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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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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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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QOTD

“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ― Victor Hugo

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But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:7 NLT)

I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. (Philippians 3:12-14 NLT)

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But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT)

I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ (Philippians 3:7, 8 NLT)

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VOTD

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15 NLT)

And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear. (Philippians 1:14 NLT)

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Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. (James 4:10 NLT)

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. (Philippians 1:6 NLT)

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VOTD

But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. (Psalms 59:16 NLT)

Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, (Philippians 1:4 NLT)

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VOTD

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. --Proverbs 15:1 ESV

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. (Proverbs 21:2 ESV)

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. (Ephesians 6:18 NLT)

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VOTD

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” (Mark 10:27 NLT)

Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. (Ephesians 5:18, 19 NLT)

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VOTD

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 NLT)

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. (Ephesians 5:4 NLT)

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VOTD

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. (Proverbs 25:28 ESV)

And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26, 27 NLT)

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Just some K-Pop stuff

So, Lee Hyo Ri just released a new single (and MV) called “Bad Girl” (and it’s pretty much a holler at BigBang’s “Bad Boy”, which is dope, btw). And now, 2NE1’s CL is releasing her single (as a solo artist) and it, too, is called “Bad Girl”. I also recall another song of the same title by another K-Pop girl group, I just can’t remember who.

My question is: there are gazillion words in the English language (and even in Hangul, for that matter), could they not come up with a more unique/distinct title for their songs just to differentiate it from one another? Just sayin’.

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VOTD

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. (Proverbs 31:30 ESV)

He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1:7, 8 NLT)

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VOTD

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. (Mark 8:34, 35 ESV)

Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. (Galatians 6:7, 8 NLT)

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VOTD

To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing so you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. --Romans 12:20-21 ESV

Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! (Psalms 139:23, 24 ESV)

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. (Galatians 5:25 NLT)

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VOTD

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22, 23 NLT)

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. (1 John 3:16 ESV)

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VOTD

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. (Proverbs 23:4, 5 ESV)

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. (Galatians 5:14, 15 NLT)

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Benedict Cumberbatch. I’ve loved you since you played Hugh Laurie’s young adult son in “Forty-Something”. I’ve loved you since your hair was ginger. You knocked me over as “Sherlock”, and now you’ve killed me as John Harrison in “Star Trek: Into the Darkness”. I will now curl into a fetal position, and go cry in a corner.

Ah..the life of a nerdy fan-girl.

VOTD

“Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear. (Luke 12:4, 5 NLT)

For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love. (Galatians 5:6 NLT)

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VOTD

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. (Psalms 139:13, 14 ESV)


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VOTD

Is there a conflict, then, between God’s law and God’s promises?  Absolutely not! If the law could give us new life, we could be made right with God by obeying it.  But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ. (Gal. 3:21-22 NLT)

VOTD

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2 ESV)


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@CSLewisDaily: We live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship.


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@lecrae: If your value is found in your possessions, your money, your gifts, or looks, you have cheapened your worth immensely.

"@lecrae: If your value is found in your possessions, your money, your gifts, or looks, you have cheapened your worth immensely."


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VOTD

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. --Romans 12:17-19 ESV

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? (Psalms 42:2 ESV)

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VOTD 2

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. (Proverbs 6:20-22 ESV)


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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Thanking God the Father for my momma - the strongest, most resilient woman I know. I love you, Mommy. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

And to all my lovely “grandmas”, aunts, cousins, and friends who have the privilege of being moms, Happy Mother’s Day to you as well! We love and appreciate you. We praise God for you. Thank you for your love and sacrifice. Happy momma’s day to you!

VOTD

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4 ESV)

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They spit and they’re British. Brill. Still never gets old for me.

VOTD

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10 ESV)

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 ESV)

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VOTD

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10 ESV)

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 ESV)


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I just realized, I get a bit hands-y some times with guys, when I like them or are fond of them. Hands-y, not in a pervy way, OK. I just wanted to make that clear. LOL This is what I’ve noticed - I mindlessly touch, either their face, the side or back of their necks, or hang on to their forearm. It’s something that just happens without me realizing it, until I’ve actually done it. I’m an affectionate person anyway - I like to hug, even if I had just met that person. I’m a hugger.So yeah, tonight, I noticed that I did that to someone without even intentionally doing it. I was talking to someone else, when I just kind of reached over with my right hand to my guy-friend’s neck placed it there while talking. Hahaha! I could get in trouble for doing that, seriously.

Michz & Myra's birthday dinner 5-10-13

With the birthday girls, at Shoubu Grill in Koreatown, DTLA.



Is it my birthday?! Hehe With the Texco boys, Reggie & Raphael.


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VOTD

"Blessed be the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised. Not one word has failed of all his good promise, which he spoke by Moses his servant. (1 Kings 8:56 ESV)

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen. (Galatians 1:3-5 NLT)

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OMG! Randy Jackson is quitting American Idol! It’s about damn time! Just cancel the show altogether! PLEASE. Put everyone out of their misery.

2 Seung Hyuns

Little and Big Seung Hyun. My 2 beautiful Seung Hyuns.

I totally spazzed when Seung Ri tweeted this pic a while back.

Photo Credit: Seung Ri’s Twitter @ForvictoRi

VOTD

But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 ESV)


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VOTD

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV)

Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us —I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. I am not commanding you to do this. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches. You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. (2 Corinthians 8:7-9 NLT)

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VOTD

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. --Romans 12:14-16

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, (Colossians 3:12 ESV)

For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT)


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VOTD 2

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15 ESV)


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VOTD

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! (2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT)


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VOTD

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV)


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VOTD 2

It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has commissioned us, and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us. (2 Corinthians 1:21, 22 NLT)


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VOTD

For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. (Matthew 7:8 ESV)


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VOTD 2

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. (1 Corinthians 16:13, 14 NLT)


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VOTD

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. (Proverbs 9:10 ESV)


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Trip Lee Interview: Unashamed Tour 2012

Now, I’m kinda regretting missing this tour when it came through some time last year. I’m gonna have to check it out next time.

Trip Lee, preaching at Summit Church.

Rapper Trip Lee, preaching on Mark 5:1-20 at Summit Church in Raleigh, NC.

Message title: “Lord of the Demons”

Rapper Lecrae shares his testimony of Jesus Christ.

“I had been radically changed. To realize that I had been living a lie; to realize that I was unsatisfied, and I would never be satisfied UNTIL I came to Jesus was so revolutionary for me that I wanted everyone to taste it. I wanted everyone to see how awesome God was.”

“He [God] just loved on me, when I felt like I didn’t deserve love; when I felt unlovable.”

I Am Second - LeCrae's Testimony

Rapper Lecrae’s amazing, powerful testimony on how he was “bought with a price”.
Some quotes from the video that struck me:

“I remember, when I was 17, and a woman asked me, ‘Are you saved?’ I didn’t have any idea what she meant. Saved? What the heck is ‘saved’”

“I see guys who’ve been shot from being in gangs. I see, you know, girls who were extremely promiscuous in the past. I see rappers, I see dancers, I see singers. I see people who came from the same background I came from. And they still embodied who they were, culturally, but, they were ALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS. And I have never seen that before.”

“Somebody said, I was bought with a price….. Somebody thinks I’m significant enough to die for me. Somebody thinks I’m significant enough to climb up this mountain with this cross on His back and take nails on His wrists and His feet, for me.”

“I’ve learned to stay close to my source of significance, to my source of worth. And, uh, it’s God.”

VOTD 2

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT)


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VOTD

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2 ESV)

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The Voice, Knockout Round 2: Luke Edgemon - "Teenage Dream"

I’m not a fan of the original version of “Teenage Dream”. But, Luke made me like it. A LOT.

His part starts around 1:45.

Team Usher: C vs. Vito. And Blake-Adam bromance. LOL

I'm not a huge fan of Usher's. But, I've always liked his voice, even from when he was little.

And Blake and Adam's bickering... Hahahaha! Blake's so crazy.


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VOTD

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -Col. 3:17


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The Voice - Knockout Rounds (Day 1)

Team Adam: Amy has a powerhouse voice, but she does have pitch problems. I could totally relate since I belt out songs, too, it’s hard to control pitch when you’re so used to it. I guess that’s what my voice professor had been warning me about from the beginning. Sigh.

After-work selfies. Bored. LOL


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VOTD 2

Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. (Habakkuk 3:17, 18 ESV)

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VOTD

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. --Romans 12:11-13

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Singers. I love singers. Singers who SAAAIIINNNGGG. From the gut, smack-you-over-the-head, soulful, feelings, type of singers. Ugh.

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Me, singing at the 50th wedding anniversary ceremony after church today. My cousin, Ate Joyce, accompanying me.




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My mom told me that my first language was English. I spoke it until I was about 5. Then, I started school, so I spoke both English and Tagalog. Haha!

When I have kids, I want to do the same, and I want them to have either a British, Scottish or an Australian accent. Identity crises - oh, it's gonna happen. LOL

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As I watch the Knicks vs. Celtics game, I keep thinking that Garnett, Pierce, even Duncan & Kobe are already too old to play. Then, I realize, they are around my age. Reality bloody bites. LOL


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I really cannot walk in high heels. Oh, the problems of a shorty.


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Not sure what to wear for the 50th wedding anniversary ceremony at church later on. I'll go with black & gold, I suppose.


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VOTD 2

Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. (1 Corinthians 7:17 NLT)


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VOTD

And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:24 ESV)


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This is in front of my face. Restraint. I need restraint.

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It has finally happened. I am now classified as an adult in my family. Sigh.

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I'm gonna have to watch Matt Smith's seasons as the Doctor from when he first took over! I realize I've missed out on too much! #doctorwho


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Never mess with the T.A.R.D.I.S. She ain't havin' it! #doctorwho

I feel another random spewing coming!!! LOL

Random thought vomit, re: music/musicians

Seeing all these so-called “musicians” or “singers” getting involved in mindless shenanigans, getting themselves in trouble, doing whatever or whoever the heck they’re doing, it makes me sad for music in general. Makes me appreciate my real musician/artist friends, who pay their dues, playing in cafes, bars, clubs, hole-in-the-walls, writing their own music and diligently continuing to do so, not thinking about what it will get them (money, fame, sex, drugs), but genuinely going out there and just sharing their gift of music to the world. I see them, every night, dragging their own gear on stage, playing their own instruments, singing their own songs that they’ve written – songs that have substance, by the way and not the mindless drivel of getting high, wasted or chasing tail – musicians writing from their heart, and wanting to share it with the world. It’s a shame that these TALENTED people have fallen through the cracks because of an industry that only thinks about making cash, and not really thinking about fostering and showing off TRUE TALENT.

Don’t get me wrong, there are those out in the mainstream, adored by millions/billions of people, enjoying the fame and fortune, who are truly talented and take their craft seriously and are being true artists. Unfortunately, there are only so few of them. The people that gain attention are those who are half as talented (or have none whatsoever), and are in the headlines almost every single day, not for their music, but more for their reckless actions and irresponsibility. Their music, equally as reckless and with little-to-no substance at all. One of the many reasons why I don’t listen to the radio anymore. I seek out undiscovered talent, who have something to say other than, again, getting high, getting wasted, making paper, or chasing tail.

I really want to move back to Toronto this year. ANYTIME this year. Please, Lord.

VOTD 2

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV)


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VOTD

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 NLT)


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Summer's around the corner...

Was helping out one of my girls at church look for her prom dress, and here I am, getting carried away and looking for summer dresses. LOL Found these 2 so far... ;)



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I love this colour. And the dress is so cute. I want. :)



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Selfies.

Late post.


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Depeche Mode - The Making Of Delta Machine EPK

Depeche Mode - The Making Of Delta Machine EPK from Jon Berger on Vimeo.

I really, REALLY wanna see them in September.

“To be or not to be” – Hamlet (David Tennant)

“To sleep. Perchance, to dream. Aye, there’s the rub.”

Compelling.

Legion of Extraordinary Dancers

Music: “Yellow” (Coldplay) by Vitamin String Orchestra
I still get goosebumps watching this. Extraordinary, indeed.
Madd Chadd and his iso’s.
Didn’t realize Harry Shum, Jr. also helped choreographed this. Go, Mike Chang! :)

Video: iTut - featuring Pac-Man, Hok and Moon

I love Hok. That is all.

(This should be an Apple commercial. Seriously.)

VOTD 2

Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. (1 Corinthians 3:16, 17 NLT)


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VOTD 2

Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. (1 Corinthians 3:16, 17 NLT)


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VOTD

I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart." (Psalms 40:8 ESV)


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Sounds: Diligence by Choice37

Choice 37 is a Korean-American producer, and is currently working with YG Entertainment in Seoul.

This album is pretty fly. I love this kinda stuff - jazz fused with hip-hop. Reminds me of Digable Planets, Mos Def or Common. The tracks are pretty ill.

QOTD

A friend tweeted this quote. This is what I hope to do, and soon.

"Living in a foreign country is one of those things that everyone should try at least once. My understanding was that it completed a person, sanding down the rough provincial edges and transforming you into a citizen of the world."

- Sedaris


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On love and loss.

It's been said, "it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". That is, until someone else finds that love and reminds you what you have lost.

- Me


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Oh, how I love You.

Oh, how I love You
You’re everything I want, everything I need and more…
You bring me peace and joy.
Oh, how I love You.
Day by day, You show me how You love me
No matter what I do or say
Day and night, I’m so amazed by Your grace
And how You took my place
You didn’t have to do it
But, You did.
You sacrificed Your life
So I could have mine.
All I can do is say….
Oh, how I love You
You’re everything I want, everything I need and more…
You bring me peace and joy.
Oh, how I love You.

- Achau

Verse of the day.

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah" - Psalm 46:1-3 ESV


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Lydia Paek Ft. Tablo- Suit and Tie (cover)

Love this cover by Lydia Paek (QuestCrew/YG Producer/Songwriter), and Tablo (Korean-Canadian rapper). Her voice is soooo sassy. And Tablo, well, I'm a bit biased. He's a Konuck. LOL

Job-hunt update.

So, yesterday (Tuesday), I went to a dental office to apply for a job. I was referred to them by a former employee, as well as her grandfather who's one of their regular patients. They weren't sure if the place was hiring, but I was just to go there and apply anyway. Basically, I'm just looking for admin or reception work. When I arrived, I introduced myself and told them that I was referred to them. The head orthodontist/owner took a look at my resume and seemed to like what she saw.  She conducted the interview, which quickly turned out to be a chat session, wherein I found that her daughter used to take piano and voice lessons that I used to work at for seven years. I actually know who her daughter is. After our lengthy chat, it turned out that she isn't needing anyone at the moment, but she would love to hire me in about 2 months' time when one of her dental assistants finally goes to nursing school full-time. However, she did mention that one of her friends mentioned earlier that day that they needed a part-time clerk/office worker at the small IT company they own. She quickly called her friend and recommended me right away. After hanging up, she immediately gave me the phone number and told me to contact them right away. She and I did have an agreement though that if she finally has that open position in 2 months' time, she would want to hire me. After I left the dental office, I called the number she had given, but all I got was the voice-mail. So, I just left a message expressing my interest in the job.

This morning, I called again, and was able to talk to the owner of the IT company and she said that the job is only part-time, 10-hours per week, and 2 days out of the week, but only for a couple of months, since I would be taking over for their regular office worker who's apparently going on a medical leave. I told her that I didn't mind as long as I have a job. So, we had set up an interview this coming Friday. At this point, I'll take what I can get. Just to have a job at a time like this would be amazing. I hate being idle. I tend to think too much and waste away my time doing drivel and rubbish. Even if it's just a part-time job, I would be very happy. The job is in Whittier, so it's so much more closer to home than my previous job, which is what I've been praying for. Also, since it's only a 2-month stint, then I could actually be hired at the dental office after all. It works out perfectly! :)

Job situation.

Currently applying for a job. Say a prayer for me, friends. Thank you.

I really need this, Lord. But, Your will be done. Amen.


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Today's verse.

Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! --Psalm 96:1-3



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This social networking biz.

I have been living on Twitter for the past few weeks now. I've been avoiding Facebook since end of January. I've just been responding to some comments on there and have been posting my daily devotions and Bible passages. Other than that, I don't even look through it anymore. Getting bored with FB, to be honest. But now, I'm overcompensating on Twitter. Hah! It's more fun, though. Little thought-vomits here and there. I could just be completely random and say whatever the heck I want in 140 characters or less. If some people don't enjoy it, they're more than welcome to unfollow. Not like I twisted your arm to follow me in the first place.


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And....

Yay! :)


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Hmmm...

Silence for the past 2 days. Not even a peep. Busy, I suppose.

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Tablo quotes (from his solo album "Fever's End")

“Robbing someone of their smile and putting it on your face doesn’t make you ‘happy’.” – Tablo

That green-eyed monster.

That green-eyed monster is rearing its ugly head again. Argh.

I refuse to get jealous. I ABSOLUTELY refuse to get jealous, because that shipped has sailed quite a while ago, and I missed it. *groan*

Meanwhile, I have found myself in an all-too-familiar situation wherein I am developing feelings for someone who is unattainable. Yup, me and those unattainables. Story of my life. What else is new?

WHY? *Sits in a corner and mopes*

Today is my birthday. And for my birthday, I want him as a gift. His name is Choi Seung Hyun, a.k.a. T.O.P. He’s a beautiful and weird creature. Can someone make this happen? Thank you! LOL

Dream destination #1 - London, England, U.K.

Ever since I can remember, I've always had this fascination with the U.K. Not sure where that actually came from, but it's definitely one of the many places I would like to travel to, and possibly, Lord-willing, I move to. When I am able to travel, I will definitely take my first trip to London with my mother, of course. I want her to be my traveling companion as long as she's able to (One of the many reasons why I want to move back to Toronto. But I digress.).

First stop: Buckingham Palace

Well, it's just a given that I would visit Buckingham Palace, being that it's a definite tourist-destination. I would like to witness the changing of the guard. Perhaps, try to make one of them laugh. Who knows, maybe get a glimpse of HM Queen Elizabeth II or other royals (ehem.... Harry. lol).

The Tower Bridge

Every time I see this, the children's song "London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down." comes to mind. She's a beaut, ain't she? Especially at night. I want to cross that bridge.

Parliament and "Big Ben"

Ahhh.. good ol' Ben. I would like to meet and see you up close. One day, soon, I hope.

The London Eye

I'd definitely like to take a ride on the Eye, and see London that way. I hear that it takes 30 minutes for it to go all the way around. Ahh.. something to experience, I suppose. It just looks so cool. And it always makes me think of the first Doctor Who episode I've ever seen. The one with Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, called "Rose". My first introduction to DW.

The Globe Theatre

This is a definite must-visit, for a lover of Shakespeare's work like myself! I would love to see a stage production there. I think it would be a total geek-out for me to be there and just be part of literary history.

Piccadilly Circus

London's West End (Theatre District)

Of course, being a theatre-lover as well, I would have to take in a show or two at London's West End. I HAVE TO.

Notting Hill (Market)

Because of the movie, and a certain "panda" recommended it.  I would love to walk and shop around. And eat at the same restaurant aforementioned panda ate burgers at (oh my, he's so cute. lol).

Harrod's

For some shopping, have to stop by Harrod's. Why not?

This is just barely scratching the surface. Of course, there are other places in and outside of London that I would love to see. I would post about them at another time. But for now, are there another places anyone would recommend for me to see, when I visit London?

You were kicked off American Idol because people didn’t vote for you. Just accept that fact, move on, and do your music. If you think you’re THAT talented, don’t ride on the coat-tails of American Idol. That shipped has sailed for you. MOVE ON.

[BigBang] SEUNGRI FUNNY MOMENT. (ENG)

This is one of the reasons why I love this Panda! Seungri, you are too cute!

GD&TOP - BABY GOOD NIGHT M/V

New hairstyle for 2013 - bangs!


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Feeling a bit like I'm being left behind, as far as having a significant other is concerned. A lot of my friends, who are of the same age, are either married or have a significant other. Most of the little tweens that I was "big sister" to, back in Toronto, are mostly married with kids, or have significant others as well. Last night, while out with co-workers at a Korean BBQ to celebrate a co-worker's birthday, and another co-worker getting a nice fat commission (haha!), one co-worker was expressing her concern that she hasn't been able to get pregnant yet, after being married for 5 years, and she's worried that she won't be able to. But SHE'S ONLY 24!!! How could you worry about not having kids when you're only 24?!?! LOL All that talk made me a bit anxious, as I'm almost at that age when it will really be difficult to have babies. Next month, I will be 38. Not that I'm eager to get married yet. Although, I do have the desire. I'm just wondering when I will meet The One. 10 years ago, I really thought that I had met him. But, it turned out, God had other plans, and it was just not meant to be. I probably should be earnestly praying about this. But, I still have some apprehensions. Perhaps, I'm still not ready? Even at this age, I may still have some reservations about relationships and such. I don't know. It's tough. I'm not desperate enough to just settle for second best. Trusting my God to reveal it in His own time. I wish it would a bit faster, though. LOL

I miss how it used to be between us. Now, it's so awkward. I've told you, I miss you, albeit jokingly. But, it's true. I do miss you. Sigh.

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BIGBANG - MONSTER M/V

 
My song at the moment. T.O.P. why are you so gorgeous?! I can't stand it.