Ye of Little Faith

WARNING: The following blog entry only reflects MY personal belief.

I recently came across an ad from the National Secular Society advertising the purchase of De-certificates of Baptism. I thought to myself, "How could people doubt the existence of God to the point where they need to undo a pact, whether within their conscious or unconscious knowledge, from their past?"

Last night, my YA (Young Adults) group and I attended the Hillsong United concert at the Nokia Theater. My very first Christian concert. The moment we walked into the venue, I saw a flood of eager and excited Christians. I am still a fairly new Christian, so it slips my mind as to how many of "us" are out there. After a few moments, the lights dimmed and the band walked onto stage. Through the entire night, I watched in awe at the people with their arms raised high, heads bowed down, eyes filled with tears, and voices lifted up. There was no doubt in my mind about the existence of God. Nothing human-made could ever touch the hearts and lives of people to such a great degree.

Matthew 17:20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Update

The Young Adults at my church recently started our "Biggest Loser" competition. For those who don't follow the show, teams basically compete by losing the most weight. A church friend suggested we do something similar since we've been getting rounder. HA! Since starting the competition, I've been working out (cardio and weightlifting) on a regular basis. I also follow a low-carb, all-natural meal plan. It feels great getting back into shape. In high school, I use to be such a gym buff, but I lost the drive during my undergraduate career. It's good to be back in the game. I hope to shed all the weight I gained during college. It'd be nice to see my old high school figure. 

Most people know I've been wanting a bulldog puppy. Recently, my urge for a canine companion has grown tremendously. I never had pets growing up because my sister had a serious case of asthma, so I don't know the feeling of owning a pet. I've known I wanted a dog, but never the kind until the present. My love for the bulldog started after an episode of "Rob & Big". Rob is the proud owner of a bulldog named Meaty. Meaty craves just enough attention, is not high maintenance, and has a overall chill personality. Basically, all the characteristics I've wanted in a dog. So now, I want...No! I NEED a bulldog puppy. I always bug the boyfriend about my puppy, but to my dismay, he denies me of living a childhood fantasy. Now, I can only dream about coming home to a wagging tail....

  

How can you say no to this face???!!!

Ate Michelle's Wedding

This weekend, I had the privilege of being a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding. I've been anticipating the wedding for a while now because I've never been a bridesmaid. Flower girl....yes. Bridesmaid....no. In addition, I was excited for my favorite cousin to finally marry the man of her dreams, Zoltan. Yes, that's right. I have a new cousin Zoltan. Anyways, I enjoyed every minute in the process of getting ready. Having Colleen do my hair. Getting my makeup done. Riding in the limo with the rest of the bridal party. Seeing my name in the program. Helping my cousin getting ready for her big day. The ceremony took place at the gorgeous LA Cathedral. Small and intimate. I honestly thought I would weep profusely watching my Ate walk down the aisle. I realized that she's a member of my family, so the whole serious walk obviously did not happen. She posed the entire way until she reached the altar. Ay nako! The reception took place at the Sheraton Universal. I had so much fun just being with my family dancing and catching up. Parties like this always remind me how much I miss being in their company.

CONGRATULATIONS MR. & MRS. KERTLAY!

Bon Voyage

First, I'd like to announce that I've found my date to Disneyland! Mickey Mouse, here I come!

Although I received good news in regards to D.land, I also got my share of bad news as well. I recently found out that one of my best friends of 8 years will be moving this Saturday to Phoenix, Arizona. Her company has plans to expand there and offered her the opportunity to assist with the start up. She first came to me for advice because she felt divided. My first instinct basically advised her to turn to God for answers. My friend had her quiet time. The Lord confirmed her move. I was sad and happy at the same time. Sad to watch a friend leave. Happy to see her thrive in her career. I grew less sad because I thought I'd have time to spend with her before her departure, but she is leaving this Saturday! She's been packing up her entire life for the past week. I honestly don't know how to feel at the moment. Her move came so suddenly that I feel some what numb to the entire situation. This person has been my rock for so long. She cradled my head when I cried hysterically and made me laugh so hard to the point where my stomach ached. Most importantly, she NEVER left my side when EVERYONE decided to walk away. Watching a friend leave isn't the easiest task......*sigh

The Happiest Place on Earth

I don't know why, but I have this secret desire to go to Disneyland some time in the near future. I believe that the reason for my recent want is due to my throbbing uterus. Children look so happy when they catch of glimpse of Mickey or Minnie. Ahahahaha! On a serious note, I always grew up with great memories of Disneyland. Spending hours with friends and family, walking through the park with a surprise at every corner, going on the different rides, seeing all the characters personified, eating the enormous turkey legs and pickles, and watching the entertaining shows. I guess I'm urning to relive my childhood since I only seem to be growing older by the day. Who wants to come with me to the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH?

Rain, Rain go away?

For the past couple days, we've been flooded with rain storms. I hear people to my left and right constantly complaining about the weather, but I can't help but feel the opposite. I enjoy the rain. To me, it's perfect weather. Rain is hot chocolate, curl up with a good book, hide under your covers, and watch a classic movie weather. It gives individuals the opportunity to just stay home (which is rare nowadays), relax, and listen to the pitter-patter of the raindrops. I've always been a homebody. First, by force. Now, by choice. I think many people take home for granted. In lieu of the rain, just kick back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Valentine's Day

After being M.I.A. for months, I am officially back on the mic. Last semester proved to be one of my most challenging obstacles in my academic career. I must say that I'm quite disappointed over the results, but I would not change any of the decisions I made. I plan to redeem myself this spring semester which seems to be starting on a good note. Enough about school....

Last weekend, J and I celebrated the sacred, hallmark holiday of Valentine's Day. We as a couple do not promote made up holidays, but since it fell on a weekend, we used it as an excuse to have a night on the town. Our day started off with a visit to a hotel in Pasadena. Left me breathless and excited....hehehehehe. We then trucked our way back to the valley for dinner at Vino. Food, wine, and entertainment definitely left me wanting more. I must say that J did indeed stumble upon a hidden treasure. After dinner, we went to the Laugh Factory for a late show. To sum it all up, we witnessed a drunk heckler get booed out of the venue, saw Dane Cook make a surprise appearance (I must admit seeing him did make my uterus skip a beat), and watched a man named Sinatra (enough said) propose to his girlfriend. The Laugh Factory was on point!

P.S.-I think I spent majority of my Valentine's day watching couples act lovey-dovey and laughing inside my head. 1.) I despise PDA. I reached my limit on Saturday. 2.) I think people don't need a designated holiday to show their love and appreciation for their spouse. It should be year-round.