I want this book, real bad. Growing up with an environmental geologist, taking development classes, reading creation care books, learning about environmental issues across the world... well all of that has added up and is makimg me wanting to change some things in my life.
That is why I want to buy this.

Compassionate and full of mercy, yup that is my God <3

One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

(Acts 3:1-10)

I picture myself being there and want to cry. I want to shout. I want to praise God for how compassionate and full of mercy He is. God is so good.

I wish I could be a mermaid.

Endless days swimming in the ocean, passing fish and friends, singing, not worrying about holding your breath, and being able to just be practically naked for your life... as just a few of the pluses of being a mermaid. It is a shame they are not real. Ever since I can remember I wish I was a mermaid. I loveeee the water. Ah, I would choose to be in the water any day than on land... although there are many beautiful places in the world. I just love the feeling of being free.

(This is what my mind comes to think about when I am struggling to write a research paper, awesome).

exhaustion but glorious day

Last night I babysat and slept over, like normal. I had the craziest dream ever. I dreamed that like hundreds of cats were sleeping in the bed and began to attack me. I woke up soooo pissed! Ah, I hate cats. Besides human sin and corruption in this world and in my own life, cats probably come second. I don't usaully use the word "hate" but it is very appropriate for cats. And the worst part about it is that the lady I babysit for loves cats. She even has a cat tattoo on her ankle, so I pretend like I think her cats are cute. Why I do that I do not know! Bah.

Anyways onto my title "exhaustion but glorious day." Today was so good. 9-12 was the Sabbathing Chapel. It was a good solid time of spending time with God and truly reflecting on Philippians 4. It was so glorious. Ah, God is so good. His peace truly does surpass all understanding. It is glorious.

After chapel Abbey, Amanda, and I headed down to SD to go to the World Vision AIDS exhibit/walk through deal. It was so emotionally draining, yet so good. It was a good time to reflect on what God calls us to do and it was interesting aligning up the children's lives with what I have been learning in my HIV/AIDS class. Met some grand people while I was there who have a huge heart for HIV/AIDS. It was fab.

And now I am exhausted and can't get words out... but can type. Woah.

Every day should be earth day!

Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,

lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,

you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,

wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,

kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,

young men and maidens,
old men and children.

Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

He has raised up for his people a horn,
the praise of all his saints,
of Israel, the people close to his heart.
Praise the LORD.

Psalm 148:7-14

the good words of mama T...

"I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. "

Meg sent this to me. And the good Holy Spirit is using it.

I love home.
I love my family.

And I love my besties...

Yet I do not really want to be home this summer. But I will.

Be working 50+ hrs a week and taking two online classes. Yahooooo!
I wish all my school friends could come with me.
Boo on living in different places sometimes.

praising Jesus all day long. good thing for easter.

Easter was so wonderful this year. My Mom, sister, and I went to San Luis Obispo, which was SO fun! We spent easter with my cousin Maureens fam and my dear friend Jenna. Maureen, her husband, and her son Sean moved back from Hawaii to slo. Which had to be soo hard by the way. Island life on tons of property to slo. Still nice but way different. Anyways here are some pictures.

Love my Mama's wind blown hair.

My adorable cousin Sean. 3 and 1/2 and can ride his bike! Beat that.

We had way to much fun with bubbles for our age.

First cousins baby.

Mama Anita and Aunt Donna.

The End.

i love people watching, so very much.

Today I arrived at the Oakland Airport to catch my flight to Orange County at 6:30 a.m. It was pretty much the butt crack of dawn. While I was in the airport I saw a few things that one can only find in the Bay Area. I was sitting waiting for my flight and a man dressed in pastel pink dress pants walked by with a cuffed white shirt... and very nice hair. He was meeting with up with another man who dressed very nice as well. That is considered normal, no one even cares because it is seen everywhere in the Bay. I also observed that people were dressed more earthy and not as perky in the morning.

And no its not called the Gay Area...

When I arrived at the Orange County Airport it was instantly different. Blonde Hair, tan bodies, and smiles. There were Mercedes, BMW's, and all sorts of ritzy cars picking up people from the airport. The two people I loved watching most were young moms who were returning to their families and were so excited to see their kids. Nice cars are in the bay area for sure though, don't get me wrong.

Yesterday my Mom and I were at Alberto's Cantina in Downtown Pleasanton and we ate outside... which was SOO fun people watching. I don't mean to sound like a creepish stalker, I just notice a lot of things. Seriously like ten BMW and Mercedes convertibles strolled on by along with a few lamberginis and porche's. Saw lots and lots of designer stuff while I was home as well.

Its so funny to me that I grew up in that kind of town, yet I didn't really notice it until I left. Pleasanton is a great place to raise kids, there is just LOTS AND LOTS of money there.

Today was a fun day to observe. I enjoyed it.

Now I am back at Biola and need to finish a project. Yee Yee!

springggg break

spring break has been grand... it has consisted of getting bronchitis, asthma, relaxing, and not really seeing my friends. haha, although that sounds misreable it hasn't been at all. i have been hanging out with my dad and my mom tons... and i love it. i love spending time with my dad, he is kind of like a best friend. i took dance classes with him and it was SOOO cute. we took salsa and swing dance lessons, and he still let me take lessons with him even though i was a coughing nightmere. i have never seen him so happy than dancing with me. it was so cute, like probably one of my favorite daugther father momments.

i love my dad lots and lots.
tonight i am hanging out with my mom... if she would just answer her phone.

i like home lots, but i miss biola when i am home. its weird jumping into my friends life here. i am one of the only ones who went away to school so when i come home i have to find my place within their life. its kind of difficult, but its good in the sense of stretching myself. i do not want to settle into someone elses life but want to make my own whereever i am at and be content.

some things i have done/noticed...

i have had lots of fish while being home, which is good.
my dad bought me 100 dollars worth of vitamins to keep my body NORMAL, haha gotta love it,
i have smelt fresh air.
i ran around in a field of wild flowers and praised Jesus.
i have saw some Muslims in a tea store, loved it. they are different here than socal for sure.
i have realized i love warm weather and i belong in warm water... so i need to live someone tropical in my life.
i have realized i love reading a good book.
i have realized waking up coughing is aweful.
i have come to love my sister for her understanding of my sicknesses.
and i have realized that trusting God and relying on Him is way worth it... even if you are sick for four months.


woah.

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine.

turkish festivvvval

On Saturday Abbey, Taylor, Melissa, my sister, and I went to the Turkish festival at the OC fairgrounds. It was SO fun, especially the dancing. I love culture, as most know. It brings so much life to this world. Ha, some of these pictures are super cheese ball... but its okay because so am I.

eeeee! (that is a noise)

That is the noise that I made when I saw this... it a noise of excitement. Haha... okay so here is something you should look at... Islam in Europe Interactive Map! It’s a map of Muslims in Europe and the Mediterranean that have migrated from northern Africa. Over Missions Conference I got to speak with missionaries who served with Greater Europe Mission and got a glimpse of their heart. They serve among Muslims who have migrated and are not living in Europe. Christianity is almost dead in Europe and even Catholic Churches outside of France are saying the Catholic Church in France needs a spiritual revival, since it has become culturally catholic. I think this is so exciting… not that the Muslim population is increasing like crazy, but that we can be a light in a place like this. There are barely any true Christ followers in Europe, which is why the Church needs to rise up and be there. Isn’t it exciting to see Muslims in this context but all the more sad? It’s a weird emotion, that’s for sure. I am so intrigued by Muslims living, struggling, and trying to make life work in a western setting. The movie “Yasmin” is an interesting movie to watch about a women who is struggling to live as a westerner in Britain and to stay true to being a Muslim. It is such a good movie, I highly recommend it.
(Sorry that was super scattered).

evil hearts and missles.

I am so bothered by sin in the world, and in my own heart, when things like this...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512210,00.html

... are happening in the world. Why missles? Why nuclear bombs? Whats the point? I am so saddened by this. But Jesus is still good.