Monday, May 31, 2004
KOINONIA RETREAT
I really wasn't prepared mentally to go to a retreat. I felt like the day suddenly came and there we were, driving down to San Clemente. Because we had prior commitments, we arrived late and although we were there physically for half of the first speaker session, we weren't able to really pay attention.
But the weekend turned out for the best when Matt Soeter, our speaker, began having us document major life events on post-its. Then, he had us change our bad/difficult/painful life events into pink post-its. We also had post-its for lessons learned during that time and subtitles for certain chapters of our lives. That really helped pave the way for learning about what I value in life and the vision God has for me. I honestly believe you can't truly see where you're going unless you know where you've been.
I was also amazed to hear the stories of other people in my small group. It's amazing how they overcame trials and adversity of all kinds (and are continuing to do so) for God's ultimate glory.
Finally, the phrase that kept tuggling at my heart was: "Lord, have you way in me." It's not always easy fo rme to pray that, but I've learned I can take comfort knowing that Romans 8:28 holds true.
I really wasn't prepared mentally to go to a retreat. I felt like the day suddenly came and there we were, driving down to San Clemente. Because we had prior commitments, we arrived late and although we were there physically for half of the first speaker session, we weren't able to really pay attention.
But the weekend turned out for the best when Matt Soeter, our speaker, began having us document major life events on post-its. Then, he had us change our bad/difficult/painful life events into pink post-its. We also had post-its for lessons learned during that time and subtitles for certain chapters of our lives. That really helped pave the way for learning about what I value in life and the vision God has for me. I honestly believe you can't truly see where you're going unless you know where you've been.
I was also amazed to hear the stories of other people in my small group. It's amazing how they overcame trials and adversity of all kinds (and are continuing to do so) for God's ultimate glory.
Finally, the phrase that kept tuggling at my heart was: "Lord, have you way in me." It's not always easy fo rme to pray that, but I've learned I can take comfort knowing that Romans 8:28 holds true.
Friday, May 28, 2004
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
It's easy for all of us to view long weekends like this as simply that: a 3-day weekend to relax, BBQ, watch the Lakers, etc. And those are all fine.
But let's not forget to remember our troops fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world. Let's not forget their courage. Let's not forget those who have laid their lives down for our country.
Whether you agree or not, let us not forget.
It's easy for all of us to view long weekends like this as simply that: a 3-day weekend to relax, BBQ, watch the Lakers, etc. And those are all fine.
But let's not forget to remember our troops fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world. Let's not forget their courage. Let's not forget those who have laid their lives down for our country.
Whether you agree or not, let us not forget.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
CABO (PART IV)
Okay, this is the last one related to Cabo... promise.
First off, I've only put up 2 pictures from our trip so far. Of course, it's related to our celebrity sighting.
Secondly, I forgot to mention that the reason why Karena is so tanned and I'm not is because I'm balding. And because of that, the top of head and my forehead started to get burned very quickly. That forced me to wear a cap a lot of the time and kept my face from getting tanned. How sad is that?!?
And finally, I emailed Christian Slater last night to give him the pictures. It was amazing because I felt like I was writing to a girl for the first time. I only wrote two sentences ... but it took me about 10 minutes just to get the wording right. I thought "We had a blast hanging out with you last week!" was too gay, so I took it out.
Okay, this is the last one related to Cabo... promise.
First off, I've only put up 2 pictures from our trip so far. Of course, it's related to our celebrity sighting.
Secondly, I forgot to mention that the reason why Karena is so tanned and I'm not is because I'm balding. And because of that, the top of head and my forehead started to get burned very quickly. That forced me to wear a cap a lot of the time and kept my face from getting tanned. How sad is that?!?
And finally, I emailed Christian Slater last night to give him the pictures. It was amazing because I felt like I was writing to a girl for the first time. I only wrote two sentences ... but it took me about 10 minutes just to get the wording right. I thought "We had a blast hanging out with you last week!" was too gay, so I took it out.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
CABO (PART III)
1. My wife got such a great tan that she received numerous compliments when she returned to work today. I, of course, have since referred to her as my "African American wife."
2. We did NOT think of work even one time while we were there.
3. Cabo is a great place to visit or for a honeymoon. It's a complete desert all the way up until you hit the water. The Sea of Cortez side is perfect for swimming, surfing, fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, and other water sports. The Pacific Ocean side (just on the other side of the beautiful mountains -- about a 5 minute drive away) is complete with 15-20 feet crashing waves and absolute beauty. Where else can you see cacti growing in the foreground and crashing waves in the background?
1. My wife got such a great tan that she received numerous compliments when she returned to work today. I, of course, have since referred to her as my "African American wife."
2. We did NOT think of work even one time while we were there.
3. Cabo is a great place to visit or for a honeymoon. It's a complete desert all the way up until you hit the water. The Sea of Cortez side is perfect for swimming, surfing, fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, and other water sports. The Pacific Ocean side (just on the other side of the beautiful mountains -- about a 5 minute drive away) is complete with 15-20 feet crashing waves and absolute beauty. Where else can you see cacti growing in the foreground and crashing waves in the background?
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
CABO (PART II)
I'll get around to posting the pictures soon ... hopefully. You know how it is when you get back from your vacation: you get so busy that you end up needing a vacation from your vacation.
My final thought was that we've been traveling a lot lately. Just in recent years, we've made trips to New York, China, Tahiti, Hawaii, Northern California (multiple), Las Vegas (multiple), and now Cabo San Lucas (it's the bottom tip of Baja California, Mexico in case you were wondering). Plus, we're planning on heading back to New York for a wedding in July and spending the long weekend at the Koinonia retreat in San Clemente. All this traveling is exciting, but I can't help to think that there's a lot of money being spent there. Too much money.
I'll get around to posting the pictures soon ... hopefully. You know how it is when you get back from your vacation: you get so busy that you end up needing a vacation from your vacation.
My final thought was that we've been traveling a lot lately. Just in recent years, we've made trips to New York, China, Tahiti, Hawaii, Northern California (multiple), Las Vegas (multiple), and now Cabo San Lucas (it's the bottom tip of Baja California, Mexico in case you were wondering). Plus, we're planning on heading back to New York for a wedding in July and spending the long weekend at the Koinonia retreat in San Clemente. All this traveling is exciting, but I can't help to think that there's a lot of money being spent there. Too much money.
Monday, May 24, 2004
WE'RE BACK!
Cabo San Lucas was so much fun. I really didnt' have time to prepare for it at all since we were so busy beforehand and suddenly the day had arrived for us to go. But it turned to be the perfect time for a get-away from life.
Here are some quick highlights (with probably more to follow):
(1) The first thing we did once we got there? We walked 2 miles to Costco and loaded up.
(2) We spent about 3 hours hanging out with Christan Slater while driving around ATVs through the Cabo desert. He is really down-to-earth and very friendly. Plus, he forgot his camera so he asked me to talk some pictures of him and his friends and send it to his email.
(3) Parasailing looks fun, but I enjoy just sitting on the speed boat better.
(4) I was dreading saying "no guacamole please" too many times during the trip, but in the end, I didn't even have to say it once.
(5) We went to two time share presentations and got a TON of free stuff, even though we didn't buy. Some freebies included a one hour massage on the beach for Karena, free transportation to and from the airport, a sunset cruise (drinks included), four free dinners, and two free breakfasts. It was great!
(6) ATVs are a lot of fun, but I tried to be chinese about it and didn't fork over the $10 for the insurance. So while the other people in our group were riding all over the place and doing jumps (including Christian Slater), we were just sticking to driving moderately fast and doing some hills. Next time, I'm forking over the $10.
Cabo San Lucas was so much fun. I really didnt' have time to prepare for it at all since we were so busy beforehand and suddenly the day had arrived for us to go. But it turned to be the perfect time for a get-away from life.
Here are some quick highlights (with probably more to follow):
(1) The first thing we did once we got there? We walked 2 miles to Costco and loaded up.
(2) We spent about 3 hours hanging out with Christan Slater while driving around ATVs through the Cabo desert. He is really down-to-earth and very friendly. Plus, he forgot his camera so he asked me to talk some pictures of him and his friends and send it to his email.
(3) Parasailing looks fun, but I enjoy just sitting on the speed boat better.
(4) I was dreading saying "no guacamole please" too many times during the trip, but in the end, I didn't even have to say it once.
(5) We went to two time share presentations and got a TON of free stuff, even though we didn't buy. Some freebies included a one hour massage on the beach for Karena, free transportation to and from the airport, a sunset cruise (drinks included), four free dinners, and two free breakfasts. It was great!
(6) ATVs are a lot of fun, but I tried to be chinese about it and didn't fork over the $10 for the insurance. So while the other people in our group were riding all over the place and doing jumps (including Christian Slater), we were just sticking to driving moderately fast and doing some hills. Next time, I'm forking over the $10.
Monday, May 17, 2004
THOUGHTS FROM A WEDDING
I missed Saturday night's Lakers game in favor of some family bonding at my cousin's wedding. Actually, he's my dad's cousin's son. I think Sandra said that makes him my cousin once removed. I'm not sure.
Anyway, it was good to see some faces in my extended family that I haven't seen in a while. Many have gotten older and they're no longer the way I remember them. In fact, the groom (Brian) was a guy I used to play Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Genesis with and we used to make funny faces at each other and laugh ourselves to death. Now, he's a doctor and married and I'm a PT and married.
I find that now that I'm married, it's much harder to attend various family functions -- family vacations, family weddings, even just family dinners. I've missed spending time with my parents, my brother and sister, and Allison and Jonathan. But I guess this is the circle of life.
(Insert your bad Lion King joke here)
I missed Saturday night's Lakers game in favor of some family bonding at my cousin's wedding. Actually, he's my dad's cousin's son. I think Sandra said that makes him my cousin once removed. I'm not sure.
Anyway, it was good to see some faces in my extended family that I haven't seen in a while. Many have gotten older and they're no longer the way I remember them. In fact, the groom (Brian) was a guy I used to play Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Genesis with and we used to make funny faces at each other and laugh ourselves to death. Now, he's a doctor and married and I'm a PT and married.
I find that now that I'm married, it's much harder to attend various family functions -- family vacations, family weddings, even just family dinners. I've missed spending time with my parents, my brother and sister, and Allison and Jonathan. But I guess this is the circle of life.
(Insert your bad Lion King joke here)
Sunday, May 16, 2004
LAKERS ADVANCE
Before you all give me heat on the guestbook for jumping off the Lakers bandwagon, let me just reiterate the fact that they always start winning after I do. In fact, it's held true since 2000. Last year, I didn't truly and earnestly jump off the bandwagon and look what happened! This year, I was being honest when I said it would be difficult to win 4 of 5 from the defending champs, especially with the way the Lakers had be playing. But they never cease to amaze me.
And besides, all I have to say to you all is:
You're welcome!
Before you all give me heat on the guestbook for jumping off the Lakers bandwagon, let me just reiterate the fact that they always start winning after I do. In fact, it's held true since 2000. Last year, I didn't truly and earnestly jump off the bandwagon and look what happened! This year, I was being honest when I said it would be difficult to win 4 of 5 from the defending champs, especially with the way the Lakers had be playing. But they never cease to amaze me.
And besides, all I have to say to you all is:
You're welcome!
Saturday, May 15, 2004
GOOD OR BAD?
I've been thinking a lot about whether man is innately good or bad, selfish or giving.
I remember one striking thing I saw at an arcade once where two guys were playing Dance Dance Revolution. One guy was a typical nerdy Chinese guy with glasses and the other was the typical hip-hop African-American guy dressed in Fubu and baggy jeans. It was amazing to see the camaraderie between the two, as they had mutual respect for one another, even though they were approaching the game from such different ways. And I always think about how outdoor pick-up basketball always brings all these different people from different backgrounds together. And they're not only nice to each other, but they're almost overly nice -- helping people up, slapping hands, saying "nice shot", etc.
But then, you look at what our troops have done to their detainees in Iraq, and you really have to wonder whether we as the human race are really all that good. It seems that if given power, we humans always end up flaunting it over other people.
Whether it be humiliating prisoners or developing road rage and cutting people off in your nicer, faster car, it appears we are nothing but bad, selfish individuals looking out for #1: ourselves.
I've been thinking a lot about whether man is innately good or bad, selfish or giving.
I remember one striking thing I saw at an arcade once where two guys were playing Dance Dance Revolution. One guy was a typical nerdy Chinese guy with glasses and the other was the typical hip-hop African-American guy dressed in Fubu and baggy jeans. It was amazing to see the camaraderie between the two, as they had mutual respect for one another, even though they were approaching the game from such different ways. And I always think about how outdoor pick-up basketball always brings all these different people from different backgrounds together. And they're not only nice to each other, but they're almost overly nice -- helping people up, slapping hands, saying "nice shot", etc.
But then, you look at what our troops have done to their detainees in Iraq, and you really have to wonder whether we as the human race are really all that good. It seems that if given power, we humans always end up flaunting it over other people.
Whether it be humiliating prisoners or developing road rage and cutting people off in your nicer, faster car, it appears we are nothing but bad, selfish individuals looking out for #1: ourselves.
"So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God's law; but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war ... What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God -- through Jesus Christ our Lord!" -- Romans 7:21-25a
Thursday, May 13, 2004
QUICK THOUGHTS:
1. Karena thinks the Kings' Peja Stojakovic looks like a darker-haired Nathan. Does this mean he looks like Moses too?
2. Because I'm working this weekend, I only had to work a half-day today. And that gave us an opportunity to swing by UCLA to visit my old co-workers. The problem is that by the time I walked there, I was all sweaty and all my co-workers kept giving me hugs. It was still a good time though.
3. One song that is getting a lot of radio airtime is this song by Mario Winans called "I Don't Want To Know." Here are some of the lyrics: Somebody said they saw you/The person you were kissing wasn't me/And I would never ask you/I just kept it to myself// I don't want to know/ If you're playin' me/ Keep it on the low/Cuz my heart can't take it anymore." The song sounds good, but puhhhhhhhlease, what a pathetic loser!
4. Ten years ago, I was so happy not to have a pager because I thought it'd be more like a leash than a convenience. I liked that sometimes people wouldn't be able to get a hold of me. But now, I've had my cell phone for over five years, and I still love it. I don't know what I'd do without it. Interesting.
1. Karena thinks the Kings' Peja Stojakovic looks like a darker-haired Nathan. Does this mean he looks like Moses too?
2. Because I'm working this weekend, I only had to work a half-day today. And that gave us an opportunity to swing by UCLA to visit my old co-workers. The problem is that by the time I walked there, I was all sweaty and all my co-workers kept giving me hugs. It was still a good time though.
3. One song that is getting a lot of radio airtime is this song by Mario Winans called "I Don't Want To Know." Here are some of the lyrics: Somebody said they saw you/The person you were kissing wasn't me/And I would never ask you/I just kept it to myself// I don't want to know/ If you're playin' me/ Keep it on the low/Cuz my heart can't take it anymore." The song sounds good, but puhhhhhhhlease, what a pathetic loser!
4. Ten years ago, I was so happy not to have a pager because I thought it'd be more like a leash than a convenience. I liked that sometimes people wouldn't be able to get a hold of me. But now, I've had my cell phone for over five years, and I still love it. I don't know what I'd do without it. Interesting.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
CHILDHOOD MISUNDERSTANDING
When I was a kid, we never really bought sherbet because we always would rather have ice cream. So, when I started hearing that there was something new called sorbet, I thought the two words were the same word.
In fact, I thought maybe "sorbet" was spelled "sherbet" and I was just mispronouncing it all these years.
It wasn't until years later that I learned the truth: they are in fact two words. But who really knows the difference between the two anyway?
When I was a kid, we never really bought sherbet because we always would rather have ice cream. So, when I started hearing that there was something new called sorbet, I thought the two words were the same word.
In fact, I thought maybe "sorbet" was spelled "sherbet" and I was just mispronouncing it all these years.
It wasn't until years later that I learned the truth: they are in fact two words. But who really knows the difference between the two anyway?
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
TV'S COUPLES
With the last Friends airing last week, the on again-off again romance of Ross and Rachel is finally on again, and we can assume they live happily ever after. And I have to admit that I'm not the least bit surprised. There was no way they were going to end that show without those two getting together. After all, they're soulmates.
This got me thinking about other shows with either love triangles or on again-off again romances. Here's what I thought off, just off the top of my head:
The Wonder Years: Kevin Arnold does NOT end up with Winnie Cooper (I was unhappy with this one because it meant he didn't end up marrying his best friend. But it did make the show's storyline that much more realistic)
Dawson's Creek: Joey ends up with Pacey, not Dawson. (I was happy with this one because I was pulling for Pacey all along. The truth is that Joey and Dawson were childhood friends, but could never be lovers like Pacey and Joey.)
Cheers: Sam doens't end up with Diane or Rebecca. But he still considers himself lucky. (I agree. Besides, he's forever a bachelor).
Felicity: For the record, I only watched this show because Karena did. Felicity ends up with Ben, then they did these crazy "rewind" episodes where she goes back in time and ends up with Noel. Dumb. The WB should have just made up their mind one way or another.
The bottom line: TV is a fantasy world. Reality is still reality. Relationships, romances, and break-ups can be messy (even with your "soulmate"). Follow your heart and it'll be all good. After all, I did ... and ended up with the perfect girl for me.
With the last Friends airing last week, the on again-off again romance of Ross and Rachel is finally on again, and we can assume they live happily ever after. And I have to admit that I'm not the least bit surprised. There was no way they were going to end that show without those two getting together. After all, they're soulmates.
This got me thinking about other shows with either love triangles or on again-off again romances. Here's what I thought off, just off the top of my head:
The Wonder Years: Kevin Arnold does NOT end up with Winnie Cooper (I was unhappy with this one because it meant he didn't end up marrying his best friend. But it did make the show's storyline that much more realistic)
Dawson's Creek: Joey ends up with Pacey, not Dawson. (I was happy with this one because I was pulling for Pacey all along. The truth is that Joey and Dawson were childhood friends, but could never be lovers like Pacey and Joey.)
Cheers: Sam doens't end up with Diane or Rebecca. But he still considers himself lucky. (I agree. Besides, he's forever a bachelor).
Felicity: For the record, I only watched this show because Karena did. Felicity ends up with Ben, then they did these crazy "rewind" episodes where she goes back in time and ends up with Noel. Dumb. The WB should have just made up their mind one way or another.
The bottom line: TV is a fantasy world. Reality is still reality. Relationships, romances, and break-ups can be messy (even with your "soulmate"). Follow your heart and it'll be all good. After all, I did ... and ended up with the perfect girl for me.
Monday, May 10, 2004
CINCO DE MAYO
I forgot to mention my thoughts on this year's Cinco De Mayo.
I found it hilarious that Karena never gets any days off -- not Christmas Eve, not New Year's Eve, not the day after Thanksgiving, none of the "minor" holidays. But for Cinco De Mayo, they got off work early to go to Olvera Street for dinner.
I was fortunate enough to join them and meet up with them just in time. Being at Olvera Street brought back so many memories of all the times I went there as a kid for field trips while at La Merced. You know, growing up in Montebello, that was the "in" place to go for field trips. We used to buy those confetti-filled eggs and bash them over the heads of the girls we liked. (Boy, were we dumb.)Anyway, I must not have grown out of that because I had this desire to buy one and bash it over Karena's head just for old time's sake, but decided against it.
We ate at La Golondrina Cafe. The food was average, the margeritas were good, and the atmosphere was okay. I did have a good time hanging out with some of Karena's co-workers. Still, the egg thing would have made the Cindo De Mayo celebration perfect.
I forgot to mention my thoughts on this year's Cinco De Mayo.
I found it hilarious that Karena never gets any days off -- not Christmas Eve, not New Year's Eve, not the day after Thanksgiving, none of the "minor" holidays. But for Cinco De Mayo, they got off work early to go to Olvera Street for dinner.
I was fortunate enough to join them and meet up with them just in time. Being at Olvera Street brought back so many memories of all the times I went there as a kid for field trips while at La Merced. You know, growing up in Montebello, that was the "in" place to go for field trips. We used to buy those confetti-filled eggs and bash them over the heads of the girls we liked. (Boy, were we dumb.)Anyway, I must not have grown out of that because I had this desire to buy one and bash it over Karena's head just for old time's sake, but decided against it.
We ate at La Golondrina Cafe. The food was average, the margeritas were good, and the atmosphere was okay. I did have a good time hanging out with some of Karena's co-workers. Still, the egg thing would have made the Cindo De Mayo celebration perfect.
Sunday, May 09, 2004
MOTHER'S DAY
First off, happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there, and especially to my mother, mother-in-law, and two grandmothers. (Wow, that's a lot of mothers in my life!)
To celebrate and show our appreciation, we took my mother out to City Walk last night along with my dad, Sandra and Gabe. As usual, City Walk was crowded and everybody (including hundreds of students from Alhambra High School for their prom) was dressed to impress. The biggest thing I noticed about the people there: It seemed like everybody was wearing a throwback jersey. Man, are those things popular now, or what? I had originally planned to wear my cheapy $20 Shaq jersey, but decided I should look a little better for my mom. And good thing too, because my jersey would have looked really cheap next to these teenagers sporting their $200 throwback Magic, Bird, and Jordan jerseys.
Anyway, we had to wait a long time for our table, and had some pretty bad service from our waitress, but the food and the dinner overall were excellent. It's always good to spend time with the family. And, as Michael would say, a creamy, cheesy sauce always goes a long way. =)
Tonight we had dinner in Chinatown with Karena's family. The place is a hole-in-the-wall, but the food is always excellent. I've been to Chinatown more times in the past year than I have in my entire life. And although I still feel more of a connection with Monterey Park, I'm starting to appreciate Chinatown more and more. If they could just do a better job with the parking situation . . .
First off, happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there, and especially to my mother, mother-in-law, and two grandmothers. (Wow, that's a lot of mothers in my life!)
To celebrate and show our appreciation, we took my mother out to City Walk last night along with my dad, Sandra and Gabe. As usual, City Walk was crowded and everybody (including hundreds of students from Alhambra High School for their prom) was dressed to impress. The biggest thing I noticed about the people there: It seemed like everybody was wearing a throwback jersey. Man, are those things popular now, or what? I had originally planned to wear my cheapy $20 Shaq jersey, but decided I should look a little better for my mom. And good thing too, because my jersey would have looked really cheap next to these teenagers sporting their $200 throwback Magic, Bird, and Jordan jerseys.
Anyway, we had to wait a long time for our table, and had some pretty bad service from our waitress, but the food and the dinner overall were excellent. It's always good to spend time with the family. And, as Michael would say, a creamy, cheesy sauce always goes a long way. =)
Tonight we had dinner in Chinatown with Karena's family. The place is a hole-in-the-wall, but the food is always excellent. I've been to Chinatown more times in the past year than I have in my entire life. And although I still feel more of a connection with Monterey Park, I'm starting to appreciate Chinatown more and more. If they could just do a better job with the parking situation . . .
Saturday, May 08, 2004
THIS IS THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR
Every May brings many possibilities. Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. And everybody waits with great anticipation for . . . this exact blog: I'm off the Lakers bandwagon.
I am one of the biggest Lakers fans around. And don't get me wrong, I'm still pulling for them to win and will cheer, yell and scream louder than anybody. But the facts are these: this series is over.
Yes, we will win Game 3 Sunday at Staples. But after that, it's pretty much going to be a downward spiral. Many people say that my jumping off the bandwagon will assure Lakers victory (and get me banned from entering the Wai's place to watch the games), but I'm just being realistic here.
To win 4 of 5 with no defense, no offense, and no heart is impossible.
Sorry, guys.
Every May brings many possibilities. Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. And everybody waits with great anticipation for . . . this exact blog: I'm off the Lakers bandwagon.
I am one of the biggest Lakers fans around. And don't get me wrong, I'm still pulling for them to win and will cheer, yell and scream louder than anybody. But the facts are these: this series is over.
Yes, we will win Game 3 Sunday at Staples. But after that, it's pretty much going to be a downward spiral. Many people say that my jumping off the bandwagon will assure Lakers victory (and get me banned from entering the Wai's place to watch the games), but I'm just being realistic here.
To win 4 of 5 with no defense, no offense, and no heart is impossible.
Sorry, guys.
Thursday, May 06, 2004
THE BACHELOR LIFE VS. THE MARRIED LIFE
What is the big deal about eating or drinking something straight out of the jar or straight out of the can? I have to admit that my bachelor instincts always tell me that doing just that will save me from having to wash another bowl or another utensil ... thus saving time, water, ... and the environment. (Okay, so that was a little stretch.) Here's what happened:
Yesterday, I was excited to eat my new jar of applesauce (I don't know why, but I'm a huge fan). Anyway, I asked Karena if she was going to eat some and she replied no. Great! Now I can eat the stuff straight out of the jar since I will be the only one eating it. But no, she said I really shouldn't. I was so disappointed and discouraged that ended up not eating any (maybe that was just to prove a point).
So, I ask you, what's the big deal about not eating from the jar or not drinking for the carton of milk? In college, I drank from my own carton of milk or juice all the time since I knew I was the only one that would drink from it. Is it a sanitary issue? Is it a manners issue?
Help a brotha out here. =)
What is the big deal about eating or drinking something straight out of the jar or straight out of the can? I have to admit that my bachelor instincts always tell me that doing just that will save me from having to wash another bowl or another utensil ... thus saving time, water, ... and the environment. (Okay, so that was a little stretch.) Here's what happened:
Yesterday, I was excited to eat my new jar of applesauce (I don't know why, but I'm a huge fan). Anyway, I asked Karena if she was going to eat some and she replied no. Great! Now I can eat the stuff straight out of the jar since I will be the only one eating it. But no, she said I really shouldn't. I was so disappointed and discouraged that ended up not eating any (maybe that was just to prove a point).
So, I ask you, what's the big deal about not eating from the jar or not drinking for the carton of milk? In college, I drank from my own carton of milk or juice all the time since I knew I was the only one that would drink from it. Is it a sanitary issue? Is it a manners issue?
Help a brotha out here. =)
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
PRAYER REQUEST
Please pray for us, as we are scheduled to speak in Emmanuel Fellowship (College) this Friday on being a man and woman of God. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), we weren't given very many specifics beyond that. So, there's some great potential for good (or bad). Hopefully, we can enourage and inspire them, as they prepare to break off into men's and women's small groups.
Whatever happens, we know it'll be good.
Please pray for us, as we are scheduled to speak in Emmanuel Fellowship (College) this Friday on being a man and woman of God. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), we weren't given very many specifics beyond that. So, there's some great potential for good (or bad). Hopefully, we can enourage and inspire them, as they prepare to break off into men's and women's small groups.
Whatever happens, we know it'll be good.
Monday, May 03, 2004
RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM A SUNDAY
1. I purposely didn't wear any Lakers gear, and they still lost.
2. My cousin Jonathan is a genius.
3. My parents are very business savvy.
4. It's hot.
5. It's fun getting to know Karena's extended family better.
6. It's amazing that I'm loving Karena's quirks more and more.
7. Gary and Regina -- is there a cuter couple? Congrats to the newlyweds!
8. With all the things I dislike about our house, there's so much more than I love about it, especially when entertaining. Thanks to everyone who made Saturday night fun and made Bonnie feel appreciated, supported, prayed for, and loved.
9. I love the Sunday LA Times. Shoot, I love any day's LA Times.
10. I still find taking communion a very sacred experience.
11. I love Noodle Planet!
1. I purposely didn't wear any Lakers gear, and they still lost.
2. My cousin Jonathan is a genius.
3. My parents are very business savvy.
4. It's hot.
5. It's fun getting to know Karena's extended family better.
6. It's amazing that I'm loving Karena's quirks more and more.
7. Gary and Regina -- is there a cuter couple? Congrats to the newlyweds!
8. With all the things I dislike about our house, there's so much more than I love about it, especially when entertaining. Thanks to everyone who made Saturday night fun and made Bonnie feel appreciated, supported, prayed for, and loved.
9. I love the Sunday LA Times. Shoot, I love any day's LA Times.
10. I still find taking communion a very sacred experience.
11. I love Noodle Planet!
Sunday, May 02, 2004
METROSEXUALS
I know the term metrosexuals is fading out about as quickly as it came into our society's vocabulary, but somehow or another today, I was having a conversation about that adn remembered one of the funniest moments in my entire life.
My sister mentioned to my mom how I always made sure to put lotion on my body and especially on my face to keep from getting too dry. Since I usually shower at night, I always need to put some type of lotion on or else my skin feels dry and crackly. My mom was shocked to see how many "products" I used and called me "a sissy."
Till this day, I find that totally hilarous!=)
P.S. In other news, Karena's neck is doing better, but she's definitely not 100% yet and still can't really turn her head too much. Plus, she's still spending most of her day reclined. We'll have to wait and see if she's able to work tomorrow. But, thanks for your prayers and concerns!
I know the term metrosexuals is fading out about as quickly as it came into our society's vocabulary, but somehow or another today, I was having a conversation about that adn remembered one of the funniest moments in my entire life.
My sister mentioned to my mom how I always made sure to put lotion on my body and especially on my face to keep from getting too dry. Since I usually shower at night, I always need to put some type of lotion on or else my skin feels dry and crackly. My mom was shocked to see how many "products" I used and called me "a sissy."
Till this day, I find that totally hilarous!=)
P.S. In other news, Karena's neck is doing better, but she's definitely not 100% yet and still can't really turn her head too much. Plus, she's still spending most of her day reclined. We'll have to wait and see if she's able to work tomorrow. But, thanks for your prayers and concerns!
Saturday, May 01, 2004
A PAIN IN THE NECK
Karena awoke this morning to extreme pain in her neck. It was so bad, she couldn't even sit up. And I, as her primary PT, could do nothing about it. She was in so much pain, I had no choice but to call up my co-worker and driver her over to his place to fix her. After spending a looooooooooong time trying to just get Karena to sit up and walk to the car, we managed to get her there. With a combination of PT, chiropractic, accupuncture, and accupressure, she can now sit up reclined and turn her head about halfway. But she's nowhere near 100%.
Karena awoke this morning to extreme pain in her neck. It was so bad, she couldn't even sit up. And I, as her primary PT, could do nothing about it. She was in so much pain, I had no choice but to call up my co-worker and driver her over to his place to fix her. After spending a looooooooooong time trying to just get Karena to sit up and walk to the car, we managed to get her there. With a combination of PT, chiropractic, accupuncture, and accupressure, she can now sit up reclined and turn her head about halfway. But she's nowhere near 100%.
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