part of today's reading at mass...
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given you besides.
Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.
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so don't keep me hanging here
because this girl is falling stupid for you
oh, oh stupid for you
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goodbye february. welcome march.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
twentyseven.
You are my sweetest downfall
I loved you first, I loved you first
Beneath the sheets of paper lies my truth
I have to go, I have to go
Your hair was long when we first met
Samson went back to bed
Not much hair left on his head
He ate a slice of wonder bread and went right back to bed
And history books forgot about us and the bible didn't mention us
And the bible didn't mention us, not even once
You are my sweetest downfall
I loved you first, I loved you first
Beneath the stars came fallin' on our heads
But they're just old light, they're just old light
Your hair was long when we first met
Samson came to my bed
Told me that my hair was red
Told me I was beautiful and came into my bed
Oh I cut his hair myself one night
A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light
And he told me that I'd done alright
And kissed me 'til the mornin' light, the mornin' light
And he kissed me 'til the mornin' light
Samson went back to bed
Not much hair left on his head
Ate a slice of wonderbread and went right back to bed
Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down
Yeah we couldn't destroy a single one
And history books forgot about us
And the bible didn't mention us, not even once
You are my sweetest downfall
I loved you first
[regina spektor - samson]
I loved you first, I loved you first
Beneath the sheets of paper lies my truth
I have to go, I have to go
Your hair was long when we first met
Samson went back to bed
Not much hair left on his head
He ate a slice of wonder bread and went right back to bed
And history books forgot about us and the bible didn't mention us
And the bible didn't mention us, not even once
You are my sweetest downfall
I loved you first, I loved you first
Beneath the stars came fallin' on our heads
But they're just old light, they're just old light
Your hair was long when we first met
Samson came to my bed
Told me that my hair was red
Told me I was beautiful and came into my bed
Oh I cut his hair myself one night
A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light
And he told me that I'd done alright
And kissed me 'til the mornin' light, the mornin' light
And he kissed me 'til the mornin' light
Samson went back to bed
Not much hair left on his head
Ate a slice of wonderbread and went right back to bed
Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down
Yeah we couldn't destroy a single one
And history books forgot about us
And the bible didn't mention us, not even once
You are my sweetest downfall
I loved you first
[regina spektor - samson]
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
twentyfive
..but I can no longer content myself with what most people say, or with what is found in books..
..I must think over things for myself and get to understand them..
..I must think over things for myself and get to understand them..
Thursday, February 24, 2011
twentyfour
Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.
Keep your mind in a constant state of openness.
You pile up enough tomorrows and you'll be left with nothing but a bunch of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.
Live life passionately. Laugh until your belly hurts. Love unconditionally.
Fearless is not the absence of fear. It's not being completely unafraid. Fearless is having fears, having doubts... lots of them. Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. Fearless is falling madly in love, even though you've been hurt before. It's fearless to have faith that someday things will change. Fearless is having the courage to say goodbye to someone who only hurts you, even if you can't breathe without them. And when someone apologizes to you enough times for things they'll never stop doing, it's fearless to stop believing them. It's fearless to say 'you're not sorry' and walk away. Loving someone despite what people this is fearless. Allowing yourself to cry on the bathroom floor is fearless. Letting go is fearless. Then, moving on and being alright... that's fearless too. But no matter what life throws at you, you have to believe in it. You have to believe in the love stories and prince charmings and happily ever after. Love is fearless.
Keep your mind in a constant state of openness.
You pile up enough tomorrows and you'll be left with nothing but a bunch of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.
Live life passionately. Laugh until your belly hurts. Love unconditionally.
Fearless is not the absence of fear. It's not being completely unafraid. Fearless is having fears, having doubts... lots of them. Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. Fearless is falling madly in love, even though you've been hurt before. It's fearless to have faith that someday things will change. Fearless is having the courage to say goodbye to someone who only hurts you, even if you can't breathe without them. And when someone apologizes to you enough times for things they'll never stop doing, it's fearless to stop believing them. It's fearless to say 'you're not sorry' and walk away. Loving someone despite what people this is fearless. Allowing yourself to cry on the bathroom floor is fearless. Letting go is fearless. Then, moving on and being alright... that's fearless too. But no matter what life throws at you, you have to believe in it. You have to believe in the love stories and prince charmings and happily ever after. Love is fearless.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
twentythreeee
If you're my boy, swirl me around your room with feeling
And as we twirl, the glow in the dark stars on your ceiling
Will shine for us, as love sweeps over the room
'Cause we tend to make each other blush, you make me blush
Having a fantastic week already, and it just keeps getting better!!
And as we twirl, the glow in the dark stars on your ceiling
Will shine for us, as love sweeps over the room
'Cause we tend to make each other blush, you make me blush
Having a fantastic week already, and it just keeps getting better!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
twenty two
today ryan, rachel, thomas, matthew, and i got to watch the creighton basketball team at their practice. thomas was soooo excited- clapping his hands, cheering for the players, and giving high-fives. he was especially excited to see kenny lawson and gregory echinique. i am so glad he had the opportunity to go hang out with his biggest role models!!!!!
watching them practice:::
thomas with the team:::
watching them practice:::
thomas with the team:::
Monday, February 21, 2011
twentyone
where you invest your love, you invest your life
[mumford and sons..awake my soul]
such an exciting weekend.
[mumford and sons..awake my soul]
such an exciting weekend.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
twenty.
TWENTY ONE: A picture of something you hope to always remember
[la republica dominicana con mi familia]
TWENTY TWO: A picture of something you wish you were better at
[playing the piano]
TWENTY THREE: A picture of your favorite book
[the alchemist]
TWENTY FOUR: A picture of something you wish you could promote
[peace..love..hope..dreams]
TWENTY FIVE: A picture of your favorite place
[on the farm]
TWENTY SIX: A picture of something that means a lot to you
[service]
TWENTY SEVEN: A picture of yourself and a family member
[my second family]
TWENTY EIGHT: A picture of something you couldn't go a day without
[diet pepsi]
TWENTY NINE: A picture that can always make you smile
[thomas and matthew]
THIRTY: A picture of someone you miss
[caitlin virginia toohey]
[la republica dominicana con mi familia]
TWENTY TWO: A picture of something you wish you were better at
[playing the piano]
TWENTY THREE: A picture of your favorite book
[the alchemist]
TWENTY FOUR: A picture of something you wish you could promote
[peace..love..hope..dreams]
TWENTY FIVE: A picture of your favorite place
[on the farm]
TWENTY SIX: A picture of something that means a lot to you
[service]
TWENTY SEVEN: A picture of yourself and a family member
[my second family]
TWENTY EIGHT: A picture of something you couldn't go a day without
[diet pepsi]
TWENTY NINE: A picture that can always make you smile
[thomas and matthew]
THIRTY: A picture of someone you miss
[caitlin virginia toohey]
Saturday, February 19, 2011
nineteen
ELEVEN: A picture of something you hate
[history class]
TWELVE: A picture of something you love
[my horses, scooter and penny]
THIRTEEN: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
[thomas joseph]
FOURTEEN: A picture of something you want to do before you die
[go skydiving]
FIFTEEN: A picture of someone who inspires you
[esmerelda and rogelbi]
SIXTEEN: A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
[cortina]
SEVENTEEN: A picture of a childhood memory
[creighton basketball and st. louis tournaments]
EIGHTEEN: A picture and a letter
[letter: F]
[faith, family, friends]
NINETEEN: A picture of somewhere you would love to travel
[uganda]
TWENTY: A picture of something you want to learn
[snowboarding]
[history class]
TWELVE: A picture of something you love
[my horses, scooter and penny]
THIRTEEN: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
[thomas joseph]
FOURTEEN: A picture of something you want to do before you die
[go skydiving]
FIFTEEN: A picture of someone who inspires you
[esmerelda and rogelbi]
SIXTEEN: A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
[cortina]
SEVENTEEN: A picture of a childhood memory
[creighton basketball and st. louis tournaments]
EIGHTEEN: A picture and a letter
[letter: F]
[faith, family, friends]
NINETEEN: A picture of somewhere you would love to travel
[uganda]
TWENTY: A picture of something you want to learn
[snowboarding]
Friday, February 18, 2011
eighteen.
so there's this 30 day challenge and i decided to take it on the first 10 today. here it goes..
ONE: A picture of yourself with 5 random facts
1. i was born on christmas and am the youngest of 5 kids 2. traveling is a passion 3. i have an obsession for transformers bandaids and gummy bear vitamin pills 4. i hate the word "mayonaise" 5. awkward moments define me
TWO: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
[Elizabeth and Maddie]
THREE: A picture of the cast of your favorite childhood show
[Arthur]
FOUR: A picture of a favorite night
[BlueCrew, December 2010]
FIVE: A picture of your favorite memory
[Marian High School]
SIX: A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
[Top Chef's Angelo Sosa]
SEVEN: A picture of your most treasured item
[the quilt my mom & grandma made me for Christmas]
EIGHT: A picture that makes you laugh
[Allison and I at Oasis]
NINE: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
[E]
TEN: A picture of your favorite band or artist
[at this moment, marie digby]
planes.trains.automobiles.
ONE: A picture of yourself with 5 random facts
1. i was born on christmas and am the youngest of 5 kids 2. traveling is a passion 3. i have an obsession for transformers bandaids and gummy bear vitamin pills 4. i hate the word "mayonaise" 5. awkward moments define me
TWO: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
[Elizabeth and Maddie]
THREE: A picture of the cast of your favorite childhood show
[Arthur]
FOUR: A picture of a favorite night
[BlueCrew, December 2010]
FIVE: A picture of your favorite memory
[Marian High School]
SIX: A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
[Top Chef's Angelo Sosa]
SEVEN: A picture of your most treasured item
[the quilt my mom & grandma made me for Christmas]
EIGHT: A picture that makes you laugh
[Allison and I at Oasis]
NINE: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
[E]
TEN: A picture of your favorite band or artist
[at this moment, marie digby]
planes.trains.automobiles.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
seventeen.
bombed my history exam but oh well..tis life.
its beautiful outside today..definitely going for a run after class.
then service at JFON tonight..i can't wait to see everyone.
and only two weeks until spring break..i'm soooo excited!
[mumford and sons-after the storm]
And after the storm,
I run and run as the rains come
And I look up, I look up,
on my knees and out of luck,
I look up.
Night has always pushed up day
You must know life to see decay
But I won't rot, I won't rot
Not this mind and not this heart,
I won't rot.
And I took you by the hand
And we stood tall,
And remembered our own land,
What we lived for.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
And now I cling to what I knew
I saw exactly what was true
But oh no more.
That's why I hold,
That's why I hold with all I have.
That's why I hold.
I will die alone and be left there.
Well I guess I'll just go home,
Oh God knows where.
Because death is just so full and mine so small.
Well I'm scared of what's behind and what's before.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
Thank you @Mike Sebastian for introducing me to Mumford and Sons. I LOVE them!!!
planes
trains
automobiles.
its beautiful outside today..definitely going for a run after class.
then service at JFON tonight..i can't wait to see everyone.
and only two weeks until spring break..i'm soooo excited!
[mumford and sons-after the storm]
And after the storm,
I run and run as the rains come
And I look up, I look up,
on my knees and out of luck,
I look up.
Night has always pushed up day
You must know life to see decay
But I won't rot, I won't rot
Not this mind and not this heart,
I won't rot.
And I took you by the hand
And we stood tall,
And remembered our own land,
What we lived for.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
And now I cling to what I knew
I saw exactly what was true
But oh no more.
That's why I hold,
That's why I hold with all I have.
That's why I hold.
I will die alone and be left there.
Well I guess I'll just go home,
Oh God knows where.
Because death is just so full and mine so small.
Well I'm scared of what's behind and what's before.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
Thank you @Mike Sebastian for introducing me to Mumford and Sons. I LOVE them!!!
planes
trains
automobiles.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
sixteen
coffee break and working in java jay.
don't feel like studying for my history exam tomorrow.
looks like it'll be a long day.
the weather is beautiful outside.
i just want to go running.
maybe i will this afternoon.
i need to go to the post office on campus too.
this package needs to be sent like today.
but im lazy and its just so far away.
ive been here seven minutes and my coffee is already gone.
good thing anita is the one working.
i love that lady.
thats all for now.
PEACE OUT.
planes trains automobiles.
don't feel like studying for my history exam tomorrow.
looks like it'll be a long day.
the weather is beautiful outside.
i just want to go running.
maybe i will this afternoon.
i need to go to the post office on campus too.
this package needs to be sent like today.
but im lazy and its just so far away.
ive been here seven minutes and my coffee is already gone.
good thing anita is the one working.
i love that lady.
thats all for now.
PEACE OUT.
planes trains automobiles.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
fifteen - point - five
I'm in History class..Don't feel like paying attention..So I'll blog again..
Music. Lyrics. Melody.
I love listening to music, reading the lyrics, and dancing to the melody. There is so much to learn from the beats of our society..about our values, our talents, and our emotions. Take a moment and look beyond the words of the next song you hear. Listen for more, search for more. You'll be surprised by what you find...
Sometimes I lay under the moon
And I thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because
All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day
It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent blood
Drenched pavement keep on movin'
Though the waters stay ragin'
And in this life you may lose your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it phase you, no way
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because
All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day
One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence down with the hate
One day we'll all be free and proud
To be under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like
[Matisyahu-One Day]
planes.trains.automobiles.
Music. Lyrics. Melody.
I love listening to music, reading the lyrics, and dancing to the melody. There is so much to learn from the beats of our society..about our values, our talents, and our emotions. Take a moment and look beyond the words of the next song you hear. Listen for more, search for more. You'll be surprised by what you find...
Sometimes I lay under the moon
And I thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because
All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day
It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent blood
Drenched pavement keep on movin'
Though the waters stay ragin'
And in this life you may lose your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it phase you, no way
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because
All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day
One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence down with the hate
One day we'll all be free and proud
To be under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like
[Matisyahu-One Day]
planes.trains.automobiles.
fifteen
so since yesterday was just lyrics, i figured today would be 15 things i love...
1. My family. They're my backbone.
2. My nephews. Seriously, they couldn't be any cuter.
3. My friends, past and present. Hands down greatest people ever.
4. Diet Pepsi. Bad obsession, but its just sooo good.
5. Lyrics. Best way to speak your soul.
6. Dominican Republic. For opening my eyes to the simplicity and beauty of our world.
7. Sunshine. For brightening even the coldest days.
8. Darkness. Because without it the stars wouldn't be able to shine.
9. Candlelight Mass. The best form of relaxation, meditation, and personal time.
10. Running. My release.
11. Marian High School. For giving me a solid foundation to build and grow from.
12. Creighton University. The opportunity to define my personal beliefs and expand my education.
13. Smiling. Warm the day of another.
14. MacBook Pro. For making my papers, research, and procrastination 10x easier.
15. Peace and love. To make the world a better place.
Planes.
Trains.
Automobiles.
1. My family. They're my backbone.
2. My nephews. Seriously, they couldn't be any cuter.
3. My friends, past and present. Hands down greatest people ever.
4. Diet Pepsi. Bad obsession, but its just sooo good.
5. Lyrics. Best way to speak your soul.
6. Dominican Republic. For opening my eyes to the simplicity and beauty of our world.
7. Sunshine. For brightening even the coldest days.
8. Darkness. Because without it the stars wouldn't be able to shine.
9. Candlelight Mass. The best form of relaxation, meditation, and personal time.
10. Running. My release.
11. Marian High School. For giving me a solid foundation to build and grow from.
12. Creighton University. The opportunity to define my personal beliefs and expand my education.
13. Smiling. Warm the day of another.
14. MacBook Pro. For making my papers, research, and procrastination 10x easier.
15. Peace and love. To make the world a better place.
Planes.
Automobiles.
Monday, February 14, 2011
four. teen.
happy valentines day..
There I was again tonight forcing laughter, faking smiles
Same old tired, lonely place
Walls of insincerity
Shifiting eyes and vancancy vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
Your eyes whispered "have we met?"
Across the room your silhouette starts to make it's way to me
The playful conversation starts
Counter all your quick remarks like passing notes in secrecy
And it was enchanting to meet you
All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
The lingering question kept me up
2am, who do you love?
I wonder till I'm wide awake
Now I'm pacing back and forth, wishing you were at my door
I'd open up and you would say,
It was enchanting to meet you
All I know is I was enchanted to meet you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, dancing around all alone
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
This is me praying that this was the very first page
Not where the story line ends
My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again
These are the words I held back as I was leaving too soon
I was enchanted to meet you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, dancing around all alone
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
[taylor swift..enchanted]
planes, trains, and automobiles.
There I was again tonight forcing laughter, faking smiles
Same old tired, lonely place
Walls of insincerity
Shifiting eyes and vancancy vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
Your eyes whispered "have we met?"
Across the room your silhouette starts to make it's way to me
The playful conversation starts
Counter all your quick remarks like passing notes in secrecy
And it was enchanting to meet you
All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
The lingering question kept me up
2am, who do you love?
I wonder till I'm wide awake
Now I'm pacing back and forth, wishing you were at my door
I'd open up and you would say,
It was enchanting to meet you
All I know is I was enchanted to meet you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, dancing around all alone
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
This is me praying that this was the very first page
Not where the story line ends
My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again
These are the words I held back as I was leaving too soon
I was enchanted to meet you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, dancing around all alone
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
[taylor swift..enchanted]
planes, trains, and automobiles.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
thirteen.
today is thirteen random things i've
especially learned the past six months:
live one day at a time..the future will
figure itself out, so focus on today.
love yourself: inside and out
don't worry about what others think or say..
they have their opinions, but thats what they are..opinions.
you can't make someone love you,
but you can be someone to be loved.
spend all the quality time you can with family.
they're your backbone.
it's not what you have in life..
..its whom you have.
two people can look at the same exact
thing/experience/etc but see it completely differently.
forgiving and forgetting are two completely different things.
do what you love.
you'll always be happy.
grades aren't everything and college
is more than learning the books..it's about learning life.
change encourages growth..embrace it.
going to late-night mass is
the best time to relax and relieve stress.
enjoy life and cherish it..
..remember the best times, the good times,
the bad times, and worse times.
because each one has made you a better person,
taught you a lesson,
and formed you into the person you are now.
especially learned the past six months:
live one day at a time..the future will
figure itself out, so focus on today.
love yourself: inside and out
don't worry about what others think or say..
they have their opinions, but thats what they are..opinions.
you can't make someone love you,
but you can be someone to be loved.
spend all the quality time you can with family.
they're your backbone.
it's not what you have in life..
..its whom you have.
two people can look at the same exact
thing/experience/etc but see it completely differently.
forgiving and forgetting are two completely different things.
do what you love.
you'll always be happy.
is more than learning the books..it's about learning life.
change encourages growth..embrace it.
going to late-night mass is
the best time to relax and relieve stress.
enjoy life and cherish it..
..remember the best times, the good times,
the bad times, and worse times.
because each one has made you a better person,
taught you a lesson,
and formed you into the person you are now.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
twelve.
twelve random things to be grateful for:
faith, family, friends [my backbone]
gummy bear calcium pills [for my lack of milk]
jokes, humor, comedians, and laughter [to lighten the mood]
cappuccino [to warm up]
music, lyrics, and dancing [to let it all loose]
PB&J sandwiches [as a reminder of childhood memories]
traveling [for experiencing the world around me]
sunshine [to warm up these cold days]
chocolate, cookies, and ice cream [duhh]
volunteering [to discover my passions]
anita in java jay [for counting the number of ice cubes in my pop]
running [to contemplate life]
faith, family, friends [my backbone]
gummy bear calcium pills [for my lack of milk]
jokes, humor, comedians, and laughter [to lighten the mood]
cappuccino [to warm up]
music, lyrics, and dancing [to let it all loose]
PB&J sandwiches [as a reminder of childhood memories]
traveling [for experiencing the world around me]
sunshine [to warm up these cold days]
chocolate, cookies, and ice cream [duhh]
volunteering [to discover my passions]
anita in java jay [for counting the number of ice cubes in my pop]
running [to contemplate life]
Friday, February 11, 2011
lucky eleven
Last night our floor had the opportunity to sit down with Ruben Garcia, one of five founders of the Annunciation House. Almost 33 years ago, Ruben helped open a house for immigrants to stay once they enter El Paso and work towards becoming situated in the States.
The mission statement of the Annunciation House is: In a Gospel spirit of service and solidarity, we accompany the migrant, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education. We place ourselves among these poor so as to live our faith and transform our understanding of what constitutes more just relationships between peoples, countries, and economies. [http://annunciationhouse.org/]
Hearing Ruben's stories really inspired me and reiterated the experiences I have had through my service/immersion opportunities. One moment that really sticks out when looking back is meeting Santos, one of the residents at Oasis Rehabilitation Center in El Paso. Hearing Santos talk about growing up in the city with such influential traditions was so neat. We were able to learn a great deal from Santos-including how to dance!
So here's my leaving thought for the day:
Look around. Learn about the world. Find your passion. Release that passion and let it shine. Don't wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes. There is no day but today.
The mission statement of the Annunciation House is: In a Gospel spirit of service and solidarity, we accompany the migrant, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education. We place ourselves among these poor so as to live our faith and transform our understanding of what constitutes more just relationships between peoples, countries, and economies. [http://annunciationhouse.org/]
Hearing Ruben's stories really inspired me and reiterated the experiences I have had through my service/immersion opportunities. One moment that really sticks out when looking back is meeting Santos, one of the residents at Oasis Rehabilitation Center in El Paso. Hearing Santos talk about growing up in the city with such influential traditions was so neat. We were able to learn a great deal from Santos-including how to dance!
So here's my leaving thought for the day:
Look around. Learn about the world. Find your passion. Release that passion and let it shine. Don't wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes. There is no day but today.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ten.
wherever your passion is,
there is your heart.
my mission: discover my passions. i realize they will be ever changing, ever evolving, ever expanding. but this will be my goal in life. learn of these passions. act on these passions. love these passions.
ignite my passions.
Also, if you could pray for Baby Matthew that would be fantastic. He contracted RSV and is running a fever today. Rachel will be taking him to the doctor again today for an update, so hopefully it's positive!
there is your heart.
my mission: discover my passions. i realize they will be ever changing, ever evolving, ever expanding. but this will be my goal in life. learn of these passions. act on these passions. love these passions.
ignite my passions.
Also, if you could pray for Baby Matthew that would be fantastic. He contracted RSV and is running a fever today. Rachel will be taking him to the doctor again today for an update, so hopefully it's positive!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
nine.
a bit of humor for the day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzTuOQRTE0I&feature=related
my favorite part?
rock out like the plane is going down down and there are 120 people aboard and 121 parachutes..
....Random fact....
....Walt Disney was the voice of Mickey Mouse for more than 20 years....
{Now some inspirational lyrics}
[Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.]
{So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.}
[It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.]
{GreenDay-GoodRiddance}
and no post is complete without a quote..
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear."
five days.three goals.
i will do this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzTuOQRTE0I&feature=related
my favorite part?
rock out like the plane is going down down and there are 120 people aboard and 121 parachutes..
....Random fact....
....Walt Disney was the voice of Mickey Mouse for more than 20 years....
{Now some inspirational lyrics}
[Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.]
{So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.}
[It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.]
{GreenDay-GoodRiddance}
and no post is complete without a quote..
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear."
five days.
i will do this.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
eight.
You can teach a student a lesson for a day;
but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity,
he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.
Clay Bedford
In my Justice and Peace Studies class, we've been talking about the nature and causes of poverty. Today the topic of where our tax money is distributed came up. I realize that for some people this is a touchy topic, but what frustrated me was my lack of knowledge on the topic. One of my really good friends goes to a military university and I talked to him after class today to see his input on tax money for anti-poverty programs and military forces. I realized that my knowledge of so many aspects of our economy, government, military, etc is lacking and that my desire to learn more about them is increasing.
The only difficulty I have with this is that Creighton I receive an amazing education, but many of the classes I take are immensely impacted by the Jesuit values of the university. I feel that hearing both sides of the topics would help me make these decisions for myself rather than basing them off the side I am often presented with here. I want to take this challenge, but I don't know where to begin because there are so many different entities, influences, and viewpoints that it tends to become overwhelming. So I guess the logical place to start is by picking up a few newspapers and watch the news more often to study as much as possible about as many topics as possible.
but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity,
he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.
Clay Bedford
In my Justice and Peace Studies class, we've been talking about the nature and causes of poverty. Today the topic of where our tax money is distributed came up. I realize that for some people this is a touchy topic, but what frustrated me was my lack of knowledge on the topic. One of my really good friends goes to a military university and I talked to him after class today to see his input on tax money for anti-poverty programs and military forces. I realized that my knowledge of so many aspects of our economy, government, military, etc is lacking and that my desire to learn more about them is increasing.
The only difficulty I have with this is that Creighton I receive an amazing education, but many of the classes I take are immensely impacted by the Jesuit values of the university. I feel that hearing both sides of the topics would help me make these decisions for myself rather than basing them off the side I am often presented with here. I want to take this challenge, but I don't know where to begin because there are so many different entities, influences, and viewpoints that it tends to become overwhelming. So I guess the logical place to start is by picking up a few newspapers and watch the news more often to study as much as possible about as many topics as possible.
Monday, February 7, 2011
seven.
three goals.
eleven days.
i can and will do this.
also, sorry these last two posts were practically a fail..
it is what it is, life goes on.
eleven days.
i can and will do this.
also, sorry these last two posts were practically a fail..
it is what it is, life goes on.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
six.
don't know how to act.
don't know what to think.
don't know how to feel.
don't know, don't care.
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. [luke 6.28]
thats all for today.
don't know what to think.
don't know how to feel.
don't know, don't care.
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. [luke 6.28]
thats all for today.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
five.
in everyone's life, at some time,
our inner fire goes out.
it is then burst into flame
by an encounter
with another human being.
we should all be thankful
for those people
who rekindle
the inner spirit.
Albert Schweitzer
our inner fire goes out.
it is then burst into flame
by an encounter
with another human being.
we should all be thankful
for those people
who rekindle
the inner spirit.
Albert Schweitzer
Friday, February 4, 2011
four.
this is the most magnificent life has ever been.
here is heaven and earth and the brilliant sky in between.
blessed is this life and i'm gonna celebrate being alive.
[Brett Dennen-Blessed]
Life is a celebration, meant to be loved and cherished. These past few months, I have especially come to realize the importance of the lives that impact my every day. My parents, siblings, friends, professors, even strangers. Each person I encounter is a new blessing in my life that I should continually thank God for. He places people in our lives at the right time, in the right place. We may not always realize it at first, but in the end everything will make sense.
It may seem like we know all the answers, but we don't. We must accept this. I am learning to learn. One of my friends and I have been talking about this quite a bit lately..figuring out what it is about ourselves we don't "like" and learning how to "fix" those aspects. But there may not always be a cure, so we have to learn to accept that and live with it. It's part of life.
But sometimes we can feel nothing and everything at once. Anger and love. Failure and success. Sadness and happiness. Disinterest and desire. Well, that's part of life too. We have to deal with those emotions, whether we want to or not.
One way for me to do that is by writing. Although I'm horrible at putting my emotions into words on paper, it is worth a try. Another form of figuring out my emotions is through running. Just going outside and letting it all go. Sometimes I listen to music. Sometimes I listen to my surroundings. Every time I just let go. Reading is also an escape for me. Articles, stories, blogs. Whatever it is, I find this quiet time as an opportunity to contemplate.
Sorry for all this rambling..I'll wrap it up. I guess there's just so much going on in my life right now that I'm trying to sort through and find meaning to. So thank you for sticking with me and supporting me in my rediscovery..there is no way to show the magnitude my gratitude..
Thursday, February 3, 2011
three.
change. some people dread it. others live to promote it.
we must make change.
we must promote change.
we must accept change.
we must challenge change.
we must embrace change.
whether you like it or not, change is inevitable. we are constantly moving through life; changing as we transition from stage to stage, situation to situation, emotion to emotion. we should welcome these moments, learn from them, strive for them.
change is how humans find who we are in this world.
but we humans are also how change comes about.
we must make change.
we must promote change.
we must accept change.
we must challenge change.
we must embrace change.
change is how we attain our place.
change forces us to rediscover our place.
change defines our place.
let us accept our challenge to make a change.
big or small. home or abroad. emotion or action.
big or small. home or abroad. emotion or action.
we can make a change. we will make a change.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
two.
hap-pi-ness:
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
How often do we rush to the store and buy the newer, better, or faster gadget? How many times have we judged people based on the labels of their clothes? How has it become so easy for us to be so caught up in these material things of life?
Our society has a mentality that these things will bring us happiness and success. But when we take a step back and look at the bigger picture, there is so much more to it. Material things tend to weigh us down. I often catch myself stressing out about the material world, just to realize how stupid it is to be doing so.
Moments like that are a reminder to look around me at the beauty of my surroundings. My family, emotions, the stars, friends, nature, strangers, laughing...everything. There's a Chinese proverb that says, "That which is loved is beautiful." So why not love life in general? If we learn to love our world, our life, ourselves in every aspect, we learn beauty. And what is greater than recognizing the true artistry and elegance of the world we inhabit?
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
one.
Don't ask what the world needs.
Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.
Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Came upon this quote this morning and I absolutely LOVE it. I struggle with this every day..the world needs so many things in so many different aspects, so learning to find my passion is where my dance of life comes alive. Creating the passion that allows that excitement for me is what these years of my life are all about. Learning what I can do with those passions is so intriguing and knowing people who have followed those desires is so extremely admirable.
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