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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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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VOTD

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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