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Spiritual Warfare: Hard Words to Say
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sometimes a warrior’s words are her only weapons and her only salve.
Respect, love, honesty and tact have always been in a precarious balancing act in my life. This week in particular, that balance has been challenged more than ever. There are things that must be said because they are just and right. But there are words that must not be said because you love and respect that person.
And sometimes I end up saying nothing at all.
It has been a hard two weeks. For two weeks, I have been pummeled in this spiritual warfare that is taking place all around us. I don’t know how feel about that concept, but I believe that there are forces of good and evil battling for our souls. As a Christian and a follower of Jesus, I know where my strength and salvation come from. But I also know about attacks and why they come. And now I’m under attack.
I wish I had the right words to for every type of attack that came my way. The enemy is really clever, and it always shows up in ways you would never quite expect. The only way I can recognize them is that they always point toward the same message: You’re worthless, you’re not a good person, you’re a failure, you might as well give up. Sometimes I don’t even have an answer to these accusations. All I can do is cry.
But I know where my help comes from. He will give me the words and the strength to keep fighting. He will shield me and protect me. He will keep his warrior alive.
Lakers vs. Celtics Game 4 = CHICANERY!
Friday, June 13, 2008
I can’t BELIEVE that Laker’s let go such a huge lead to lose Game 4! Grrrrrrrrr!
This is my chance to use my new favorite word: chicanery. According to Merriam Webster, chicanery is “deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry.” Cool! How often do you get the word subterfuge to describe your actions?
Anyway, I think that there was some trickery involved for the Celtics to magically make up a 24 point lead. I didn’t even get to see most of the game but I did catch the end, right when they were tied at 75. And then they LOST IT.
It was such a heartbreaking moment when they lost. It’s over. Coming back from a 3-game loss is almost unheard of, except ironically in Boston with the Red Sox. It’s like having someone break up with you. Well, not really, but it IS kinda disappointing.
I guess I’ll hang on and still watch the rest of the series, but I’m already bracing myself for the worst.
Blast that chicanery!
GO LAKERS!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
It’s been awhile since I’ve been into basketball, but with the Lakers in the finals, how could I ignore my team any longer?
Last night LA came back from 2 sucky games in Boston with bad calls all over the place and some difficulty adjusting to Boston’s defense. But last night, they took it all the way! W00t! I haven’t felt the basketball bug in forever, and it’s kind of nice to be back in it.
I was even more amazed when i realized that there are enough white guys on the team to have an all white team on the floor. Shocking! hahaha
I’ve also noted Paul Pierce’s vague resemblance to an Angler Fish.
There there’s Kobe, who has rat-like features, Fisher who looks like a bulldog,...I’m trying to put animals to other players. Rondo reminds me of some kind of weird elf. I suppose this isn’t very kind of me, but it’s hard not to make some connections…
All comparisons aside, all i can say is “GO LAKERS!”
My New Theme Song: Little Superhero Girl
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
This song is by Corrinne May and I’ve adopted it as my theme song.
I’ve been following Corrinne May, a Singaporian-born singer/songwriter in LA, for about 4 years now. Reuben introduced me to her. But I was not a very consistent fan. About 2 months ago, I went to hear her play at a venue that was really close to me. I had no excuse not to go!
She had one song that I just really loved called, “Little Superhero Girl.”
L I T T L E S U P E R H E R O G I R L
written by Corrinne May Ying Foo
Copyright 2003, Corrmay Gourmet Music (ASCAP)
I feel like a little girl
Trying to conquer the whole wide world
Everybody wants a piece of me
And I just don’t know where to turn
I’ve got work piled up to my head
All I want to do is jump into bed
And wash away my troubles
with lemonade
Play hide and seek
with the boy next door
Take a trip to Singapore and
Imagine how I’ll make the world
a better place
All I need is a good disguise
One where nobody can recognise
That I’m feeling so small
All I need is a secret weapon
I’ve gotta have faith
Zapping monsters into outer space
I’m gonna be a Superhero
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-
Yeah
If I were a little girl
Trying to clean up the whole wide world
I’d kick the bad boys back to school
Teach them fighting’s just not cool
I’d give every kid a teddy bear
Turn starving people into millionaires
Break glass ceilings with dynamite
sprinkle a little sugar and spice
Turn the bullies that terrorize
Into pink poodles that bark,
but don’t bite
All I need is a good disguise
One where nobody can recognise
That I’m feeling so small
All I need is a secret weapon
I’ve gotta have faith
Zapping monsters into outer space
I’m gonna be a Superhero
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-
Yeah
Little Superhero Girl
Little Superhero Girl
Save me
Little Superhero Girl
Little Superhero Girl
Save me from myself
I feel like a little girl
Trying to conquer the whole wide world
You can hear it on her website, CorrinneMay.com and follow the directions below:
She’s playing a concert at my church (Hollywood SDA Church) this Thursday, May 29 @ 7:30 pm, so please come and hear her! It’s a free concert!
Pics of my New York Vacation!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
I finally uploaded them yesterday.
I took a ton of pics. Luckily you won’t have to see ALL of them. Just the few I uploaded. I’ve broken the albums up into days so you can follow my wonderful journey through time!
Day 1: Church, the Met, Central Park
Day 2: Brooklyn with So-Young and Ian
(Note that day 3 is myseriously missing!)
Day 4: Aneta’s graduation party
Day 5: Central Park and the Upper West Side
Day 6: The Cloisters with Aneta
Day 8: Church, kids and karaoke
Okay, now back to work for me! Enjoy the photogs!
Why is vacation always so short?
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Really, this makes me believe in the Theory of Relativity.
Ok, well that’s actually a lie, since i’m not sure exactly what the Theory of Relativity *actually* states. But what I’m trying to say is vacation went by WAY too quickly! It was so nice and relaxing and it was so great seeing everyone...I’m so sad it’s all over now. I’m having one last brunch and them I’m heading out on the 4:30 pm flight today.
In vacation mode, I totally forget everything about where I was at work and what I was doing with everything else. I suppose that’s the good thing about being able to live in the moment. On the other hand, unaswered emails, voicemails and facebook messages are piling up. I’m scared to get back to normal life when I actually have to start answering some of those! hahahah (And if you called/texted/emailed during this time period, I’m SO sorry...I’ll get back to you soon!)
Jannine and Nathan have been great as we have hung out and ran about the city all week. Oh, and they housed me. ;) Here’s a shout out for you. YOU GUYS ROCK!
The time has come to leave. Farewell New York! I shall miss you and your inhabitants!