fight yet. haha
Way 2: Experience
You went through something together and it brought you closer, like a missions trip or you get stuck in the middle of no where. Either way, you have an experience together.
Way 3: X Factor
There's chemistry between you two, like peas in a pod you just click, you hit it off. This one doesn't happen, but when it does it's pretty frickin' awesome to have that connection.
Way 4: Attractiveness (My friend actually brought this one up)
You're attracted to each other and want to get to know each other. I think this pertains more to the opposite gender. But maybe you start off attracted to each other, hang out and realize that you just work as friends. Or you actually date. haha In my case I don't know how often this one has worked, because i've never really been attracted to my close guy friends.
But there you go, these are the ways to build a ship.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Lipstick
So i've finally have taken a little step further in the grown up woman work and purchased a couple of lipsticks. I bought a Coral & a bright red one labeled "Moulin Rouge." It's actually pretty fun to play with and adds some pop to any simple outfit. I definitely think every girl should own a lipstick to add some jazz and a rockin' pair of heels that make them feel like they own the place.
I'm still more of a lip balm and gloss kinda girl, so all this color is kinda crazy for me but I do definitely want to experiment with lipstick some more. I'll probably only wear the lipstick when i'm going out at night once in awhile, but I decided to try out the coral one in the daytime today. With my leather jacket, lipstick and pale skin, I kinda felt like a bad @$$ goth girl. Not really the look i'm going for but whatever, that's cool I suppose....hahaha Anyways, I snapped a shot of myself with my phone while I was waiting for my friend in the car.
I'm still more of a lip balm and gloss kinda girl, so all this color is kinda crazy for me but I do definitely want to experiment with lipstick some more. I'll probably only wear the lipstick when i'm going out at night once in awhile, but I decided to try out the coral one in the daytime today. With my leather jacket, lipstick and pale skin, I kinda felt like a bad @$$ goth girl. Not really the look i'm going for but whatever, that's cool I suppose....hahaha Anyways, I snapped a shot of myself with my phone while I was waiting for my friend in the car.
Kind of a lame update on my life...but at least you get to see my face? ^___________^ hahaha Ok as you can tell, i'm still as lame as ever.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Hair
Why can't my hair do something like that? I want to try that out someday, but too bad i'm too noob.
Friday, February 18, 2011
The Learning Curve
Oh man, i'm learning a lot these days. These days i've been observing more, people and their interactions and what they mean. Basically people watching, but up close. It's interesting. And I really want to start dressing up engineers and match making them. That would make me the happiest. It's seriously my dream job, especially in this land of Man Jose. I could call my matching making business D2M, Date 2 Mate. hahaha Okay, I could use a little more work on the title.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Magic Letdown
Sometimes I wish the Magic 8 ball could just answer all my questions, maybe if I shook it a little harder...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Haters Gonna Hate
So i've noticed that multiple people on Facebook have been posting the same Youtube videos. And what do those videos have in common? Cantonese girls.
Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?! I know Cantonese girls do get kinda loud, but we're not like this! And actually the second video was staged because there's another clip out their of the same people doing basically the same thing in a different location. Weird.
I mean it's great that Cantonese girls are getting to be a little more known so it's not all about the Koreans, but this is just bad publicity. We used to just be known for dim sum and that Dim Sum lady song but I guess the Cantonese rep isn't really going anywhere up. People just be hatin' cause they jealous.
On a real note though, these videos were pretty entertaining to watch and there is a little truth to it from what i've seen when I studied abroad to Hong Kong. haha BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO CANTONESE GIRLS.
Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?! I know Cantonese girls do get kinda loud, but we're not like this! And actually the second video was staged because there's another clip out their of the same people doing basically the same thing in a different location. Weird.
I mean it's great that Cantonese girls are getting to be a little more known so it's not all about the Koreans, but this is just bad publicity. We used to just be known for dim sum and that Dim Sum lady song but I guess the Cantonese rep isn't really going anywhere up. People just be hatin' cause they jealous.
On a real note though, these videos were pretty entertaining to watch and there is a little truth to it from what i've seen when I studied abroad to Hong Kong. haha BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO CANTONESE GIRLS.
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