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Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:20:53 GMT

Fun in da sun... Cali style `M

Thursday, April 14, 2005

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:30:46 GMT

My last paper is finished!!! Woo hoo !! `M

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 19:49:05 GMT

Spirit or Flesh?
Something that has become very real to me, is that sometimes we as humans can tend to neglect the fact that the little thoughts in our head or mind need to be deciphered as to their purpose. They can either tear us down or build us, and those around us- up.

1John 4: 2-3 speaks to this:

"This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God

(thoughts that are good and true in nature):

Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God

(thoughts and feelings that represent the principles of love, purity and disregard for hate- in all circumstances),

but every spirit (or in context- 'thoughts') that does not acknowledge Jesus

( principles that that disregard love, purity and harmony in all circumstances)

is not from God".

Therefore, I fully believe that if we don't take this into account (whatever belief one may hold...), that ruin becomes us- first from the inside, then on the outside.

Just a thought, not a sermon ("Lon Solomon Style"). `Have a sweet week, `M

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 05:44:04 GMT

So,

As of now Im pretty worn out, school finishes this week and Finals are next week. Its "time", its been "time" for a while... `M

...I thought this was interesting: All I have to say about this test in regards to me is... "Well Duh"!

Your Brain is 46.67% Female, 53.33% Male

Your Brain is 46.67% Female, 53.33% Male Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female You are both sensitive and savvy Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve

What Gender Is Your Brain?

Sunday, April 03, 2005

Sun, 03 Apr 2005 07:23:44 GMT

Some thoughts...

In life(in general), as guys, I think we are subconciously told to hide our emotions and not let them out- because it can be considered as a sign of "weakness". That is a lie.

In our "weakness", we are made strong by those whom we entrust our vulnerability to. That takes strength...That- is fellowship, that- is intimacy, that... is trust. That is the very reason there is more than one person on this earth.

If we have not been made stronger, than we have lost nothing. In our vulnerablity, we find strength not understood through words.

Friday, March 25, 2005

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 22:30:52 GMT

So, I gotta say, Brigitte you are the best sister a brother could ever ask for. I love you, I love you, I love you x's One Billion.

Friday, March 25, 2005

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 07:27:10 GMT

I love life. I love people. King of Glory, have your Glory. Just some mental ramblings...

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 03:50:32 GMT

Currently, I feel the deep wallowing sensation in the pit of my stomach of wanting to throw up, but I cant. I have wronged whom I hold closest to me. I am sorry.

Monday, March 14, 2005

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:46:30 GMT

Here's a pic. of me and brother posin' to be super tough!! Rough Rydas!!!!

So, Ive been dealing with a couple of things as of lately: Ive been seeking discernment from friends, family, pastor and my Theology teacher (my fav.teacher), and it looks like Im going to live in Los Angeles starting September!! Im going there to pursue recording/studio engineering/music production @ Musicians Institute in Hollywood for 6 months. Its what i've wanted to do for a really long time. So, as I do have one more year left for my undergraduate studies, I plan on taking a couple courses here and there, out there to finish it up as well. So, I will finally be done with all my studies in a year and a half. The beauty of it is that when i am done, ill have a 4yr. degree in Theology and then a certificate in special/ tech. skills in what i desire to create as a career. I knew this going into my graduate studies, but im just going about it in more of a sporadic manner versus that of a systematic method (i.e. 4yrs then Tech. school versus 3yrs undergrad. then tech school then finish up remaining credits of undergrad).

So, its gonna be a bit of a 'different' approach- but ive been pretty burned out by school for the last yr. and a half or so.Its time for change- I figure this will switch things up a bit, without disregarding my commitment to finishing up my undergard. I figure that life is too short to not enjoy the process, so thats what im doing, 'enjoying the process'.

So, anyways- ive got four more weeks until I fly out to LA and see Cori!!! Im pretty stoked!!She is so beautiful. And then about a week or so later, Katie and Dan will fly out as well and we'll be off on our road trip!! Good times, Good times!

Ill write more on the whole 'movin' to LA' thing in a bit, but those are just a couple of thoughts for now.

Tuesday, March 08, 2005

Tue, 08 Mar 2005 02:26:43 GMT

Hey,

So, as of lately- I just feel like i gotta get this whole school thing done, its definately gettin' to me. I just feel like I need to "move on" and whatnot, I have one more yr. after this, but i am trying to discern whether or not to study something else for six months and then finish off my 4 yr, or just keep pluggin' away at this 'thing' called college and then pursue the 6 month study. Anyway's, here's a pic of my mom and my pup. for reasons of wantin' a taste of home- ahhh, home sweet home! `M