There You'll Be

"Love is inventive until infinity..."

CHANGING TIMES: Wow this is a first, actually being inspired or having the motivation to blog. This feeling is kinda nice...its funny the past couple of days I would look back and my old entries then think to myself, 'How did I have so much time to blog?' or 'How did I manage to write bout so much when my life was so routine?' Perhaps it was cuz I took advantage of my life at the time, to look outside the box and see all the blessings that came w/that day. Whether it was bad or good, I still managed to try and find or see something positive that came out of it. Now a days, I dont even have the motivation to blog or say anything. Sheesh I'm lucky to even start something and finish it w/o clicking on 'save now' and come back to it later. So I hope I can make an effort to try and revive this thing again, talk bout my day and how it went, and share it. Gosh I've put so much effort into this blog already from entries to pictures to even printing out entries and turning them into books there's no way I can stop now.

REFOCUSING: This week has been draining but it allowed me to see things differently. Hmm I've come to realize that I've been focusing a lot of my energy on vanity of vanity things(ha)that I've missed out so much on juss focusing on becoming a better person. Back in the days I'd take time out to go the blessed sacrament and juss pray for a little bit. Laziness has definitely taken a toll on my spirituality. Maybe I'm doing too much? Maybe I'm juss thinking I can do it on my own and not really asking for God's help. This guy called me tonite postponing his wedding that was suppose to happen next month. It was kinda sad to hear. In the same token the same thing has happened w/my best friend. However, I guess its better to realize things now then wait till after you get married. The other thing I've come to realize that I come from such a loving home. I was telling my aunt yesterday how lucky I am that I have such loving parents. Parents who support me in what I do and what I'm involved in. Parents who say they love me and let me know all that I'm loved. Last weeks gospel shared so much bout storing your treasures not in monetary things but in things like love. Fr. JOhnny asked last sunday, 'what identifies us?' is it our car? our clothes? the things we have. I liked how he said when we 'up' our needs and desires we have to work harder, which means less time w/our family. Bottom line what should identify us is our faith in God translated into good works. This is what should be important to us.

WORKED OUT: Today I actually took the time and worked out worked out. Oh man I left w/my arms feeling sore. At the same time it felt good cuz I haven't worked out like that in so long. Now the hard part is trying to make that a daily routine and to focus on loosing weight again. Ah if only I had the perseverance to stick to a reasonable diet and build muscle and loose fat at the same time. BEing that 24 hr. fitness is closer to the house now, it'll help so much more.

FAVORITES: One of my favorite praise & worship songs has to be 'hungry.' I dont know why it juss the lyrics of the song are so wow. Its juss all bout humbling yourself before God and coming before Him w/all that you have. No matter how you feel whether you're broken or juss tired He's there waiting for you. Whenever I hear that song I cant help but to think of the blessed sacrament. You know that feeling when you Jesus exposed and you juss fall to your knees in adoration with so much love for Him. Its like you cant wait to tell and give him everything...Hungry I come to You for I know You satisfy.

SMALL THINGS: Last Friday I had met up w/will from SCRC. We had a good chat, who would've thought we end up chillin? Its amazing the different people God places in your life. The people you come across and end up becoming friends with. Anyway, it was juss inspiring cuz we were talking bout looking for the simple things in life. On Tuesday, I went to SH and errtime I come back to 'room b' it brings back memories. All this week the ol skool action song medleys have been stuck in my head. BAck to beginnings is what it really was all bout. I saw the old name tags in the box and began to wonder what happened to all those people? Where did they go? Praying community was nice again, it's been such a long time since that's happened. HFYA is nice and so it UTC but its juss not the same. Nothing can ever replace those days in room b. So much took place in such a simple room. All in all there the spirit was there and it's always been there. Its funny cuz so much healing has taken place in that room. God has definitely been with us. So I've realized a certain event that trigged me to be really upset, but now has become a blessing in disguise. Despite the fact that errtime the topic or subjects comes up I get a little sad, it's one less thing on my plate that I have to worry about. I guess it juss really took time to surrender and offer it in prayer.

TEN STEPS: So Imma close with this, I found this on an old blog entry and I thought it was good so I'd repost it...

We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13a

Ten Steps To A Blessed Day

1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK.

If someone is rude; If someone is impatient; If someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.

"Love is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs"
(1 Corinthians 13:5).

2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY".

If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.

"For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only son
so that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"
(John 3:16).

3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY.

I will carefully choose and guard my words, being certain that I do not spread gossip, slander or malign anyone in any way.

"Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres"
(1 Corinthians 13:7).

4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE.

I will find ways to help share the burden of another person. I will find ways to make life more pleasant.

"Greater love has no one than this
that he lay down his life for his friends"
(John 15:13).

5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE.

I will forgive any hurt or injuries that come my way. (I will also work to forgive injuries that have been inflicted upon me in the past).

"God is love"
(1 John 4:8).

6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY.

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another person. We always thank God for you mentioning you in our prayers.

"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ"
(1 Thessalonians 1:1-2).

7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS AS I WISH TO BE TREATED.

I will practice the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"- with everyone I encounter.

8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED.

My smile, my words, my expression or support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.

"If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink"
(John 7:37).

9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY.

I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods; I will thank God for my body.

10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY.

I will spend a little more time in prayer today; I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God's voice.


So I hope rock the bells is worth it tomorrow...

"I want my love to be beautiful..."im done, im out God bless!