Most of my closest friends....

Most of my closest friends are friends I made in college. And they’re not originally from So Cal, so after graduation, they all moved back to their respective towns/cities/states/countries. Most of them are married with kids now, and I get to be auntie to their kids. I’m grateful that we still have those ties even though we all have moved on to other things. But, I love the fact that whenever I see them again, it’s just easy to get back into our dynamic, and pick up where we left off.

So, there really was a boy. Emphasis on the "WAS". But, it's been over for a while. Actually, I wonder if it ever started at all. But, it was there. He was there. For about 6 months, there was something unspoken. No. We never "dated". Every time he or I brought it up, going out on a date, we never managed to follow through. He gave me enough reason, and showed me enough reason for me to know he was interested. And I really made no qualms about showing him, more so than telling him, that I was, as well. We had a small tiff. I was upset and he actually made efforts to make it up to me. In hindsight, it was cute the way he got flustered. Not that I relished it. ;) Then, we were OK again. But, after that, we just didn't have time to spend with each other anymore, and his life caught up with him. I guess it just wasn't meant to happen.

Wait. Did I just confess? Hahaha Oh my.

Nope. No one will ever find out who the boy is. :)

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Incredibly envious that one of my childhood friends is traipsing around Europe right now with her husband and son (my godson). My current circumstances prevent me from traveling. And for someone who’s a bonafide Europhile, it is INCREDIBLY frustrating being unable to go and see Europe, which has been my dream since I-don’t-know-how-long. Actually, I’m much more an Anglophile really, and have been fascinated with England, and the whole of UK since I was a wee lass. I wish to travel with my mom there.

Oh, and my friend is going to Vienna (Austria), which is like “The Sound of Music" country! I am just straight out jealous of my friend at this point. I am sobbing into my hands. LOL

Lord-willing, I will be able to visit Europe in the near future with my mom.

I want to get my voice back in shape again. And singing classically is the best way to do it. My voice was in the best shape it was when I was a Vocal major at Biola University. I got lazy and stopped applying what I learned. Now, my vibrato has slowed down, and I run out of air very quickly. My diaphragm isn’t strong anymore. Waahhhh! I knew Dr. Locke had a valid reason as to why he frowned upon me singing contemporary songs. Haha. He was right. Sigh.

I think I’m going to sing classical songs, and only classical, for a whole month and see how it changes my voice. Hah!

Using a derogatory term, even if it was meant as a joke, is NEVER OK. And it doesn't make you "cool." It makes you seem ignorant.

VOTD

“But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them. Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need. (Deuteronomy 15:7, 8 NLT)

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8 NLT)


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VOTD

Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. --James 4:13-14 ESV

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord ! Praise the Lord ! (Psalms 150:6 ESV)

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NLT)

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VOTD

Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord. (Psalms 25:7 NLT)

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