Never give up, and good luck will find you!!

It goes beyond the surface

superly — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:41:49 GMT

My heart is broken and I feel at a loss
5 of my family members and 3 extended family members have blocked me on Facebook and make no real effort to improve relations (particularly in real life)
I feel pushed away as a result of their evasive approach
Another family member doesn't want to have me as a Facebook friend (but doesn't go as far as to block me).
I've lost 2 friends who have also blocked me.
Strangers are not blocked, they can see things I'm prevented from.
I feel like they don't trust me
And I want to bridge the gaps in our relationships, but it doesn't seem to be a shared goal...

results for me and Corey...

superly — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:33:01 GMT

Big Five Compatibility Test

Extroversion	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	66%
	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	78%
Friendliness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	80%
	\|\|\|\|\|\|	28%
Orderliness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	64%
	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	40%
Emotional Stability	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	64%
	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	40%
Openmindedness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	58%
	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	52%

scale key - you |||||| them ||||||

Your overall similarity is 66%.
Your overall complementarity is 84%.

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My Perspective

superly — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:11:15 GMT

Observation:
Did you ever stop to think that your facebook friend removal or ignoring of my event invites, get together suggestions, etc, may actually be counter-productive?
Most of you realize that I am a self-professed and self-aware person who has had some difficulty with facebook...
So please keep that in mind for your future responses, or lack-their-of and recognize how it may in-fact effect my self-conscious in regard to this.
Thank you.

Hiking Adventures

superly — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:52:53 GMT

Hey there,
It has been ages since I posted. Around the end of 2009 was the last time I posted. And I really have gotten away from posting journal entries like I used to. It seemed to do me a lot of good at the time and I would at least like to be doing it more often on my own. And I will try to update when I can, but my journal can now be found on facebook, in the notes section...

On July 4, 2012 my Dad and I climbed Iron Mtn. I had seen a picture of the mountain at sunset (http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/8/e/8/event_123150952.jpeg) this is not the picture I saw. But just so you get an idea. This made me want to climb it, and I decided it would be good to climb it on July 4th, so I could remember when I climbed it.
My Dad has been trying to get me to be more willing to climb mountains. Often times with mountains I will only hike for about an hour and then I will quit, think it is too difficult for me and go back to the bottom. The trick is taking breaks along the way, at least at this point. A few days after Independence Day, I called my cousin Riqui where he had suggested doing it 2x a week. He told me about his friend who hikes 4x a week, which sometimes I feel like doing it more often already. But anyway, my Dad and I locked in on this idea. For the entire month of July we have hiked at least 2x a week. He suggested we do an uphill hike and a straight walk 2x a week. So we decided to give it a go and I really want to keep it up.
We are now into the month of August and still going strong.
Here is a little kind of time-line of our hikes:

July 4:
Iron Mtn
It is a good 6 miles round trip, but not too steep. You can see all over and the hike provides a good amount of shade.
July 9:
Lake Murray
This is also a good 6 mile walk, but very little shade is provided.
July 14:
Played 3-4 games of volleyball and walked about 1/2 mile
July 17:
Torrey Pines
Here we hiked about 4-5 miles. It is in La Jolla and right at the beach, it is a lovely place to hike, with a lot of different trails so you can hike a little or a lot.
July 21
Los Penasquitos Canyon
This is a nice straight walk with a waterfall at the end. If you follow it all the way around it is really long. I saw one site that mentioned it is a 12 mile walk. My Dad and I walked far, maybe 6 miles round trip. There are different places to find the waterfalls. It is kind like a long creek or something because it travels around the area and you find little waterfalls all over.
July 24
Stonewall Peak
I have been hiking Stonewall since I was a little kid. My Dad tells me I started when I was around 3-6 years old. It is a nice good hike, 4 miles round trip with a view at the top that is one of the best around. The hike in my opinion is moderately difficult.
July 27
Coronado Beach, here my Dad and I walked along the beach from close to dog beach (near where the fire-pits are) to this place called The Shores, it is a housing community just a little past the Hotel Del. I think we walked 1.5-2 miles round trip. It was a really refreshing walk =)
July 30(my birthday):
Lake Poway
Lake Poway is a place I have always wanted to go, the exit from the freeway to get there is in a city different than Poway. But you follow the street straight off the freeway, and it takes you back to Poway. Anyhow, the hike is slightly uphill and goes into other trails. Apparently, much of the trails are due to fires in the area. They are not man-made trails, but trails made by fire that had burned the path around the lake. Here we walked 3 miles. It is so nice that they offer many trails to choose from, we went up hill quite a bit, down by the lake, and around the side of a hill on the other side of the lake.
August 2
Iron Mtn
Here my Dad and my friends all hiked up Iron Mtn almost a month from when our adventures first began. I suggested this idea to my friends Michelle and Micah for a full moon hike and they went with it. My Dad and I were the last ones to the top, but we were the first ones down, so at least we kept up on the way down. Usually we don't really take breaks on the way down... =)
August 5
Tidelands Park to the end of Coronado Ferry Landing
It was really crowded, but it was on Sunday evening in the summertime -- in a beach city. Beautiful walk nonetheless.

Next my Dad and I are not sure where to hike, Colwes Mtn. is one possibility, but I would like to try other places first. I suppose it would be good to not let it intimidate me so much...
Anyhow, I have provided links on this post and you are welcome to comment on this post. You don't have to sign up to comment, just do it anonymously (but share who you are there)...
From here we want to walk Lake Miramar, Elfin Forest, Oakzanita Peak, near Cabrillo Monument, La Jolla Cove, and many other locations too -- maybe even Mt. Woodson.
Have a great August and at some point I hope to get in the ocean! =)

Merry Christmas!

superly — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:25:21 GMT

I am very thankful to God for the family and friends in my life. I love you guys!
May each of you experience a blessed Christmas and a joyous 2010
I for one still have plenty of reasons to celebrate!

(http://community.livejournal.com/sd_christians/8911.html)

Human Trafficking!!

superly — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:58:58 GMT

It is kind of sad -- but I received an email inviting me to partake in human trafficking...
Take note of this information and be warned -- Russian mail order brides are a very famous operational form of human trafficking...
From:
"Irisha" a1aaa1azzzz1zaaaaa@ibang.net

Hi to you!
Love takes many things: trust, hope, wishes, dreams, and everything you've got,
even when you know it's not going be enough. I’m an easy going woman. I like
going to the country, like good food, good times, relaxing walks, just like to
have fun with a good person hangout -Do whatever. If you want to know more send
me a message
http://matchwithworld.com/smiling/

Do svidaniya
Iryna

Come learn more about The Holy Spirit

superly — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:24:52 GMT

Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit is and what His role is in your life? Even though we cannot see God, He is at work through the Holy Spirit. The Invisible Man series will explain: who is the Holy Spirit, His role in fulfilling God’s plan of salvation, and His relationship to us.

God’s heart is to build His kingdom by bringing people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Like a general contractor, God developed a plan of salvation designed to redeem mankind. Jesus came and signed the contract for the rights to redeem mankind with His blood. The Holy Spirit continues to act on God’s behalf as a project manager executing God’s plan of salvation here on Earth. We have the opportunity to help build God’s kingdom as His laborers. Join us for the Invisible Man series as Pastor Miles explains the role of the Holy Spirit and how we are to respond to God’s assignments for us.

Beginning Sunday March 8, 2009at The Rock Church in San Diego
Service Times: 8 AM · 10 AM · 12 PM · 5 PM · 7 PM

For further info see or just attend:
http://www.therocksandiego.org

Trevor Davis Concert

superly — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:34:45 GMT

Time and Place:
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 9:00pm

Location:
Lestats
3343 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

Contact Info:
(619)282-0437

Email:
clksuperly@yahoo.com

Description:
SHOW AT LESTATS FEB. 18th- All Ages
Come out tomorrow night to Lestats.
Hope to see you there!

Wednesday Feb. 18th
LESTATS- All Ages Show

Cost is only $5!
Playing with Aaron Bowen

http://www.lestats.com/main.htm
http://www.myspace.com/aaronbowen
http://www.myspace.com/trevordavis

Take the time -- Make the time -- Today

superly — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:32:35 GMT

Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, while it is said:
“Today, if you will hear His voice,
Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”
~Hebrews 3:12-15
(For quote reference see Psalm 95:7,8)

Thanksgiving

superly — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:54:37 GMT

Please excuse the untimely posting of this entry. I'm actually only posting this for personal reference, so I'll be able to access it easier in the future.
But, it's something you may indeed appreciate, so that's why it's not a private entry...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

After much tribulation, blood and toil...
These people saw how they shared good land, deep desire and honest hard work.
Communally, they decided to stop fighting the other and begin working as ONE for the common well being of all.
Despite such destruction of the land and their people, enough remained to contribute to and join in for a feast.
Finally, on that great and sacred day, two groups who were separate but of the same generation came together for a common good.
In that special day where no one had to die or have a birthday ~ all anyone had to do was pause and realize ALL they have to be grateful for.

~Now as difficult as it is to grasp the past; however in the spirit of what was once said by James Hutton:
"The Present is the Key to the Past."~

I believe a prayer such as the following is similar to one that would've been read on that first blessed day...

Surely you shall call a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and the Holy One of Israel; for He has glorified you. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men, and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you.
(Isaiah 55:5, 1Corinthians 15:58 & 2Corinthians 9:10-14)

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
In Jesus' name, Amen!!

Of course I didn't write anything that comes from the Bible. But, everything else is my own original idea and authorship.
Have a lovely, blessed week.
~Christina

Year in review:

superly — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:35:52 GMT

JANUARY--
1 Who kissed you on New Year’s Eve at midnight?
No one
2 Did you have a New Year's Resolution this year?
Kinda, I wanted to grow closer to God and continue to do daily devotionals.
3 Does it snow where you live?
Not where I live, but it does in places within San Diego County.
4 Do you like hot chocolate?
I do.
5 Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
No, but I want to go to New York in Winter someday…
FEBRUARY--
1 Who was your Valentine?
No one.
2 When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class?
I don’t think I gave valentine’s to everyone, but I did give a lot out.
3 Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
Yes, I want Spring to come sooner...
4 What did you receive for Valentine's day?
Some flowers from my Dad
5 What did you give for Valentine's day?
I think I gave Valentine’s day cards.
MARCH--
1 Are you Irish?
Yes a little
2 Do you like corned beef and cabbage?
Yes, it's delicious!
3 What did you do for St. Patrick's Day?
I don't know...
4 Are you happy when winter's pretty much over?
I don't know that it would make a difference. I like Spring, but I like Winter too.
APRIL--
1 Do you like the rain?
Most of the time.
2 Did you play an April Fool's joke on anyone this year?
No, but I went to a Padres game at the beginning of April...
3 Do you get tons of candy for Easter?
No, only a little bit. But that's all I wanted.
4 Do you celebrate 4/20?
Only if my friend has a birthday party then.
I'd rather not smoke pot though...
5 Do you love the month of April?
No, but it is an important month because it's the month my Dad's birthday happens.
MAY--
1 What is your favorite flower?
White Japanese Iris
(http://image10.webshots.com/11/5/60/70/152256070jMxFyK_fs.jpg)
2 Finish the phrase "April showers…"
bring May flowers
3 Do you celebrate May 16th: National Piercing Day?
I didn't even know it existed!
4 Is May special to you?
May is special because I love Spring. It represents the beginning of Spring. And my cousin Eddie, my best friend (Salina) and my Grandma have their birthday this month.
JUNE--
1 What year did/will you graduate from High School?
C/O 1997
2 Did you do anything fun during this Month?
Yes!
I went to Arches National Park, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. It was a great vacation.
3 Have a favorite baseball team?
Hometown Padres!
JULY--
1 What did you do on the 4th of July?
I don't remember...
2 Did you blast the A/C all day?
I don't have air conditioning...
AUGUST--
1 Did you do anything special at the end of your summer?
Yes, my Dad and I went camping at Kings Canyon. It was a great vacation.
2 What was your favorite Summer 2008 memory??
My vacations, camping, and being at the beach.
3 Did you have a sunburn?
A little bit.
4 Did you go to the pool a lot?
No, but I would’ve liked to…
SEPTEMBER--
1 Are you attending college/school?
I want to, but I don’t know how consistent I would be…
2 Do you like Fall better than Summer?
No, but I like fall. Fall is a good time of year, it’s wonderful to see the change in seasons. That is one way to see how much of an artist God is.
3 What happened this month?
I posted in my online journal about voting yes on prop 8 quite a bit. I walked in the AIDS Walk. I went hiking, I love to go hiking. Rich and I had some deep conversations. And I took an online quiz about which spice I am.
(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=618000131#/notes.php?id=616466468&start=10&hash=902ebbfc8a055bb4684bfefe5a3f0f6d)
OCTOBER--
1 What was your last Halloween costume?
Well, I didn’t dress up this year. Last year I was a farmer’s daughter.
2 What is your favorite candy?
Peanut Butter Twix and tangerine sour Altoids.
3 What was your favorite thing(s) about this month?
Taking another vacation. This time to Monterey, Ca.
NOVEMBER--
1 Whose home did you go to for Thanksgiving?
My Dad and I went to my aunt Lauri’s home around noon. When 2:30pm rolled around I left, and went to my aunt Marge’s for Thanksgiving dinner.
2 What are you thankful for?
I’m thankful for a plethora of people, circumstances and possessions God provides me with. At the top of the list is my Bible, My Dad, my family, my close friends, my car and my job.
3 Do you love stuffing?
No, I don’t like it very much – sometimes I don’t like it at all. It just depends on how it’s made…
4 What was special about November?
On a national level, Election day. On a personal level, celebrating Thanksgiving and spending time with my friends and family.
DECEMBER--
1 Do you celebrate Christmas?
I do indeed. For me it represents the time of year when Christ was born. And even though it’s not relevant to when He was actually born; it’s still important to put aside this specific time and recollect on how Jesus humbled himself and came to the Earth as a poor, innocent baby who was born under circumstances of poverty and ridicule.
2 Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe?
Yes.
3 Get anything special last year?
I got a lot of gift cards and 2 bottles of my favorite perfume. I still have 1 and half left…
4 What do you want this year?
I don’t know. I haven’t really thought about it.
5 What do you love most about December?
I really like how December is a time of reflection. Reflection is important; it reminds you of what’s significant in your life and how you can make improvements.

This happened rather early this morning...

superly — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:14:50 GMT

Now that I think about it, this revelation is a long time coming. As most probably are. From time to time, God has blessed me with the talent of writing, and I don't use it often enough.
Typically my poems seem more like prose. And I'm not quite sure what you would call the following writing style.
But I think it's better to not really be too concerned with what it's called, but rather -- read, listen, enjoy and relate...

Take my life
When I was younger my fellow classmates ridiculed me.
There are a small amount of school days that I can recall when rumors didn’t run wild and break my heart in the process.
I look back on so many sleepless nights of crying myself to sleep.
Countless times of when I would be in the auditorium surrounded by my peers, but only feeling emptiness on the inside.
I’d hide, alone in my dark cold that no one has to live through but me.
I used to think when I got older none of this would exist.
Only now the difference is there are no rumors, no lies disguising themselves for people to be dismayed at who I might be
I’ve graduated, matured and tried to apply what I’ve learned along my way to how I live my life.
Only lately, if I look inside I still feel some of the hurt that has accumulated.
Today I’m aching for so much that seems unaccounted for.
Part of me desires clarity and closure.
Meanwhile my hopes and dreams begin to rise.
But I know, deep inside I’m truly longing for friends; genuine people who stand by me, reaching out during my times of heartache and loneliness.
How do I get this to not exist?
I don’t want to feel this sad, especially not when I know I have some good things to be grateful for.
I don’t want to believe the image I have of myself.
Somewhere inside I know my sadness isn’t all that defines me.
I don’t want the darkness that I see to hold me back from becoming who God intends.
I know that without His transforming grace I’m just another pretty face.
The mark of beauty lies within and it’s all within the Lord’s power.
Dear sweet Jesus,
please help me to allow you to make an impact and create all sorts of edits throughout my life.
Weave your mystery and paint your signature continuously across my life.
Bring me to a new, wonderful place where my life glorifies you more accurately.

Inspiration:
Take my life -- Mercy Me

Today

superly — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:30:43 GMT

Recently I've been reading Corinthians and Ezekiel. It is probably a good idea for me to couple reading Ezekiel with Corinthians. The last time I read Ezekiel I stopped reading it because there is a lot of condemnation in that book. As much as there is incredible imagery given of how heavenly beings look and the visuals given for what Ezekiel had to endure are kind of revolting. Some days I don't want to read Ezekiel, but I know this way I'll be more likely to read the entire book. Corinthians is about the Love of God and puts being a Christian into more practical application.

I also have work today. I work from 1-6pm.
Then later tonight I'll head over to Brianna's for the truth project.

Well, as much as I'd like to write more I want to go do my devotional.
Have a blessed week =)

All discrimination aside

superly — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:53:58 GMT

People who oppose proposition 8, say that by voting yes -- you're choosing to promote hate.
But if you vote no here is what you're telling society...

"Why do the No on 8 signs say 'unfair, equality for all'?
Every time I put out my Yes on 8 signs a No on 8 person comes and takes it down. This is clearly unfair and they are attempting to take away my freedom of speech by silencing my views. I don't go around taking their signs down.
If they are really all about equality, then why cant I voice my opinion like they do?

This election isn't fair to begin with. The state of California voted on prop 22 in 2000 and continued to recognize marriage between a man and a woman. We won by 61.4 percent. 4 judges from San Francisco overturned millions of votes. Some democracy huh? How would you like it if 4 judges silenced you? That's why we vote."
(In the words of my friend Jeff Triesch)

The truth of the matter is that the public voice is being silenced.

Draw Me Close

superly — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:57:17 GMT

I like this song a lot! It is probably one of my deepest prayers.

Weaknesses

superly — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:44:57 GMT

I have weaknesses, I know we all do.
How do stop ourselves from giving into them? What solutions or suggestions might you have? And how do we truly overcome these weaknesses?

I used to have an accountability partner, only now she feels she's not at a place where she is able to hold me accountable without being a hypocrite herself. We're still friends, but it's not what it used to be. And the other person who is still kind of an accountability partner, well she and I just don't spend the quality time necessary to truly hold one another accountable and bear one another's burdens.
What I don't understand is that I have a number of Christian friends but none of us really seem to be reaching out to our fellow brother's and sister's. Furthermore, even less of us are being outright honest and transparent about what we are individually going through for those around us to understand how necessary our support really is...

Update

superly — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:59:18 GMT

Hey how's everyone doing?
I got back from vacation around 11pm on Tuesday night, it was a long drive -- but I had a wonderful time. The only bad thing that happened was I saw a fox get hit by a car, I swerved so I wouldn't run him over -- it was the car in front of me who hit it -- the fox just came darting out and ran himself into the side of the car basically, it was so sad -- especially since I rarely see a fox in nature. We were driving down the 1 south, near Big Sur, Ca. For those of you who don't know, I was on vacation with my Grandma (the one who lives in Coronado). We went to Monterey, Ca for six days. At a friend's house I saw my uncle get married, it was a homosexual wedding, regardless of my moral standpoint, I love my Uncle and that is the reason I went -- out of love. My Grandma and I had a really good time, we even drove all the way to Concord, Ca to see my Aunt Claire. She is 93 years old, she'll be 94 on Nov. 24, 2008. I don't when the last time I had seen her since before Monday was, and since she's so far away I don't know when I'll see her again -- but she is very dear to my heart and I'm so glad that we drove the extra few hours and took the time to see her. I have posted the pictures and soon I'll post some video from my vacation -- please check it out and leave a comment or two. Monterey is probably my most favorite city in all of California, if it wasn't so far away from the rest of my friends and family I'd love to live there -- who knows, maybe I will some day...

Tonight I'm heading over to the Rock Church for Remnant. Mike Clark will be leading the worship music, I'm really looking forward to it. I happen to have the weekend off. There are a couple of things I might do -- I might go to God's Extended Hand and help out and I might also play Volleyball at Mission Bay -- please let me know if you'd like to join me or if you'd like to get together, it will be good to hear from you.

Keep the faith, seek God with your whole heart and He will lift you up.
Acts 17:26-28

prosper

superly — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:11:12 GMT

Before apostle Paul discussed how important it is to be transparent, hold one another accountable and be proactive in our walk --
Jesus wanted it for us too.

He came here and lived among us, He encountered our same struggles and knows how necessary it is that we be honest and admit that in order to get through good and bad times we can't do it on our own. And He never intended for us to.

Something else I've read puts 'our place' in a different light:
God does not comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters.
~Unknown

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. These things I command you, that you love one another.
John 15:11-17

Think of all the beauty, hope and wonder that is proposed here -- this is what God wants for us. Even though we are inadequate, our faith and His grace negates our inadequacy. So let's seek God, step outside of our inhibitions and insecurities to experience and live the potential Jesus knows is within. Today when you're at church feeling all the power and awesomeness of worship and fellowship -- hold on to that feeling throughout the week, don't let it end there.

Survey thanks to Salina

superly — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:10:12 GMT

Would it hurt seeing someone make out with the last person you kissed?
--Technically the last person I kissed is my Dad (I kissed him on the cheek of course). However, I don't think this is the kind of kiss the question is referring to -- especially since he is my Dad.

I think it would be kind of weird to see my Dad make out with anyone, but I'd probably be kind of happy for him.

As for the last person I romantically kissed, I'm not even sure who that was exactly, not that I've forgotten, but the order of when is kind of a blur -- let's just say it's been too long. And since it's significant enough that I've forgotten which the last one was, I doubt my feelings would be hurt...

Did you speak to your Father today?
Thankfully.

How many months until your birthday?
almost 10

What are you listening to?
drip-drop -- it's not raining anymore, but it's still wet enough outside to go drip-drop.

What color is your hair?
light brown

What is the last movie you watched in theater?
Burn After Reading

What's bothering you right now?
My Mom, she tries to make everything about her. And, that I want a new job, it's more than that though, I want out of the job I have, but not enough to leave it (without reasonable grounds), without having my next job already on the horizon...

When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings?
It would be nice if this question actually applied to me...

Are you happy?
That word is so ambiguous. For the most part I'm not. But when I think about all the grace that I've seen God provide, the countless blessings that exist, and the abundance that we can all be oblivious to at times, it helps me to be content despite frustrations.

Do you miss someone?
Sarah and Tabatha, to name a few.

Do you think you can last in a relationship for three months?
Maybe, but I don't know if I'm ready for that. I think I'd want to take things slowly, maybe date the guy 3 months before we decide if we want to become a couple. I don't want it to be a fleeting endeavor.

Do you drink bottled water?
yes, or Brita or tap if nothing else. I've even drank water out of a waterfall.

What are you doing tonight?
Going to bed, this survey, ate dinner, enjoying the rain.

Will you be in a relationship 4 months from now?
I will, I already am -- just not a romantic one -- but if by then I am, I certainly wouldn’t mind.

Have you kissed someone with braces?
I think so.

If you could change your eye color, what would it be?
Well, all of my blond dye would be gone, so all that shows is my natural color -- but I also want to get copper highlights.

Oh, wait eye color. I seriously thought it was asking about hair color. So sorry.
I like the color of my eyes, they’re nice.

Is there someone you can't stop thinking about?
Not really.

When's the last time you cried?
Thursday, it was a rather emotional day.

When was the last time you hugged someone and who?
Tonight -- my Dad

Who was the last person that made you laugh?
My Dad and myself

Where did you last go out to eat?
Filippi's

Do you dance in the car?
Sometimes...

How did you get your last bruise?
beats me ;)

What makes you lose your appetite?
being upset, working out, being sad, being full (of food)

What's your favorite season?
spring

Do you think you have made a difference in anyone’s life?
My parents probably the most significantly.

When a friend walks out of your life, do you go after them or let them go?
Depends on the situation...I've done both

Have you ever kissed someone whose name starts with T?
Yes

Where are you right now?
at home

Who is the last person to make you cry?
Well no one really made me cry, but this person certainly didn't do anything to help the circumstance.

What time did you go to sleep last night?
Earlier than I did last night.

When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
I talked to Tabatha kind of recently, I think that was on Thursday and although we're not as close as we used to be -- I still consider her a really good friend.

Have you done anything you regret in 2008 so far?
I've done things I'm not proud of...

Is there any mood you're trying to avoid right now?
Not in-particular, but I try to always make the best of situations and not let the little things stand in the way -- so as long as I don't work against that mentality, I think I'll be on the right track -- God willing.

Have you done anything embarrassing lately?
Depends on your definition of embarrassing...

Have you ever been called Princess/Prince?
Not sincerely

What is the most fun you have had in this past week?
Probably on Friday when I spent the day with my Dad.

Are you waiting for someone?
Not really, but in a sense I am. One I'll elaborate on -- I'm waiting (to meet or find or make acquaintance with) my husband...

Can you handle the truth?
Usually, but even if it hurts -- in the long run it's better off than lies or leaving people in the dark.

What are you going to do after this?
get to bed.

Livejournal response to my Prop 8 post:

superly — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:04:44 GMT

Anonymous poster wrote:
I noticed your blog mentioned Prop 8, and I agree with you. I wanted to share some of my thoughts about the issue. Prop 8 isn't an issue about "rights". It is about preserving the definition of "marriage" as between a man and a woman. Gay people can do what they want, and they can even enjoy many civil benefits through civil unions and the such. But that isn't marriage. Gay people should be treated with kindness and respect, like anyone. Gay people aren't the issue here nor the problem. The problem is that 4 arrogant judges in black robes sitting in their ivory tower overturned the express will of a clear majority of California citizens when they ruled by fiat and illegally legislated from the bench when they unilaterally redefined marriage. Prop 8 allows the citizens of California to say no to Judicial Activism and Judicial Tyranny. There are elements of the judiciary that are way out of control and are endangering the balance of power in our republic by getting involved in "legislating". This has got to stop. Voting yes on Prop 8 will help put those elitist judges back in their place and let them know they cannot arrogantly overule the will of the people in a matter as fundamental to the future of civilization as the bedrock institution of marriage. That is something important enough that it should not be left to 4 elitist judges to impose by fiat.

I don't tolerate gay bashing. But here is something I have mentioned to a few friends who are gay: May I speak a word to my gay friends, neighbors, coworkers, and fellow-countrymen. You are a minority and I'm sure you recognize that. And that is ok. But please show kindness and tolerance for the rest of us and vote with us to help preserve marriage as between a man and a woman. I know you may not have any personal parochial interest in voting yes on Prop 8. But as your friend and neighbor, I'm asking for your vote to help preserve the definition of this institution that is so important. Thank you.

Superly wrote:
Sep. 27th, 2008 09:45 am (local)
Are you a livejournal member? If you feel so strongly -- why remain anonymous? If you have anything more to say, please don't do it anonymously -- unless you're not a member and then please reveal why...

Longbottle wrote:
Sep. 28th, 2008 12:07 am (local)
I hope it passes. Not because I care about what marriage stands for, but because it's a sign of California's decline into a grotesque self-parodying haven of all the most irritating aspects of the modern Liberal movement.

That's just my two cents, though.

Superly wrote:
Sep. 28th, 2008 02:40 am (local)
Well, if you know how it became legal to begin with -- what the anonymous poster said is that and yes it's a power trip -- period...

Short Survey

superly — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:56:49 GMT

What time is it?
2:44am (I should be in bed)...

How are you feeling right this moment?
Tired, content and hopeful.

Today's plan?
Well Sunday's -- Walk 3.1 miles for AIDS, have lunch with my Mom, hang out, go to The Rock, come home...

Exciting news this week?
My computer is working now...

What's on your mind?
That I should go to bed, soon. And that I want to be more motivated in general -- please keep it in prayer =)

If you could go back in time, what would you do different?
I would've never had sex.

What did you do this morning?
Play Zelda, waste time online, eat, watch the birdies from the bird feeder in my yard...

If you had a chance to jump on a plane and go somewhere right now, where would that be?
Chicago, IL to see Sarah!

What song is on your mind?
None, thank God.

How was your week?
My week was lazy, I would've liked to have gotten more done -- again with the wanting a better sense of motivation...

If one of you friends came up to you right now, what would you do?
I'd tell them they can stay here, but that I have to go to bed and prepare for the AIDS Walk this morning. It begins at 8:05am and I'd definitely want them to join me, since as it is right now -- no one has decided to =-(

Blockhead?

superly — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:16:08 GMT

"Fortunately, Jesus is a pro at working with blockheads. He was born into the home of a carpenter. He learned from his earthly carpenter father how to take a block of wood and, by cutting, chiseling, and shaping it, create a work of perfection, free of rough and splintered edges..."
~Marilyn Meberg

Prop 8 and the upcoming election

superly — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:16:00 GMT

A message I sent to a fellow “facebooker,” in response to a comment he had made:

You made a comment on the fine line event page about how you don't think this is the right way to deal with this issue…
Do you even know very much about how they are dealing with this issue to make such a statement? Do you attend the Rock church; do you know Miles Mcpherson's position?
Do you disagree that it's important to pray and fast (as you feel called) for our nation's upcoming election? -- That is the main premise of this event.

There are SO many ramifications that prop 8 forgets to mention in the long run.
First and foremost, if prop 8 gets voted out and becomes part of California's culture in public schools teachers will NO longer refer to male and female parents as Mom and Dad but as parental guardians. It affects so much more than just marriage. There is a bigger picture at work here. A gay day will be enforced for all public schools including elementary level. There they will celebrate the homosexual culture and define even to 5 years olds (who have no comprehension of these circumstances) what it is to be gay. That is the responsibility of their parents and the school has no business taking it upon themselves, but be assured they will anyhow.

You don't have to take my word for it, research what I've said, and prove me wrong.
But be forewarned of the real dangers that lie ahead.
I protect marriage site

God's potential for you

superly — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:56:53 GMT

“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him."

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:9 & Philippians 1:6

Music

superly — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:18:28 GMT

Some songs have an incredible affect on me and they speak right to my heart. It is a strong way for me to have communion with the living God.
Sometimes they give me visions or enlightenment, while other times they speak truth and light into my life. They verbalize what (until now) I seemed unable to. Songs hold emotion and leave a lasting effect, one that is usually positive and impressionable...
Such a song is:
He's got the whole world in His hands

As impactful as this song is, it does not begin to speak the volumes of depth that my latest and current favorite song shares. I have not been this excited about music and musicians since I heard No one like you (by David Crowder Band). That song ignited a fire and passion inside me that I haven't felt for a long time. It changed my outlook to some extent.
In addition to the Holy Bible, only a few books in my life has left such a mark -- at the top of this list is Blue like Jazz. I fully believe if anyone reads that book and it doesn't change their life, then they just were not paying attention.

But onto the song at hand...
A friend of mine whose name is Josh recommended some bands and musicians to me in a quest to find more music as wonderful as Trevor Davis'. For a close to my heart favorite, see Soldier.
Only now I'm getting sidetracked as you can tell...
This next song though it tells exactly how I feel about God and of the surroundedness I'd love to feel of His presence in my life; which I'm sure I'll receive glimpses of at Kings Canyon National Park (check it out). Please keep it in prayer that this camping trip is a safe and successful one in which both I and my Dad give the glory to God =)

Please note:
At the following site you're able to actually listen to the song!!

This is the awaited song:
Mystery
(Phil Wickham)

My advice is for you to listen to it 2-3 times and let it sink in...

Your thoughts?