Tonight was different...just regular I suppose. I didn't go with my sister and her in-laws like I had the past 2 years. I didn't feel lonely though like I had the past several years...just content. It was nice and quiet. Dad was upstairs watching TV, mom was downstairs multi-tasking as usual getting gifts wrapped, making dessert, cooking soup, finishing laundry, while chatting with her younger sister visiting from Maryland. Older sis is out doing her own thing and I already said what my younger sis was doing.
This morning I had my tires rotated and balanced while I wrote out some Christmas cards, steamed my engine, polished my wheels, and got a basic wash while I had breakfast at Bakers (great food close to home!). I went to drop off some cards only to find out the dorms are closed to outsiders during the holidays, which now makes my cards "belated". It's the thought that counts right? I got home and then waxed my truck which seemed to take forever and a day. I got some of my ski/snowboard gear ready for my trip and was planning on emailing out the address of the condo for those joining me only to find out I get the address and directions when I pick up my key from the main office. I met and saw a "I Am Legend" with my buddy Jeff which I thought was pretty good until the super anti-climactic ending. Not recommended unless you're bored. I did see "Alvin and the Chipmunks" last week which was really entertaining, however with some slow spots in the middle; I would recommend it though. On our way home I picked some polish from the store and after I dropped Jeff off, I spent the next 45 minutes polishing my wheels and other chrome accents on my truck. After that I ate some soup and bread, had some ice-cream, and just....chilled by turning on the tube and flipping on my lap top. My aunt wants to fix me up with a friend of hers back in Maryland which I thought was pretty amusing. I also had some running texts with friends sending wishes with one even coming at 130am! I'm sure she was surprised I answered her that late. I also had a wonderful 90 minute conversation with a dear friend that lead to laughter most of the conversation!
Tonight was...normal and I really enjoyed it. My truck got so much attention today and if she were alive she would have thought she was a princess! Ha ha ha! I know Christmas is supposed to be this special time of year when we focus our thoughts, hearts, minds, gifts, and all that stuff...But I think it's nice to do these things throughout the year to make others feel special all the time.
I've been sick since Friday, but I think I'll be 100% by tomorrow. I shouldn't of done so much on Thursday. I knew that dancing salsa was going to push me over the edge...oh well, gotta live life though right? We can't be too careful and yet not too foolish also.
It's 2am...I'll publish this and proofread it tomorrow. If somebody gets to read this before I proofread it, you'll see how scatter brained I really am. I'm sure I change topics on a dime and write with broken English. I think the Benadryl and Chamomile is kicking in. Good night till then =)
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
my recent relational epiphany - salsa included!
Today I was fortunate to learn more about women and how they perceive us men in some situations (only some, because there's just no way we'll fully understand each other... and that's why we end up compromising).
I ran into a wonderful friend during my lunch break, which I believe was totally carved out in God's plan. See, I don't believe in coincidences; I went to lunch late, which was much later than I normally do, and I sat in a place I have never really sat at before... Tada...there she was! We greeted each other and soon found ourselves laughing up a storm. I was surprised when our topic veered into relationship talk.
We had such an amazing talk! I'll just get directly into it. I know there are guys who are smooth, think they are smooth, and well who try to be smooth. I know because....well I'm a guy! =) What I learned is that most, if not all, women see right through it all. We men are so transparent it's embarrassing. The difference of how a woman responds to our transparent "suaveness" depends on how the girl feels toward the guy, NOT how smooth the guy was/is. It's what I have called the "spark" or "chemistry". No matter how hard one tries (guy or girl) if there's no spark, odds are greatly and immensely against them. I'm not saying this cannot develop over time, I believe the person with the interest MUST shelve his/her romantic feelings until the other person is ready. Unfortunately, many times, the other person never develops the the same feelings. It's all in God's timing, which is easier said than done because we are emotionally driven beings. God can and will prevail in helping us suppress our emotions if we let him, no matter how much "in love" we think we are.
I learned that some girls (this can go vice versa too, it'll make more sense as a focused snippet) are just bubbly, flirtatious, and outgoing. Some of us guys who like to hangout with these type of girls may find ourselves easily attracted to them and may even think they are giving us signs of moving the relationship up a step to a more serious one. WRONG! I once believed that girls choose to flirt with me because they desired more. This is soooooo not the case; it's because it's fun and playful, and most of the time they are only wanting a deeper friendship. For example, I believe I am outgoing and flirtatious with women. I honestly love to make a woman feel special and adored, however, I am not interested "romantically" in every girl I flirt with, not even close. In fact, it is much harder for me to flirt with the girl I do have interest in. I think it is easier for me to be outgoing and open with a girl I know I have no interest in pursuing in a romantic way. Don't misunderstand me, I am NOT a player...never was and never will be.
Friendship is an important step not to be skip. I had a hard first hand experience with this lesson, and after hearing someone else's story about it, I am a now a believer. It may work for some, in fact when my sister told her now husband, "let's just be friends." He simply answered "I don't want to be your friend...I want more." Aww how romantic! That's for the movies and rarely works in real life. My sister and brother-in-law just happened to be in God's master plan.
Friendship requires boundaries. If a guy is interested in a girl, and she just wants to be friends...She needs to state clearly what is inappropriate and acceptable behavior emotionally, mentally, verbally, in understanding/connotations, and physical contact (e.g. hugs, massage, holding hands, etc...) The guy on the other hand needs to be respectful and adhere to the boundaries. Okay...I'll admit there are many times where we men and you women are clueless to signs that are given or not given. Here is where communication is key and where a third, unbiased party should be included. Why you ask...because LOVE IS BLIND!!! Our body and mind are now at the mercy of hormonal control! Most of the time, simple will power is not enough. We need the support of the friends and family God has placed in our lives. There are those who are able to turn emotions off like a switch (I have no idea how people are able do this) and there are people like me who are emotional, feeling beings. Time and space are the ultimate variables God has given us to heal our hearts or to just to gain needed clarity.
I went salsa dancing for a friend's birthday celebration and I took another friend along. I had a lot of fun that evening and it brought back wonderful memories of dancing with other beautiful (not just exterior) people in my life. It made me realize that I need to enjoy the company of FRIENDS for as long as I can without the thoughts of romance and love which the movies, media, and the devil push on us constantly. When I dropped her off at home, I'll admit, I thought "wow, I wouldn't mind dating her". She, unknowingly, made a remark that brought me to reality. That she wasn't interested in me "that way". She mentioned how cute a couple I would make with (%@$!) or any of her friends for that matter because I am a really nice guy. I thanked her and honestly told her that I was not actively looking for a relationship and that I would like to continue building friendships with her, (%@$!), and everyone else currently in my life. I want this because I recently was dating a special person where we bypassed the friendship stage; and no matter how well we were matched and got along, we didn't have that foundation. I was saddened by that experienced but I am certainly not crippled by it...only wiser because of it, and I thank God for her influence in my life.
Romance and love will happen on God's time line and in his perfect plan for our lives. We are human, I am human, and so we experience impatience which leads to hate or hurt and eventually to sin. However, Romans 5:3, 4 states: "And not only so, but we glory in in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh PATIENCE; and patience, EXPERIENCE, and experience, HOPE"
We have a hope in Christ that he will grant us the desires of our heart as long as seek him first. Psalms 37:4, 5 tells us: "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
-Keep the faith my friends and hold fast to God's word, I love you all! =)
I ran into a wonderful friend during my lunch break, which I believe was totally carved out in God's plan. See, I don't believe in coincidences; I went to lunch late, which was much later than I normally do, and I sat in a place I have never really sat at before... Tada...there she was! We greeted each other and soon found ourselves laughing up a storm. I was surprised when our topic veered into relationship talk.
We had such an amazing talk! I'll just get directly into it. I know there are guys who are smooth, think they are smooth, and well who try to be smooth. I know because....well I'm a guy! =) What I learned is that most, if not all, women see right through it all. We men are so transparent it's embarrassing. The difference of how a woman responds to our transparent "suaveness" depends on how the girl feels toward the guy, NOT how smooth the guy was/is. It's what I have called the "spark" or "chemistry". No matter how hard one tries (guy or girl) if there's no spark, odds are greatly and immensely against them. I'm not saying this cannot develop over time, I believe the person with the interest MUST shelve his/her romantic feelings until the other person is ready. Unfortunately, many times, the other person never develops the the same feelings. It's all in God's timing, which is easier said than done because we are emotionally driven beings. God can and will prevail in helping us suppress our emotions if we let him, no matter how much "in love" we think we are.
I learned that some girls (this can go vice versa too, it'll make more sense as a focused snippet) are just bubbly, flirtatious, and outgoing. Some of us guys who like to hangout with these type of girls may find ourselves easily attracted to them and may even think they are giving us signs of moving the relationship up a step to a more serious one. WRONG! I once believed that girls choose to flirt with me because they desired more. This is soooooo not the case; it's because it's fun and playful, and most of the time they are only wanting a deeper friendship. For example, I believe I am outgoing and flirtatious with women. I honestly love to make a woman feel special and adored, however, I am not interested "romantically" in every girl I flirt with, not even close. In fact, it is much harder for me to flirt with the girl I do have interest in. I think it is easier for me to be outgoing and open with a girl I know I have no interest in pursuing in a romantic way. Don't misunderstand me, I am NOT a player...never was and never will be.
Friendship is an important step not to be skip. I had a hard first hand experience with this lesson, and after hearing someone else's story about it, I am a now a believer. It may work for some, in fact when my sister told her now husband, "let's just be friends." He simply answered "I don't want to be your friend...I want more." Aww how romantic! That's for the movies and rarely works in real life. My sister and brother-in-law just happened to be in God's master plan.
Friendship requires boundaries. If a guy is interested in a girl, and she just wants to be friends...She needs to state clearly what is inappropriate and acceptable behavior emotionally, mentally, verbally, in understanding/connotations, and physical contact (e.g. hugs, massage, holding hands, etc...) The guy on the other hand needs to be respectful and adhere to the boundaries. Okay...I'll admit there are many times where we men and you women are clueless to signs that are given or not given. Here is where communication is key and where a third, unbiased party should be included. Why you ask...because LOVE IS BLIND!!! Our body and mind are now at the mercy of hormonal control! Most of the time, simple will power is not enough. We need the support of the friends and family God has placed in our lives. There are those who are able to turn emotions off like a switch (I have no idea how people are able do this) and there are people like me who are emotional, feeling beings. Time and space are the ultimate variables God has given us to heal our hearts or to just to gain needed clarity.
I went salsa dancing for a friend's birthday celebration and I took another friend along. I had a lot of fun that evening and it brought back wonderful memories of dancing with other beautiful (not just exterior) people in my life. It made me realize that I need to enjoy the company of FRIENDS for as long as I can without the thoughts of romance and love which the movies, media, and the devil push on us constantly. When I dropped her off at home, I'll admit, I thought "wow, I wouldn't mind dating her". She, unknowingly, made a remark that brought me to reality. That she wasn't interested in me "that way". She mentioned how cute a couple I would make with (%@$!) or any of her friends for that matter because I am a really nice guy. I thanked her and honestly told her that I was not actively looking for a relationship and that I would like to continue building friendships with her, (%@$!), and everyone else currently in my life. I want this because I recently was dating a special person where we bypassed the friendship stage; and no matter how well we were matched and got along, we didn't have that foundation. I was saddened by that experienced but I am certainly not crippled by it...only wiser because of it, and I thank God for her influence in my life.
Romance and love will happen on God's time line and in his perfect plan for our lives. We are human, I am human, and so we experience impatience which leads to hate or hurt and eventually to sin. However, Romans 5:3, 4 states: "And not only so, but we glory in in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh PATIENCE; and patience, EXPERIENCE, and experience, HOPE"
We have a hope in Christ that he will grant us the desires of our heart as long as seek him first. Psalms 37:4, 5 tells us: "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
-Keep the faith my friends and hold fast to God's word, I love you all! =)
Monday, December 17, 2007
"I hearby summon you to JURY DUTY!!!"
It's 8:47 am and I'm finally warm enough to use my fingers on the keyboard. My day started at 6:30 am with a call to Verizon wireless. My goal with them was to activate my extra handset because they do not allow camera's with telephones inside the courthouse. I was unable to make the switch due to my back up being a "pre-paid" phone. I pleaded with them that I've done it before....it fell on deaf ears.
I got to the court house 10 minutes before the 8:00am deadline with no issues with finding parking (not usually the case) only to find the line leading to the metal detectors as long as those you find at Disneyland! It was pretty darn cold and it took about 30 minutes to get through that line. The line inside to see the clerks was thankfully much shorter.
I walked over to the little cafeteria just across the jury room only to find out the previous owner had died 3 years ago. The current owner only offered quick foods as opposed to an open grille with fresh eggs, hash browns, and the such. I grabbed an Aquafina, and almond Snickers, and a chocolate muffin to tie me over. I turned on my trusty Fujitsu tablet to work on photos I took at Krimzen & Thor's wedding only to be pleasantly surprised that there is free Internet available! So "Ta-da!" Here I am posting my adventure of the day. =)
I have always seen somebody I recognize or know at jury duty. I was worried that my streak would come to an end, but in the last 10 minutes I've seen this gal I've seen on LLU campus I think from Speech Path, another lady I've seen at church (Roxanne Zamora), and an old high school classmate (. I think it's funny, but I'm a happy that my record is still intact since...I guess 18 years old?
The previous 2 times I received a jury summons, I was actually selected as a juror. I sat on a murder cased and an robbery/aggravated assault case. I'll shared those experiences next time because they can be long winded. I do, however, recommend that everyone experiences being a juror at east once. My murder case was pretty exciting, like in the movies kind of exciting!
If I'm lucky enough, I'll be on a group that's excused early. Which means that I may be able to go to Disneyland; that would be twice in 2 months! "Please, please, please let me go your honor!" The reason I may go is last night I was hanging out with several friends, and in a random conversation, Michelle mentioned that she had never been to Disneyland, EVER! The 7 of just just looked at her in disbelief and shared all our magical moments there. I had gone the most recently with a good friend of mine and can't wait to go back! Apparently Michelle is the only one with today off and I hopefully will be also. I'll keep my fingers crossed. =)
...More to come as it happens
9:25 update... Assignments are up, but I'll have to check when the posted list then the mob clears....and I'm in group C. Now the waiting game begins. Ooh, I saw somebody else I know from church ("Lala" Fermin).
9:50 update... Group A was put on an extended break and they have to be back by 1:30pm. There is still hope to be set free from this jury prison! (Dramatic I know... ha ha ha)
10:00 update... I met this girl this morning and her name is Heather. We were competing to see who's group would be dismissed first. She's in group D and since I'm updating my blog...it means she beat me. I am still hoping. =)
2:11 News... I'm out! I've actually been out since 10:11 am. The judge decided to extend his case and didn't need to bring it before a jury yet. It made everyone in group C very happy. I actually rejoiced aloud in the jury room, some joined, and others started laughing =)
We didn't go to Disneyland, but it all worked out. I had to find a book that I'm going to use at next year's rotation and I'm trying to reattach my tailgate. I forgot where I put some parts and had to purchase them from the Toyota dealership (won't be in till tomorrow am). I'll be headed to Drayson now to play some tennis; it should be fun! I haven't played since last spring.
Oh... I wanted to mention I watched Alvin and the Chipmunks yesterday... surprisingly pretty good! It' lulled a bit in the middle, but over all it was entertaining! I recommend it! Well, I better hit the courts. Hasta Lluego!
I got to the court house 10 minutes before the 8:00am deadline with no issues with finding parking (not usually the case) only to find the line leading to the metal detectors as long as those you find at Disneyland! It was pretty darn cold and it took about 30 minutes to get through that line. The line inside to see the clerks was thankfully much shorter.
I walked over to the little cafeteria just across the jury room only to find out the previous owner had died 3 years ago. The current owner only offered quick foods as opposed to an open grille with fresh eggs, hash browns, and the such. I grabbed an Aquafina, and almond Snickers, and a chocolate muffin to tie me over. I turned on my trusty Fujitsu tablet to work on photos I took at Krimzen & Thor's wedding only to be pleasantly surprised that there is free Internet available! So "Ta-da!" Here I am posting my adventure of the day. =)
I have always seen somebody I recognize or know at jury duty. I was worried that my streak would come to an end, but in the last 10 minutes I've seen this gal I've seen on LLU campus I think from Speech Path, another lady I've seen at church (Roxanne Zamora), and an old high school classmate (. I think it's funny, but I'm a happy that my record is still intact since...I guess 18 years old?
The previous 2 times I received a jury summons, I was actually selected as a juror. I sat on a murder cased and an robbery/aggravated assault case. I'll shared those experiences next time because they can be long winded. I do, however, recommend that everyone experiences being a juror at east once. My murder case was pretty exciting, like in the movies kind of exciting!
If I'm lucky enough, I'll be on a group that's excused early. Which means that I may be able to go to Disneyland; that would be twice in 2 months! "Please, please, please let me go your honor!" The reason I may go is last night I was hanging out with several friends, and in a random conversation, Michelle mentioned that she had never been to Disneyland, EVER! The 7 of just just looked at her in disbelief and shared all our magical moments there. I had gone the most recently with a good friend of mine and can't wait to go back! Apparently Michelle is the only one with today off and I hopefully will be also. I'll keep my fingers crossed. =)
...More to come as it happens
9:25 update... Assignments are up, but I'll have to check when the posted list then the mob clears....and I'm in group C. Now the waiting game begins. Ooh, I saw somebody else I know from church ("Lala" Fermin).
9:50 update... Group A was put on an extended break and they have to be back by 1:30pm. There is still hope to be set free from this jury prison! (Dramatic I know... ha ha ha)
10:00 update... I met this girl this morning and her name is Heather. We were competing to see who's group would be dismissed first. She's in group D and since I'm updating my blog...it means she beat me. I am still hoping. =)
2:11 News... I'm out! I've actually been out since 10:11 am. The judge decided to extend his case and didn't need to bring it before a jury yet. It made everyone in group C very happy. I actually rejoiced aloud in the jury room, some joined, and others started laughing =)
We didn't go to Disneyland, but it all worked out. I had to find a book that I'm going to use at next year's rotation and I'm trying to reattach my tailgate. I forgot where I put some parts and had to purchase them from the Toyota dealership (won't be in till tomorrow am). I'll be headed to Drayson now to play some tennis; it should be fun! I haven't played since last spring.
Oh... I wanted to mention I watched Alvin and the Chipmunks yesterday... surprisingly pretty good! It' lulled a bit in the middle, but over all it was entertaining! I recommend it! Well, I better hit the courts. Hasta Lluego!
Friday, December 14, 2007
About Me (thanks Bev)
I thought this was interesting and since I'm done with rotations and all my tests, I have time to do this! Ooh, I need to work out too, let me do this quick. Thanks Bev!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
- 4:30am for last minute cramming
2. Do you like diamonds or pearls?
- whomever my "she" will be in the future I think would prefer Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
- Wow I don't remember! I'll have to add it in when I remember
4. What is your favorite TV show?
- Currently none, previously Friends
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
- Waffles and stripples from Patio Pantry
6. What is your middle name?
- Eric (ha ha ha! It really is!)
7. What food do you dislike?
- Rotten fruit
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment?
- What's a CD?
9. What kind of car do you drive?
- 4X4 Toyota Tundra
10. Favorite sandwich?
- Tuna melt
11. What characteristic do you despise?
- Dishonesty
12. Favorite item of clothing?
- Flip flops
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation,
where would you go?
- Saipan? LOL I dunno...maybe Austrailia/New Zealand?
14. What color is your bathroom?
- Almond
15. Favorite brand of clothing?
- Don't have one
16. Where would you retire to?
- "ditto Bev!" Anywhere with the love of my life and family.
17. What was your most memorable birthday?
- 30th...I never thought anybody could surprise me! Misty!
18. Favorite sport to watch?
- Basketball
19. Farthest place you are sending this?
- ummm everywhere?
20. Who do you least expect to send this back to you?
- I don't think anyone has me on their blog
21. Person you expect to send it back first?
- Same as above
22. Favorite saying?
- "Saaalty!" LOL inside joke
23. When is your birthday?
5/21
24. Are you a morning person or a night person?
- Night I think...but I'm trainable!
25. What is your shoe size?
- 11
26. Pets?
- nada...been thinking of a yellow lab when I'm done with school
27. Any new and exciting news you like to share?
- nothing new...Single and available! "How YOU doin?" (In my best Joey voice)
28. What did you want to be when you were little?
- 1st Filipino in the NBA
29. What are you today?
- Radiographer, but I'm a Physician Assistant Student
30. What is your favorite candy?
- Chocolate
31. What is your favorite flower?
- I like them Roses
32. What day on the calendar are you looking forward to?
- September 2008
33. What church do you attend?
- Member at Crosswalk, been going to Advent Hope, and University too
34. What is your full name?
- Lennard Eric Abejar
35. What are you listening to right now?
- Annoying clock from the bathroom
36. What is the last thing you ate?
- Pancakes and scrambled eggs from Denny's, oh and hot chocolate
37. Do you wish upon a star?
- I have...it doesn't work
38. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
- Red
39. How is the weather right now?
- Clear but cooooold!
40. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
- Mom
41. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
- Definitely!
42. What is your favorite soft drink?
- I've given it up (Pepsi)
43. What is your favorite restaurant?
- Miguel Jr's
44. Hair color?
- Jet black with the occasional gray
45. Siblings?
- Older and younger sister
46. Favorite day of the year?
- Any day spent with family or close friends
47. Your favorite toy as a child?
- Don't remember
48 Summer or winter?
- Winter...Snuggling, although it's been years since I've done any winter snuggling
49. Hugs or kisses?
- Kisses
50. Chocolate or Vanilla?
- Chocolate
51. Do you want your friends to email you back?
- Definitely
52. When was the last time you cried?
- Sunday December 2, 2007
53. What is under your bed?
- homework
54. Who is the friend you have had the longest?
- It think it's Jeff
55. What did you do last night?
- Studied for finals
56. Favorite smell?
- Strawberry chapstick on her lips
57. What are you afraid of?
- Not being accepted/loved for who I am
58. Plain, buttered, or salted Popcorn?
- Buttered
59. How many keys on your key ring?
- Which key ring? two & four
60. How many years at your current job?
- 10 years yikes! But I'm a student again so it's all good
61. What is your favorite day of the week?
- Sabbath without rival
62 How many towns have you lived in?
- four
63. Do you make friends easily?
- I do
1. What time did you get up this morning?
- 4:30am for last minute cramming
2. Do you like diamonds or pearls?
- whomever my "she" will be in the future I think would prefer Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
- Wow I don't remember! I'll have to add it in when I remember
4. What is your favorite TV show?
- Currently none, previously Friends
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
- Waffles and stripples from Patio Pantry
6. What is your middle name?
- Eric (ha ha ha! It really is!)
7. What food do you dislike?
- Rotten fruit
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment?
- What's a CD?
9. What kind of car do you drive?
- 4X4 Toyota Tundra
10. Favorite sandwich?
- Tuna melt
11. What characteristic do you despise?
- Dishonesty
12. Favorite item of clothing?
- Flip flops
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation,
where would you go?
- Saipan? LOL I dunno...maybe Austrailia/New Zealand?
14. What color is your bathroom?
- Almond
15. Favorite brand of clothing?
- Don't have one
16. Where would you retire to?
- "ditto Bev!" Anywhere with the love of my life and family.
17. What was your most memorable birthday?
- 30th...I never thought anybody could surprise me! Misty!
18. Favorite sport to watch?
- Basketball
19. Farthest place you are sending this?
- ummm everywhere?
20. Who do you least expect to send this back to you?
- I don't think anyone has me on their blog
21. Person you expect to send it back first?
- Same as above
22. Favorite saying?
- "Saaalty!" LOL inside joke
23. When is your birthday?
5/21
24. Are you a morning person or a night person?
- Night I think...but I'm trainable!
25. What is your shoe size?
- 11
26. Pets?
- nada...been thinking of a yellow lab when I'm done with school
27. Any new and exciting news you like to share?
- nothing new...Single and available! "How YOU doin?" (In my best Joey voice)
28. What did you want to be when you were little?
- 1st Filipino in the NBA
29. What are you today?
- Radiographer, but I'm a Physician Assistant Student
30. What is your favorite candy?
- Chocolate
31. What is your favorite flower?
- I like them Roses
32. What day on the calendar are you looking forward to?
- September 2008
33. What church do you attend?
- Member at Crosswalk, been going to Advent Hope, and University too
34. What is your full name?
- Lennard Eric Abejar
35. What are you listening to right now?
- Annoying clock from the bathroom
36. What is the last thing you ate?
- Pancakes and scrambled eggs from Denny's, oh and hot chocolate
37. Do you wish upon a star?
- I have...it doesn't work
38. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
- Red
39. How is the weather right now?
- Clear but cooooold!
40. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
- Mom
41. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
- Definitely!
42. What is your favorite soft drink?
- I've given it up (Pepsi)
43. What is your favorite restaurant?
- Miguel Jr's
44. Hair color?
- Jet black with the occasional gray
45. Siblings?
- Older and younger sister
46. Favorite day of the year?
- Any day spent with family or close friends
47. Your favorite toy as a child?
- Don't remember
48 Summer or winter?
- Winter...Snuggling, although it's been years since I've done any winter snuggling
49. Hugs or kisses?
- Kisses
50. Chocolate or Vanilla?
- Chocolate
51. Do you want your friends to email you back?
- Definitely
52. When was the last time you cried?
- Sunday December 2, 2007
53. What is under your bed?
- homework
54. Who is the friend you have had the longest?
- It think it's Jeff
55. What did you do last night?
- Studied for finals
56. Favorite smell?
- Strawberry chapstick on her lips
57. What are you afraid of?
- Not being accepted/loved for who I am
58. Plain, buttered, or salted Popcorn?
- Buttered
59. How many keys on your key ring?
- Which key ring? two & four
60. How many years at your current job?
- 10 years yikes! But I'm a student again so it's all good
61. What is your favorite day of the week?
- Sabbath without rival
62 How many towns have you lived in?
- four
63. Do you make friends easily?
- I do
testDAY
please pray for me! I have 2 tests this morning. Then....BREAK! Although I've picked up a full week of work as X-ray including a double shift (16 hrs). After that CHRISTMAS!!!! Then 5 days in Mammoth (please come if you can, space still available!) Pray for more SNOW!
I have many things to be thankful for. Appointed meetings from God in where some friendships made were for a reason, some only for a season, and there are those that last a lifetime. I prefer the lifetime friends, but God has his plans for us, it's just difficult to accept at times. God bless!
I have many things to be thankful for. Appointed meetings from God in where some friendships made were for a reason, some only for a season, and there are those that last a lifetime. I prefer the lifetime friends, but God has his plans for us, it's just difficult to accept at times. God bless!
Sunday, December 9, 2007
LLU Security ---> Boo to you!
I passed by the Drayson Center this evening around 6pm and parked in the circle (loading zone) to stop by and pick up a intramural packet for winter quarter's "Dodgeball" league (yay!). I came out about 8 minutes later and was in my truck about to drive off when I see this 8x3 inch, obtrusive, mood busting POC stuck to my windshield! I was confused at first because it wasn't in their usual mustard yellow colored envelope. I originally thought it was from a police officer who was parked in the circle with me. But it wasn't him, it was definitely the "vege po-po".
I have so many stories of these inept, non-motivated, high school was enough education, and rude vege cops (most of them, not all). It would take too much of time and I would need to take a diuretic to lower my blood pressure. I suppose I just need to vent right now. I really don't want to give them control of how I'm feeling, but they've burst my bubble too many times, and I don't believe they know the scope of their job. In my opinion, their job is to keep students and staff safe and be a presence to thwart off danger, not to make money off you by "writing as many parking tickets as I can." I feel that power in the hands of the uneducated or poorly educated person is extremely dangerous. I mean think about it...most of them had no motivation to continue education after high school (if they finished high school), and now they have power against those of us with a whole alphabet of degrees after our names... talk about revenge huh? I can hear them say "You may have a lot more education than me, but I'm gonna ding you....$30 at a time!" And lets not forget the students who are poor as spit, whom security doesn't care about because let's face it, we're studying to be those same educated people they have grown to hate!
Okay...I'm off my soap box...LOL! I can't wait for Dodgeball! I gotta watch the movie for inspiration! Ha ha ha!
I have so many stories of these inept, non-motivated, high school was enough education, and rude vege cops (most of them, not all). It would take too much of time and I would need to take a diuretic to lower my blood pressure. I suppose I just need to vent right now. I really don't want to give them control of how I'm feeling, but they've burst my bubble too many times, and I don't believe they know the scope of their job. In my opinion, their job is to keep students and staff safe and be a presence to thwart off danger, not to make money off you by "writing as many parking tickets as I can." I feel that power in the hands of the uneducated or poorly educated person is extremely dangerous. I mean think about it...most of them had no motivation to continue education after high school (if they finished high school), and now they have power against those of us with a whole alphabet of degrees after our names... talk about revenge huh? I can hear them say "You may have a lot more education than me, but I'm gonna ding you....$30 at a time!" And lets not forget the students who are poor as spit, whom security doesn't care about because let's face it, we're studying to be those same educated people they have grown to hate!
Okay...I'm off my soap box...LOL! I can't wait for Dodgeball! I gotta watch the movie for inspiration! Ha ha ha!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Inspiring "tid bits" that keep my battery charged =)
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
How amazing are these words of Jesus? My friends....those of you requiring strength, draw it from this passage! I know I have. =)
This week wasn't without trials for me, which was a blessing in disguise. Most of this week consisted of only one set of footprints in the sand. I've had to remind myself to "...not lean on my own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5,6 KJV) Another passage where God spoke to me this week was heard at the "Love Wins" Bible study. It's found in Romans 5:1-6 (KJV)
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."
Through the strife we encounter in life, God is strengthening our hope. I feel God is building my patience. So many times I try and fast-forward through my life to the good parts, and I often forget the character building moments God puts in my path. In another Bible study last night, I shared that there are times I'm so strong in my faith knowing that the Lord will see me through my dilemma, but many times, in just the next day or even that next moment I can be so insecure. I notice that in those times, I have not yielded to Christ Jesus. Because of that I feel it is so important for me to have continuous communication with Jesus. My friend Byron once shared with me that he studies and prays 3 times a day. While that sounds like a bit much, he compared it to our physical requirements. We eat at least 3 times a day for nourishment and energy, how much more do our souls need to be fed "spiritual" food with all the evil and temptations within it? I encourage you my friends to keep Jesus constantly in your thoughts on your mind through prayer and reading his Word.
God bless you all on this 7th day of rest! =)
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